Confessions From The Home Office Podcast

In this episode, I'm stepping away from marketing strategies to talk about a season of life that is both challenging and full of love. Running a business from home is demanding enough, but what happens when you are also the go-to person for college-age kids, aging parents, and clients who count on you every day? I share a recent scare with my dad, the constant stream of "hey I need help or did you...

Do you ever catch yourself scrolling through Instagram, comparing your offers, your branding, or even your pricing to someone else’s? I’ve been there, more times than I’d like to admit. It feels like “research,” but in reality? It’s a competition trap that drains your energy and steals your momentum. In this episode, I’m sharing my own confession about becoming a “competition stalker” and how I br...

We’ve all heard it: Just start.  You see it on Instagram quotes, printed on mugs, and dropped into motivational talks like it’s the magic key to success. And sometimes, it is. But other times? It’s a straight shot to burnout, half-finished projects, and a whole lot of frustration. In this episode, I’m sharing: The times “just start” pushed me past fear and into big wins. The times it led me straig...

Have you ever paid a marketing agency a lot of money… only to wonder what you actually got in return? You’re not the only one. In this episode of Confessions from the Home Office , I’m talking about what’s really happening behind the scenes when agency support goes sideways. From confusing deliverables to MIA communication, I share why the agency model can feel broken and what marketing support sh...

Hi there, it’s Wendi Hill, and if you've ever wondered whether to start a blog, launch a newsletter, or dive into podcasting, you're not alone. I get this question all the time from clients and friends trying to figure out the best way to build visibility and share what they know. In this episode, I discuss the real differences between the three, how they work, what they’re great for, and what it...

This week, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough credit in the marketing world: consistency. It’s not flashy. And it's not sexy. Consistency is what actually builds businesses. It’s the behind-the-scenes move that separates the people who slowly build momentum and fill their client rosters, from the ones who keep reinventing the wheel every few weeks. In this episode, I'm talk...

My email inbox is a dumpster fire. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a mountain of unread messages, accidentally ghosted someone, or hit send without the attachment, you’re in good company. In this episode of Confessions from the Home Office , I’m sharing my biggest email confessions, a few embarrassing confessions, and what I’ve learned about managing my inbox along the way. From dreaming about...

Think you need a big budget to look professional? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing five of my favorite free tools that help me keep my business organized, my work polished, and my clients impressed, without spending a dime. From Canva to Trello, I walk you through how I use each one in real life so you can start looking like a pro, too. Want more support? Join my free Facebook group for a...

In this episode, I'm talking to business owners who prefer to work behind the scenes, those who know they have something valuable to offer but don’t feel the need to constantly be online, posting, or shouting to prove it. I'm sharing how I built a sustainable, successful business over the past 20 years, not by being the loudest in the room, but by being consistent, strategic, and deeply trustworth...

In this episode of the Confessions From the Home Office podcast, I'm talking about the power of mindset and how it can shape the success of business owners, especially those working from home. I'm walking through six essential mindset shifts, from reframing failure and letting go of perfectionism to building connections and embracing abundance. Small mental shifts can lead to big changes in busine...

In this episode, I get real about the mental overload that comes from running a business, and a household, under one roof. From handling clients and content to figuring out what’s for dinner, decision fatigue can sneak up fast. I share my personal confessions, practical strategies for reducing mental clutter, and how she uses batching, defaults, delegation, and permission to “not care” to preserve...

In this episode, I share one of the most powerful mindset shifts every business owner needs to make: stop reacting emotionally and start making data-driven decisions. If you’ve ever said, “It just doesn’t feel like it’s working,” this one’s for you. I'm talking through: Why emotion-led decisions sabotage your progress The essential metrics you should track (without a fancy dashboard) Real-life exa...

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, I share my journey of breaking free from the cycle of following business guru advice! I spent years chasing expert strategies and frameworks that promised quick success, investing in courses and webinars (and new notebooks and pens) that were supposed to be "the one." Despite following guru advice to the letter, I experienced frustration when my...

In this episode of the Confessions in the Home Office Podcast, I'm talking about  the often-overlooked aspects of running a business, the invisible work that keeps everything functioning. These are the tasks that are unglamorous but essential administrative duties that rarely receive recognition: managing emails, updating CRMs with new contacts, scheduling social media posts, planning launches, up...

In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about the mysterious presence (yes, it's a ghost) that has been living in our home since around 2012. Far from her usual content about marketing or business interviews, today I'm telling a few stories about what's happened! My son's sighting of a figure he initially thought was me! My own encounter with a small woman with frizzy reddish-brown hair wear...

In this episode of Confessions from the Home Office podcast, I'm discussing how flexibility can both help and hurt your business relationships with clients. With 20 years of experience working from home as a marketing consultant, I'm sharing insights on: When being flexible benefits both you and your clients Where to draw firm boundaries to protect your business How to find the right balance (does...

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, I'm talking about personal branding can be the missing piece in your professional growth strategy. Whether you're an established professional or just starting your career, a strong personal brand is essential for standing out and attracting opportunities. Personal branding isn't just about logos or tagline, it's about your professional reputatio...

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, I'm talking about the all-too-familiar experience of marketing content brand burnout. As content creation and social media have become essential parts of marketing, many professionals find themselves hitting a wall creatively. I share personal experiences with content burnout, revealing that the average content marketer now creates 3-5 pieces of...

In this special spring break episode, I'm taking a break from my usual marketing and business topics to discuss the critical issue of animal shelter overcrowding/animal homelessness in the United States. According to the Humane Society, every 13 seconds a healthy dog or cat is euthanized in a U.S. shelter Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide each year (3.1 million...

In this episode of Confessions from the Home Office, I answer the most common questions I get about how I started my business selling Marketing Virtual Assistant (VA) services. These answers offer insights for those considering a career change, especially empty nesters wondering about their next steps. Key topics covered include: The specific skills that gave me an edge when starting out The bigge...

In this episode of Confessions from the Home Office, I welcome back a special guest, my son Austin Hill, who helps me with marketing tech work at Market Momentum. Be sure to subscribe, follow, like, share, and comment on the podcast to help it keep gaining traction! Austin answers social media questions from listeners. He discusses the "Resend to Unopened" feature in email marketing platforms like...

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office podcast, I talked with Laura Hiller, a criminal defense attorney, practicing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Laura shares her fascinating journey from English major at Clemson to criminal defense attorney, which began when she took an inspiring constitutional law class. That class sparked her interest in law school, though she quickly realized c...

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, I interview Wes Wright, whose entrepreneurial journey took him from professional chef to Medicare and retirement planning specialist. After 17 years in the culinary world and running a successful food truck business, Wes found his calling in helping people navigate the complexities of retirement planning and Medicare. His transition was inspired...

In this episode of Confessions From the Home Office, I'm talking with my friend of over 15 years, Doug Stout. He is based in Greenville, South Carolina, and helps people explore franchise ownership opportunities at no cost to them. He entered the franchise industry after being laid off twice in 18 months at age 35, discovering that franchising extended far beyond just food services. Currently, Dou...

In this special 20th anniversary episode of Confessions from the Home Office, I'm sharing 10 lessons I've learned since starting my business on February 1, 2005. NOTE: I was not wearing my glasses when I was calculating the days. I said over 9000 days on the podcast. I am not a math whiz. LOL! It's 7300 days! Lessons range from not scaling to a huge company, staying ahead and prepping, and how you...