
The Perfectionism Project
Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs.
Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business.
Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business.
For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
Latest episodes

Nov 17, 2024 • 33min
Ep 500: Using Personal Rules To Avoid Burnout
In today’s episode, I want to share with you a tool that I have used to help me avoid burning out. I haven't burned out since 2019 and this tool has been a massive help. Not only does it support you to stop burning out, but it also helps you create the habits you want to have in your personal life and your business. If you’re afraid of burning out (and that fear is stopping you from showing up for your business fully), this episode is for you. Press play to hear more about it, as well as the key to ultimately overcoming burnout. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode500. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Nov 10, 2024 • 35min
Ep 499: Are You Expecting Too Much From Your Business?
In today’s episode, I want to share a mistake I see a lot of perfectionists make in business (including myself). I've actually been coaching on this a lot inside my program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, and I want to bring it to your awareness, because if you are making this mistake then it's going to be hard to grow the business the way you want to. And it's going to be hard to feel as fulfilled and satisfied as you want to, as a human being. Tune in to hear me talk about this common mistake, so that you can begin addressing it and change your experience in your business. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode499. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 498: How I Grew My Podcast To 2 Million Downloads Without Following The Rules (best of the podcast)
I hadn’t thought to do an episode on how I built my podcast until my friend Alexander James (who I interviewed in Episode 340) started asking for the details. So I thought that I’d record an episode on how I built my podcast to 2 million downloads without following industry best practices. This episode is about podcasting AND it’s about how you can be successful even when you’re not doing things the same way as everyone else in your industry - no matter what you’re working on. If you feel called to do things your way, this one’s for you. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode498. What To Do Next Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Instagram: @perfectionismproject If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Oct 24, 2024 • 48min
Ep 497: Creating The Willingness To Go All-In On Your Business Even If It's Scary
Today I’m sharing a message that I recorded from the heart. It’s all about what it looks like to create the willingness to go all-in on your business, even if it’s scary. It’s a chatty episode filled with personal stories, a loving kick in the pants and an invitation to step into who you know you’re here to be. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode497. Doors closing soon for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) PGSD is a productivity program for early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome perfectionism and create momentum in their business in six weeks working just 4 hours per week on their business. If you are struggling to build your business due to procrastination, fear of failure or imposter syndrome, we’ve got you. PGSD is a lifetime access program that teaches you our simple productivity process for perfectionist entrepreneurs and supports you with group coaching, private coaching, personal feedback, accountability and like-minded community. The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are closing at 11:59pm EDT this Friday, 25 October. Email any questions to support@samlaurabrown.com or sign up today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Links Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 17min
Ep 496: Doubling Your Revenue By Overcoming Perfectionism with Jenn Baswick (best of the podcast)
In today’s episode, I interview PGSDer Jenn Baswick all about how overcoming perfectionism allowed her to double her revenue without burning out. Our most successful PGSDers are business owners who LOVE being productive and yet find themselves struggling to show up fully for their business due to perfectionism. And this was definitely the case for Jenn. Jenn is a registered dietitian and before she signed up for PGSD, she’d tried everything she could to build her business. She invested in business programs to help her setup her business correctly and market it the right way plus she tried every productivity tool from to-do lists to time blocking to Asana to Notion. And yet her business still wasn’t growing in the way she knew it could… Even though Jenn ‘knew’ what she needed to do, she wasn’t able to turn her knowledge into business growth - even though she was always busy working. In today’s episode of The Perfectionism Project, you’ll hear from Jenn and I discuss: ✔ The hidden reason why to-do lists, time blocking, asana and notion didn’t work for Jenn ✔ All the ways overcoming perfectionism has made Jenn more productive ✔ When Jenn realised that overcoming perfectionism was a must for her business Tune in today and find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode496. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Sign Up For Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (enrollment closes on 25 Oct at 11:59pm EDT) Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) is a productivity program for early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to overcome perfectionism and create momentum in their business without burning out. The program is perfect for you if you are building your business while juggling a full-time job, looking after kids, a health condition, caring for your ageing parents, wedding planning or anything else. It’s a lifetime access program where you’ll learn our proven productivity process and be supported by group coaching, private coaching, personal feedback, accountability and like-minded community. Sign up today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Oct 20, 2024 • 56min
Ep 495: From Paralysing Perfectionism To Signing A $2,500 Client with Arielle DeHaw
