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Tracy Hoth | Certified Life Coach, Professional Organizer, Systems Specialist

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Oct 7, 2025 • 41min

132 | Feeling Burned Out? The Best Advice I’ve Heard with Martine Williams

Are you feeling burned out but not even sure what that really means? Martine Williams is here to change that. This conversation completely reframed burnout for me, and I think it’ll do the same for you. Martine is a Life Alignment Coach who helps mompreneurs win at work without losing at home. In this episode, she shares how burnout isn’t just about exhaustion. It’s about misalignment with your strengths, your priorities, and your joy. We talk about how to uncover your true strengths, why most of us downplay them, and how to build a business that actually gives you energy instead of draining it. Martine also shares her favorite tool for understanding your personality and energy patterns and how you can use that insight to run your business in a way that works for you. This conversation is packed with practical ideas and mindset shifts, especially if you’ve been feeling off or like business is harder than it should be. What you’ll learn in this episode: What burnout really is and how to recognize it Why burnout often comes from doing too little of what lights you up How to stop comparing your strengths to someone else’s The four personality traits that influence how you work best Why energy management might matter more than time management How to align your business with your natural strengths The purpose quote that will shift how you view your role as a business owner For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/132 Download the 15 Minute Declutter Challenge: https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter
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Sep 30, 2025 • 29min

131 | How Organized People Approach Time Management Differently

Do you suck at time management? Let’s fix that... For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/131 What if the real reason you're struggling to manage your time isn’t your calendar, or your to-do list, or your never-ending sticky notes, but what you believe about yourself? And the fact that you don't have a system for time management? In this episode, I share the truth behind why saying things like “I’m terrible at time management” keeps you stuck… and what to do instead. Spoiler: We’re flipping that narrative today and rewiring your brain to believe you are extremely good at time management. I’ll also walk you through my signature SPACE organizing method (yes, the same one I use for your closet) and show you exactly how to use it for your time. That means sorting your tasks, purging them (get ready for the 4 D’s), assigning them a home, and finally building a container that energizes you to follow through. If your calendar looks like a battlefield, this episode is your new system, mindset, and strategy all in one. You’ll learn: The one belief that’s sabotaging your time management (and how to flip it fast) How to use the SPACE method to organize your calendar like you do your closet or your kitchen What to do before you open your planner or calendar Why batching, time blocks, and categories simplify everything The “delay bucket” trick that stops idea overload How containment creates clarity, calm, and structure for your brain Resources Mentioned: Episode 128: Alter Ego Exercise --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/128 15 Minute Declutter Challenge --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter Organized LIFE Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/ola Organized Coach Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca
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Sep 23, 2025 • 44min

130 | These Routines Doubled Her Clients’ Income with Jamila Payne

You’ve been productive, but has it been profitable? For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/130 If you’ve ever felt like you’re working constantly but your bank account still isn’t reflecting your effort… this episode is going to feel like a warm (and slightly convicting) hug. Today, I’m joined by productivity expert and founder of Daily Success Routine, Jamila Payne, and we’re diving into the kind of productivity that actually moves the needle: Profit-Driven Productivity. Jamila shares exactly why traditional time management doesn’t work for service-based business owners (hello, coaching calls and client work taking over our calendars), and what we should be doing instead. We also talk about the real reasons we avoid sales-generating work, how to rewire your daily routines, and the sneaky ways we productively procrastinate (yep, it’s a thing - bougie productivity.) She even walks us through her signature daily routines that help you double your income without sacrificing your evenings and weekends. This one is jam-packed with golden nuggets, so grab a pen or open your Notes app. You’re going to want to revisit these insights again and again. What you’ll learn in this episode: What “profit-driven productivity” actually looks like Why traditional time blocking fails coaches and service providers The ONE simple mindset shift that will change how you plan your day How to build time-based to-do lists that set you up for success Why outsourcing (even just a few hours) is part of your revenue plan (and a unique resource) 4 daily routines that help you reclaim time and increase income How to identify your productive procrastination habits and overcome them The key levers that helped Jamila’s clients grow from $500 in sales to consistent $10K months Learn the only five file folders you need to organize your digital files in your business ---> https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files Download the new 15 Minute Declutter Challenge --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter
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Sep 16, 2025 • 41min

