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SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 99 - The Three Simple Steps to Create Business Processes So You Can Save Time and Stress While Creating Content for your Online Business
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template ------------------------------- I absolutely can't stand to waste time in my business. I mean, there aren't usually enough hours in my workday as it is. Are you feeling me, sister? Well, in today's episode, I'm talking all about how to create business processes, especially for content projects such as podcasting and course creation, so you can stop...
2022-09-06
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 98 - A Simple Guide to Business Processes for Online Entrepreneurs: How Processes Can Streamline Your Business for Less Stress and More Time Freedom
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template ---------------------------------- Do you have too much to do and too little time? (Are you thinking “Duh” right now?) Do you spend tons of time trying to remember the steps to complete a business activity without forgetting an important step and having to go back and redo something? I know when that happens to me, I ge...
2022-08-31
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 97 - The 3 Steps You Need to Take Today as an Online Entrepreneur for More Time Freedom and Less Overwhelm: How to Limit Social Media in your Business
I’m so glad you’re here with me today, because I’m going to address the elephant in the room. Yep, that one. Social media and your business. I know that some online entrepreneurs will tell you that you’ve gotta be on all the channels doing all the things. But I’m here to disagree. Stick around and listen to this episode if you want to find out how to spring clean your social media business accounts and actually start limiting time spent on social media marketing. Ready to tame the social media monster? L...
2022-08-23
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 96 - The Only 3 Types of Content You Need to Serve your Audience Well and Create a Successful Online Business - How to Streamline Content Creation as a Female Christian Entrepreneur
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template -------------------------------- Since the focus of this podcast is simplifying content, I want to talk to you about keeping your content streamlined and targeted so you can ditch the overwhelm and gain some time freedom in your online business. I’m asking you for a huge leap of faith here, since most of the advice you see on...
2022-08-16
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
CONTENT CREATION MADE SIMPLE™ PODCAST TRAILER - Learn how to simplify the content creation system inside your online course business for less overwhelm and more time freedom, Christian Entrepreneurs
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template ---------------------------- Hi, I'm Kristi Veitenheimer, and this is the CONTENT CREATION MADE SIMPLE™ podcast where I teach midlife Christian entrepreneurs to simplify the entire content creation system inside their online course businesses for less overwhelm and more time freedom with my signature 3-step SIS!™ - Content Creation Made Simple™ system. Subscribe to the podcast and le...
2022-08-15
03 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 94 - Powerful Productivity Series: Losing Focus with All those Distractions? How to Eliminate Distractions and Stay Focused so You Can Be More Productive as a Christian Entrepreneur
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template --------------------------- Being focused is crucial to being productive and using your time as wisely as possible. One element that limits your focus? Distractions. So, today we continue the Powerful Productivity Series and “focus” on (see what I did there, lol?) - we focus on getting rid of those darn distractions that seem to be inev...
2022-06-22
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 93 - Powerful Productivity Series: How to Create a Smarter To-Do List to Decrease your Overwhelm and Keep You Super Productive as a Solopreneur
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template -------------------------------- As we talked about last week, being productive isn’t just about accomplishing more. It's also about investing your time and attention in a more strategic way to add value to whatever you're working on or trying to get done. In Episode 92, which was the first in this time management series, I gave you three ti...
2022-06-14
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 92 - Powerful Productivity Series: Procrastination Got You Stuck? 3 Timely Tips to Stop Procrastinating and Get Moving Toward your Online Business Dreams and Goals as a Solopreneur
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template -------------------------- Do you love to listen to a good podcast series as much as I do? Well if you answered yes, then you're in for a treat. Today starts off a productivity marathon series! Do you often find yourself in the middle of battles with procrastination? How about struggles with defining your business goals...
2022-06-07
13 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 91 - Ready to Simplify your Online Business, Stop Wasting Time, and Finally Achieve your Dreams and Goals? Discover the ONE CRUCIAL QUESTION You Need to Ask Every Day as a Christian Entrepreneur
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template ------------------------- Are you overwhelmed with complicated business systems and too much on your to-do list? Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels most days and not getting enough done? Are you afraid you're never going to reach those big dreams and goals of yours? I f you answered yes to...
2022-05-25
13 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 90 - 7 Quick and Easy Steps to Get Motivated, Stick to your Business Goals, and Be Successful as an Online Midlife Entrepreneur: May Motivation Series
Ready to streamline content creation to save time and energy? Grab my free Podcast Episode Planner & Workflow TEMPLATE so you can stop wasting time rewriting the same information over & over again! https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/podcast-template ----------------------------- Welcome back to the last episode in the May Motivation Series. You know, setting goals for your business is fairly easy. But sticking to them and seeing them through can be a totally different story. It can be tough to stay motivated, especially as a midlife entrepreneur who’s doing it all by yo...
2022-05-19
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 89 - Struggling with Burnout as a Midlife Christian Solopreneur? 3 Powerful Strategies to Go from Stressed and Overwhelmed to Motivated and Productive in your Online Business: May Motivation Series
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed lately? If so, you're not alone. Building an online business all by yourself isn’t easy. Making decisions, being the CEO and sole employee, and trying to set a schedule that enables you to get lots done during your workday from home can definitely create stress. And lots of it. One condition that can result from chronic stress is burnout. Burnout is defined as feeling overwhelmed by pressure. Some of the common characteristics of burnout include physical & mental issues such as headaches and fogginess, long-term exhaustion, and lack of motivation. ...
