The Bryson Every Day Project

676. Current Workload, Hiring VA, Future Clients

Recorded on: Monday, August 25, 2025, 09:03 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Today I reflected on a shoutout Mina and Dawson gave me on a Million Dollar Mastermind call where my Notion work was shown to 32 people, which felt validating. I wrestled with frustrations over clients misunderstanding my systems, debated whether to quit PT Dom in two months or hire a VA to offload work, and weighed costs versus profit. I also hit $20,000 total profit since December, explored iPad note-taking to simplify my workflow, and thought about minimizing distractions.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I could sit here all day long, not eat, not drink, and just build Notion systems, and I would be so happy."
"As long as I record a show, I'm fine. If it doesn’t upload for the next 10 years, I’m cool."
"I just look at all the shit that I have and I’m like, why do I have this stuff, dude?"
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Holy shit, dude. Anyway."
"Bro, what are you talking about? They provide a final decision both inactives for those who didn’t do either one."
"I’ve got 2,500 markers."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel proud that my work is starting to get recognition in rooms I’m not even in, but I’m frustrated with how often people misinterpret or complicate what I build. I know I need to get out of low-value tasks and into building my own thing, which makes me seriously consider hiring a VA. The iPad feels like a step toward simplifying my chaos. I’m grateful for progress but impatient to free my time for what I really want to create.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Listened to Mina and Dawson shout me out, fixed confusion in PT Dom system, worked on onboarding clients into Notion, explored townhomes with Lexi, debated quitting PT Dom, calculated VA costs and profit, tracked total profit at $20,742, tested iPad for whiteboard and notes, looked at book reading options, and went to the dentist with no cavities.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $20,742

675. Trying Automations Again (Spoiler: Nope)

Recorded on: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:16 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I played around with episode titles tied to song numbers and calculated how far away episode 1738 is. I worked for PT Dom for just under four hours, tracking my hours and projects as I near fifty for the month. I continued building my business expense tracker in Notion, adding recurring expense charts, yearly projections, and category breakdowns. I also tested automations in Make.com to sum data across databases but got stuck. Ended the day with an iPad purchase.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I'm not going to sell a piece of shit product that doesn't calculate correctly."
"For these automations to run, it's going to give me data for every single day ever automatically, and that's going to be the most valuable thing ever in this whole system."
"I just want this to make sense. I just want it to look clean. I want it to have all the information that they could possibly need right there in front of them."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Gabriel Pete Thomas, actually."
"It's not a Lambo, brother."
"Take a screenshot. Put it in. That's what she said."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt productive working on PT Dom and my own systems, but frustration hit hard when Make.com wouldn’t cooperate. I kept getting close but not quite there, and that’s draining. Still, I’m proud of how the expense tracker looks and functions. I get nervous seeing others in similar spaces, but I remind myself I’m not competing as a coach, just delivering strong systems. Even with the struggles, I know what I’m building has value.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked PT Dom for almost four hours, tracked hours in spreadsheet, refined business expense tracker in Notion, designed donut charts and projections, attempted Make.com automations for database syncing, researched someone named Dawson’s Systems, got frustrated with automation errors, looked at Fiverr automation help, bought an iPad.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$540
Total Income: $20,742

