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Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs

Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs

By: Charles Alexander
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 Welcome to the Do More by Doing Less podcast with Charles Alexander, the show for Small Business Owners, Start Ups, and Busy Folks!

This is not another productivity, hustle, and grind podcast.

I literally want you to do less.

Many of us are overwhelmed, frustrated, and need a break.

The good news is that we can accomplish much more than now.

Once we focus on the vital few, and prioritize things that make our lives and the lives of people around us better, we can “do more by doing less”.

This podcast is funny, simple, and has real-world stories.

The episodes alternate between my solo podcasts and guest podcasts.

In the solo episodes I share stories and frameworks from my experience in coaching small business owners and my own entrepreneurship endeavors. Oh, and any other story that can get a laugh while sticking to the theme of the podcast😊

In the guest podcasts, I will bring on other entrepreneurs who will share their expertise and discuss their own methods for doing more by doing less.

That’s it.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode and have fun listening while you drive, do the dishes, or mow the lawn!Charles Alexander Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Dopamine Discipline: How to Do Better Work by Doing Less with Emily Heird

    Dopamine Discipline: How to Do Better Work by Doing Less with Emily Heird
    Aug 26 2025
    I talked with cognitive performance strategist Emily Heird about how professionals can avoid burnout and perform at their best by understanding how our brains respond to stress and distraction. We dug into how busyness has become a toxic badge of honor, why rest and recovery are essential for real productivity, and how chasing dopamine through devices or overwork is quietly wrecking our focus and mental well-being. Emily shared a practical system for building healthier habits so we can get more done with less strain.

    Some of my biggest takeaways:
    • Cognitive performance is about applying mental skills with intention. You don’t have to be in someone’s profession to help them do that well.
    • Burnout isn't just a personal issue. For lawyers and others who use their brains as their main tool, failing to take care of yourself can lead to serious mistakes and ethical problems.
    • The constant pull of email, social media, and "just one more thing" creates dopamine spikes that lead to anxiety, irritability, and distraction. Then we reach for another hit. It’s a loop that drains us.
    • Emily teaches four pillars she calls dopamine discipline: regulate your inputs, get real rest, build recovery rituals, and grow resilience by building identity outside of work.
    • Real productivity is about efficiency, not how many hours you grind. When you give your brain space to recover and focus, you do better work in less time.
    To connect with Emily, visit vantageviewcoaching.com, find her on LinkedIn under Emily Heird, or subscribe to her newsletter through her website.



    Charles Alexander has been a full-time Business Coach since 2007. He has coached over 2,000 entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and helped over 250 people start businesses. Then he decided to practice what he preached. After years of seeing the need for video marketing, he started creating Explainer Videos for Busy Professionals in 2015. That part-time business is now a full-time business with proven systems and a team.

    Using those real-world experiences, I have created a boatload (well not a real boat, but you get the picture) of resources for you below, so you can start doing more by doing less!

    Website - https://www.yourcharlesalexander.com/
    Time Freedom Community - https://www.yourcharlesalexander.com/
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    35 mins
  • Stack Your Wins - Small Victories Lead You to Momentum!

    Stack Your Wins - Small Victories Lead You to Momentum!
    Aug 12 2025
    Man, I just had a bad week. It sucked.

    I needed to hear about what was going well in my life.

    Then I remembered a brief LinkedIn Live I did a couple of years ago, on this exact topic.

    In fact, it went viral (well, LinkedIn's version of viral:) Coincidentally, it was the same day I launched this podcast.

    So instead of reinventing the wheel, I'm sharing it here; both for you and me:)


    Time Freedom Community - https://www.yourcharlesalexander.com/
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    5 mins
  • Spend 5 Minutes Planning Your Week

    Spend 5 Minutes Planning Your Week
    Jul 29 2025
    Most people spend more time planning a kitchen remodel than they do planning their business.

    My beautiful wife Sarah and I have lived in four homes together, all of them fixer-uppers with their own quirks and challenges. We never had the skills of a professional crew, but we always had a plan that started with a clear budget, a timeline, and a realistic understanding of what we could actually get done. It still amazes me how much more planning we put into fixing up a house than most people put into launching or running a business.

    Takeaways:
    • You do not need to be a renovation expert if you start with a clear plan and stick to it.
    • Your business deserves the same kind of structure as a home project: map the budget, timeline, and responsibilities.
    • Pick one short-term goal each week, block time for it on your calendar, and treat that time like a non-negotiable appointment.


    Time Freedom Community - https://www.yourcharlesalexander.com/
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    5 mins
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