129 | The Organized Version of You Already Exists with Amber Cammidge

What if you could become more organized just by shifting how you see yourself? For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/129 In this first-ever co-hosted episode, I team up with another brilliant organizing coach to nerd out about mindset, identity, and systems. We realized we share a foundational belief: it all starts with how you think about yourself. Do you believe you’re disorganized? That identity could be the very thing keeping you stuck. We get into all of it, from alter egos and decluttering shame to the reason containers aren’t the solution (yes, even the cute ones from Target). Plus, we each share our own organizing methods: mine is called SPACE, and hers involves the Four P’s and the Amber method. We also talk about why it feels impossible to stay organized, what to do when your brain rejects “I’m extremely organized", and the tiny tweak that makes a HUGE difference in your environment. What you’ll learn: How identity and mindset impact your organizing success The SPACE Method: A 5-step system to create and maintain order The Four P’s Framework: Prep, Purge, Process, Protect The Amber Method for mindfulness while decluttering Tips for using alter egos to break through mental clutter The power of linking maintenance to routines you already do This is a mix of Amber and me, all wrapped up in one conversation.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 21min

128 | Don’t Declutter a Single Thing Until You Do THIS

Download the 15 Minute Declutter Challenge here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter What if there is one sentence that could change everything?  Before you declutter your closet, desk, or digital files… there’s one step you absolutely can’t skip. I mean it. You could follow every system I give you to the letter, but if you don’t do this one thing first, nothing will stick. In this episode, I walk you through the single most important mindset shift that will supercharge your organizing efforts. It’s what I recently talked through with a client who was resisting change hard, and it’s something I’ve been testing on myself, too. I also share the new version of my 5-step organizing method (goodbye, SPASM… hello, SPACE), plus a fun 15-minute declutter challenge you can do right now to create instant momentum. Because... if you keep arguing for your limitations, you’ll stay stuck. But if you’re willing to step into the identity of someone who’s organized, even if it feels like a stretch, you can change everything. Are you ready? What you’ll learn: The one sentence that can change how you organize your life and business How to use an alter ego to override limiting beliefs Why sorting before purging saves time and mental energy The five-step SPACE method for organizing anything Why you don’t buy containers first (seriously, stop that) How to maintain your newly organized space long-term Real-life before/after stories from the 15-Minute Declutter Challenge Why arguing for your limitations is keeping you stuck (and how to stop) For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/128
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Sep 2, 2025 • 45min

127 | My Sister Tested the 15‑Minute Declutter Challenge, Here’s What She Found with Kris Katzmann

Download the 15-Minute Declutter Challenge: https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter What happens when your sister, who's worked with you for years, takes your brand-new 15-Minute Declutter Challenge for a spin? Spoiler: It’s honest, funny, and totally relatable. Plus very deep. We dug into the emotions, identity, and specific ideas to implement.  In this behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with my sister Kris Katzmann to talk all things clutter, organization, and the messy process of getting started. She shares what it was like to actually do the challenge, how long her clutter piles have stuck around, and what shifted for her when she took action (plus what she found under the pile—spoiler: it's been missing for years!). We also dive into: What it’s really like working with your sister (including who’s the boss) Why Kris identifies as “organized” even with piles The mindset shift that helped her get started Simple strategies we brainstormed to keep clutter from coming back How her identity and future self played a key role in getting results If you’ve ever let clutter pile up for way too long, this episode will make you feel seen and give you that nudge to get started, 15 minutes at a time. Links Mentioned: Download the 15-Minute Declutter Challenge: https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter See Kris’s before & after photos (inside the freebie!) For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/127
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Aug 26, 2025 • 39min

126 | Want More Clients? Say This Every Week with Megan Yelaney

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/126 You don’t need a viral story; you just need this strategy. When I was introduced to Megan Yelaney and binged her podcast, I immediately knew we had to talk. She’s built multiple million-dollar businesses, all by leaning into one thing: her story. In this episode, Megan walks us through her entrepreneurial journey, the pivots she’s made (from network marketing to health coaching to business coaching), and how she finally found alignment in her message by doubling down on her unique approach. But the part I really wanted her to unpack for you? How your personal story, yes, even the one you think is “boring,” can become the most powerful tool in your business. We dive into her 5-part storytelling framework (The Business Story Blueprint), how to craft your story in a way that gets clients saying “I need to work with you,” and why sharing it every single week is the simplest way to create demand. If you’re a coach who struggles to stand out or second-guesses whether your journey is “inspirational enough,” this one’s a must-listen. We also chat about: Megan’s million-dollar group program strategy (and what she’d do differently now) The behind-the-scenes of separating and reconciling her marriage, and how that impacted her business Why she deleted offers, cut income, and got hyper-focused after becoming a twin mom The exact script to share your story with a strong call to action Why repetition is the key to a thriving business (even if you’re bored with your own message) What You’ll Learn: How to identify your “catalyst moment” and make it relatable The 5-part storytelling formula that converts followers into clients The biggest mistake most coaches make when telling their story The two tools Megan swears by to stay organized (and how she uses them)  
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Aug 19, 2025 • 23min

