As a service provider, the constant juggle between serving clients and navigating the labyrinth of sales and marketing can be overwhelming. Especially when you feel lost in the complexities of marketing. Yet, here's the truth: marketing is the heartbeat of your business. It's the driving force behind achieving your business goals, and getting the time and financial freedom you crave.But what if I told you that marketing doesn't have to be complicated? What if there were ways to simplify this integral aspect of your business, making it not only more manageable but incredibly potent in its effectiveness?As a business coach, I help service providers scale their businesses, and I've witnessed the magic that unfolds when simplicity meets strategy. The good news is that there are only 5 things you need to clarify in order to simplify your marketing plan, making it more effortless and more importantly, effective.Press play to uncover the secrets of building a streamlined, clear, and powerful marketing strategy that's perfectly tailored to your business needs. After this episode, your marketing strategy will feel less like a burden and more like an exciting opportunity to step into your CEO role and crush your business goals.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/simplify-your-marketing-strategyLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Apply for the Business Edit™ Group Coaching Program today CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Towards the end of the year, the topic on every business owner's mind is, "where do I want my business to go in the new year." Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or just starting out, the four essential pillars talked about in today's episode are the foundation for a scalable business. Scaling can be an exciting and profitable journey, but it also comes with a lot of challenges. Tune in as I walk you step-by-step through the "4 Business Essentials you Need Before You Scale" so you can go into the new year with clarity and confidence in your plan for earning more while working less.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/4-business-essentials/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Organize Your Business CourseEpisode 035: What I Do on CEO DaysEpisode 004: The One Routine that Keeps Me Productive (Weekly Review)Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Edit™ Group Coaching Program CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

If you want to build a sustainable business that feels easy, you need to align your business to your personality. But that's easier said than done! In this episode, I'm thrilled to dive deeper into a personality assessment that can help you learn how to articulate your natural bent and shape your business to fit your unique gifts. That's right, we're diving into how to align your business to your personality using the Enneagram assessment! Today, I have Enneagram expert Melissa Koehler on the podcast to share her knowledge and insight as a business coach who helps her clients build aligned businesses based on their Enneagram type. Press play to learn more about the Enneagram assessment and how you can apply your results to build a sustainable business!SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/business-alignment-to-your-enneagram-type/ CONNECT WITH GUEST:Melissa's Instagram: @mkoehlerMelissa's Website: www.melissakoehler.netThe Melissa Koehler PodcastLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Melissa's recommended Enneagram assessmentCONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Have you ever heard the lines, "sorry, it's company policy" or "I don't know, let me transfer you to my manager"? If I'm being honest, as a business owner, whenever I hear these lines, there's a part of me that gets really jealous. I mean wouldn't it be nice if we could all just forward tricky emails and requests to our "manager"? Or tell those over-demanding clients, "Sorry, there's nothing I can do about that, it's company policy." As business owners, we get a lot of random requests and questions ranging from over-the-top exciting to excruciatingly uncomfortable. But I have some good news! You can create many different types of systems and automations in your business to eliminate a lot of those awkward situations virtually overnight! In this episode, I'm sharing three examples of systems that my coaching clients and I have used to avoid some really awkward situations.SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/avoid-awkward-conversations-with-systems/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Speaking QuestionnairePodcast Guest QuestionnaireThe Business Edit™ Coaching Program CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