2022-05-18
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 88 - 4 Tactical Tips to Stay Motivated and Achieve your Goals as a Midlife Christian Entrepreneur: May Motivation Series
Hello and welcome to my May Motivation Series. This month we’re talking all things motivation, being productive, and getting important things done. Hint: It’s not found on Facebook, Instagram, or Netflix. One question I get a lot is - How can I get motivated and stay on track to achieve my goals? That's a question that lots of online entrepreneurs ask, especially when it feels like they're spinning their wheels and getting nothing accomplished. At least nothing important. It can be tough to stay motivated day in and day out, especially when you’re wor...
2022-05-17
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 87 - Ready to Add an Easy Passive Income Stream to your Online Business? Discover the 4 Simple Steps to Get Started with Affiliate Marketing with Guest - Angela Joy Markham
If your paid offers include digital products such as ebooks, online courses, or coaching programs, then you know how time heavy / time consuming those projects are on the front end before you ever start selling them and seeing any profit. Now, what if I told you there’s another income stream that involves very little front-end time or energy? Today we have a returning guest - Angela Joy Markham - and she’s going to let us in on the four simple steps to add affiliate marketing as an easy, passive income stream for our online business. If you’re int...
2022-05-10
21 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 86 - FAITH FRIDAY: Getting Through the Hard Times in Life and Business - Encouragement Through Prayer and Community for Christian Entrepreneurs and Midlife Online Entrepreneurs
Hey, sister. I’ve decided to add a Friday episode at least once a month, maybe more often. It will cover any number of topics, some related to business and some not so much. Today is a Faith Friday episode, and it’s all about getting through hard times. If you’re going through something hard in your life right now, or want to be prepared when you do eventually go through your next difficult season, whether in business or life, then listen in. My Free FB Group If you’d l...
2022-04-29
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 85 - Want the Secret to Reaching Financial Freedom While Getting More Time Freedom as an Online Entrepreneur? Discover the Profitable World of Affiliate Marketing with Guest - Angela Joy Markham
So, are you interested in gaining more time freedom in your week while making money in your business? Yeah, I thought so. I mean, who isn’t, right? Well, today’s guest is going to introduce you to the world of affiliates and the two ways that Affiliate Marketing can help you grow your business and reach financial freedom while getting more time back in your week. Sound good? Let’s get started. My FREE FB GROUP If you’d like to discuss today’s episode or just want to hang out a...
2022-04-25
25 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 84 - TAKE ACTION Tuesday - Stop Procrastinating and Do the ONE Thing Today that You've Been Putting Off for Too Long
Is there something that needs to be done right now but you’re not doing it? Is there more than one thing? What’s holding you back? If procrastination is rearing its less than pretty head again, then you must listen to this short and actionable episode. ‘Cause we’re gonna get it done right now. (Or as soon as you stop driving and get back home, lol.) Today is Let’s Take Action day! Truth bomb - I don’t know anybody that doesn’t procrastinate and put stuff off at least some of the time. (If...
2022-04-19
06 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 83 - Needing Accountability to Get More Done as a Procrastinating Online Entrepreneur? Discover the Simple Accountability Advantage to Get Motivated with Guest Ava Jayne
If you’re guilty of procrastination in your life and business, it’s time to find out how to stop procrastinating, get motivated, and consistently work on your business as an online entrepreneur. My guest today, Ava Jayne, is dropping the secrets to being motivated and avoiding procrastination so you can do all the things. Want to learn how to follow through on your goals and to-do list items? Then listen to today’s podcast episode. Full Show Notes, Links mentioned, & Full Transcript: https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/blog-accountability-to-get-more-done FACEBO...
2022-04-04
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 82 - Why You're Not Fulfilling Your Purpose With Your Online Business and How to Fix It for New Online Solopreneurs
You wanted to start an online business for many reasons - to make some income from home, to find a creative outlet, and to fulfill your God-given purpose. But it’s just not working out the way you planned. Why? In today’s episode, we’re looking at four possible reasons for this dilemma and how to fix it. Find out how to overcome these barriers and fulfill your purpose with a successful online business. Today’s sponsor: ANCHOR - If you’re ready to start your own podcast, whether personal or business-r...
2022-03-28
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 81 - Stop Complicating your Email Marketing Strategy: How to Make your Emails Easier to Produce and So Good your Audience Actually Wants to Read Them with Guest Trainers Rob and Kennedy
Hey and welcome back to the show. Are you ready for a super-simple email marketing strategy for your online business? You, my friend, are in for an extra special treat today. Seriously, you're going to love today's guests. I have Rob Temple and Kennedy (I have no idea what his last name is, lol) here all the way from England. And who doesn't love a good English accent? Am I right? I could listen to them all day. Plus they're really funny. And I've heard that when out and about you can find them at the buffet table, so...
2022-03-21
26 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 80 - The Only 6 Slides You Need and Other Secrets to Create a Sensational Online Course as a Busy Solopreneur with Guest Trainer - Melissa Guller
You’re so excited to create an online course. Your content is outlined, the workbook is built, downloaded, and ready to go, and the next step is to create the slides. Screech! You come to a sudden halt. What slides do I need? Where can I find some that won’t cost an arm and a leg? Where to even start? Well, my friend, if this is where you find yourself right now, you’re in for a treat. Because I’ve got a very special guest on the show today. And she’s going to blow you away w...
2022-03-07
18 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 79 - Guest Training: Wipe Out Workspace Distractions Through Simple, Step-by-Step Decluttering with Brooke Tikka
I know from experience there are tons of things out there just waiting to distract you from your work. Like social media, phone calls, unfinished household chores, new episodes of your favorite TV shows, or that nap that’s been calling your name for the last hour. But what about the physical clutter around you? Especially the clutter that’s right in front of your eyes as you try to get some work done every single day. (Now if you’re Martha Stewart you may not be staring down clutter when you work and can totally skip this e...