125 | What Freedom Feels Like on the Other Side of Disorganization

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/125 This Is What Freedom Feels Like After Getting Organized You know that panicked feeling when someone unexpectedly rings your doorbell and your house looks like a tornado blew through? Yeah, we’re not doing that anymore. In this final episode of our 4-part series on the real cost of disorganization, I’m walking you through what’s on the other side...FREEDOM. Real, deep, life-giving freedom that doesn’t just look like a clean countertop. It's the emotional clarity, the self-trust, the ability to show up confidently and stop feeling behind. I sat down before recording and jotted down specific examples - 17 years' worth of transformation stories - and I’m sharing them here. But first, a quick recap if you are just tuning in: Episode one uncovered the hidden stories that keep you stuck Episode two dug into the weight of overwhelm and why willpower is not the answer Episode three revealed the emotion behind the clutter: grief, guilt, perfectionism, and shame Today, we are talking about freedom. What it looks like. What it feels like. And why it matters so much more than just having a tidy drawer. Because organizing is not just about stuff. It is about changing how you relate to yourself. This episode is packed with real client stories and examples that will help you visualize what life can look like on the other side, from clearing emotional baggage to building trust in your future self to finally feeling at peace in your home and business. This is the vision you have been waiting for. What you will learn in this episode: The number one emotional block that keeps clutter in place How coaching with compassion creates lasting change Why organization is a skill you can learn, no matter your starting point Real stories of freedom from past clients How to move from panic to peace in your daily life Practical examples of how systems unlock time and clarity How to take the first step and keep showing up Your next step: Book a call with me to discuss how YOU can experience this freedom: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments  
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Aug 12, 2025 • 25min

124 | Hidden Emotions Behind Disorganization: 3 Questions to Help You Release Clutter

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/124 What Emotions Are Hiding Behind Your Clutter? Do you ever look around at your clutter and feel a wave of guilt, sadness, or just… stuck? You're not alone. In part three of our four-part series, The Real Cost of Disorganization, we’re digging into the emotional roots of clutter, and it might get a little personal. Because let’s be honest: disorganization usually isn’t about laziness, lack of time, or not knowing where to start. It’s about what the stuff means to us. I’m sharing what I’ve learned from my own clients, a hoarding specialist, and my personal experience to help you uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface. This episode is gentle, powerful, and honestly, might be the moment everything clicks. We’ll explore: How grief, guilt, shame, and perfectionism sneak into our closets, drawers, and digital clutter. Why clutter is often your brain’s protective mechanism. What your space might be trying to tell you. And how to finally move forward with peace, not pressure. I’ll walk you through a 3-step process to begin releasing the emotional weight behind your clutter. It’s simple, powerful, and something you can do right away, no bins, no fancy labels, just real emotional clarity. What you’ll learn: Why your clutter might actually be grief, shame, or fear in disguise. The surprising connection between trauma and disorganization. How to spot emotional roots like guilt, perfectionism, or control. The 3-step method to identify and release emotional clutter. Name the Emotion. Switch from judgment to curiosity using questions like: What is this space trying to tell me? What story is this clutter holding? What part of me is it protecting? What season of life is this tied to? Choose one compassionate action to take (and what that might look like). Resources Mentioned: Book a free clarity call --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments Join Organized Coach Academy --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca  Episode 113 with Kerstin Sheppard Join Organized Life Academy to listen to Sade Curry's workshop.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 20min

123 | Overwhelmed, Distracted, and Stuck: Why You Can’t Get Organized

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/123 What to Do When You’re Too Overwhelmed to Start Organizing Ever feel like getting organized sounds amazing in theory but totally impossible in real life? Like, your brain knows a tidy digital system would save time and stress... but you’re too mentally fried to even think about where to start? In this second episode of my four-part series on “The Real Cost of Disorganization,” we go deeper into why you still haven’t gotten started—even after shifting your mindset from episode one. If overwhelm, distractions, or decision fatigue have you stuck, I want you to know: you’re not broken, you’re just overloaded. And this episode is your permission slip to take small, doable steps toward order (without the shame spiral). I’ll walk you through four super simple strategies to finally get out of stuck mode, even when the idea of “getting organized” feels like a mountain you don’t have the energy to climb. You’ll also hear real stories from listeners that prove you’re not alone in this struggle, and more importantly, that change is possible. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why disorganization isn’t your fault (and what’s really behind it) The truth about what clutter is silently costing you The three things creating your personal “overwhelm tornado” Four actionable steps to get organized, even if you’re mentally exhausted One hilarious (and oh-so-relatable) story about misplaced worksheets What support and systems actually look like in real life Resources Mentioned: Free Workshop: Learn my organizing framework and the only 5 file folders you need to organize your entire business (and keep it that way!): https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files Organized Coach Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca Book a call: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments

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