As we enter another holiday season, you're probably anticipating taking a step back from your business and enjoying some intentional time with your friends and family. The holidays can be an extremely busy time for sales, promotions, and making big decisions and investments in your business before the new year. But if you're not careful, you might wake up on January 1st only to realize the holidays were a blur… and you never took the time you wanted to really step back and rest. Slow living is trending, and it's for a good reason. In the world we live in, the default is busyness, consumerism, and distracted minds. If you want to flip the script and create a slow season where you're actually fully present with your kids and family, it's not going to happen by accident! In this episode, I'm sharing 6 tips that you can use to (actually) live out your vision of a slow holiday season this year!SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/slowvember-holiday-tips/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 044: Your Business Minimalist BlueprintBusiness Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Edit Group Coaching ProgramEpisode 037: How I Broke Up With My PhoneFree Reflection Workbook CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 podcast editor!), Colton Carr. After building a successful wedding videography business, Colton and his wife Mallory received an unexpected diagnosis that changed everything. When life hits you with something like this, you can't help but reassess what really matters. There is so much laughter in this interview, but there are also some tears. My hope is that this episode will point you back to what matters in your own life, while challenging and encouraging you to reconsider how you define productivity. Press play to listen to one of the most impactful conversations on my podcast to date.   SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/perspective-shift-with-colton-carr     CONNECT WITH GUEST Arbor Weddings Instagram: @arborcolton   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow Colton's Health Journey on Caring Bridge Colton's small camera recommendation: Ricoh GR III   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 on our TV time in the Boyd household. Before starting this challenge, I had fallen into some pretty bad TV habits that I wasn't proud of this year. For example, we fell into the habit of eating dinner in front of the TV every night, and I would frequently wake up on weekends and immediately watch TV while waking up. In his book, the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer cited that the average American watches 1,642 hours of television each day. Now don't get me wrong, I love a good movie and will never swear off TV forever, but I also know that I don't want to spend nearly 2,000 hours watching someone else's story unfold while I'm neglecting my own. I was extremely surprised by what we discovered by going through this No Streaming September Challenge. It was impactful in so many ways and I'm really excited to share my tips, trials, and takeaways with you in this episode! If you're ready to set more intentional limits on TV time (without throwing it out the window) this episode will make getting started super simple for you. Press play to listen to the full episode!   SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/no-streaming-september/   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer The Simple Truth Behind Reading 200 Books a Year Episode 037: How I Broke Up with My Phone   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 productivity can be difficult to measure - it's not so simple as how many tasks you cross off your list each day (wouldn't that be nice though?). On a global scale, we measure productivity by GDP (a country's total output). As a business owner, it can be tempting to fall in line - the more we make the more productive we are right? Yes and no. The United States may be #1 in GDP, but we're #15 in happiness. If you're hyper-focussed on improving the wrong metrics, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters. You could become super efficient and maybe even wildly "successful" without actually moving the needles that matter in your life and business. In this episode, I'm sharing a more well-rounded definition for what it really means to be productive as a modern woman in business as well as a simple formula for you to test out to measure your daily productivity. Press play to tune into the full episode, and change your definition of a "productive day" today!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The United States Ranked Number 1 in GPD in 2023 The United States Ranked 15th in Happiness in 2023 Episode 07: My First 10K Month and What I Learned   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 why Dubsado ended up not being a good fit for me and how I'm managing my client workflow in ClickUp now. You may be surprised that I also added other software programs to my software stack to manage my workflow... but I'm getting ahead of myself. Before we jump in, I want to give a disclaimer that I still think Dubsado is a great software tool. Dubsado has continually improved their software, which is really important! I always look at a software's product roadmap before I sign up for it to see what their plan is for the future. I want to know what their development vision is to see if their business will grow alongside my business. While it wasn't a great choice for me based on how my business developed, it's still the number one business management software that I recommend to many of my clients who are creatives. So, don’t completely count Dubsado out yet! If you've realized that the software you chose to set up your client workflow isn't working for you and feel frustrated when things get glitchy, this episode might help you sort through some of the challenges you're having. If you have a coaching business or a service-based business, lean in close. This episode might open your eyes to some different options to consider. I'm really happy with the switch I made and it might be just want you’re looking for, too. There's so much I could say about ClickUp, but today I'm just going to talk about customer and client workflows, and what to consider when choosing your software stack to make your life easier and business more streamlined. By the way, if you haven't already heard, I do have a course for ClickUp - the Organize Your Business course. It goes through how I organize the entirety of my business within ClickUp - I’m talking goals and projects, all of my marketing channels, client work, course creation and course student management, all of my random admin tasks, etc. The course walks you through each of the folders with an example in the template, and gives you a behind-the-scenes look into how I use each and every folder in my own business to manage everything. Be sure to check it out linked below.      SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/i-quit-dubsado-for-clickup     LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Organize Your Business Course ClickUp ThriveCart eSignatures Calendly Zapier Send me a DM on Instagram (@jadeboyd.co) if you have any questions about what software is the best fit for your business. I’m more than happy to chat with you and share the research I've done on this...

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 her work, Jada offers her clients the space and the practices needed for holistic healing and sustainable wellness. From your cycle, to your enneagram type, from spiritual direction to reiki, and other wellness services, Jada intentionally honors her client’s spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being in her practice. Join Jada and I as we touch on a variety of topics that have become more popular in the last 5 years - the idea that we can manage businesses and focus on productivity in a way that is more inline with the feminine part of who we are. Come with me on this journey toward greater productivity by leaning in to our natural rhythms as women instead of trying to fight against them in one of the most helpful conversations I've had. CONNECT WITH JADA: Website: www.selahspacesd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/selahspacesd Jada's Free Cycle Tracking Guide   SHOW NOTES: www.jadeboyd.co/rethinking-productivity-with-feminine-energy/   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Menstrual Mystics with Jada Dobesh Episode 51: Curating a Productive Goal Setting Environment   CONNECT WITH JADE: Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 way that is simple to understand and simple to do, you will get out of the goal-induced overwhelm and into action.  There are only three steps to a successful quarterly goal setting session that will help you build intentionally and help you see the results you want to get out of the next quarter in your business. My foundational structure is something you can build on top of as you get more comfortable with goal setting or if you're a seasoned goal setter. Quarterly goal setting is one of my favorite topics! Press play and let me share a super simple goal-setting process that will help you get unstuck and give you the foundation to help you move from goal setting overwhelm to a simple, streamlined workflow to plan your quarter. If you want to put what you hear today into practice with a set aside time and place and one on one guidance on how to do this for your own business, sign up here for my in-person quarterly goal setting and planning workshop on September 27, 2023 at The Midnight Gem in Swisher, Iowa or join the waitlist for the virtual option coming soon.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 051: Curating a Productive Environment for Goal Setting Enroll in The Business Edit™, my 4-month Coaching Program Book a 4-hour 1:1 Strategy Session Sign up for the Quarterly Goal Setting Workshop on September 27, 2023 at The Midnight Gem in Swisher, Iowa Join the Waitlist for the upcoming Virtual Quarterly Planning Workshop CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this...