2022-02-28
16 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 78 - Are You Struggling to Know What to Get Done Each Day as a Solopreneur? Learn 2 Simple Steps to Prioritize your Daily Tasks to Be Super Productive and Successful in your Online Business
Welcome back, my friend. In the last two episodes we dove into creating a daily and weekly schedule that included theme days, time blocking, and batching so you could spend your workday super focused and productive. In this episode we’re going one step further - prioritizing the tasks that make up each day - so you’re working on the activities that’ll make the biggest difference in your online business success. Want to know what to work on first each day? Let’s dive in and SIMPLIFY IT, Sister!™ If yo...
2022-02-15
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 77 - Theme Days, Time-Blocking, and Batching: How to Create a Daily and Weekly Schedule that Helps You Get More Done and Stay Super Focused as a Solopreneur - Part Two
Today we’re going step-by-step through creating your own flexible and focused work schedule so you can get more done every single day. If you missed yesterday’s episode, be sure to go back and take a listen to part one of this short but powerful series on using theme days, time-blocking, and batching to stay super focused and productive. FACEBOOK Group - Are you looking for more awesomeness? Want to hang out and get support and more tips for your online course business? Come join the Simplicity for Solopreneurs Facebook group at https://bit...
2022-02-10
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 76 - Theme Days, Time-Blocking, and Batching: How these Three Popular Practices Can Help You Get More Done and Stay Super Focused as a Solopreneur - Part One
Many of the catch-phrases and terms out there in the online space can be overwhelming to actually understand, much less to determine if they’re something you should try out in your own online business as a solopreneur. I mean, yeah, you want to stay up with the times, but mostly you just want to know what methods can help you work more efficiently and successfully to run your business, right? Well, in this episode we’re going to dive into a few key phrases out there that seem to have a lot of diff...
2022-02-09
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 75 - My 3 Secret Tips for Keeping Your Online Business Model Simple and Stress-Free so You Can Have More Time Freedom and Less Overwhelm as a Solopreneur
Do you remember when you were little and a friend would come up to you and chant: I’ve got a secret, I’ve got a secret. And then they’d spill the beans and tell you what it was? Some secret, huh? Well, I’ve got a secret. Actually, I’ve got three secrets. And on today’s episode, I’m going to share these three secrets with you. Ready to keep your business model super simple and stress-free? Great. I want to see you enjoy more time freedom while still growing a successful online business. So let me shar...
2022-01-31
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 74 - Ready for Less Overwhelm and More Time Freedom in your Online Business? Introducing the 3-S™ Business Model for Podcasters, Course Creators, and Solopreneurs
Do you feel like you have to show up online all the time and everywhere for your business to succeed? Tired of the hamster wheel? Well, then, sister friend, you need to tune in to today’s episode. ‘Cause I’m here to tell you that it just ain’t so. You can create and lean into a simpler business model that will cause way less overwhelm and lead to much more time freedom. Sound good? Then keep on listening. IDENTIFY your Simple Business Model for Less Overwhelm and More Time...
2022-01-24
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 73 - Ready to Stop Procrastinating and Get your Message into the World Easier and Faster? Try This as an Online Entrepreneur
Do you procrastinate getting your long-form content into the world because it’s hard or takes you way too long to get it done? You, know. Your blog post or video. Want to get your content out there faster & easier - no more procrastination? If you’re thinking, heck yeah, then keep listening. Because in today’s episode, I’m sharing the super easy formula I use to consistently pump out content week after week. Want to get started sharing your passion with the world through podcasting? Let’s dive in. Podcast Pro Univer...
2022-01-17
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 72 - Shattering the Profitable Course Myth: What Online Course Creators Must Know About Building a Successful Course Business
There’s a myth out there about creating and selling online courses. About how to be a profitable course creation business. And today I’m gonna get real and bust that myth wide open. If your business model includes digital courses, then don’t miss this episode, my friend. Because here’s what online course creators must know about building a course biz. Let’s dig in. EP 71 - Discover How to Use a Mind Map to Organize All Those Ideas: Four Easy Steps to Go from Overwh...
2022-01-10
16 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 71 - Discover How to Use a Mind Map to Organize All Those Ideas: Four Easy Steps to Go from Overwhelmed to Organized as an Online Entrepreneur
I don't know about you, but whenever I'm ready to start a new project, there's a lot of stuff whirling around in my head. Ideas abound, but not in a good way, 'cause they're all over the place. Which brings on those feelings of overwhelm. So to get them out of my head and into working order, I do a brain dump. Yep, I just dump all those ideas out and organize them into something useful. And today, I'm sharing the system and tool I use to do this. Want to learn more? Then keep on listening.
2022-01-03
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 70 - Guest Training: Discover this Productivity Hack Most Online Entrepreneurs Don’t Share with Janice Wong
I’m so excited to introduce you to another guest trainer on today’s episode. Janice Wong is a former Director of Nursing turned business strategist and productivity coach with two small children and two businesses. She strongly believes that women shouldn’t have to choose between career, family, or themselves. And she’s on a mission to help women break free from the constant hustling, realign with their core values, and build their own legacies. As the owner of the Women Entrepreneurs Workgroup, Janice is sharing an often-missed productivity hack with us. So buckle i...
2021-12-27
19 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 69 - Four Important Business Lessons from 2021 and Happy 1st Birthday to the Podcast!