674. Refocusing On What Works For Now

Recorded on: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:03 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I realized my podcast episodes have gotten way longer than intended, sometimes over an hour when the original vision was one minute per day. Today I worked for Dawson building a one-off expense tracker, which took four and a half frustrating hours to link because of existing systems. I reminded myself that Dawson and Mina’s income alone covers my survival needs. I decided to refocus by simplifying the expense tracker into its own database and probably hire someone from Fiverr to handle automations since AI tools keep failing me.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
I have to remind myself that they’re providing an income for me to survive, to do this.
The automations and the gathering and summing up of data, that is everything.
Right now it’s just getting messy as fuck and it’s just unnecessary.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
I don’t know if those are sirens or if my fan is about to explode.
Mega ultra log, okay?
Not peace.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I came into today noticing how far the podcast drifted from my original one-minute vision, which was a little wild to me. I felt frustrated by how much time got wasted linking things that should be simple, but I reminded myself that Dawson and Mina’s payments keep me afloat. I’m annoyed with how unreliable AI help has been with automations, but I feel clearer knowing I should simplify and outsource what doesn’t work.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Looked at podcast lengths, worked for Dawson from 8 to 12:23, built and linked a one-off expense tracker, spent hours troubleshooting connections, reminded myself of my income priorities, explored Fiverr for automation help, decided to rebuild the expense tracker as expenses only, noted Kobe Bryant’s birthday.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $20,202

673. Branching Out, Automations, Long Ass Day, Zoom

Recorded on: Friday, August 22, 2025, 10:46 PM
Couldn’t get the transcriptions on the recordings to work. So… I’ll summarize.
What a shit fest. Make / Zapier + Complex Notion automations can kiss my ass. Shit sucks. That’s all. Broke 20k, sweet.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$320
Total Income: $20,202

672. Trying So Hard to Think So Hard

Recorded on: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:22 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I had a productive day working on Mina and Trey’s projects while also advancing my own system build. I simplified the renewals process with a form that auto populates logs and financials, though I still need to add week options. Most of my time went into building KPI metrics, which became extremely tedious and got me considering hiring a VA from onlinejobs.ph. I wrestled with Notion’s automation limits, experimenting with chained triggers, rollups, and database structures, but still hit frustrating roadblocks.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"The only way out is through here. I have to figure this out. I have to do this."
"There has to be a way. There just has to be a way."
"If I can instruct somebody on how to build it, then hell yeah."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Someone is just breaking into my house and about to steal all my shit."
"If it’s done, then I’m going to shit my pants with joy."
"Stop being a little weeny and just do it."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I felt both proud and frustrated. Proud because I made progress on simplifying systems and moving closer to the big picture, but frustrated because of how tedious and limiting Notion can be. I’m trying so hard to think through solutions, but I keep running into walls that force me to question whether to push through manually or lean on automation or outside help. Deep down, I know this is solvable, I just haven’t cracked it yet.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked for myself, worked for Mina, went to the gym, ate food, worked on Trey’s stuff, simplified the renewal system with a form, built KPI metrics, brainstormed automation strategies, explored hiring a VA, tested Notion automations, set up experimental triggers, scheduled a call with Dawson, reflected on system limitations, considered buying an iPad.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $19,882

671. Rejected, Accepted, We Keep Chugging, Zooms & Calls

Recorded on: Thursday, August 20, 2025, 9:53 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I pitched my $2,500 a month VIP operations package to everyone, but one declined without fully understanding the value while another was excited. One gave constructive criticism, suggesting I switch to a higher upfront setup fee with smaller recurring payments to avoid churn and increase client retention. We discussed breaking projects into modular add-ons for upsells. I reflected on my family background, lifestyle goals, pricing models, and the challenge of managing time, stress, and confidence while building this business.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I can make the greatest use in the world, but if the market doesn't want the juice, then the fuck what am I going to do?"
"It’s cool to see you like spread your wings and shit, you know? It’s cool, dude."
"One thing is for sure, though, one thing is 100% sure is I need to reduce hours. I just need more time. That’s all I need."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"There’s a road over here. It’s called Gentile. Genital? That’s weird."
"Motherfucker doesn’t even have a house, but he wants a Lambo payment."
"Air Canada is fucking pieces of shit."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel conflicted but not defeated. Trey’s no stung, Mina’s feedback shook my pricing model, and Dawson’s excitement gave me hope. I know my offer has value, but I also see I need to refine how I structure it. Stress is heavy and I’m overwhelmed, but I can tell I’m growing through this. I don’t feel crushed like I would have a year ago. I feel frustrated, nervous, and restless, but also determined to figure this out.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
pitched VIP package to Trey and Dawson, handled rejection from Trey, received interest from Dawson, discussed pricing model in depth with Mina, explored switching to upfront fee plus recurring maintenance, reflected on family upbringing and lifestyle goals, reviewed client logs in Notion, audited onboarding setup, brainstormed upsell models, considered hiring support staff, processed stress about time and workload.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $19,882