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 into at home because distractions are EVERYWHERE. In business, we measure our productivity based on our goals. How do you determine if it was a productive year? I hope you're not tallying how many menial tasks you crossed off each day. I hope you're measuring how much growth and progress toward your goals those tasks have actually produced for your business and life. And if you set the wrong goals, you could easily waste a whole year moving your business in the wrong direction and realizing that you didn't accomplish much that was worth celebrating. With this in mind, your ability to set strategic and aligned goals can make or break your productivity as a business owner. Productivity starts with clarity on what you want to accomplish and as the CEO of your business, you're responsible for setting that vision and clarifying the direction. So it's really important that when you're setting goals, you're setting yourself up for the most productive goal setting session you could possibly have, right? Tune in to this quick tip episode to hear about the way your environment affects your productivity when it comes to goal setting and how to curate your environment for a productive goal setting session. Grab your favorite note taking medium and join me!   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Q4 Planning Workshop (September 27, 2023; Swisher, Iowa) Join the waitlist for the upcoming Virtual Planning Workshop Episode 017: Creating a Productive Workspace with Cassie Beech SUBSCRIBE TO THE BUSINESS MINIMALIST PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, you won't want to miss what's coming next! Make sure you hit the subscribe button to tune into future episodes. If you love the Business Minimalist™ Podcast, I’d be so grateful if you’d rate and review it on iTunes! Simply scroll down, tap to give it a five star rating, then tap “Write a Review.” Your rating and review will help more small business owners discover helpful episodes each week!   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching...

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 transformative months of decluttering, reevaluating my possessions, and embracing an even more minimal-ish lifestyle.   Like many people, my journey into minimalism began in 2015 when I stumbled upon Marie Kondo's book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up." Little did I know that it would be the catalyst for a major life change and a decade long journey to pursuing minimalism in every area of my life and business.   Tune into this episode to learn more about my minimalist home journey, get a behind the scenes look at what it took to declutter my house from top to bottom this summer, and learn how this challenge has affected my business as a work-from-home entrepreneur!   SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/my-minimalist-home-journey    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sign up for the Q4 Planning Workshop in Swisher, Iowa Join my email List to get weekly podcast updates Episode 031: Introducing the Year of Less Challenge – Dry January Episode 037: Year of Less Challenge: How I Broke Up with My Phone THE BEST BOOKS FOR BECOMING A MINIMALIST I learn something new every time I read a book about minimalism, because there are so many categories of things that we own. So one person will do a deep dive into the reasons why you only need 3 knives, and another person will show you it’s possible to dress stylishly with only 30 items of clothing. Here are my best book recommendations for the minimalist curious: Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program <p...

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 the "seasonal bucket list".   You've probably heard of bucket lists, and have maybe even made one yourself. A bucket list is just a list of experiences or goals that you want to check off your list before you "kick the bucket". Usually, these are the types of experiences or goals that won't get prioritized in your life unless you make an effort to pay special attention to them. I mean when is skydiving or hiking the Grand Canyon really ever going to be the most urgent thing on your to-do list?   Creating a bucket list can help motivate and inspire you to start truly living and experiencing your life, take some risks, get out of your day-to-day routine, and take advantage of the time you have here on Earth. In other words, bucket lists can inspire you to live more intentionally and focus on things that matter to you. But what if we could infuse that same sense of purpose and excitement into our everyday lives, without waiting for a far-off someday?   In this episode, I'm going to share with you my process for creating a seasonal bucket list so you can lean into fall and live just a little more intentionally this season. You can also download a free Seasonal Bucket List Guide HERE to get the step-by-step summary sent to your inbox.     Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode FREE Seasonal Bucket List Workbook   Subscribe to the Business Minimalist™ Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, you won't want to miss what's coming next! Make sure you hit the subscribe button to tune into future episodes.   If you love the Business Minimalist™ Podcast, I’d be so grateful if you’d rate and review it on iTunes! Simply scroll down, tap to give it a five star rating, then tap “Write a Review.” Your rating and review will help more small business owners discover helpful episodes each week!     SHOW NOTES:SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/live-more-intentionally-with-a-seasonal-bucket-list   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist

