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Profit by Design

Dr. Sabrina Starling

You work hard in your business. On the Profit by Design Podcast, we ask the BIG question: What has your business done FOR YOU lately? Join Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist™ and founder of Tap the Potential weekly, as she brings you tips, tools and strategies to support YOU in making intentionally profitable AND sustainable business decisions to live the lifestyle you desire. After all, work supports life, not the other way around. Dr. Sabrina is the author of the The 4 Week Vacation®

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363: How to Stop Micromanaging and Build an A-Player...

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2025/08/21

Are you a business owner who is tired of being the only one to get things right? Are you dealing with team members who are stuck and not taking initiative? You hired a team to take things off your plate, but instead, you’re buried in follow-up, approvals, and rework. Sadly, you’ve unknowingly undermined your team members and trained them NOT to take initiative. Ready to break this cycle?In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop micromanaging and start building a team you can trust to OWN their work

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25:34

362: Why Your Team Isn’t Stepping Up (And What to Do...

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2025/08/14

Instead of your team stepping up, you’re stuck answering constant questions, fixing mistakes, and wondering why you’re STILL the one holding everything together. If this sounds all-too-familiar, join us for this episode as we unpack the reasons why your team isn’t taking initiative–and what you can do about it. You’ll learn how to lead in a way that fosters genuine accountability, how to stop micromanaging and start empowering, and how to transition into an authentic leadership role. Join us if

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21:53

361: What Happened During Dr. Sabrina’s 7-Week...

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2025/08/07

Do you wonder how a business can survive, and even THRIVE, when the owner takes a 7-week vacation? Does it sound impossible? This episode unpacks what went on behind the scenes at Tap the Potential and how Melissa Kay, the Lead Strategist, explored and innovated in customer delivery, made key decisions, and improved the client experience in real-time. You’ll learn the keys to enhancing client delivery, how to use client feedback as a tool for innovation, and how new systems and upgrades can be

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25:30

360: Can You Really Take a 7-Week Vacation from Your...

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2025/07/31

What happens when a business owner takes seven weeks completely off with no emails, client calls, or check-ins? In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling returns from her 7-week vacation to share what it was really like to disconnect fully from her business, and what the experience revealed about her relationship with time, freedom, and her identity as a CEO. You’ll get to be a fly on the wall as Dr. Sabrina sees Melissa Kay, Lead Strategist, for the first time since her return. If you’ve ever said, “I

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25:58

359: Designing a Business That Honors Your Life...

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2025/07/24

You didn’t start your business to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you are always on. The truth is that your business WILL take over your entire life if it isn’t intentionally designed to support your real life. Join us as we walk through the first and most important steps in creating a business that feels good to run, gives you time freedom, and aligns with the life you actually want. You will discover how to build your calendar around what matters most, to use systems that give back your time, and

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34:46

358: Coffee Chat with Melissa + Kaitlyn: How to Keep...

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2025/07/17

Is it constantly on your mind what you can do to keep your best team members for the long haul? You need A-players for your business to run smoothly and be profitable, but beyond that, you can’t have a constant turnover of your top talent. Join us for a casual coffee chat between our Lead Strategist, Melissa Kay, and our How to Hire the Best Strategist, Kaitlyn Beaver, as they share their hearts in today’s episode. You’ll discover helpful tips and insights on what your team truly values.Profit by

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29:01

357: How to Design a Business That Runs Without You

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2025/07/10

Imagine your business serving more clients and staying profitable without you, the business owner, being involved in the day-to-day decisions. Does it sound like an impossible dream? In this episode, Melissa Kay and Dr. Sabrina Starling break down the mindset, systems, and structures needed to build a business that gives you freedom. We want your work to support your life, not the other way around! Join us to learn why you should build a self-sustaining business, the pillars of a self-running

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24:17

356: Scaling Your Business Without Sacrificing Lifestyle

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2025/07/03

What if you could scale your business sustainably without losing sight of the most important asset: your lifestyle? Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay are here to share the secrets and practical strategies to make it happen. You’ll discover how to grow your business while staying true to your values, how to prioritize balance, and how to avoid burnout. Whether you’re scaling for the first time or looking to refine your process, this episode gives you the tools to expand without compromising your

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28:51

355: 20 Years of Proof: How to Build a Business That...

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2025/06/26

In this special episode, Melissa Kay Interviews Dr. Sabrina Starling to celebrate a significant milestone: 20 years in business. Dr. Sabrina shares the most powerful lessons she’s learned about building a company that doesn’t just succeed but truly supports the life you want to live. From strategic decisions to mindset shifts, Melissa and Dr. Sabrina explore what it takes to create a life-first business, one that is on purpose and by design. You’ll learn how to determine what success truly looks

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24:22

354: Empower Your Team to Think, Act, and Lead with...

