Organized Holistically - Systems, Strategy & Simplicity for the Working Woman with a Side Hustle

As Side-Hustling Professionals and Solopreneurs we are all busy but our work is often impacted by what is going on in our home and personal lives.  There is no real separation between the various parts of our business and life.  In this episode, I talk about using recalibration seasons to review and adjust based on what is coming.  It's a way of forecasting your needs so you aren't...

As a solopreneur, you need to know your bottom line expenses.  You need to the expenses that are required, on your critical path, for your business and home.  By determining what these are it will help you make decisions regarding when and what to spend.  In this episode, we talk in more detail about what critical paths are, how to determine yours, how to use them to eliminate fluff...

First, let me say this isn't the one pot meal freezer cooking technique that was (and still is) the craze on Social Media.  What I am talking about today is the technique I use to help prep parts of future meals for my family to help save me time without taking additional time out of my day.  This episode for some will be a two-fer because I am not only showing you how to do this but I a...

This is a crossover event with The Declutter Club Podcast because we are talking about hidden types of clutter that wastes your time and effect your bottomline.  We also identify how they are costing you money and can potentially be a security risk as well. As you know, the decluttering process is one of the hardest parts of your organizing journey and it is the one stage of organizing that m...

In this episode, I walk you through how you can build agility into your project management and planning processes for both your business and home plans. I provide an example of how you would do this in a normal project management planning process.  I also provide a comparison of what an agility plan looks like for a Solopreneur versus a Side-Hustler and all the flavors and variables in-betwee...

In this episode, we are doing a reset after my podcast hiatus this year. I get transparent with you regarding why I felt the need to take a break from the podcast.  How we are shifting a little to close out the third season and I also give you a sneak peak into upcoming episodes.  I hope you will be excited about the new episodes and will find them helpful.  As always, I'm right on...

This is a crossover event with The Declutter Club Podcast because we are talking about electronic clutter in your social media platforms. No, I'm not telling you to delete your accounts.  In this episode, we talk about areas in your social media accounts that can be accumulating clutter. We will also talk about how this clutter can be negatively impacting you, your business and your time. As...

In this episode, I conduct a blind industry audit for the beauty industry, specifically for Locticians and Stylists.  We discuss: Conduct a breakdown of the industry for those who may not be familiar Walked through my review process as a Client - Note I really was looking for a loctician/stylist The importance of positioning yourself as an expert How understanding your target market makes a d...

As a new small business owner, we often don't have an influx of clients coming through the door and this can be discouraging for some.  Instead of spending time doubting yourself, I want to encourage you to use it to your advantage.  This time you have is an opportunity that won't come around often once your Clients start coming in.  This is the perfect time for you to solidify the...

This episode talks all about planning your availability as a side-hustling solopreneur. As a side hustler myself I understand how it feels to be pulled in so many different directions as an employee, a spouse, a parent, and an entrepreneur.  This is also one of the most common questions I receive as a speaker, so I wanted to take some time and talk about it today.   If you find this epis...

Have you ever wondered why you never complete your tasks or your to-do lists?  You feel like you're spending too much time trying to reach a goal that you never reach.  Well, the reason I find this is happening to most people is because they aren't breaking their work down into workable parts and they are building compound processes that they aren't ready for. Last week we talked about t...

Are you constantly finding yourself pulled in different directions, struggling to manage your time effectively? If the "squirrel effect" has become a common obstacle in your personal and professional life, worry not, you are not alone. In this episode, I delve into the intricacies of time management and explore practical solutions to conquer distractions and boost productivity. We uncove...

In this episode, I talk about a concerning trend that I am seeing related to cold-calling or reaching out to unknown people under false pretenses in hopes of selling your product or service to them.  We are going to talk about how you build genuine connections that make hard-selling unnecessary. If you found this episode helpful I encourage you to subscribe to the podcast so you know when fut...

In honor of National Moving Month I wanted to do a short move series that will help you get ready for your upcoming move.  Have you ever wanted tips on how to plan for your next move?  Well, don't worry I have 14 tips for you that will help you not only stage your home for sale but will also prepare you to move with ease.  It doesn't matter if you are currently looking or planning t...

In honor of National Moving Month I wanted to do a short move series that will help you get ready for your upcoming move.  Have you ever wanted tips on how to plan for your next move?  Well, don't worry I have 14 tips for you that will help you not only stage your home for sale but will also prepare you to move with ease.  It doesn't matter if you are currently looking or planning t...

Have you questioned whether you should take your side hustle full-time? In this episode, we discuss how you can know whether you should leave your full-time job, go part-time or maintain your side-hustle while continuing to work full-time. DISCLAIMER:  This information is based on my experience in my business and in coaching others in the areas of financial ecosystem development.  Make s...

In this episode, I give you some key information you need regarding budgeting for both your business and your personal life. Understanding your financial ecosystem is important when planning and focusing your actions.  It helps you develop your strategic plan with facts in mind instead of guesses and assumptions. Join us on April 24th, 2022 for a live webinar where I show you how to develop y...

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Amy Fortney of The Extra Executive.  We talk all about the things you should consider before hiring in your business.  It was a great conversation that I hope you will enjoy. If you found this episode helpful I encourage you to subscribe to the podcast so you know when future episodes are released.  Make sure to also check...

In project management, there is the concept of the work breakdown structure and it essentially is a way you can go about breaking down the things you need to do.  Well, in today's episode, I will show you how to take the similar concept of micro work packets and get more things done without feeling overwhelmed by the process. If you found this episode helpful I encourage you to subscribe to t...

This is part 2 of our conversation with Steph Hilfer of Viim. In last week's episode, she shared with us a visual of how marketing, content and branding work together.  She also covered the "what" part of our pie chart illustration.  In this part of our episode she covers the "how" and the "why" parts of the pie chart and then she ties it all together so you know how to plan and organize...

For those of you who listened to our podcast last year, you know that this is Mrs. Steph Hilfer of Viim's second time with us here at Organized Holistically.  Last season she stopped in to teach us what and when to post to social media and this year she is filling the gaps.  Have you ever been confused about how your brand and your marketing and your content all play together?  Trus...

Today's episode is the first episode of Organized Holistically's Season 3 and it is also the first in our planning themed month.  We are kicking it off with a bang as we talk about the right way to plan in your business.  As Solopreneurs, you don't have a lot of excess time to spare in your business, so you want to ensure you are using your time wisely.  In our episode today we are...

You guys are so used to me sharing my guest episodes on Got Clutter? Get Organized! but this week I'm sharing with you Janet M. Taylor's episode on Organized Holistically! Now, many of you didn't know that Janet started her business back in 1994 before small businesses were all the rage as they are today.  She took her natural ability and started Totally Organized, LLC.  Her celebrity cl...

In this episode, I am speaking with Lei Comerford, who is a leadership coach, facilitator and learning and development consultant.  She helps others reach beyond their goals by helping them increase their self-awareness.  We really covered a number of different topics during this episode, from not knowing what she didn't know, even as a person coming from Corporate America to how she was...

In this episode, I talk to you about a new organizing concept I developed called process forecasting.  It is when you create processes to account for things that could happen in the future.  Think of it as being similar to developing a disaster recovery plan for your processes and data. Topics Covered What Process Forecasting Is; Examples of why you may need it; and Ways I have used it i...