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 Thrive and Entrepreneur.com author with a 20+ year business consulting background with Fortune 500 companies, Holly runs her strategic coaching business, the Crush the Rush Planner company, and hosts the top 100 Crush the Rush podcast while raising her twin daughters with her husband in Columbus, Ohio.    Key Takeaways from this episode How Holly replaced her corporate salary with a business she created working 8-10 hours a week from home. How Holly flipped the model and built her audience first before marketing an offer and how that streamlined her process to sales. Tips to scale your business to 6 figures before you quite your job. How to go from a social media dependent marketing strategy to a long-form dependent marketing strategy. Why all of Holly’s original content is first posted through long-form media (podcast, blog post, email) before it is repurposed for social media.  What do do when your lose your Instagram account. Holly’s 80/20 rule: 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients. Tips to simplify your tasks and increase your productivity by segmenting your work using Theme Days.  3 of Holly’s most instrumental things that impacted her success as an entrepreneur.    Subscribe to the Business Minimalist™ Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, you won't want to miss what's coming next! Make sure you hit the subscribe button to tune into future episodes. If you love the Business Minimalist™ Podcast, I’d be so grateful if you’d rate and review it on iTunes! Simply scroll down, tap to give it a five star rating, then tap “Write a Review.” Your rating and review will help more small business owners discover helpful episodes each week!   SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/strategies-to-crush-the-rush-with-holly-haynes      CONNECT WITH GUEST Website: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehollymariehaynes/   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: FREE Task Batching Workbook   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List  ...

