Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?

It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.

Boundaries are important in life. Today we look at what that means in business.

Spam bots are getting smarter — filling out contact and newsletter forms with realistic names and fake emails. Even CAPTCHA, honeypots, and double opt-ins are failing to stop them. In this episode, Charly unpacks why spam is worse than ever and what business owners must do now to protect their websites and email deliverability.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ Why junk leads hurt your deliverability and can get you banned from Mailchimp or AWeber

✅ What tactics bots are using to bypass traditional spam filters

✅ Why CAPTCHA might be hurting your conversions more than helping

✅ How to layer multiple protections like honeypots, time-based filters, and dynamic form tokens

✅ Why Cloudflare Turnstile is Charly’s top new tool for smart bot filtering

✅ How to keep your site fast and secure without annoying users

🔗 Tools mentioned: Cloudflare Turnstile, Zero Spam, Fail2Ban

🛡️ Don’t wait until your list is full of junk — secure your forms before bots do.

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Selling or merging a business isn’t just about contracts and bank accounts — your digital assets need attention too. In this episode, Charly lays out a clear and practical roadmap for what to do with your online accounts, domain names, emails, and web tools when handing over the reins.

📌 You'll learn how to:

✅ Audit all digital assets before a sale or merger

✅ Securely transfer domains, hosting, and email services

✅ Avoid forgotten logins, expired domains, and costly oversights

✅ Handle shared tools like CRMs, Google Analytics, and newsletters

🛡️ Why registrant names and MFA updates really matter

🛡️ How to prep your digital “handover kit”

🛡️ Tips to prevent confusion, downtime, or security breaches post-sale

Whether you’re selling your company now or planning ahead, this episode gives you the digital due diligence checklist you didn’t know you needed.

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Free WordPress themes sound like a great deal — until they start hurting your brand, slowing your site, and costing you sales.

In this episode, Charly explores why “free” often comes with hidden costs and what to consider when building your website.

📌 Here's what you'll learn:

✅ Common issues with free themes: poor mobile design, slow speed, lack of support

✅ Why outdated code can break your site after updates

✅ The hidden SEO risks of built-in links and developer credits

✅ How premium themes and page builders like Thrive can reduce risk and boost ROI

🔗 Recommended: Thrive Themes – https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/thrivethemes

(Charly receives a commission for purchases made from this link)

🛡️ Build your site with purpose, not just pretty colors

🛡️ Keep accessibility, conversion, and future updates in mind

🛡️ Weigh the real cost of time lost troubleshooting vs investing upfront

If your website is part of your business, this episode could save you time, stress — and money.

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