Shannon Baker | Business Operations Strategist

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

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Running a business that serves clients doesn’t have to feel chaotic, reactive, or overwhelming. The Mind Your Time Podcast is a calm, grounded space for business owners who do great work for their clients but want their business to feel more manageable behind the scenes. If you are a consultant, virtual assistant, OBM, or service provider who is juggling client work, boundaries, and backend systems, this podcast will help you create clarity, structure, and sustainability in your business. Hosted by Shannon Baker, a business operations strategist with over 20 years of experience, the podcast fo...

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Shannon Baker | Business Operations Strategist

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Business

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theshannonbaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

5 Tips to Help You Maximize Your Time and Grow Your Side Gig 16.02.2022

It takes quite a bit of energy, effort, planning and a good strategy to grow a side gig. Even if you have all of those things, you are probably still struggling to use one other resource - your time. Well it’s time to take control of your time and end the struggle! In this episode I share five things you can do to maximize your time and create the business of your dreams. They are basic steps you...

It’s OK to Shift Your Business Model to Create a Lifestyle Business 09.02.2022

When was the last time you took a close look at your business model to see if it is truly helping you create the lifestyle you desire? Social media influences us to create our business model based on the way other so-called successful people do things, to pursue the same types of goals and adopt their values. But that’s not working for you.  So what can you do? In this episode I’m going to talk ab...

Priceless Lessons Learned During My First 100 Episodes As A Podcaster 02.02.2022

Welcome to episode 100 of The More Than Capable Mompreneur! I decided to celebrate this milestone by sharing some of the valuable lessons I've learned on this journey as a podcaster. These lessons have contributed to the evolution of my business and you play a key part as part of my community. Thank you so much for tuning in! I can’t wait for the next 100 and the next 100 after that, because...

A Forgotten Form of Self-care You Need to Be More Productive 26.01.2022

When you work from home it’s sometimes hard to separate work and your life because everything happens at the same address. This can have a negative effect on your productivity. So how can you combat this?    Simply put, if you want to be more productive, you need more self-care. And I’m not talking about the most common things that probably came to mind like taking a bath or going to a spa. There...

How an Online Scheduler Will Boost Your Productivity 19.01.2022

Are you ready to take control of your calendar? If so, you need to start with using an online scheduler. One of the best things you can do for yourself is put some boundaries in place, especially around your business. So in this episode, I’m sharing some benefits you can experience by using an online scheduler. Not only will this tool be a game changer for your business, but it will elevate the cu...

4 Productivity Tips for When Batching Tasks Doesn't Work For You 12.01.2022

One of the top productivity tips many experts in all industries will tell you is to batch tasks to increase your productivity. But this just doesn’t work for everybody. So if you want some non-traditional productivity tips, this episode is for you! In today’s episode I talk about reasons why batching may not work for you and I share four tips you can use to increase your productivity without batch...

Why I Choose a Word of the Year and How I Stick To It 05.01.2022

Over the past several years, more and more women in business have ditched traditional goal setting and started choosing a word of the year. The idea of selecting a guiding word or phrase has gained popularity for good reason! In this episode I share the following: Why I choose a word of the year How I choose a word of the year How I stay focused on my word of the year And what my word is for 2022...

Best of 2021 Remix - Top Productivity Tips for Busy Women in Business 29.12.2021

I can’t believe this is the last episode of 2021! It has been an amazing year and it went by so fast. I guess that happens when you’re having fun! So I thought it would be great to share clips of the top productivity tips from a few of your favorite episodes shared this year. They are from the episodes with the most downloads in 2021. Enjoy! Links to the Full Episodes Mentioned  Episode 54 - How t...

My Top 5 Benefits of Taking a Social Media Break 22.12.2021

I decided to take a break from social media in September mostly to reclaim some of my time. I decided I would stay active but not be obligated to a schedule. I didn’t determine how long the break would be in advance.   I'm currently four months in and let me tell you, I am loving it!  So in this episode I’m sharing what I've learned during my social media sabbatical. I will be honest up...

4 Steps to Create an Aligned Business with Christina Giordano 15.12.2021

Something has gotta give! Have you ever made that statement? It’s usually what happens when you aren’t working towards what you truly want. But then again, it’s scary to start something new. At this point, you have to have what I call a black coffee conversation with yourself.    There is a four step method you can follow to help you identify your desired lifestyle, your identity, your feelings, a...

An Easy Way to Show Yourself More Love Every Day 08.12.2021

You are more than enough…just the way you are. But if you aren’t dating yourself and showing yourself enough love, you probably don’t realize that. So it’s time for you to spend some time nurturing a better relationship with yourself. This sounds selfish but it isn’t. Because when you do this on a regular basis, you will be equipped to take care of everyone and everything else as well.    There is...

How to Evaluate Your Tech Tools to Save Money 01.12.2021

How much do you spend every month or every year on tech tools? If you have no idea, let me help you. In this episode a share a four step process that is going to help you evaluate your tech tools and hopefully save you some money. And don’t worry, this isn’t a complicated process. Once you complete it all you have to do is maintain it! So make sure you do this so your finances are ready for 2022! ...