I can hardly believe it, but I’m here celebrating! The podcast is one-year-old today! I’ve never stayed with a business model this long, lol. Just proves that this was a match made in heaven. With celebration always comes reflection. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the lessons learned over the past year of podcasting. And hopefully, these lessons will inspire you in the coming year. Let’s get to it. Training - 3 KEYS to Conquer Business Stress & Overwhelm: Feeling overwhelmed with starting an online course business? Then go grab my tra...
2021-12-23
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 68 - Ditching Business Overwhelm: Take 3 Focused Steps so Social Media Doesn’t Take Over your Whole Day as an Online Solopreneur
Hello, sister-friend! Welcome back to another episode in the Ditching Business Overwhelm series. And if you’re new to the podcast, I’m so happy you’re here. Be sure to catch the beginning of the series with Episode 63. Today we’re talking about the rabbit hole that is social media, how to clean up your social media platforms, and then finally…how to use social media wisely so it doesn’t take over your whole day as an online solopreneur. Ready to tame the social media monster? Let’s dig right in. FRE...
2021-12-14
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 67 - Ditching Business Overwhelm: Get Rid of Clutter and Distractions to Get More Done with Less Stress as a Work-from-Home Entrepreneur
Okay, sister-friend. We’re over halfway through the Ditching Business Overwhelm series. Are you starting to feel less overwhelmed and stressed? So far we’ve covered a couple of key questions/thoughts to keep in mind as you begin to conquer business overwhelm and stress, freeing up brain space, prioritizing and taking action on your to-do list, and scheduling your workday for maximum productivity. Planning for the long-term is one thing, but you also need to make sure that each day runs as smoothly as possible. In today’s episode, we’re tackling clutter and distract...
2021-12-07
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 66 - Ditching Business Overwhelm: 4 Key Steps for Scheduling your Workday for Maximum Productivity and Less Overwhelm as an Online Entrepreneur and Course Creator
Hey, sister friend. Today’s episode covers one of the most important systems for online entrepreneurs and course creators to get right. Chaos, business overwhelm, stress, and frustration will reign inside your business without it. Not to mention a severe lack of growth. Want to know what it is that ALL online business owners MUST have in place? Okay, I’ll spill the beans. It’s a flexible, yet successful, schedule for your workday. And I’m giving away the 4 key steps, that I’ve found through lots of trial and error, to creating a schedule that works for...
2021-12-02
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 65 - Ditching Business Overwhelm: Take ACTION on your Too Long To-Do List for Greater Productivity and Success as an Online Course Creator and Entrepreneur
I’m not trying to be mean, but sister-friend, I’ve gotta be real with you about something. You may not realize it yet, but You Are Not Superwoman. And you’re not supposed to be. You can’t do everything. It’s just not possible. And with limited time and a long to-do list, you’re bound to feel stressed and overwhelmed as an online course creator and entrepreneur. So instead of trying to do More things, how about prioritizing and focusing on just doing the Right things? Sound like a plan? Good. Let’s...
2021-11-23
18 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 64 - Ditching Business Overwhelm: 3 Steps to Free Up Brain Space for Better Productivity and Less Overwhelm and Stress
Hey, hey, hey, sister friend. Today we continue with the second episode inside my Ditching Business Overwhelm series. Do you have so much information stored inside your head that you're afraid your brain's gonna explode any minute now? Is your to-do list scary long? Or is it compiled of lots of tiny lists in lots of random places? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this is the episode for you. Let's get all that information out of your head and written down in a master list so you can...
2021-11-15
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 63 - Ditching Business Overwhelm: Two Key Questions to Ask as an Online Entrepreneur and Course Creator
Alright, girlfriend. Let's be totally honest with each other, okay? Are you feeling overwhelmed most days trying to run your online business all by yourself? Wearing all the hats and doing all the things? Well, I've been where you are and know that it's not fun. Heck, it can even stop you in your tracks and make you want to quit the whole working online thing. Make your dreams feel unachievable. But it doesn't have to be that way. Today I'm starting a whole series on ditching business overwhelm so you can achieve your dream wi...
2021-11-11
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 62 - Are You Hungering for Effortless Social Media Engagement in your Online Course Business? Give Fun-Sized Actions a Try with Michelle Zavala!
Do you have a passion for sharing and engaging on social media or do you absolutely dread that business task? If you're anything at all like me, social media may not be top of your "I can't wait to do this" list. But wait, there's hope. Today's guest trainer, Michelle Zavala, is in the house and is talking all about how taking bite-sized fun actions can actually make social media engagement effortless. You're going to find out: Why fun-sized actions work to build effortless habits (spoiler - it has something to do with what y...
2021-11-05
19 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 61 - The One Tool Every Entrepreneur Needs to Stop Wasting Time and Be More Consistent in their Online Course Business
I absolutely can't stand to waste time in my business. I mean, there aren't usually enough hours in my workday as it is. Are you feeling me, sister? Well, in today's episode, I'm talking all about the powerful tool you can use in your online course business to stop wasting time, be more consistent in your work/brand, and get rid of some of the overwhelm. Are you in? Let's do it. Hey, my friend! I'd love to invite you inside my free resource library where you'll find mini-courses and downloadable PDFs to help...
2021-10-26
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 60 - Why Getting Super Focused and Nicheing Down as an Online Entrepreneur Is Good for your Business and What’s Coming for Simplicity for Solopreneurs as a Result
Hey, hey, hey, my sweet sister-friend. I’m curious. Have you ever heard any of the big, well-known, “experts” in the online entrepreneurial space talk about niching down? Do you have a super-niched-down avatar (ideal client or customer) in mind when you create content? Sometimes it’s hard to decide on that perfect audience member, huh? It can take a lot of introspection and prayer to make a decision like that. I know from experience that focusing that tightly on one person can be scary. That you may be afraid of not having any followers if you don’t sp...
