The Business Edit: Declutter and Organize your Business

Many of us feel torn between our business goals and our kids on a daily basis. For women like me, who are trying to keep their kids at home full-time, while also running a business, every day feels like a tug-of-war. When I came back from maternity leave this fall, I connected with so many women who were able to balance being a full-time mom and business owner at the same time, and I was so encouraged by their stories and advice – so I decided to invite a few of them onto the podcast to speak to you too!If you’ve ever wondered if it’s truly possible to do both—and do them well—this two-part podcast episode is for you. You will hear from 9 incredible women, each with a unique story of how they built their businesses while keeping their kids at home full-time. Some of these women you’ve heard on my podcast before, and others I’ve never met prior to this episode. Regardless of how they started, their paths are full of practical wisdom, candid truths, and inspiration to encourage you on your own journey.This isn’t just a highlight reel of success stories—it’s a real and raw look at the challenges, sacrifices, and creative solutions these women have used to make it work. From structuring their days around naptimes to setting boundaries, managing client expectations, and finding support in their community, these women have found ways to build meaningful businesses without losing sight of their family priorities.Whether you’re considering keeping your kids at home or you’re already in the thick of it and feeling stretched too thin, these stories will help you feel seen, understood, and encouraged.SHOWNOTES: https://jadeboyd.co/9-women-built-their-businesses-while-keeping-their-kids-at-home-full-time/CONNECT WITH GUESTSMariah DanielsenBusiness Name: Wander Design Co.Website: wanderdesignco.comInstagram: @wanderdesigncoSara WhittakerBusiness Name: Podcasting for EducatorsWebsite: podcastingforeducators.comInstagram: @podcastingforeducatorsAna DelamuthBusiness Name: Lovely Little LightWebsite: lovelylittlelight.comInstagram: @lovelylittlelightKelly KumlerBusiness Name: Kelly Ryann Co.Website: kellyryann.comInstagram: @kellyryanncoMolly KnuthBusiness Name: Molly Knuth MediaWebsite: mollyknuthmedia.comInstagram: @mollyknuth_mkm CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email ListLEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Quarterly Reset Coaching ProgramThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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.

Imagine having a personal assistant who’s available 24/7, helping you generate marketing content, manage your schedule, and brainstorm new ideas—all without costing you a cent. That's what happened to Alex Beyers when she started using ChatGPT to run her business. At first, she approached it with caution, but before long, ChatGPT became her secret weapon for creating high-quality content at lightning speed.If you’re like many business owners who’ve tried ChatGPT and thought, “This is garbage,” you’re not alone. But the key, as Alex explains, lies in how you use it.Rather than treating ChatGPT like a robot that can magically solve all your problems, think of it as a new team member that needs training. It’s not just about getting it to create content, but about making it sound like your content. This is where most people get stuck—they skip the crucial step of training ChatGPT to understand their business, brand voice, and unique selling points. Think of it like hiring a new VA: if you don’t provide context, you’ll only get generic results.To learn more about how Alex uses ChatGPT to streamline her business and to hear all the in-depth tips she shared, tune in to the full episode of The Business Edit podcast. This could be the spark you need to level up your marketing without adding more to your plate!SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/turn-chatgpt-into-your-personal-marketing-assistantLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Alex's Instagram @alexbeyers.co Alex's AI CoursesUse code "Jade20" for 20% off anything in her AI suite - no expiration! CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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.

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a guest on your favorite podcast, sharing your story and expertise with a whole new audience? In this episode, I chat with Sara Whittaker from Podcasting for Educators about why guest podcasting is such an underutilized marketing strategy for service providers and how you can land your first 5 guest podcast appearances as a beginner. Sara’s journey from teaching to running a podcasting business is full of insights on how to niche down, grow your audience, and position yourself as a go-to expert. We also dive into why genuine relationships matter when pitching podcasts and how to leverage guesting to build authority without the overwhelm (and why you might be more ready than you think)! If you want to build your personal brand, grow your audience, and build your business through authentic relationship building, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get started! Tune in to get actionable steps you can start applying today!SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/how-to-land-your-first-5-guest-podcast-appearances/ CONNECT WITH GUEST:Podcasting for Educators PodcastGuesting for Educators Mini-Course (use code TBE for a discount)Sara's Instagram: @podcastingforeducatorsLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Captivate Podcast Hosting CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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're as obsessed with planners as we are, this is the perfect episode for you! I had a super fun conversation with Sarah Hart-Unger, the queen of planning, where we dive into everything from planner shopping to finding your dream setup. We chat about layouts, time-blocking, goal-setting, and of course, all the fun planning accessories. Whether you're searching for the perfect 2025 planner or just love a good planner chat, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to keep you organized and excited for the year ahead! Grab your favorite mildliners and tune in!Sarah shares her unique approach to quintile planning—a system that makes so much sense, especially for busy entrepreneurs and moms. She also walks us through her experience building two highly successful podcasts while balancing a part-time career in medicine and parenting three children. This episode is packed with insights on balancing life and business through intentional planning, goal setting, and how to choose a planner that helps you thrive, not overwhelm you. Tune into this episode to learn how to align your life with your goals using Sarah’s approachable yet deeply insightful methods for planning. If you’re tired of feeling scattered or are ready to get more intentional with your time, this is the episode for you!SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/your-perfect-planner-quintile-planning-and-goal-setting/ CONNECT WITH GUESTBest Laid Plans PodcastBest of Both Worlds PodcastWebsite: theshubox.comBLP at Home (Sarah's guided annual planning experience)LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Hobonichi PlannersCloth & Paper Disc-Bound SystemMidori TabsPochitto StampsJetstream PensMildlinersCONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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.

