The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems, Boundaries, and Calm

Get ready to streamline your business operations and get your life back! That’s exactly what a back office assessment can help you do. Tune in to find out more about this service and how it can provide the roadmap you need to build a strong business foundation to support sustainable growth. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 117 - How to Calm the Chaos In Your Back Office with Jodi Silverman...

In today's highly competitive online business world, providing the best customer experience is crucial for a small business to thrive. A lot of small business owners struggle with having a clear understanding of what is needed to provide the best customer experience. My goal is to make sure you don’t fall into this category. That’s why today we’re going to talk about some simple and effective...

Are you overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? One of the biggest struggles small business owners face is managing their time. Why is something that sounds so simple, so hard? In today’s episode I talk about some of the reasons you’re struggling with time management and some simple solutions to help you fix it. One of the solutions is using an online scheduler among other things. Not to ment...

Is your Google Drive a mess? Are you having a hard time finding documents or photos when you need them? If you have folders on top of folders and duplicate files…then it’s time for you to get organized. Your digital filing system is at the core of everything you need to run your business. So if you don’t have one or the one you have is a complete and utter mess, then you need to fix that. Today I’...

I know business systems are probably the least sexy part of running a business. But if you want to achieve sustainable growth you have to have them. And it doesn't matter if you have 0 or 10 clients. Neither does it matter if you just started your business or you’ve been in business for 3 or more years.  If you want your business to grow without taking control of your life, then you need some...

Are you overwhelmed by the number of options that are available when trying to pick tech tools? Your business is unique. So what works for someone else may not work for you. So how exactly do you pick the right tech tools to build your systems? That’s what we talk about in this episode. Links mentioned in this episode: Listen to Episode 13: 4 Steps to Create Business Systems as Checklists to Incre...

There is one major roadblock to achieving the growth you want. It's not your messaging. And it has nothing to do with your social media presence. It’s actually a bigger problem that you need to give attention to right away. Otherwise, you will NOT achieve the sustainable growth you desire and you will keep spinning your wheels in frustration. So tune in to find out what is blocking your busin...

I’ve been in hustle mode for five months! That pace has finally come to an end. And now is a great time for me to reflect on the entire process. So tune in as I talk about what went well, what didn’t go so well and what I learned while launching three things at one time to grow my small business.  2:27 - What went well during the launch process 3:31 - One of my biggest wins that came out of the pr...

Would you like to know how to create a solid foundation so your business can grow at a pace that doesn’t stress you out? You need to leverage your time and energy, work smarter, not harder, and build sustainable systems that will support your growth. So today we’re going to talk about what it takes to build a business that runs like a well-oiled machine.  Links mentioned in this episode: Grab the...

I know you really want to grow your business. But that is easier said than done because you have to have business systems. And if technology is not your friend you have probably avoided this necessary step.  Now I know this may not be your strong suit, but it is mine. So today we’re going to talk about how you can improve your tech skills without taking another boring online course so you can grow...

Do you feel like your business is spinning out of control without systems? If you don’t even know where to start, it’s time to take a look at the big picture and get clear on how your business should support your lifestyle. Today’s conversation with Jodi Silverman is the first guest episode of the year! And it’s different than the previous guest chats you’re used to. Jodi booked a back office asse...

Do you find it difficult to know which things you need to prioritize in your business? With a seemingly never-ending list of things to do and countless opportunities and ideas to pursue, how do you prioritize what’s most important when everything seems important? Today I’m going to share three questions you need to answer to help you set your goals and stay focused on them. The answers to these qu...

Tired of putting out fires in your business and dropping the ball?     Busyness has become a badge of honor and my mission is to break the cycle of the “hustle mentality”  by busting three business growth myths.    You don’t have to be busy all the time to be successful. If you’re always busy, you're not getting the best results from all of the energy you are expending.  And I’m pretty sure y...

Are you ready to step into the new year with a clear vision and a plan for more success? I believe before you can move forward, you have to look back at what you’ve accomplished or didn’t for that matter, so that you can plan to build on that momentum and achieve the success you desire. While the dates on the calendar change overnight, many things in your life don’t. So let’s talk about how you ca...

Summer is around the corner! Are you AND your business ready?  Not only is this the time of the year when your clients take off, better known as the summer slow down. But you should be taking some time off too! While you're on vacation you can still experience business growth in the summer. The tips I share in this episode are going to help you do that. Links mentioned in this episode: Episod...

You need to diversify your marketing for your business to grow. But do you REALLY understand what marketing is? Don’t worry if you aren’t sure what the definition is. In my chat with Mónica Malave of Elevate It Now, we define marketing and how you can use it to elevate the growth of your business. One of the key pieces you need to make this happen is a marketing plan. So tune in to find out what y...

With a little duct tape and elbow grease, anything is possible…  Duct tape is a quick, short term fix until a more permanent fix, which requires more money, can be arranged later. So when you use this “quick fix” approach to running your business, you are setting yourself up for frustration and eventually failure.  In today’s episode I share some simple changes you can make to remove the duct tape...

We all wish we had more time but we only get 24 hours to get things done. So if you’re wondering how you can leverage your time to be more visible and grow your business, then this episode is for you. I am going to share three ways you can increase your visibility with a tight schedule and get better results that lead to business growth. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 6 - 3 Simple Ways t...

What exactly is visibility? It’s a word we hear in the online space all of the time. But that doesn’t mean we truly understand what that word means. Here’s a hint, you don’t have to rely on social media!  In today’s episode I am chatting with Lisa Simone Richards and she drops some nuggets via her ABC’s of visibility that you don’t want to miss. Lisa also talks about the importance of humble begin...

Did you know that if you slow down you can actually speed up business growth and get better results? You may tell yourself you don’t have the time to slow down, but let me tell you… you can’t afford NOT to. So how can you do this? That’s exactly what I talk about in today’s episode. I share three areas you can adjust that will not only benefit you but will improve the results you get in your busin...

Are you struggling to get to the next level in your business? Have you maxed out and feel like you can’t work any harder to get better results? It’s time for you to shift the way you work! A lot of the problems stem from the habits you have formed that are eating up your time. So in today’s episode I talk about some simple things you can do to work smarter, save time and grow your business.  Links...

Expert advice is you have to show your face on video and you need to start using reels to increase your reach. That is only partially true. But here’s the thing, you can actually use reels without showing your face!  Are you ready to consider the possibilities of how you can give reels a try? Are you ready to face your fear whether it’s of the tech or just being the face of your brand? No matter w...

Spring is right around the corner! Now is a good time to do a little spring cleaning of your business and decluttering so that you can head into spring with some renewed energy. These tips are going to help you spring clean a few areas of your business so you can start the new season with a clean, organized plate which contributes to your productivity. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 34:...

My business has gone through a number of changes over the past ten years. So I thought it would be great for me to share the services I currently offer. While business systems and technology is my jam, there is a lot more to what I do.  I pride myself in being a productivity guru so my approach is more wholistic. But it isn’t for everybody. And I’m ok with that. So tune in to find out how we can w...

Do you wish you could pick your priorities and focus on the things that will grow your business? What if I told you that you could identify those important tasks and stay focused on the to get the results you want just by making a few tweaks to your goal setting process and the actions you take.  So if you’re ready to be more intentional in your business and create success on your own terms, then...