2021-10-14
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 59 - Are You Guilty of Committing Any of These 4 Common Mistakes Working from Home as an Online Entrepreneur?
There's no denying that working from home offers many advantages. It's the ultimate freedom: being your own boss, working whenever and from wherever you want, being able to spend more time with your loved ones. But those same advantages can quickly become disadvantages. Today we’re looking at four common mistakes that actually keep many entrepreneurs from building successful online businesses. Take a listen. Are any of these mistakes affecting your business? And, don’t forget about my Time Management Bootcamp if you’re tired of wasting precious time every single day. Learn...
2021-10-06
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 58 - How Perfectionism is Killing your Productivity and What to Do About It: 2 Keys to Saving your Online Business from Yourself
Today I want you to think carefully about your answers to the following questions, okay? 1 - Are you highly critical of yourself and your work? 2 - Do you have unrealistic standards and goals? 3 - Do you have a big fear of failure? 4 - Are you a procrastinator? And 5 - Do you tend to be defensive when it comes to your work and your perceived failings? This may or may not be a big surprise to you, but if you answered yes to some or all of these questions, you may be a perfectionist. So why d...
2021-09-30
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 57 - SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed: How to Stay Super Motivated as an Overwhelmed Online Entrepreneur
Someone recently asked me how to stay motivated as a solopreneur wearing all the hats and doing all the things. You know what I’m talking about, right? It can be overwhelming and stressful to be an entrepreneur who’s building and growing an online business all by yourself. Well, it just so happens that I’ve got the answer to that question, my sweet friend. And it’s part of my SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed series. Yeah, I know. You probably thought I’d forgotten all about that series or that it was over. No, it’s not over...
2021-09-24
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 56 - Guest Training with Melodie Bishop: Simplified Roadmap to Successful Goal Planning
We all know that we can’t get to any new destination without a roadmap. And the same is true with goals. Today we have guest trainer, Melodie Bishop, on the show giving you the roadmap you need to crush your goals and beyond. Learn the FOUR stops you need to make along the way to your business destination! And as a bonus, Melodie has a free printable for you as well. Let’s dive in! Blessings, Kristi Full Show Notes, Links mentioned, & Full Transcript: https://simp...
2021-09-23
22 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 55 - How to Slay your To-do List in Three Simple Steps: Time Management Tips for the Busy and Overwhelmed Online Entrepreneur to Focus and Get More Done
Hey, hey, hey, sweet friend. Welcome back to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs™ podcast! I have a question for you - does your to-list seem never-ending? Are you unclear where to even begin? Does the thought of that list make you want to jump back in bed and throw the covers over your head? Well, if that sounds like you, then definitely keep listening to today’s episode. Because I’m breaking it all down into 3 easy hacks to get that list of yours under control, once and for all. Can you say game-changer, lol? Let’s get st...
2021-09-17
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 54 - Need to Efficiently Organize and Run your Online Business? Discover the Simple (and Free) Tool I Use Every Single Day!
Welcome back, girlfriend! Today we’re talking about the #1 tool I recommend to all entrepreneurs, new and not so new, lol. This tool will get you super organized and keep you sane. Guaranteed. But first, I want to encourage you to get your time management struggles under control before you start using the tool I’m talking about today. “Cause all the tools in the world aren’t going to help your business grow if you’re snowed under and can’t find the time to learn and use them properly. So, if you’re frustrated...
2021-09-13
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 53 - The Link Between Copy and Jason Bourne: Simple Copywriting Hacks for Online Entrepreneurs with Amber Glus
Welcome back to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast. I have the amazing Amber Glus back for one last guest training. Today Amber’s going to take you through some simple, yet powerful, copywriting hacks for busy solopreneurs. Listen in as Amber discusses: the 2 books you must have in your copywriting and marketing arsenal what Jason Bourne has to do with your copy and a cautionary tale of story loops. Okay, let’s dive right in so you can master copywriting that sets you apart from everyone else. FACEBOOK GROUP - Woul...
2021-09-10
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 52 - Simple Copywriting 101 Guide: How to Write Strategic and Efficient Copy for Busy Solopreneurs with Amber Glus
Welcome back to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast. I have the amazing Amber Glus back for another great guest training. Today Amber’s going to take you through copywriting basics, making it super easy for you as a solopreneur to write efficient and strategic copy for your business. She’s breaking it down, and you’re definitely gonna want to take notes for this one, my friend. Listen in as Amber discusses: the 3 categories of copy that everyone writes the “secret” to amazing copy her PESSA framework for simplifying copy Okay, let’s dive right in so you ca...
2021-09-09
19 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 51 - Guest Training: The Five Must-Have Features of a Simple, Successful Sales Funnel with Amber Glus
Hey, hey, hey, and welcome back. I’m announcing a new feature on the podcast today - guest trainers - and I’m so stinkin’ excited to start with copywriting wizard and new friend, Amber Glus. I think we’re soul sisters, actually, ‘cause the girl loves her some coffee and the TV series “Friends” as much as I do. Plus she’s a delight to visit with. We chatted for almost an hour on a Zoom call, lol! Okay, if the term SALES FUNNEL sounds scary, and you get an image of a complicated mess in your head, or yo...
2021-09-01
25 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 50 - SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed: How to Build Discipline as an Online Entrepreneur
Discipline is all about persistence and seeing things through to the end. Let me say that again for you in the back, ‘cause it’s just that important. Discipline is all about persistence and seeing things through to the end. Now, I haven’t always been disciplined in my work-from-home business. And it’s quite apparent in a lot of ways, such as not sticking with blogging or creating videos. And not sticking with the first niches and business models I chose. In the beginning, I had a huge problem with Shiny Object Syndrome, pivoting and chan...