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 down, organizing and rating ideas based on your goals, values, and purpose, you can prioritize and implement new ideas in your business efficiently. This approach allows you to build a thriving, organized business while avoiding burnout from chasing every new idea that comes your way.    Ready to break free from shiny object syndrome and create a thriving business that gives you the freedom you crave? Dive into the Organize Your Business course - a comprehensive A-Z resource to streamline your projects, goals, content ideas, and to-dos, all in one organized place. Don't let distracting ideas hold you back. Embrace focused efforts through using an ideas “parking lot” and go from a “multi-passionate" business owner to a ”serial entrepreneur."   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 044: Your Business Minimalist Blueprint: Build a Productive Business in 5 Simple Steps Weekly Review Checklist Organize your Business Course Episode 019: 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Making your To-Do List SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/overcome-shiny-object-syndrome CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 to yourself you create an upward spiral. You believe in yourself more, you shape a new identity for yourself, and ultimately, you achieve more!   Today, I want to help you flip the script and build trust in yourself with some creative ways to stay accountable to your business goals. The result is not only an accomplished goal, but a stronger, more capable identity in your own eyes.  In today's episode, I outline the different types of accountability you can pursue and give creative examples of how to make them a part of your life and business. Press play to rebuild trust with yourself in ways that are helpful, productive, and encouraging. Ready to get the 1:1 accountability you need to reach your business goals? Apply for The Business Edit™ Coaching Program TODAY!    SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/stay-accountable-to-your-goals/    CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 frazzled I was when I hired my first business coach - I get it! It's a big decision, and you want to make the right choice. You want to make sure you get a good return on your investment - and you should!  In today's episode, I'm breaking down four questions to ask yourself before you hire your next business coach. Press play to figure out when and who to hire as your business coach, and alleviate a little bit of the overwhelm that might come with that decision!   APPLY FOR THE BUSINESS EDIT COACHING PROGRAM HERE     SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/hiring-the-right-business-coach/    CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 productivity framework. Making something as complex as increasing your productivity feel simple wasn't easy! But that's exactly what the Business Minimalist Blueprint is: a simple, 5-step framework to help you unlock your highest levels of productivity as an entrepreneur.   I could truly talk your ears off about this framework. I use this productivity framework with each and every one of my coaching clients, narrowing down hundreds of strategies and resources to the handful that make sense for them and their business. So I was very tempted to get into the weeds with you guys, but instead, I want to give you a brief, high-level overview of how to build a productive business in 5 simple steps. Let's dive in!   Ready to Take your Next Step? Apply for the Business Edit™ Coaching Program Today! In my 1:1 coaching program, I go through every step of this process to audit your business and create a step-by-step plan to improve your business productivity. If you need a little accountability and structure to take your business to the next level, submit a coaching application today. I love hopping on discovery calls and meeting business owners whether they end up joining the coaching program or not. So if you’re on the fence, submit an application anyway! I’m happy to meet and answer any questions you have. https://www.jadeboyd.co/coaching      SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/your-business-minimalist-blueprint/    CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 decision making process can lead to huge returns in your business and life.   And with no clear guidelines for making decisions? You might find yourself burnt out with a heavy case of decision fatigue or mental overload.   In this episode, I explore the concept of categorical decision making—a strategy that can help you simplify your life and business by reducing the number of decisions you need to make each day. By implementing this strategy, you can free up mental space, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters. So let's dive in!   Ready to ditch the busy work, streamline your business, and create the freedom and flexibility you crave? Apply for The Business Edit™ Coaching Program today!     SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/categorical-decisions/    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Business Edit™ Coaching Program Find your Why with Mariah Danielsen House of Colour Consultation with Kylie Epperson 5 Tips for Simplifying your Laundry Routine   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 Rebekah Scott. She has authored a book for fellow mompreneurs (which you can grab here!), and developed a line of genuine leather purses and accessories, known as 1948 Leather. As a multi passionate entrepreneur, Rebekah's business and life runs on systems! By the time you're done listening to this episode, you'll be well on your way to effortless meal planning for your family.     KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE How Rebekah has navigated the changing landscape for women in entrepreneurship over the past 17 years How to prioritize the important things as a multi-passionate entrepreneur Several tips and tricks for making better decisions based on your priorities in your business Tips for moving forward 1% at a time How Rebekah built evergreen systems after a season of exhaustion How Rebekah uses five systems to live life with intention: The Me System, Food System, Work System, Home System, and Family System Rebekah's top two tips for effortless meal planning   SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/effortless-meal-planning-with-rebekah-scott/    CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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, you can create an evergreen marketing strategy that truly work for you and your business. You don't need to go to grad school to build a successful business, but there are so many valuable lessons you can take from psychology to level up your marketing game! In this episode, we're going to dive into a topic that I found particularly interesting in b-school: the six principles of persuasion. In this episode, we're going to look at how to create a persuasive marketing strategy based on the 6 reasons people buy. Press play to change the way you think about marketing forever.   SHOW NOTES   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: How I Plan My Monthly Content ThriveCart Checkout + Course Platform   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist™ Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 little chat about the importance of finding joy in the process. Let's challenge the notion that maintenance tasks are menial or futile, because they play a special role in helping you achieve your business goals.In this episode, I'm sharing how I batch my maintenance tasks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis by establishing intentional routines. The benefits of task batching are endless! You'll bring awareness to the time you spend on these tasks, eliminate the feeling of tasks constantly hanging over your head, and ultimately save time for your needle-moving tasks!Say goodbye to the overwhelm of maintenance tasks and hello to a harmonious to-do list that keeps you on track to achieve your goals. Press play to break free from the maintenance task trap. &nbsp; SHOW NOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/maintenance-day/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Organize your Business Digital Course What I Do on CEO Days The One Routine that Keeps me Productive &nbsp;CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List &nbsp;LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program &nbsp;FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist The Business Minimalist Podcast Archive Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 business on systems, and I'm so excited to share her story and experience with you this week! By the time you're done listening to this episode, you'll have fresh ideas and inspiration for working smarter by creating systems and processes for your own creative business. Click to tune in wherever you listen to podcasts today! KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE The craziest "quitting my job" story I've ever heard How Dolly balances brand photography, family photography, and systems and workflows education while having her (very young!) kids at home The role systems plan in helping you not only get your time back, but stand out in your industry as a creative business owner Helpful productivity tips for outsourcing, managing your time, and getting things done How Dolly grew her email list by 4,000 subscribers in 5 days by creating a Systems and Workflows bundle offer and collaborating with other business owners SHOWNOTES   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Systems + Workflow Magic Podcast Work with Dolly Connect with Dolly on Instagram The Systems + Workflow Magic Podcast Episode 19: A Recap Of The Systems And Workflow Magic Bundle: How I Grew My Email List By 4,000 Subscribers In 5 Days! 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 "entrepreneurial passion" and how it affects your ability to increase your productivity as a small business owner Tips for pursuing your passion and purpose as a creative business owner Can you be successful running a business you're not passionate about?   SHOWNOTES   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 it when it comes to building a healthy relationship with technology. A lot of productivity experts will suggest that you take extreme measures like putting your phone in a drawer while you work or delete social media apps from your phone. And while that would certainly solve your problem, it's just not realistic for most small business owners. So in the month of February, as part of my Year of Less Challenge, I broke up with my phone. Now let me give a disclaimer: I already had an okay relationship with my phone, but there's always room to improve! In February, my relationship with my phone went from good to great, and I solved my Instagram scrolling issue once and for all. In today's episode, I'm sharing the changes I've made to my habits and routines so that I can still use my phone daily for for my business, without being sucked into a mindless scroll. I'm sharing what I tried, what worked, and what didn't work. Press play for fresh tips on how to spend less time scrolling and more time being present for the things that actually matter to you! SHOWNOTES LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE EmpowerHer Co. How to Break Up with your Phone by Catherine Price OneSec: An app I use to delay opening Instagram by 6 seconds   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 in the work to create those passive income streams, I also want to share an easy win. There's one passive income stream every business owner should have, and it doesn't take endless hours to set it up! It's not sexy, in fact, it's incredibly boring! But it's a small way that you can earn more money, without having to put in a whole lot of extra work. The easy win? A bank account with APY terms that help you add extra cash to your bank account every single month. (I told you it wasn't gonna be sexy!!) In this episode, I'm sharing more about why I decided to switch to new banks, what I looked for, and why I ultimately landed with SoFi and BlueVine. Tune into this episode and start making smarter money moves today!   SHOW NOTES LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: SoFi Banking BlueVine Banking CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 I do on CEO Days as a multi-passionate entrepreneur. I'm also sharing how you can quickly and easily build this ritual into your business to increase your productivity too.  What's a CEO Day? A CEO Day is a day set aside for you to reflect on what's happening in your business and make intentional, strategic decisions about how to move forward.  What to do on a CEO Day? I do three things during every CEO Day. Every business is different, so your CEO Day checklist will look slightly different too! But no matter what type of business you have, there are three things every CEO will want to do on a CEO Day: Review the previous period or month.  Preview the upcoming period or month.  Create a STRATEGIC plan for the upcoming period or month.    SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 unlock their God-given talents and unleash what makes them uniquely powerful. By gaining clarity in what drives you and how you are uniquely created to perform, you'll show up more engaged and productive in what you do. Not only that, you'll also experience greater fulfillment because you'll eliminate much of the friction that prevents you from making progress on your goals. Building a strengths-based business will allow you to enjoy what you do more and increase your chance of success because you're operating in your zone of genius! In this podcast episode, we'll explore the key steps to aligning your business with your strengths, including how to identify your strengths, what to do about your weaknesses, and what it looks like to bring your own special talents to your industry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this episode will provide valuable insights and a much needed pep talk to help you stand out and own your uniqueness.⁠ By the time you're done listening to this episode, you'll know how to discover your unique strengths and leverage them to build a business you love. Press play to align your business to your strengths today! SHOW NOTES CONNECT WITH ARICA Website Instagram Discover your strengths with the CliftonStrengths® Assessment CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

