The Business Edit®

At the end of your life, what will matter most to you? Most of us act like we'll live forever and have plenty of time to do and accomplish what we want to. But in reality, none of us know how much time we have left. We're not promised tomorrow, and when we live in that truth, our perspective of what's productive changes. This is why I'm so excited to share this interview with my friend (and podcas...

Have you ever tried to watch less TV? It's not easy to do! Unless you're one of those people who doesn't own a TV (which I'm seriously impressed by), it can be hard to strike the right balance between enjoying a good movie and distracting yourself from the things that matter most to you. As part of my year of less challenge, I did a "No Streaming September" challenge where we put some hard limits...

Have you ever felt like you were busy all day but accomplished absolutely nothing? Have you ever ended a day realizing you only crossed one thing off your to-do list but felt wildly accomplished? If you're focussed on becoming "more productive" it's important to understand how to measure your productivity. Otherwise, how will you know if you're making any progress?! The problem is that productivit...

In this episode, I’m talking about a topic that a lot of you have requested from me. I shared earlier this year that I was thinking about switching from Dubsado to ClickUp to manage my entire client workflow. I got a lot of questions about how I came to that decision and what the transition has looked like for me. There are many reasons why I switched, so I’m dedicating a full podcast episode to w...

If you're a woman, this episode may just blow your mind. I knew this was going to be an amazing conversation, but honestly, it was so much more impactful and helpful for me personally than I could have imagined it to be, and I hope it is the same for you. Today's guest, Jada Dobesh, is a Spiritual Director and the creator of Selah Space , a holistic wellness co-op in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In...

There are so many different strategies and ways to set goals as a business owner that it can feel overwhelming. That overwhelm can actually hinder your thought process around where your business is heading and keep you from making a plan to focus your efforts on the things you want to accomplish in your business. People who are overwhelmed rarely take action, so by breaking goal setting down in a...

If you're like me, you're likely to fall into the trap of productive procrastination. It's the type of procrastination that keeps you busy with one thing (usually busy work or menial tasks that are low on the priority list) to avoid doing things that actually move the needle forward in business and life. It's the type of procrastination that most work-from-home business owners are likely to fall i...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your life, both physical and mental? I certainly have, and that's why I decided to do my own "Year of Less Challenge" this year. Each month, I've challenged myself to do less of something in order to free up more time and space for the things that matter most to me. What started as a month-long decluttering challenge in April stretched into four tra...

At the time this episode goes live, everyone is starting to get excited to enter a new season. The Target shelves are filled with pumpkin spice candles, fall wreaths, and back-to-school supplies galore. Fall is my absolute favorite season for so many reasons. It's a season of routine, reflection, and winding down, which is why I thought it would be the perfect season to introduce this concept of t...

This episode is helpful for the beginner entrepreneur and the seasoned business owner alike. Today’s guest, Holly Haynes, is an inspirational entrepreneur, business owner, and podcaster. She helps female entrepreneurs create simple, scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures without relying on the social algorithm or giving up their time freedom. An industry expert and featured Thr...

In a world bursting with ideas and shiny objects vying for attention, maintaining focus has become a challenge. While being multi-passionate can be advantageous, adopting a serial entrepreneur mindset can be a game-changer for business growth. In this episode, I introduce a 3-step Parking Lot Process for the new ideas that could distract you from executing: Capture, Organize, and Plan. By writing...

Are you constantly telling yourself, "I'm going to get to that project this week".... but repeatedly letting yourself down? Holding yourself accountable  matters . If you continually break your promises to yourself, you will eventually stop believing that you're capable of reaching your goals... and you'll start setting lower expectations for yourself.   But when you continually keep your promises...

As I'm relaunching the Business Edit Coaching Program this month, I'm having this conversation A LOT with current and potential clients..   How do I know if this is the right time to hire a business coach? How do I know if this is the right coaching program for me? How do I know if I should sign up for another round of coaching or try to go out on my own for a while?   I remember vividly how frazz...

There are so many different types of skill sets, strategies, or systems that you could try to increase your productivity as a business owner. And that's a good thing, right?! But if you're already in a place of having too much to do (and not enough time to do it), it can also feel really overwhelming.   Enter the Business Minimalist Blueprint. I can't tell you how long it took me to create this pr...

In today's fast-paced world, decision-making can be overwhelming and mentally draining, especially for entrepreneurs. Did you know that on average, we make 35,000 decisions a day ?! That's roughly 1 decision every 2.5 seconds...   The constant need to make choices (even simple ones like what to eat for dinner) consumes valuable time and energy. As entrepreneurs, even small improvements in your dec...

Is getting dinner on the table a daily batter for you and your family? This week's host will help you simplify and streamline meal planning once and for all. Rebekah Scott has grown into a thriving brand, complete with federally trademarked products and a direct sales platform. Rebekah is deeply committed to her work, offering business coaching services and hosting her podcast, The Encourager with...

Have you ever made an impulse buy, then later thought to yourself, "Why did I do that"? As a minimalist, I've very aware of my own buying triggers. Once you start paying attention to the factors that get you to click "purchase", you'll forever change the way you think about marketing for your business too! By going beyond trendy marketing tactics and focusing on long-term, science-based strategies...

Are you tired of those never-ending tasks on your to-do list? You know, the ones that seem to multiply even when you're crossing off items left and right? Every task on your to-do list falls into one of two categories: maintenance or growth. Both types are crucial for reaching your business goals, but finding the right balance is key! While it's easy to resent maintenance work, I want to have a li...

Dolly is a wife, boy mom, and a photographer turned systems + workflow educator who loves hosting the podcast, "The Systems and Workflow Magic" Podcast where she shares tips and education on how to find the joy (and strategy) in putting together the backend puzzle pieces of better streamlining your own creative business. Dolly is a living breathing example of what it looks like to build your busin...

Is it a good idea to follow your passion? Can you be successful running a business you’re not passionate about? In this episode, we're exploring what research tells us about "entrepreneurial passion", how it affects small business owners, and how to leverage it to exponentially increase your productivity. Click to listen!   KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE What research tells us about "entrepreneur...

My year of less challenge continues! A few months ago, I was speaking to a group of women in business about their challenges with productivity. Several women expressed that it was really difficult to set good boundaries with their phones while still showing up on social media (particularly Instagram) for their business. And I get it! As business owners, cookie-cutter productivity advice won't cut...

I'm all about working smarter, not harder, and the holy grail of working less and earning more is passive income. I mean, what's more efficient that making money in your sleep? But what do most passive income experts not mention? Setting up a passive income stream can be lot of work. Like.. A LOT of work (especially when you're doing it for the first time). And although I'd still recommend putting...

I block one full day each month to have a CEO Day. You might have heard other business owners talking about CEO days or 'stepping into your CEO role'. At some point, you may have wondered, "What does that even mean?! What does that actually look like?" Stepping into your CEO role can start with a really simple, even enjoyable, ritual: a CEO Day. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what...

If you're feeling worn out by comparison or overwhelmed by trying to measure up, this episode is for you. My friend Arica Ohloff, founder of AO Coaching & Consulting, is on the podcast today to teach you how to align your business to your strengths. Arica is passionate about equipping individuals and teams to transform their potential into higher performance. She does this by helping her clients u...

From the moment I named this podcast, “The Business Minimalist” I knew that I wanted to create this episode. I mean, if anyone should answer the question, "What's a Business Minimalist", it should be me, right? But defining exactly what a Business Minimalist is (and isn’t) has taken me some time to put into words. Ultimately, becoming a Business Minimalist has more to do with what you believe than...