670. My First Hire Soon, Profit Scenarios, 3 Offers, Hiring 10 People for 30 Clients?

Recorded on: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 09:12 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I ran through numbers on hiring employees, client revenue, and personal expenses to see what it would take to survive and scale this business. At four clients I barely break even after taxes, insurance, and life costs, but at ten clients profit jumps significantly, opening doors for ads, reinvestment, and growth. I wrestled with paying overseas VAs, client pricing, and Notion Enterprise costs, while also feeling tension with PT Dom. I pitched an incentive plan to current clients, reflected on scalability, and vented about frustrations, but ultimately I’m excited about building, refining, and selling these systems.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
That one decision changed everything.
They’re not paying for software, they’re paying for an outsourced operations department run by you with tech plus people bundled into one subscription.
Just invest the next five years of your life and accept the fact that it’s just going to be you in a cold dark room for those five years, but after that, you’re going to have freedom forever.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
Me, Trina? Fuck, me, Trina.
Nosha? Dude, what am I saying? Dawson, I just said Notion, Mina, and Dawson in one. Ncha.
Incentivization. I couldn’t fucking spell it to save my life, dude. Nothing I put together was correct.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel both overwhelmed and energized. Running the numbers showed me how close I am to stability with just a few clients, but also how much responsibility comes with scaling. I’m proud of the systems I’m building but frustrated with PT Dom’s expectations. I’m wrestling with guilt around paying VAs and doubts about whether I’m exploiting or empowering them. Still, I feel like I’m on the edge of something big and the incentive plan I pitched might unlock real growth.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Built financial models for employees and clients, brainstormed pricing strategy, researched Notion Enterprise, reflected on VA pay, pitched incentive plan to Mina Trey and Dawson, worked for Mina, exercised at the gym, ran numbers on scaling to 10 and 30 clients, vented about PT Dom frustrations, and refined my systems.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $19,882

669. Reducing Hours or Continuing On, Zoom Call

Recorded on: Tuesday, August 18, 2025, 07:10 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I received Alex Hormozi’s Money Models book and skimmed through it while spending time with Lexi. I reflected on reducing my client hours to focus on building and selling my own Notion systems instead of spending energy on tedious transfer work. I considered the stability I want before moving in with Lexi, frustrations with Notion’s transfer limits, and excitement about scaling my systems to potentially $100K monthly recurring revenue. I also explored hiring ethical, affordable Filipino talent to free my time.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"All I want to do is just build the stuff and then get it to a place where I could sell it because that’s the milestone that I need to reach because after that, the whole game changes for me."
"Me believing in myself so hard that I go all in on my dream and give other people the opportunity to provide for their families, and here I am now in a position where this is actual reality for me to do."
"Sometimes you got to take risks, I guess. Maybe I’m thinking about it the wrong way, I don’t know."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Sorry, we cannot move this content. Please try again. Why, dude?"
"Eight times 40 is, um, what is that, 30, 32, 320, $320 a day. What? I… Dude, a week, on a fucking day."
"I’m just some Joe Schmo living in Utah, hiring two people from the Philippines, and then putting one person in charge of two other people. That’s a weird..."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel drained but my head is full of ideas. I’m stuck between wanting the security of money now and the desire to go all in on my own systems. I hate the tedious client transfer work and just want to build what I know will scale. Thinking about hiring is surreal because it means I could actually free myself and build faster. It’s exciting but overwhelming, and I feel the weight of making the right call.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Got Money Models book, skimmed intro, worked on Mina’s system transfers, got frustrated with Notion’s move limitations, contacted Notion support, mapped out my weekly client schedule, had a Zoom call with Mina’s team, brainstormed scaling revenue with recurring clients, explored hiring Filipino talent online, calculated wages and margins, reflected on risk versus security, planned to pitch idea to Trey and Dawson, thought about productivity and morning routines, decided to wrap early and sleep.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $19,882