2021-08-27
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 49 - SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed: Choose the Right Digital Tools as an Online Entrepreneur
Continuing with my SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets series, (try to say that 5 times fast, lol!) I’m revealing the list of digital tools you MUST have in your business toolkit as an online entrepreneur. Hint: They need to grow with you as your business grows and they depend on your business model. Listen in to today’s episode so you can choose the right digital tools for your online business. Blessings, Kristi SIMPLE SUCCESS™ Business Beginnings course bundle: https://bit.ly/businessbeginnings. Solopreneur SIMPLE SUCCESS™ Academy...
2021-08-24
22 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 48 - SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed: How to Start Conquering Time Management Strategies as an Online Entrepreneur
I’ve been where you are, sister-friend. My husband has come home from work more than enough times and said, “Hey, babe. How was your day? So, what did you get done today?” And I’ve sheepishly looked the other way and changed the subject. Why? Because to be honest, I really had no answer. I didn’t really know what I’d gotten accomplished. Too much wasted time. Indecision. Not sure what I was working on or if it was making a real difference. Jumping from task to task with no real rhyme or reason. Want to kn...
2021-08-19
07 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 47 - My Best Advice for You as an Online Entrepreneur Trying to Do All the Things - A Message from God to Me, and Now to You!
Hello, sweet lady! I have a question for you. Have you ever witnessed God using an ordinary experience to give you a special message that you needed to hear? Well, I’ve been witness to that very thing in my life on lots of occasions. And it happened again today. Want to know what that message is? Let me just say - Yes. Yes, you do! Because it applies to you as well, especially as a solopreneur doing All The Things. So, listen in to what could be a life-changing, and business-changing, message that God no...
2021-08-17
06 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 46 - SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed: Foster a Growth Mindset as an Online Entrepreneur
Today we begin a series on the habits that all entrepreneurs must have in order to be successful. I’m calling the series, “SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed”, and each episode will look into one main success habit. The first success habit we’re going to look at is fostering a growth mindset as an online entrepreneur. A growth mindset is super important for entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. It’s absolutely amazing what an effect your state of mind can have on all aspects of your business, from creativity and decisi...
2021-08-12
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 45 - Idea Overload and Distraction Gotcha Stuck? How to Know What to Focus On as an Online Entrepreneur!
Today we’re keepin’ it real, sister. This episode is all about SOS (Shiny Object Syndrome) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and the mess that comes from these two business foes. You know what I’m talking about. Seeing what everyone else is doing in their business and thinking maybe you should follow along. Having so many ideas in your head that you’re afraid it’s gonna explode. Not knowing what to focus on in your own business. Listen in so we can fix this problem pronto. Cause ain’t nobody got time for...
2021-07-29
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 44 - The 7 Best Time Management Tips to Maximize your Productivity and Stay Super Focused as an Online Entrepreneur
Hey there, my friend. I see you. You’re overwhelmed by your to-do list and feel way behind before you even get outta bed each morning. Stress is the new sidekick you can’t get rid of. And when your husband comes home at the end of the day and asks what you did all day? You have no idea. (Plus you have that nagging urge to hit him, lol.) Imagine starting a day with a set agenda. Knowing exactly what needs to be done. And working so efficiently that you give your husband a smil...
2021-07-19
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 43 - Stress and Overwhelm Threatening your Health as an Online Solopreneur? Fight Back with these Simple, Yet Powerful Strategies!
Overwhelm and stress go hand in hand, kind of like peanut butter and jelly or salt and pepper. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, chances are you’re feeling pretty stressed. Do you ever feel like the stress and overwhelm of building your own online business are threatening your health? Well, my friend, today you’re gonna get the 411 on some simple, yet powerful strategies to fight the two villains that are threatening your health as an online solopreneur. So, let’s get to it. Solopreneur SIMPLE SUCCESS Academy™...
2021-07-13
27 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 42 - Use this Powerful Tool to Develop a Success Mindset as an Online Entrepreneur
Am I the only one that sometimes has negative thoughts trying to bring me down and convince me that I’m not good enough to do this whole online entrepreneur thing? That I’m too old or just another of a thousand voices saying the same thing? Well, sister-friend, if your inner critic is way too loud these days, trying to convince you to give up on your dream cause it’s too hard or overwhelming, then this episode is just for you. I’ve learned to use a powerful tool to develop a success mindset, and I want t...
2021-07-07
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 41 - Struggling with Analysis Paralysis? Introducing 7 Simple Steps to Make Better, More Confident Decisions as a Beginning Online Entrepreneur
Have you ever heard of analysis paralysis? Better yet, have you ever struggled with analysis paralysis? You know, it’s when you’ve got choices or decisions to make and you panic. And you’re so overwhelmed and afraid that you’re gonna make the wrong choice, that you just procrastinate and don’t make a decision at all? Want to get rid of analysis paralysis and learn how to make decisions more easily? Well, sweet lady, if you answered yes, then you’re in for a treat. Because today I’m sharing my 7-step proc...
2021-07-06
23 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 40 - The Ultimate Guide to Being Happy and Fulfilled Working from Home as an Online Entrepreneur
Let’s face it. It’s not easy building an online business as a solopreneur. And some days are harder than others. Your priorities are split between your work, your home, and your family. Your to-do list seems to grow longer by the second. Not to mention all the bumps and stress in your workday. “Arggghh. The tech is driving me crazy. I have no idea what to work on today. I can’t find any of my files when I need them. I have got to stay focused and get something done today.” So, it c...
