Beyond Busyness

There are 3 big mistakes I see many female entrepreneurs making when they struggle with time management, but this is the one that always takes the cake. You don't have BOUNDARIES in your life or your business. In this episode, I'm sharing 6 things to help you create and stick to your boundaries so that you're no longer a doormat for other people to walk all over. And if you need more help with bou...

You might have noticed I've been a bit MIA with recording episodes. In today's episode, I'm sharing why that is and what I've been up to -- as well as some encouragement for you if you're feeling a shift in priorities too. You can also catch me soon as the co-host of new episodes on the Business with Impact podcast!  Click here to subscribe + follow so you don't miss a single episode! --- Got a qu...

I am so excited to have my friend Melissa McKenzie from Carbon + Clay back on the podcast again. If you missed her first episode with me, go back and listen to Episode 2. In today's episode, we are chatting all things productivity and SYSTEMS, but more specifically, how your website can be a system that works for YOU in your business! In addition, Melissa is giving my listeners 10% off any of her...

When I get asked to be a guest expert for a program or on a podcast, what they want always comes down to one thing. How can entrepreneurs be more productive? What is the secret? Why are we always feeling overwhelmed and scattered? And usually when I start working with my clients, I see 3 mistakes they are making that is killing their productivity. If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed with you...

The one question I feel like I answer more than any other when it comes to my business is... "How do you stay so consistent on social media? What's your posting schedule?" OK, so that's 2 questions but they're always asked together. Because, like my clients, you know the importance of showing up consistently on social media in your business. It's one of the easiest, most effective ways of getting...

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend, Amber Willis. Amber is a mom of 2 and a former teacher turned copywriter. And Amber has quite the story to tell about finding balance during a time no parent ever wants to go through. You will be so inspired after listening to her story! >> Follow Amber on Instagram >> Check out Amber's course The Copywriting Advantage (and get a 50% disco...

You know the word search grids on social media that say the first 3 words are going to describe your year? Well, that's exactly how I picked my word of the year this year. It was the first word I saw and I immediately knew that it was how I wanted my year to go. What's that word? You're just going to have to listen to the episode to find out... But, we're not just talking about my word of the year...

So, you think work/life balance is a myth? I mean, that's what we're told right -- that there's no such thing as work/life balance. And while yes, you will NEVER have equal amounts of time for both your life + your business... that's just not the reality... It doesn't mean that you can't achieve what work/life balance looks like to you. And thinking that work/life balance is an impossibility is mo...

In today's episode, we continue our journey toward a 4-hour workday, 4 days a week. We're going to take a look at where you're at in your life + business, and how you can go from "Hot Mess Mama" to have balance + control with your business + your to-do list -- without sacrificing yourself, your sleep, or your sanity. --- Did you miss day 1? You can listen to it here: http://kristenvanhorn.com/podc...

I have a confession to make... I used to think I had to hustle in order to hit my goals in my business. I'm a high achiever and sort of a workaholic when it comes to my business. What can I say, I love what I do. But, after MONTHS of working 7-8 hours a day, opening my laptop up after the kids went to bed, and working instead of watching my kids at gymnastics or soccer practice... I was BURNT OUT....

As a special little Christmas gift to you, I'm doing a 3-day BONUS series that is going to break down how to work just 4-hours a day, 4-days per week in your business -- WITHOUT sacrificing your family, your free time, or your sanity. You can get EARLY access to the episodes as well as a free downloadable workbook to follow along with here >> http://kristenvanhorn.ck.page/podseries

It's officially December, and if you're anything like me, you're probably starting to think about your goals for 2024. Maybe your goals didn't quite go as you expected them to this past year. Or, maybe you totally forgot what your goals were that you set a year ago. Regardless, I know as a female entrepreneur, you have your sights set on GREAT things and you want 2024 to be a breakthrough year. In...

In last week's episode, we talked all about how time blocking can be the key to unlocking your 4-day work week schedule. But, maybe you've tried time blocking in the past and it just wasn't for you. Many of my clients before they work with me feel that time blocking is going to box them in to a rigid schedule -- and that's just not true. So, let's dive into the pros and cons of time blocking in to...

Does working 4-hours a day, 4-days per week feel absolutely unachievable? Surely you have to hustle and work long hours in order to get there, right?! Here's the short answer: NOPE. On today's episode, I want to bust the belief that in order to work fewer hours in your business, you have to hustle to do it. And I'm sharing the first step to make it happen. --- Learn more abut time blocking with Sl...

Today on the show, I get to talk to my friend Melissa McKenzie. Melissa is a mom and the co-owner of Carbon and Clay. I absolutely loved getting to chat with Melissa about how she balances both being a busy mom of 5 kids (including an infant she and her husband recently adopted) and running her online website design business. I know you are absolutely going to love this episode about balance, syst...

Do you feel busy all the time? Or when you’re not busy, you feel guilty so you FIND something to do? And then because you’re so busy, you feel guilty because you’re not actually spending time on (or with) the things that matter most? This was me right after I quit my job to become a fulltime entrepreneur. I felt the need to be working all the time… like, if I wasn’t working, then I wasn’t making m...

I'm your host, Kristen Van Horn, and it's my mission to help busy female entrepreneurs grow a successful, thriving business without sacrificing their families or their free time. I believe it is possible to work just 4 hours a day, 4 days per week in your business, and I'll be sharing real-life tips and stories to help YOU do the same!