The Business Edit: Declutter and Organize your Business

Business owners often face the daunting challenge of procrastination in mundane tasks. Discover the six key reasons behind procrastination and learn practical strategies to tackle them. Explore how creating an engaging work environment and fostering accountability can enhance productivity. Connect your daily tasks to a bigger vision to reignite intrinsic motivation. Plus, gain insights on structured planning and mindset shifts to consistently show up and make progress in your business.

Amanda felt called to be a full-time mom and a business owner, which ultimately led her down the path of building an associate photographer team. In this episode, Amanda is sharing all the tips, strategies, and advice that she wish she would have had when she first started building her team!Amanda is a photographer, travel blogger, momprenuer, and business coach. She’s passionate about helping people design and operate businesses that fit their life, not the other way around. When she’s not keeping her team running like a well-oiled machine and teaching others how to do the same, you can find her homeschooling her kids or traveling the country with her family in their camper Callie. Press play to learn how to build your team, let go of control over client work, and create true time freedom in your business and life.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/building-an-associate-photographer-team-with-amanda-rai CONNECT WITH GUEST:Amanda's Website: www.amandarai.comInstagram: @itsamandaraiAmanda's Travel Blog: www.lifehasitsperks.comTravel YouTube Channel: @lifehasitsperksLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Amanda's Associate Photographer freebieEssentialism by Greg MckeownEffortless by Greg Mckeown 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 had a season in your business when you've felt like you were doing all the "right" things for your marketing, but somehow it just wasn't working? Creating content is one of the most overwhelming and frustrating parts about running a small business as a solopreneur. Most business owners, especially creatives and service providers, are much more passionate about their craft than the business side of their business. But if you're a one woman show balancing serving your clients with marketing yours services right now, it can be especially frustrating when the time and effort you put into creating content isn't helping you build your business. In this episode, I'm sharing 9 reasons why your content may not be converting. If you're like me, you're motivated by having clarity on the things that you can tangibly do to fix problems in your business. So in this episode, I hope to help you identify the underlying problem so that you can take productive steps to start creating less but better content that actually converts your listeners or followers into paying clients and students.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/why-is-my-content-not-converting/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Double Your Profit While Working Less MasterclassEp. 062: Simple Sells – Clarify These 5 Things to Simplify and Streamline your Marketing StrategyThe Quarterly Reset Course 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.

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of marketing strategies that allow you to work smarter, not harder, and today's guest is sharing the low down on one of the most strategic strategies out there: SEO (search engine optimization). Just mentioning the term 'SEO' sparks fear and overwhelm for so many entrepreneurs, but it doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode, Abbey Oslin from the Duo Collective is simplifying SEO for online business owners and sharing how you can grow your brand organically without the overwhelm or paid ads.Duo Collective is a boutique organic marketing agency that specializes in search and design. Abbey Oslin and Courtney Petersen have been a Duo for over a decade, dating all the way back to their big agency days, before they ventured off on their own to help small business owners grow their brands. They are a one-part strategy and one-part creative team giving their clients everything they need to get found online without pouring money into paid ads.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/empowering-your-brand-through-organic-seo-with-abbey-oslin/ CONNECT WITH GUEST:Website: www.duocollective.comInstagram: @duocollectiveDuo On Air PodcastLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Duo Collective BlogUnlock 4 Free Ways To Find SEO KeywordsSEO on Tap Course 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.

Recently, I was reading a book about how to create a business that runs itself, and the author challenged his readers to create a business that would let them take a 12 week sabbatical. In my mind, a "12 week sabbatical" is basically man speak for "maternity leave"! As a service provider, it can be so hard to imagine being able to take 12 weeks off while returning to a business that isn't burning to the ground, but I want you to know that it's entirely possible with some planning and preparation. Whether you're dreaming of a 12 week maternity leave or simply being able to take time off without worrying about your business, I hope this episode gives you tangible tips and resources for building your business around your dream schedule.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/planning-for-maternity-leave-as-a-business-owner/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Legal Paige Independent Contractor AgreementMadison Dearly's Business Book(keeping) Club 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.