2021-07-02
23 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 39 - Scared to Get Started as a Midlife Entrepreneur? Discover the Best-Kept Secret for Ditching Those Doubts and Self-Limiting Thoughts and Getting Started Right Now!
Do you dream of launching your own online business? Maybe you have an amazing idea, but something’s holding you back? Taking the first step is always the hardest part. It's pretty common to see people never do what they dream of just because they're too scared to get started. New experiences come with a dose of fear. And not everyone is willing to let go and take on these challenges. You’ve got to embrace the unknown and take risks. Believe it or not, you can bring your dreams to l...
2021-06-28
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 38 - The Full Focus Workout - Training your Brain to Focus Longer as an Online Entrepreneur
Ever wish you could focus better and longer? Are you easily distracted, especially when working online? Does your brain get tired quickly? Do you get to the end of the day and wonder what you did during all that time? I was in this same boat once upon a time... And then I discovered the secret to building my focus muscles. Want to learn the secret for yourself? Let’s give your brain muscles a workout today. A FULL FOCUS Workout. Let’s do this.
2021-06-23
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 37 - Want to Discover the Ten SUCCESS HABITS You Must Master to Build an Online Business and Thrive as a Midlife Solopreneur? Listen In!
Drop the mic… BOOM! (Is that how that goes, lol?) Anyway, you can’t afford to miss out on today’s episode. I’m dropping the 411 on the ten success habits you must master to build an online business and thrive as a midlife solopreneur. So don’t you dare “turn the channel,” lol! ‘Cause you don’t want to miss out. Solopreneur SIMPLE SUCCESS Academy™: So, tell me. Are you frustrated and overwhelmed trying to bring your dream of running your own business to life? Are you tired...
2021-06-21
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 36 - The Truth Revealed: Stress and Overwhelm Aren’t Requirements of Building and Growing a Successful Online Business as a Midlife Entrepreneur
Sister friend, this week you’ve been listening to me reveal the truth about building a successful online business as a midlife entrepreneur. And today, I’m still myth-busting, lol. In this 3-part series, you’ve learned how to simplify your business model and all your back-end tech and tools. In this last episode, we’re going to dive into simplifying your workday. Sound like a plan? Let’s get right to it, sweet lady! You’re going to be stress-free in no time at all. Blessings, Kristi
2021-06-16
23 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 35 - The Truth Revealed: It Doesn’t Take Lots of Expensive Digital Tools to Build and Grow a Successful Online Business as a Midlife Entrepreneur
Today you’re going to discover the truth about expensive digital tools - you don’t need them, lol! It’s as simple as that, really. There are some nonnegotiables, of course. But they don’t have to cost more than you’re making, especially in the beginning when you’re not making much, if anything at all. I certainly wish I’d known from the beginning about the digital business tools I use today to run my biz as a midlife solopreneur. So, I’m going to share the simple online business tools that I use in bu...
2021-06-15
19 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 34 - The Truth Revealed: You Don’t Need a Complicated Business Model to Build and Grow a Successful Online Business as a Midlife Entrepreneur
Okay, sweet lady. I promised you an epic training series this week and that’s exactly what you’re going to get, lol! This week is all about simplifying your business - the whole enchilada - and we’re going to start with your business model. Ready to stop doing All The Things just because some guru online told you to? Good. Let’s debunk the myth that you have to be everywhere for your online business to be successful. ‘Cause it just ain’t true, my friend. Ready to dive in and discover the truth about simplifying your business mod...
2021-06-14
24 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 33 - The Truth Revealed: A Series that Busts the Myths that Building and Growing a Successful Online Business as a Midlife Entrepreneur Has to Be Complicated, Expensive, and Overwhelming
!Today, my friend, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Building and growing a successful online business as a midlife entrepreneur does NOT have to be complicated, expensive, and overwhelming. I’m not saying it’s easy and fast to grow one because it’s not. It takes time and focused action to bring to life your dream business. But there are some myths floating around there that may be scaring you away from your dream. So, I’m bringing you a three-part series that’ll break down the lies you’re hearing. I’m going to r...
2021-06-11
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 32 - You’re Too Old and Other Common Limiting Beliefs that Are Killing Your Self-Confidence and Keeping You from Achieving your Dreams and Goals as a Midlife Entrepreneur: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Okay, let’s get real. I have an important question for you, and I want you to answer it truthfully. OK? Do you believe in yourself, right now, as a midlife solopreneur? Or do you think you’re too old to do this whole work-from-home thing as an older woman? Or do you doubt that you have what it takes to make your online business dream a success? That you have the necessary skills or knowledge? Well, my friend, I’m here to lay down the truth for you today. Self-doubt is a killer when it com...
2021-06-08
21 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 31 - 4 Super Simple Steps to a Morning Routine that Gets your Day off to a Great Start and Keeps You More Productive and Motivated During the Rest of the Day as a Midlife Entrepreneur
Good morning, my friend. Today we’re talking about morning routines. If you’ve ever looked online for examples of morning routines, you’ve probably found ones full of activities such as thirty minutes of exercise, writing three pages in a journal, or a half-hour of meditation. I don’t know about you, but those activities don’t line up with my values and goals. So, how can you set up a morning routine that gets your day off to a great start and spend the time in a way that enriches you? And as a bonus, that also...
2021-06-04
06 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 30 - 6 Quick Tips to Build your Momentum so you can Stop Wasting Time and Be More Productive as a Midlife Entrepreneur
You’re on the way! You have a new business goal in mind, and excitement pushes you into action. You feel your momentum speed up, and you’re working hard to get there. You’re hungry for it. Like, man, you can’t wait to see the rewards of all this hard work. But then... everything starts moving slower and slower... and you find you’re lacking that initial momentum. Your motivation is gone. You’re wasting so much valuable time. So, what do you do when momentum is lagging and you’re g...