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 the type of business you own. You can be a Business Minimalist as a solopreneur who makes $50k per year, or you can be a Business Minimalist as a multi-passionate creative business owner with a team of 20 people. I would argue that Apple is a minimalist business, and they earned almost $167 billion dollars last year. What matters most is the mindset and the intentionality in which you approach your business decisions. That means you can become a Business Minimalist today! It's never to late to shift your strategy and find ways to do less but better in your business. I hope that this episode gives you a new perspective to consider.   SHOW NOTES   BUSINESS MINIMALIST™ BLUEPRINT WAITLIST: https://www.jadeboyd.co/course   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

I've been asked, "which planner should I buy?" approximately 1,000 times in the last month, and I need you to know two things. First, this is my favorite question, and I will chat with you about it any day of the week! Second, you can check the full list of my favorite planners and planning accessories here. But in this episode, I'm sharing my 2023 planning stack and how I use it to bring order to my business and life.   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

In December, as I was dreaming about ways that I could continue optimizing my systems and become more productive (while also passing along that knowledge to you), I had an idea. This is the Business MINIMALIST podcast, so as you know, I’m obsessed with finding ways that less can be better in business. So this year, instead of focusing on all the things I want to add to my plate, I started by asking myself what I could do LESS of, in order to free up space for the things that I want to focus on. This train of thought resulted in me introducing the Year of Less Challenge!  Tune into this week's episode to learn more about my Year of Less Challenge and how you can do less this year too. SHOW NOTES   JOIN THE YEAR OF LESS CHALLENGE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63e4033c8e06d4dae949388a   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Savannah is not only a women's health specialist and fitness coach, she's a mom of two, including an 8-week old, and she gets it. I feel like I'm learning something new from Savannah on Instagram every week, but in this conversation, we dove even deeper into women's hormones, menstural cycle education, lab testing, excercise and nutition and more! ⁠ As a women's health specialist, Savannah helps women support their bodies through pregnancy, postpartum, hormone balance, and fitness regimens (that they actually enjoy), all without extreme dieting. If you’re ready to finally take charge of your health goals and have enough energy to get through your day, get started now by tuning into this episode of the Business Minimalist™ Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Signs you may have a hormonal imbalance What does it even mean to ‘balance your hormones’? Tips for getting the most out of your annual doctor’s visit Simple tools and tips to help you monitor your hormone levels at home Common stressors that may be throwing your hormones off balance   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH SAVANNAH Website Instagram Get coaching from Elite Physiques   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Today, we’re talking about one of my favorite subjects: how to get time blocking to FINALLY work for you. And I say, “finally” because I know there’s a lot of frustration with time blocking, especially for beginners, or women like you who have a million and one roles and responsibilities to fill. However, you need to know that it’s totally normal if time blocking didn't work for you the first time you tried it. Finding a time blocking routine that works for you is supposed to be an iterative process, and it might take you a while to find your groove - that’s okay! In today’s episode, I’m sharing: The science behind time blocking and how it can increase your productivity My simple 5-step process for creating a time blocking system that works for you and your business Common time blocking roadblocks you might have experienced and how to overcome them   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Managing passwords can be time consuming and stressful, but there's an easier way! I recently learned that only 24% of people use a password manager. So today, I'm sharing my favorite time-saving and stress-relieving app: 1Password.   IN THIS EPISODE: What’s a password manager? Should you use one for your business? Which password manager I use, and why I love it. Examples of how using a password manager makes my life and business easier on a daily basis 5 simple password management rules to live by   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