668. 0 Hours, Pure Focus, About To Hit 20k

Recorded on: Sunday, August 17, 2025, 11:19 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I explored pulling my hours back to zero with Dawson, Mina, and Trey to focus fully on finishing the system, then billing them later at the same rate for the hours. I considered hosting Notion accounts myself, bundling platform costs, and charging $2000 to $2500 monthly per team for ongoing service, support, and updates. I reflected on repeating history, thought about outsourcing to VAs, noted milestone earnings nearing $20K, enjoyed time with Lexi, and looked forward to upcoming meetings.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"There’s no rush, but why go slow?"
"I just want to finish this thing off. I just want to… I don’t know."
"It’s just advancing so quickly because it’s like it’s a race to the top, everyone wants to be the greatest, the fastest, the best."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Right before I turned right onto the road that has a strip club, and Lexi will know what I’m talking about."
"She got a horn in one of the last one as well."
"Except Lexi. Shawnee may be a close second. Anybody else, I’m not sure, but Lexi’s going to be the only person in the history of ever to listen to every single episode. So I have to get her a little medal."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel like I’m caught in a cycle I’ve been through before, trying to free up enough time to fully build and finish what I know could change everything. I’m thinking bigger now, realizing I’ve been underselling myself, but I’m also cautious about how to structure things. It feels good to see milestones adding up and to share moments with Lexi, but I’m restless to move faster and smarter.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked on PTD tasks, explored restructuring hours and pricing ideas, texted Mina for feedback, reflected on repeating history, brainstormed business models, thought about outsourcing, went to breakfast with Lexi, played mini golf, made pesto dinner, watched Friends, tracked milestone profits, and ordered Hormozi’s new books.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $19,882

667. Hormozi Book Launch, Still Crankin’

Recorded on: Sunday, August 16, 2025, 11:28 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I drove home after date night reflecting on Alex Hormozi’s Money Models live book launch, which was inspiring, historic, and gave me perspective on time versus money and scaling business through recurring high ticket models. I admired Hormozi’s authenticity and marketing mastery, considered restructuring my own offers into bundles at different price points, and documented the experience. The day also included working on Dawson’s stuff, building in Notion, meeting Lexi’s friends, and enjoying the Tesla on the freeway.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"We pay for the things we pay for things with time or money and we use the currency that we value least."
"Either way, you're going to pay for it because you need tickets to the next level. So wouldn't you want to pay for it now?"
"I just get in my head, I'm like, I'm going to build this whole thing out. I'm going to sell it to 10 people, and then I'm going to realize that there's already a software that does this and I'm fucked."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"There's a guy driving a motorcycle around the front of the Capitol building with a flag that says, fuck Trump on the back."
"Not one cop, not one local authority was notified of my absolute lawbreak right there."
"Do I turn left stop here on red 55. We're going this way and we'll see what happens. OK correct let's let's floor. Here we go yeah baby."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt grateful to witness Hormozi’s launch and inspired by how he proves everything through example. It sparked ideas on restructuring my own offers and charging properly for the value I bring. At the same time, I wrestled with doubts about competing software but left motivated knowing there’s plenty of niche opportunity. I enjoyed date night, met new people, and ended the night energized by the Tesla drive, reflecting on how much I’m learning and evolving.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked on Dawson’s stuff, attended Hormozi’s Money Models live launch, took notes and reflected on time versus money, brainstormed new pricing structures, worked in Notion, went to date night in Salt Lake with Lexi, met her friend and husband, played games, drove Tesla home.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$540
Total Income: $19,882