How to Create a Flexible Plan That Still Works When Life Throws You a Curve Ball with Mridu Parikh 24.11.2021

One of the best things you can do to be productive is plan out your week. But what can you do when Murphy’s Law kicks in and throws your plan off? Most people throw in the towel but I don’t want that to be you. That’s why my chat with Mridu Parikh, "The Stress Squasher" is just what you need! Mridu is a professional home organizer turned productivity pro with two teen boys and her tips a...

3 Lessons I’ve Learned on My Weight Loss Journey 17.11.2021

Have you ever embarked on a weight loss journey? It’s hard right? I know because I’ve been on one for almost two years and I had to be patient with the process. It hasn’t been easy, I’ve had to make some mindset changes, make adjustments in my life and put in some hard work. But it has been worth it!   In this episode I share the top three lessons I’ve learned on this journey. I hope they will ins...

How to Make a Shift When Your Business Leaves You Feeling Overwhelmed and Overloaded with Emily Aborn 10.11.2021

Have you ever gotten tired of what you were doing? Or thought about doing something different with your business? Have you ever wanted to just throw in the towel because your business leaves you feeling overwhelmed?   I’ve been there more than once. And when I start to feel like I want to quit, I remember the words of one of my mentors. She told me, “Don’t quit, shift.” Take it from me, sticking t...

How to Create Sustainable Healthy Habits as a Busy Mom with Lisa Klein 03.11.2021

Creating a healthy lifestyle is easier said than done, especially when you’re a busy mom! So is there anything you can do with such a tight schedule? And meal planning sounds good but you haven’t been able to master it yet so you gave up. You are not alone!  What are some healthy habits you can get started with? What things can you do to keep consistent, healthy habits? How can you fit in a workou...

How Email Automation in ConvertKit Can Nurture Relationships and Grow Your Business with Bev Feldman 27.10.2021

Email automation is one of the easiest methods you can use to nurture relationships that bring about business growth. But getting this set-up can be overwhelming because there are a number of platforms to choose from, not to mention writing the content may not be your strong suit.  Some common questions you may have are: What is an email sequence? How many emails should it include? What should I i...

3 Ways to Cancel the Hustle Mentality and Get Things Done 20.10.2021

The hustle mentality is a sure way to end up with burnout. But since this fast paced approach to growing a business seems to be the norm, you need to take a step back and take a more sustainable approach to grow your business.  How can you do that? I know it’s not easy so in this episode I’m going to share three things that I’ve done that have been successful. I hope it sparks a change in you that...

3 Myths About Creating An Online Course to Grow Your Business 13.10.2021

Are you thinking about creating an online course to grow your business? That is what you see online all the time as the best way to generate income and grow your business. But will this so-called expert advice work for your business?  You have to make that decision for yourself based on your expertise, your target audience and demand in your industry. Well I’ve decided that creating an online cour...

How an Online Quiz Will Grow Your Email List and Your Small Business with Linda Sidhu 06.10.2021

Personalized marketing is what is going to really boost your business growth and your revenue. One of the best ways to nurture relationships that bring about this type of growth is effective email marketing. One lesson all of us have learned by now is that you need to rely on more than social media because you don’t own those accounts and the platforms can go down at any time.  But you own your em...

How to Use Your Voice to Share Your Expertise and Build Your Legacy with Jasmin Haley 29.09.2021

Are you trying to determine what is needed to build your legacy? Are you looking to get into public speaking but you’re afraid of taking the stage? You’re not alone! But this episode is just what you need to help you move forward successfully with both! I’m chatting with Jasmin Haley, an award winning national speaker, the founder of the Breakthrough to Excellence Network and podcast who helps exp...

How to Measure Success When Building a Lifestyle Business 22.09.2021

When creating a lifestyle business it can be easy to lose sight of true success. Success is different for every one of us. So you need to define your own success and focus on that no matter what everyone else seems to be achieving around you. That’s why in this episode I share the process I go through to identify how I measure success and what I do to keep it front of mind. This is really importan...

Why Creating Business Systems Is Total Insanity 15.09.2021

Not having systems is insane? Well I want to talk about why creating systems is total insanity! Listen to this episode if... You are ready to work smarter not harder You want to end the year and be proud of what you have accomplished You are ready to streamline your back office and run your business like a Savvy SheEO Links Mentioned In This Episode Episode 62: 3 Sexy Systems You Need for Startup...

Why I'm Scaling Back on Social Media and Why It's OK for You To Do the Same 08.09.2021

Have you ever thought about scaling back on social media to reclaim your time? I have been feeling the same way! That’s why I’m scaling back on social media. I share how I’ve been feeling a few changes I’m making to reclaim my time as well as how I plan to use the time to restore my peace of mind and happiness. Join the More Than Capable Mompreneur FB Community: C onnect with me and other momprene...

Do’s and Don'ts to Pitch Yourself as a Podcast Guest 01.09.2021

I know you want to pitch yourself as a podcast guest to share your expertise. But if you don’t do it the right way (because it’s not about you) then you are going to be spinning your wheels. Either you will get a bunch of no’s or you won’t get a response at all. So what exactly can you do to improve your results? That’s what my chat with Christina Bizzell is all about!  So tune in for her game cha...

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