In 2020, as Aubrey's wedding photography bookings dried up, she kept her family afloat with income from her licensed stock photography.⁠ Today, Aubrey helps photographers and designers build passive income streams to create a predictable foundation for their business so they can build a life of more ease and creative freedom.⁠ ⁠ If a slower booking season or the anticipation of a recession is making you panic right now, you won't want to miss this episode! I've dabbled in stock photography myself, but this interview with Aubrey gave me so. many. ideas! Not only ideas for building more passive income into my business, but how to truly reignite my passion and love for photography.⁠ ⁠ SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH AUBREY Website Instagram   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Although I have dozens of productivity books that I would recommend for business owners, these are my favorite productivity books of all time. Seriously... they will change the way you live your life and run your business. I've read them all more than once because they're just that good! In this episode, I'm sharing why each of these books made the top of my list, and why you should add them to your reading list this year too. Visit the shownotes to see the books listed in this episode as well as my FULL list of productivity book recommendations for business owners!   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

I’m not a fan of burnout culture and neither is today’s podcast guest, Jess Massey.  As the founder of Hustle Sanely, Jess helps women get clear on their dreams, define their priorities, and create habits to help them release overwhelm and live a more peacefully productive life. She also sells beautiful planners that incorporate her signature productivity system. In this episode, Jess shares her 5 Keys to Hustling Sanely. This episode will give you a lot of bite sized steps you can take to create a more peacefully productive life!   CONNECT WITH JESS Connect with Jess Hustle Sanely Workbook   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

When’s the last time you took the time to really celebrate an accomplishment in your business? I’ve noticed recently that my coaching clients are quick to move from project to project without stopping to celebrate the little achievements along the way. If I'm being honest, I've noticed it in myself too. But what's the point of working so hard if we can't take the time to actually enjoy our success at the end of the week or month or year? Right?! So today, let’s make a plan for how we’re going to celebrate our success at the end of the year. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 fun ways to celebrate your success this year (or at any time during the year) before you move on to your 2023 plans! DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE: https://jadeboyd.co/celebrate   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist FREE 4 Ways to Celebrate your Success Guide Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

As a creative business owner, I LOVE the ShowIt website platform. When I first started my business, I hopped around to several different platforms, but to this day, I think ShowIt is the most beautiful, versatile, and easy to use platform. Although I've learned so much about SEO over the years, I still had some burning questions that were left unanswered by the dozens of conflicting opinions on the internet. That's why I was so excited to invite ShowIt website designer and SEO expert, Sarah Blodgett, to the podcast today. Sarah founded Digital Grace Design in 2017 to help wedding professionals and creatives (like you!) escape website shame and find confidence in a beautiful and strategic website that helps them book more clients and grow their business. She is honored to have been named ShowIt's 2019 Designer of the Year, and was a StoryBrand Certified Guide for 3 years. Sarah is based in New York City, and serves creatives worldwide. Tune into this episode with Sarah to learn how to easily optimize your next ShowIt blog post!   SHOW NOTES   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Digital Grace Design Connect with Sarah on Instagram Grab Sarah's Free SEO Checklist here Which Website Platform is Best for You? Quiz Check out Sarah's Simple ShowIt SEO Course here Use my link to get a free month on the ShowIt Platform here!   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

The end of the year is a natural time to reflect and think about what’s coming next. But for many of you who’ve had a not-so-great relationship with your goals in the past, you might dread this time of year or roll your eyes at all the “new year new me” resolutions that are about to flood our Instagram feeds. And I can relate. There are a lot of unhealthy practices we can fall into when it comes to setting goals, and today, I want to address them. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 reasons why you might hate goal setting, and what my own love-hate relationship with goal setting has looked like over the years.  If you've been continually frustrated by your goals, don't forget to click below to join the Real Productivity waitlist!   JOIN THE WAITLIST: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63729d680f0a8f4e4bef5695    SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Have you ever thought about bringing people together for an in-person retreat? Small retreats are getting increasingly poplular - people are craving community and a chance to get away from the day-to-day. Haley Thomas is on the podcast this week to help you learn how to host an in-person retreat that’s aligned to your purpose. Haley is a business & life coach and the founder of The Passion Pursuit, a brand and community that supports creatives in bringing their vision to life. She’s coached 100+ visionaries, led several group programs, guest-spoken at retreats, and co-created her own retreats all in the service of helping creatives pursue their passion. Her mission is to help you do more of what you love by starting and scaling a business that aligns with the life you desire to live.   SHOW NOTES   Key Takeaways from this Episode What to do when you feel out of alignment in your business How to know if hosting a retreat is the right way to go How to create a transformational experience before, during, and after your retreat Retreat planning roles and when to ask for help Finding the perfect gifts for your retreat guests Balancing planned activities and white space - (it’s probably not what you’d expect!)   Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode Connect with Haley on Instagram: @haley.brooke.thomas Contact Haley Retreat Planning Guide Free Daily Intentions Guide   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Clarify your essentials, schedule them FIRST, and start living a more intentional, meaningful life. I’m sharing my framework for identifying what’s truly essential for your health, relationships, and business. This episode will help you make space for the habits and routines that move the needle in your life and business. Let’s dive in!   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