In this episode I’m interviewing my client Arielle DeHaw on overcoming perfectionism and committing to go all in in your business. Arielle coaches gifted coaches and service providers on how to get out of their own way, overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and reach their potential. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) helped her overcome perfectionism and learn how to get shit done, and once she had that, everything came together. We talk about what her journey looked like with getting out of her own way in her business, how Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) has helped her with that, and specific things she’s learned in the program. We also discuss one of Arielle’s biggest hesitations when she signed up for PGSD: What if I don’t actually do this and don’t make the most of PGSD? Because she had times before where she felt really hopeful about something she was going to invest in and then she didn’t follow through because of perfectionism. And we talk about how she’s been able to follow through with PGSD even though she was a person who didn’t follow through with programs before, and how that has paid off for her. If this is a hesitation you can relate to, you’ll find this episode helpful. Tune in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode495. Featured in the Episode Arielle’s Instagram account: instagram.com/lightofarie Instagram: @perfectionismproject Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Oct 18, 2024 • 37min
Ep 494: [MOMENTUM SERIES] How To Create Sustainable Momentum In Just Six Weeks Inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done
Welcome to Part 5 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I’m going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. Creating sustainable momentum on your own hasn’t worked. Thanks to perfectionism you’ve been getting in your own way, and your business and sanity has been paying the price. It’s not because you’re not smart enough to have a successful business (you are). And it’s not because you’re not capable of being a successful entrepreneur (you are). It’s simply because you’ve been trying to be perfect instead of simply overcoming perfectionism. I have something to help… Today I’m sharing how to create sustainable momentum in just six weeks inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. When you have our simple productivity process for early-stage entrepreneurs that is specifically designed to help you overcome perfectionism and get shit done without burning out… And you have unlimited personal support, a like-minded community and lifetime access to the program so you can do everything at your own pace… Creating sustainable momentum just happens naturally. Even if you’re someone who has struggled to show up for themselves and their business in the past. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode494. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Oct 17, 2024 • 41min
Ep 493: [MOMENTUM SERIES] The Hidden Cause of Burnout + How To Never Burn Out Again
Welcome to Part 4 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I’m going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. The cause of burnout isn’t long work hours, poor work-life balance, demanding clients or rushing to meet a deadline. Being all-in on your business isn’t what causes burn out either. You can have momentum in your business without burning out even if you’re balancing your business with a full-time job, caring for little ones, a health condition or all of the above. That’s why today’s episode is all about the hidden cause of burnout. When you know how burnout actually works, you won’t be scared to create momentum in your business. Even if you’ve got a busy life to keep up with outside of your business. I haven’t burned out in six years, even though burnout used to be the bane of my existence. And even though I have a successful business and have three little ones to take care of when I’m not working. I’m going to teach you my secret to never burning out again. All you need to do is hit play. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode493. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd

Oct 16, 2024 • 36min
Ep 492: [MOMENTUM SERIES] 3 Simple Strategies To Create Momentum In Your Business Without Burning Out
Welcome to Part 3 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I’m going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. And in today’s episode, I’m going to cover the three strategies for creating momentum in your business. I’ll share why these strategies work for perfectionist entrepreneurs, and how they will help you build the momentum you are wanting in your business. Taking this approach will get you unstuck so you can move your business forward. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode492. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Oct 15, 2024 • 32min
Ep 491: [MOMENTUM SERIES] How To Stop Treating Your Business Like A Hobby
Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-part Momentum Series. In this series I’m going to teach you how to create momentum in your business in just six weeks without burning out. And in today’s episode, we are going to be talking about how to stop treating your business like a hobby. I’m going to help you identify if this is you, and this is without any shame or judgement. And I’m speaking from experience when I share this. I used to treat my business like a hobby and that's all it ever was until I changed my mindset around it. So I really want to help you understand the importance of treating your business like a real business, including how that looks like and what to do so that you can start taking that approach. Because if you are taking a hobby approach to your business, then you won't actually be able to create the full time business that you want to. It really is such an important mindset shift. If that sounds like you, this episode is going to be so helpful. All you need to do is hit play. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to take a screenshot and tag me on instagram @perfectionismproject. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode491. Work With Me: Enrollment for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done begins on Friday, 18 October and closes on Friday, 25 October at 11:59pm New York Time. If you're ready to do the things you know you need to do and get your business off the ground, mark your calendar and get ready to sign up. Sign up in the first 48 hours of enrollment and you will receive a bonus 1:1 Decision Support Call with Sam so you can confidently make any big business decisions that have been stopping you from creating momentum. Find out more and sign up today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.