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Business Behind the Scenes

Business Behind the Scenes

By: Francesca Moi
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 Welcome to the Business Behind the Scenes podcast where we talk all about real business problems, real solutions and getting actual results in business.Francesca Moi Economics
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  • Special Episode: Ruwan’s Story: How a VA Helped Him Run 2 Businesses + Raise 3 Kids Without Burning Out

    Special Episode: Ruwan’s Story: How a VA Helped Him Run 2 Businesses + Raise 3 Kids Without Burning Out
    Sep 18 2025

    EVS Live Interview with Ruwan



    What do you do when you're running a busy hair studio, a thriving dance academy, AND raising three kids? If you're like most business owners, you'd feel overwhelmed – but Ruwan found another way.



    In this inspiring EVS Live, Francesca sits down with Ruwan, a passionate entrepreneur who shares how hiring a Virtual Assistant changed everything. From social media and Facebook ads to staying sane while switching salon locations (twice!), Ruwan opens up about the real challenges of business growth – and how offshore support gave him back his time.



    In this episode:


    • The real fears Ruwan had before hiring a VA – and how he overcame them

      • Why mindset and resilience are non-negotiable for business owners

      • How EVS helped him delegate without needing hours of training

      • What systems he uses to manage his VA while driving between businesses

      • The unexpected benefits of offloading tasks like social media and admin

      • Why he calls his VA a literal “lifesaver” 💡

      You’ll also hear about:


      – His new studio space and client-first approach at Color Studio by Ruwan


      – How his dance studio, RNR Dance, is helping people de-stress, socialise, and move again


      – Why he wishes he had hired a VA 10 years ago



      📍 Learn more about Ruwan’s businesses:


      💇‍♀️ Color Studio by Ruwan – Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo

      🕺 RNR Dance Studio – Salisbury, Brisbane



      Connect with Ruwan:

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruwan.rnr

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruwan___fernando/

      Website: Colourstudiobyruwan.com.au

      www.rnrdancestudio.com.au


      Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge


      Say Hi to me on social media!!


      Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/themeetupqueen/

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/

      Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

      Website: https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/


      Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

      Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook


      Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au

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    25 mins
  • 221. Why You're Overpaying for Underperformance (And What to Do About It)

    221. Why You're Overpaying for Underperformance (And What to Do About It)
    Sep 11 2025

    Hiring a VA doesn’t guarantee growth. In fact, many business owners find themselves overpaying for underperformance – but not because VAs aren’t capable. It’s because the business lacks the structure, clarity, and mindset needed to make delegation actually work.



    In this episode, Francesca dives into:


    • Why hiring based on price (not value) is a huge mistake

    • The difference between micromanagement and leadership

    • How to stop treating your VA like a task-ticker and start empowering them as a business enabler

    • Why SOPs, feedback, and proper onboarding make or break your success

    • The three metrics that really matter: productivity, initiative, and business impact

    • The truth about matching VA personalities with business owners (and why cloning yourself is NOT the answer)

    She also unpacks the top myths around hours worked, checking up on VAs, and why most business owners unknowingly set their team up for failure – then blame them for it.



    👀 Ready to go from bottlenecked CEO to strategic leader?



    🎯 Download your free guide: How to Delegate Smarter and Reclaim Your Time 📖 Grab the book: The Power of Delegation 📅 Book a free Bottleneck Audit Call: empoweringvirtualsolution.com



    🎧 Listen now and tag Francesca @francescamoifm_official with your biggest ‘aha!’ moment.

    Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge

    Say Hi to me on social media!!

    Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/themeetupqueen/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/

    Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/

    Website: https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/

    Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast

    Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook
    Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au

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    16 mins
  • Special Episode: Why I Walked Away from My First 7-Figure Business

    Special Episode: Why I Walked Away from My First 7-Figure Business
    Sep 4 2025
    Guest episode with Troy on the [Small Business Growth Podcast]What does it really take to build a business that works without you?Francesca Moi, founder of Empowering Virtual Solution, joins Troy for an unfiltered conversation on building offshore teams, overcoming burnout, scaling with systems – and what business success actually looks like when you stop chasing it for the wrong reasons.In this powerful interview, Francesca shares:How she built her second million-dollar business in just 11 monthsWhy her first 7-figure business left her burnt out and unfulfilledWhat she learned from getting stuck at 50 clients – and how she broke through to 75The #1 mistake most CEOs make when hiring VAsWhy Filipino virtual assistants are not just cost-effective but transformativeThe mindset shifts that helped her reclaim time, profit, and purposeWhat happens when you try to be the CEO and the business managerHer “mantra for the hard days” (and how it saved her in 2020)You’ll also hear the truth about:Working less than 24 hours a week (and why she’s back to hustle mode)How she handles churn, sales, and messaging as she scalesThe hidden cost of micromanagement and how she leads her 78-person team📚 Mentioned in the episode: – Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell – $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi – Obviously Awesome & Sales Pitch by April Dunford – The E-Myth by Michael Gerber – The Challenger Sale + The JOLT Effect🎧 Tune in now – and tag @francescamoifm_official with your biggest takeaway.Connect with Troy:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growasmallbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grow.a.small.business/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/troytrewin/ Website: https://www.growasmallbusiness.com/ Join my Facebook Group and watch the trainings inside for more tips and value: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulentrepreneurslounge Say Hi to me on social media!! Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/themeetupqueen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescamoifm_official/ Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamoi/ Website: https://empoweringvirtualsolution.com/ Freebie of the week: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/va-tasks-guide?utm_source=bbts+podcast Check out our new book: https://francescamoi.pages.ontraport.net/ThePowerofDelegationbook Got a question or suggestion? Send us an email:⁠ support@empoweringevents.com.au
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    51 mins
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