I met today's guest about two years ago when I was speaking at a local women's entrepreneurship event. She was on a panel discussion at the event and I immediately knew that we had so much in common when it came to how we think about business, strategy, systems, and more! I'm so excited to finally bring her to the podcast today to talk about the profit-first system.Val Duvick is a wedding photographer-turned business coach and certified Profit First Professional for female creatives with some hot takes and unconventional, but life-centered and life-giving business strategies. She speaks the creative language and is passionate about proving that even creative brains are capable of taking back control of their money and time! If you've heard of profit first but think "it's too complicated" or if numbers in general seem overwhelming to you, this episode will be a breath of fresh air. Val shares how the profit-first system simplifies her monthly financial decisions and has even allowed her to take two paid maternity leaves in two years. Tune into this episode to start paying yourself a regular paycheck this month (yes, it's possible)!SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/simplifying-profit-first-and-predictable-paydays-with-val-duvickCONNECT WITH GUEST:Salary Made Simple Free GuideInstagram: @val_marlene_creativeWebsite: valmarlene.comLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, by Mike MichalowiczClickUp 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.

Most business owners want to slow down and take time off during the summer, but few will actually take the steps they need to take (ahead of time) to make that possible! This summer, I'm completely unplugging from business for 8 weeks, and taking an additional 6 weeks semi-off. But let me warn you: slow summers don't just happen! It takes a lot of intention and planning to take extended time off without sacrificing your paycheck. In this episode, I'm sharing tangible tips for making your dream summer schedule a reality without abandoning your business goals. Press play to live your best life while going after your business growth goals this summer.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/refresh-your-life-and-business-routines-for-summer/ 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 struggling with inconsistent sales, the pressures of live launching, or feeling completely stuck in a business you hate, you need to listen to this conversation with Nicki Krawczyk!As the visionary CEO and Founder of Nicki K Media, Nicki loves to challenge the conventional norms of live launching and traditional evergreen strategies. Her proven methodologies provide course creators with a predictable path to success, freeing them from the stress and limitations of outdated approaches. Her Circuit Sales System helped her grow her business from $40k to $1.6 million in revenue in just a little over two years (yes you read that right).In this episode, Nicki shares how to create an evergreen funnel that allows you to never live launch again, while driving consistent, predictable sales in your business. She also gives us a peek behind the curtain into how she scaled her business to 7-figures with ONE offer, as well as the mindset and systems shifts she's used to reach multiple 7-figures today. Press play to learn the secret to move from struggling with self-doubt and feeling stuck to attracting multiple 7-figure success in your business.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/build-an-evergreen-funnel-with-nicki-krawczyk/ CONNECT WITH GUEST:Circuit Sales System InstagramNicki's InstagramWebsite: circuitsalessystem.comLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Nicki's Signature Circuit Sales System Build Your Copywriting Business PodcastEnergize Your Online Business PodcastCheck out Nicki's free training video 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.

When's the last time you've said to yourself, "I don't have time for that"? If you're an average human being without time travel capabilities, I'd imagine it wasn't that long ago! But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "Why don't I have time for that"? It's easy to jump to the obvious answers like "my schedule is packed" or "life is just crazy right now", but are those really reasons or just excuses? Here's the not-so-sexy truth about reaching your business goals... It takes time! And until you can uncover the real reason why you don't have enough time to move your business forward, the hours will not magically appear in your calendar. In this episode, I want to help you uncover the not-so-obvious reasons why you feel like you don't have time. If you can solve the root problem causing your time famine mentality, then your can start making more time for what matters most in your life and business.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/the-real-reason-you-dont-have-time/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The 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 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.

"Am I ready to scale my business?" This is a question I get a lot because there are so many misconceptions about what it takes to scale a business. I mean, you don't want to dive into something you're not ready for and risk falling flat on your face, right? But you also don't want to disqualify yourself from taking bold steps in your business even if you're not 100% ready! You can think about scaling your business like having kids. There's no perfect time to do it, and you'll never be 100% ready. But there are certainly things that will make the process easier, and today, I want to help you figure out if your business is "ready enough" to scale. In this episode, I'm breaking down the four stages to scaling your service based business, how to identify which stage you're in, and how to know if you're ready to scale your business this year.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/how-to-know-if-your-business-is-ready-to-scale/LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Business Edit Group Coaching ProgramEpisode 70: 4 Ways to Scale your Service Based BusinessEpisode 72: Build a Scaleable Offer Suite with Less but Better Offers 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.