As business owners, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to get as many things done as possible - with the naive hope that someday we’ll be free from our to-do lists. But this goes against everything I believe about productivity. It’s not about how many things you get done. It’s about making space for the right things. It’s about learning to live a life marked by freedom and intention while also making progress on your to-do list. By the time you're done listening to this episode, you’ll have several helpful strategies for tackling your to-do list with intention. I’m going to share five common mistakes entrepreneurs make when tackling their to-do lists, and my top productivity tips for small business owners.   SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

This isn't what I usually show up to talk about. But over the summer, I had a client who changed my mind. She pointed out that if she could find a way to stay on top of her personal life, it'd be a whole lot easier to show up for her business.So here we are! I won't claim to be a laundry expert, but I never feel like I'm drowning in laundry. It's actually become a chore that I've grown to enjoy after simplifying it and building it into my routine. So in today's episode, I'm going to help you overcome the laundry overwhelm once and for all with 5 tips for simplifying your laundry routine.&nbsp; SHOW NOTES &nbsp; &nbsp; MY FAVORITE CLEAN LAUNDRY PRODUCTS: https://jadeboyd.co/clean-laundryCONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List &nbsp;LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program &nbsp;FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist &nbsp;&nbsp;Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Did you know that a cluttered workspace can actually decrease your productivity? You may not realize it, but your office space plays a huge role in making or breaking your work day! From lighting, decor, scents, and furniture, the details matter. That's why I'm so excited to bring interior designer Cassie Beech, founder of Made with Grace + Grit, to the podcast to talk about creating a productive workspace!   Made with Grace + Grit started out as a blog to help others create beautiful spaces in their own homes. In a very short time, it grew to a full-scale business serving clients across the Sioux Falls area. From a full remodel to a room refresh, Cassie provides interior design services with her graceful eye for design paired with the grit of hard work to make it all come together. Made with Grace + Grit provides busy families with peace of mind, calming their decision fatigue (hello Pinterest Paralysis!) and curates beautiful, practical spaces to live in with comfort and confidence.   By the end of this episode, you'll be well on your way to creating a productive workspace that's both inspiring and functional.     SHOW NOTES     CONNECT WITH CASSIE Made with Grace and Grit Website Cassie Beech Instagram   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist    Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Is the 40 hour work week REALLY productive for modern women? I've been thinking about this question since I accepted my first full-time roll as a college graduate. I quickly realized that there are many reasons why the 40 hour work week just doesn't make sense anymore.. especially for modern women in business. With over half of women reporting they're burned out, we have to ask, "Is there a better way to work?" I believe there is! By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of where the 40 hour work week came from, what's changed since it went into law in America, and how you can structure your work week more productively as a small business owner. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE FREE Task Batching Workbook Ideal Week Strategy Session - Fill out my contact form here! Take Back Your Family from the Tyrants of Burnout, Busyness, Individualism, and the Nuclear Ideal by Jefferson Bethke   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by everything that goes into social media marketing and wondered, “Is it even worth it?!” Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there at one time or another. That’s why I’m so excited to bring my friend Molly Knuth to the Business Minimalist Podcast today.   Molly was a small-town Iowa girl who thought she wanted to be a high school teacher. But after helping a business owner set up his company on the “new” Facebook Business Pages, another local business owner reached out to Molly asking for social media help. Then another. And another. And in 2017 Molly Knuth Media was born. Molly Knuth Media helps small-town small businesses market themselves better online through social media, podcast production, and marketing coaching and consulting.   And today, she’s going to help you simplify your social media strategy. Tune into this episode of the Business Minimalist podcast to learn how to grow your business on social media without the overwhelm! LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Molly Knuth Media Website Molly Knuth Media Instagram The Small Minded Podcast   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.

I'm launching a planner for small business owners! It feels surreal to even say those words. I've been thinking and dreaming about designing a planner since I started my business years ago! In today's episode, I'm sharing the journey that brought me here, my vision for the planner, and what the timeline will look like over the next year. Make sure you  join the waitlist to be the first to know when the planner launches! I have a big vision for this planner, and in order to design the best possible planner for small business owners, I need your input! Here are some ways you can get involved.   Take this short, 5-minute market research survey to tell me what your perfect planner would look like! Sign up for a 15 minute 1:1 market research interview here. Vote on polls in my Instagram Stories @jadeboyd.co!   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Join the Planner Waitlist The Organize your Business ClickUp Template Mariah Danielson, Why Discovery Session   CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Join My Email List   LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY Organize your Business Digital Course The Business Minimalist Blueprint Digital Course The Business Edit Coaching Program FREE RESOURCES FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist   Mentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.