Can We Not? Business Is Hard Enough.

Samantha C. Prestidge

English Business Entrepreneurship Management

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Episodes 35

Avg. Duration 20m

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Since May 2025

Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Weekly

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Episodic

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25%

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About This Podcast

Can We Not? Business Is Hard Enough. A Podcasts for Working Founders (previously Strategies, Solutions, and Sanity). Running a business is hard enough. The advice you've been given shouldn't make it harder. Can We Not? is the podcast for founder-led businesses that are done overcomplicating the work. No eight-figure frameworks. No systems that require a full-time project manager to maintain. Just the real, behind-the-scenes decisions that shape how a business actually runs. I'm Sam Prestidge, founder of Auxo Business Services, and I work with visionary doers, the people who want to stay in the work but want that effort to actually build something instead of just keeping up. We talk about delegation, operations, team support, and the unsexy stuff that makes the difference between a business that grows and one that just stays busy. If you're running a small team, or no team at all, and you're tired of chasing strategies that sound smart but don't fit how you work, you're in the right place. Let's uncomplicate this thing.

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Recent Episodes

The #1 Mindset Shift to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business

Dec 01, 2025 11m

Feeling overworked, overloaded, or like you’re the only one holding everything together in your business?You might be stuck in the trap that catches so many founders and high performers: confusing…

Creative Hiring: How to Find Great Admin or Executive Assistant Talent (When Job Boards Fail You)

Oct 27, 2025 7m

Creative hiring for executive assistants and office managers: learn how to define day-to-day tasks, map soft skills, and find great candidates in unexpected places. We cover transferable skills,…

How to Be a Healthy Skeptic in a World Selling You “More

Oct 20, 2025 10m

In this episode, we diverge from the scheduled content plan to address a critical business principle: simplicity. Spurred by early Christmas setups in stores, I discuss the importance of simplicity…

3 Interview Questions That Reveal the Real Person Behind the Resume

Oct 13, 2025 8m

In this episode, we delve into four essential interview questions designed for the final round of our four-stage hiring process, specifically targeting virtual administrative, executive, and…

Why ‘Just Hire a VA’ Is Terrible Advice

Oct 06, 2025 4m

In this episode, we tackle a common piece of advice given to business owners: 'Just hire an assistant.' While it sounds great on the surface, many find that hiring without a clear plan often leads to…

How Delegation Helps You Zoom Out and Think Like a CEO

Sep 30, 2025 6m

In this episode of Strategy Solutions, Sam explains the importance of delegation for business owners and consultants. By effectively delegating tasks, you can reduce chaos, improve processes, and…

How to Know If You Can Trust an Assistant (and Start Handing Work Off)

Sep 22, 2025 5m

In this episode, we delve into what it takes to trust someone enough to hire them as an assistant. We'll explore past discussions on delegation strategy and the essentials for onboarding an…

How to Create Clear Roles and Accountability in Your Business

Sep 17, 2025 6m

In this week's Quick Cast, we discuss how to create better clarity and ownership within your team. We'll tackle common issues like unclear job descriptions and undefined processes. Learn the simple,…

From ER Nurse to Conflict Coach: Boundaries, Feedback, and Courage at Work Why: Clear arc + human story (“ER Nurse to Conflict Coach”) with concrete topics (bou

Sep 11, 2025 51m

In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity Today, we dive deep into the journey and insights of Adriana, an ER nurse turned public speaker and leadership coach. Adriana shares her evolution…

5 Red Flags You’re Losing Motivation in Your Business (Before Burnout Hits)

Sep 08, 2025 9m

Feeling like every task in your business is heavier than it should be? You might not be burned out in the way people typically imagine — but for high achievers, burnout looks different. It shows up…

Profit First, Cash Flow, & Calculated Risk for Small Businesses with Megan Schwan

Sep 04, 2025 45m Transcript

In this episode of Strategy, Solutions, and Sanity, host Samantha welcomes financial expert Megan Schwan. Megan shares her inspiring journey from being a teen mom to becoming a successful business…

How to Stop Working 80+ Hours a Week as a Business Owner

Sep 02, 2025 6m Transcript

In this quickcast, we explore the two primary reasons clients seek consulting help: proactive preparation for growth and being overwhelmed by unsustainable workloads. The discussion emphasizes the…

Spotting Buying Signals & Closing with Confidence with Nikki Rausch

Aug 30, 2025 56m Transcript

Join us for an insightful episode of 'Strategy Solutions and Sanity' featuring Nikki, The Sales Maven! Nikki shares her fascinating journey from working in a male-dominated tech industry to becoming…

5 Simple Ways Your VA Can Use AI to Help You Sell More (Without Losing the Human Touch)

Aug 26, 2025 8m

In this quick episode of Strategy, Solutions, and Sanity, Sam, a business and team strategist, outlines how delegating high-impact tasks to virtual assistants (VAs) who leverage AI can significantly…

Precision, Adaptability, and the Art of Leading with Sarah Gonnella

Aug 20, 2025 53m

Catch this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity as we dive into the messy and often overlooked aspects of growing a business. Our special guest, Sarah Gonnella from Full Sail Partners, shares her…

Your Open-Door Policy Sucks — Here’s What Actually Works

Aug 19, 2025 6m

In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, business strategist Sam Cordero Prestidge explains why open door policies often fail to achieve their intended purpose. Despite being a…

Tiered Pricing, Real Talk, and People-Centered Ops – with Jesse Hernandez

Aug 15, 2025 49m

In this episode of Strategy, Solutions, and Sanity, host Samantha speaks with the dynamic Jesse Hernandez about navigating the complexities of business, leadership, and personal development. Jesse…

4 Fixes If You Hired Help But Still Feel Overwhelmed

Aug 12, 2025 7m Transcript

In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, business strategist Sam discusses the common pitfalls and solutions related to delegation in business. She emphasizes that true delegation should…

Imposter Syndrome, Resistance, and Radical Listening: A Conversation with Jennifer Lacy

Aug 08, 2025 54m

How do you lead when you feel like an outsider? What if your superpower isn’t technical skill, but the ability to bring people together?In this episode of Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity, I sit…

What I Audit First When a Business Owner Feels Overwhelmed

Aug 05, 2025 4m Transcript

Feeling disorganized, overwhelmed, or like your team just isn't performing the way it should?In this AMA Quickcast, I’m breaking down the first thing I audit when a business owner comes to me feeling…

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