The Business Edit: Declutter and Organize your Business

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 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.

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 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.

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   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 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.