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2025/06/19

Are YOU the bottleneck for every decision in your business, even though you have a good team in place? Imagine a workplace where every team member thinks like a leader, acts with intention, and communicates with purpose. That’s the power of a coaching culture—and it changes everything! Dr. Sabrina Starling is The Business Psychologist, founder of Tap the Potential, and author of How to Hire the Best and The 4 Week Vacation ® ️. She takes the reins for this episode, helping you learn how to go from

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23:30

353: The ROI of a Coaching Culture: Accountability,...

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2025/06/12

What if ONE shift in your company culture could boost performance, drive accountability, and grow your net income by 765%? In this episode, you’ll discover the ROI of a coaching culture and learn how to make it your team’s superpower. You’ll learn how coaching transforms teams into top performers, how to create accountability that fuels growth, and the 765% profit advantage. Join Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist, founder of Tap the Potential, and author of How to Hire the Best and The

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24:23

352: How a Client Concierge Can Improve Your Client...

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2025/06/05

Today’s episode continues our conversation with Dona Krebs, our incredible Client Concierge who has been with us at Tap the Potential for 17 years. Dona shares the key role a Client Concierge plays in creating a high-touch, relationship-centered experience that supports both clients and team members. She shows up at her best every day to help our clients and each team member to the fullest. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of the Client Concierge’s role and the exceptional way Dona performs

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23:52

351: Behind the Scenes: 17 Years of Client Care at...

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2025/05/29

We have a special treat for you today. In celebration of Tap the Potential’s 20th anniversary, we are sitting down with Dona Krebs, our incredible Client Concierge who has been with us for 17 years. You’ll hear her inspiring story of growth and how our coaching delivery has evolved over the years. We are excited to let listeners meet Dona and understand why we rave about her impact and value as our very first virtual assistant from 17 years ago. Join Melissa Kay, Dr. Sabrina Starling, and Dona to

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26:24

350: What If You Could Work Half the Hours and Get...

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2025/05/22

Are you managing your time backwards by focusing on tasks and urgency instead of vision and intention? We are flipping the script in this episode, showing why you need a new way of thinking about your time instead of being exhausted, spreading yourself too thin, and still not meeting your goals. What if your calendar could support the life you want? What if you could design a schedule that lets you grow and breathe? It’s possible! Join Melissa Kay, Lead Strategist and Chief Dream Officer at Tap the

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34:57

349: Is Hiring a Business Coach a Smart Investment?...

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2025/05/15

Have you thought about hiring a business coach but aren’t sure if it’s worth the investment? We are breaking down the real ROI of coaching—what it costs, what you gain, and how to know if it’s the right move for your business. You’ll discover how to discern between tangible and intangible ROIs and how to know if you’re ready for a coach. This topic is near and dear to our hearts because we are obsessed with getting our clients the results we promise them. Join Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business

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22:56

348: Breaking Free from the Survival Trap: How to...

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2025/05/08

Are you struggling to break free from the survival trap? We want to help you turn things around! Everything depends on your decisions, and you want to make decisions that will move your business forward, but how? Join Tap the Potential’s Lead Strategist, Melissa Kay, and Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist and TEDx speaker, as they cover this topic today. Discover how your clear, compelling vision controls your decisions, and your choices influence the direction of your team and

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27:21

347: Creating Time for Growth: How to Work ON Your...

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2025/05/01

Are you ready to move your business forward? If you’re struggling to find the hours to “get it all done” or unsure where to focus your time and energy, this episode is for YOU! We are diving into proven strategies for carving out time to work ON your business, not just IN it. You’ll learn how much time you should be working and how to create more time to get started. Melissa Kay, the Lead Strategist at Tap the Potential, and Dr. Sabrina Starling, the Business Psychologist and TEDx speaker, cover

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346: Why Your Time Management Tactics Aren’t Working

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2025/04/24

Are you struggling with time management as a business owner? The key is not working harder but having a reason to work less! In this episode, Melissa Kay dives into why time-blocking and delegation might not be enough, and how having a purpose for your time can transform your productivity and life. You’ll learn why overworking leads to burnout and inefficient time management, the power of creating intentional breaks, and how finding your WHY for working less will improve your business and

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345: How Unplugging from Your Business Will Solve...

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2025/04/17

Unplugging from your business is THE key to solving your biggest problems. Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to hit pause. Join Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay to discover how constant overworking drains your productivity, the psychology behind the power of brain breaks, and practical tips for successfully unplugging without sacrificing your business’s growth. Listen now to learn how you can unplug, reset, and return to your business stronger than ever!Profit by Design is a Tap the

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344: Prevent Burnout by Asking for Help with Dr....

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2025/04/10

Taking care of yourself and your team is the key to long-term success. Preventing burnout in entrepreneurs has been a major focus of Dr. Sabrina Starling’s research on the causes and cures for burnout in high-pressure work environments. Melissa Kay leads today’s conversation with Dr. Sabrina, “The Business Psychologist,” as she shares the powerful next step you can take to prevent burnout and thrive. You’ll learn the common symptoms of burnout and how to spot them early, along with how burnout

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