In this episode of The Business Edit Podcast, I’m diving into my birth story, navigating maternity leave as a business owner, and how things have shifted since bringing baby Hadley into the world. This is a personal, raw, and detailed episode where I share the highs, the struggles, and how it all ties back into running a business. If you're a mom or a mom-to-be, you'll definitely want to tune in, but heads up—there's some real talk about birth that might not be kid-friendly!I know this episode may seem off-topic for a business podcast, but stick with me. The experience of becoming a mom has completely transformed how I approach my business. So if you're balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, or you're planning for a family and wondering how it will impact your business, this episode is for you.In this episode, I also revisit how I prepared for maternity leave (spoiler: there are things I’d do differently next time!), how I managed to take eight weeks off while still keeping my business running, and the adjustments I’ve made now that I’m back to work. Whether you’re navigating maternity leave, thinking about starting a family, or just curious about balancing business and parenthood, you’ll walk away with practical tips and insights from my journey.I also talk about the challenges of coming back to work, how I'm balancing my time between being a mom and business owner, and what my postpartum experience has taught me about work-life balance. Tune in to hear the lessons I’ve learned—and the mistakes I won’t make again—as I continue to build a life-first business after baby.So if you’re ready to hear the real, unfiltered version of what it’s like to navigate maternity leave as a business owner, plus tips on how you can plan for your own maternity leave, this episode is for you. Tune in to The Business Edit Podcast and hear how it all ties back to productivity, planning, and making business work after baby.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/maternity-leave-birth-story-and-business-after-babyLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ina May’s Guide to ChildbirthEp. 086: How I’m Planning for Maternity Leave as a Business OwnerMarketing Research QuestionnaireEp. 057: A Creative Business, Diagnosis, and Massive Shift with Colton Carr CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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 felt overwhelmed by your growing to-do list as a business owner? Like no matter how much progress you make, there’s always something else waiting to be done? If you’re nodding your head, then you’ll definitely want to tune into this episode to hear Abby’s story. She went from feeling like her income was capped as a solopreneur to building a thriving virtual assistant agency that helps small business owners scale by delegating effectively.In this episode, we dive into how Abby scaled her business by embracing the power of delegation, building a virtual assistant agency, and helping other entrepreneurs find the support they need to grow. If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed with your workload, wondering whether you should build a team, this episode is for you. Abby’s approach to scaling your business through an agency model offers actionable tips for getting clear on what tasks you need to delegate, hiring a team, and setting up systems to streamline your operations. Whether you’re ready to hire your first contractor or thinking about how to take your business to the next level, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical tips.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/scaling-with-an-agency-modelLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Well Balanced Business website: wellbalancedbusiness.comAbby's Instagram: @well.balanced.businessTake Abby's Business Quiz: Well Balanced Business Quiz CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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.

Simple living is trending, and it's easy to see why. The idea of slowing down and living a simple life is dreamy. Pair that dream with the aesthetic homesteading, sourdough, and morning routine content on Instagram and we're all saying, "sign me up for that"! But if so many of us crave a slow and simple life, why aren't more of us making it happen?When you think of simplifying your life, you might imagine living off grid, wearing floral maxi dresses, or becoming a "trad wife." But simplicity doesn’t have to look like a Pinterest-worthy kitchen or making all your food from scratch. It’s about two key principles:Systemizing What’s Most Important: This means setting up systems for your personal health, relationships, home, and business so it doesn’t feel hard or complicated to show up for your daily life.Living at a Human Pace: It’s about enjoying your daily life in the season you’re in, not rushing through it constantly waiting for the “next season.”In this episode, I'm breaking down 4 must haves for simplifying your life, and how to make this hard, but worthwhile, lifestyle goal a reality. Press play for the challenge and encouragement you need to make small but mighty life shifts, slow down, and start living more simply.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/4-must-haves-to-simplify-your-lifeLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ep. 056: My No Streaming September Productivity Challenge RecapSimplify Your Life Membership CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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.

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Hart-Unger, host of the popular Best Laid Plans podcast, shares her expertise in digital organization and planning. She dives into the incredible benefits of using ClickUp for both personal and professional tasks. The conversation highlights the balance between digital and paper planning, providing tips on easing into new systems without overwhelm. Sarah and her guest also emphasize prioritizing profit goals and effective time management, offering inspiration for anyone looking to streamline their productivity.

Are you even aware of all the ways that you're living your life by default? There's this thing called the "default effect" that shows us that we're more likely to choose options that are given to us as the default choices. And it makes sense, right?! Decision fatigue is real and we make around 35,000 decisions each day. Who can blame us for wanting to not think about a decision and go with the default option every now and then?But here's where default living becomes a problem... the decisions that are given to us as the default are not always aligned to the type of life or business that we want to build. And when we live too much of our lives by default, we start to feel the effects of living a bland life that doesn't light us up. In this episode, I'm sharing what it could look like for you to opt out of default living and live more intentionally, starting with three default decisions that I see many women opting into (and that are making them miserable). Press play to opt out, live differently, and gain the encouragement you need to make tough decisions that are more aligned to your ideal life.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/opting-out-of-default-livingLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ep. 043: Simplify your Life with Categorical Decision MakingSimplify your Life MembershipThe Business Edit™ Coaching Program CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE 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.

In this discussion, Amy Traugh, host of the Motivated CEO Podcast and author of The CEO Method, reveals key strategies for scaling service-based businesses. She emphasizes escaping the 'time-for-money' trap by prioritizing profit and creating systems for efficiency. Amy also shares insights on transitioning services, the importance of self-awareness in team dynamics, and the value of customer retention. With actionable tips, she encourages entrepreneurs to focus on their foundational offers and embrace a structured suite to thrive in their growth journey.