2021-06-02
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 29 - Are You Missing These Two Essential Online Business Strategies? How Planning and Processes Can Make or Break your Success as a Midlife Entrepreneur
“My business is going nowhere.” “I’m overwhelmed because I go after WAY too many ideas and overload my plate.” “I struggle getting it all done and staying on plan”. Do any of these thoughts hit home with you? This is exactly how I was feeling at the beginning of my business journey. But now, I’m saying to myself… “Yes, I have a plan! I’m super focused and know what to work on today.” “No more overwhelm!” “My business is on track.” “And all the socks in the drye...
2021-05-26
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 28 - Ready to Discover Two Powerful Strategies to Get Focused and Create Simple Business Goals as a Midlife Entrepreneur? Listen in!
Are you struggling to get focused and get stuff done as a work-from-home solopreneur? To create goals and stick with a simple business plan to take action every single day? Well, you have a few choices at this point… Stay in the overwhelm and cry a lot. Throw the covers over your head and sleep all day. Or even quit your dream biz. (Okay, who hasn’t ever thought about at least one of these before?) Or you can discover the two powerful strategies that have been total game-changers, helping me stay super focu...
2021-05-25
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 27 - LIVE Training - 3 Keys to Conquering Business Stress and Overwhelm - For midlife entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and online business owners
Today I have an extra special episode for you. I went LIVE in Stef’s free Facebook group to share the 3 KEYS to conquering business stress and overwhelm. It went really well, and I couldn’t keep all the goodness just inside there, so I’m sharing that awesome-packed training right here with you, sister friend. So, if you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed as a midlife entrepreneur who’s trying to do All The Stuff and create/build an online business...Listen in to today’s episode! Being a solopreneurs doesn’t have to be that hard! A...
2021-05-21
28 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 26 -What the Heck is an Avatar, and Do I Really Need One as an Online Entrepreneur? For Midlife Entrepreneurs, Coaches, Network Marketers, Solopreneurs, Social Sellers, Online Businesses
Hey, girlfriend! I’ve got a powerful episode here that’s gonna help you get super focused and make decision-making so much simpler. Can I get an amen?? (A little louder, please!) Some of us are getting a wee bit hard of hearing these days. Today we’re focusing on AVATARS. Say what? If you’re not sure what the heck an avatar is, or if you’re wondering if you even need one as a midlife entrepreneur, then buckle up and get out your note-taking gear. ‘Cause this one’s packed full of information. Plus, I’m goin...
2021-05-19
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 25 - Are Loss and Grief Halting your Online Business? What You Need to Know About Mercy and Prayer as a Solopreneur
Hello, my friend. I’m going off the beaten path of my usual podcast topics to talk about my recent absence from the show, loss, grief, and mercy in life and your online business. If you’ve ever had a tragedy mess with how you do life and business, (as in halting them both) then listen in to today’s episode. Blessings, Kristi EP 25 - Are Loss and Grief Halting your Online Business? What You Need to Know About Mercy and Prayer as a Solopreneur Show Notes...
2021-05-11
07 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 24 - How to Be Successful Working from Home: 10 Success Habits for Solopreneurs
Hey, girlfriend! I know you have all kinds of big, scary dreams. And I also know you want to be successful as a work-from-home solopreneur. But what does “successful” really mean? How can you measure “success” in your life and business? Well, in today’s episode, we’re going to explore the idea of success and the ten habits needed to get there. Ready to dive in? Let’s do it! Blessings, Kristi EP 24 - How to Be Successful Working from Home: 10 Success Strategies for Solopreneurs Show Notes, Li...
2021-04-21
16 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 23 - Don’t Waste Another Minute as an Online Entrepreneur: How to Determine the Importance of a Task
During last week’s episode on motivation (If you haven’t listened to Episode 22 on how to get motivated, be sure to go back after this.) I told you not to worry or stress over the things/tasks that don’t matter. That by keeping your mind on the tasks that matter the most, you’ll better preserve your motivation. I also advised you to concentrate on the crucial, move the needle forward, activities and don’t sweat the other stuff. And I told you to stay tuned for an upcoming episode on how to determine the importance of a task. We...
2021-04-07
24 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 22 - Unmotivated and Stuck? Discover 12 Simple Motivation Tips for Working from Home as a Solopreneur
Are you stuck in a funk? Unmotivated to get anything accomplished? If so, I get you, sister friend. So, if you’re looking for motivation tips for working from home as a solopreneur, you’ve come to the right place. Because I know all about lack of motivation and had to find ways to stop it in its tracks. So listen in to discover the 12 powerful strategies I found and still use today when the motivation monster steals all of mine. Blessings, Kristi EP 22 - Unmotivated and Stuck? Disc...
2021-03-31
16 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 21 - What to Focus On and Prioritize in your Online Business When you Have an Endless To-Do List - The 80/20 Rule!
Welcome back, sister friend! Are you frustrated at the end of the day when you can't figure out exactly what it is that you got done? Do you spend way too much time working on activities and projects for your business that just aren’t moving your business forward? Or maybe you’re confused about which tasks are the most important? In today's episode, we're going to talk about the 80/20 rule and how it can help prioritize your to-do list so you can get more done during the day. Being laser-focused during your work hours is going to a...
2021-03-24
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 20 - Overwhelmed as a Solopreneur? Discover the Key Online Business Strategies to Prioritize and Schedule your Work-from-Home Day
Hello, and welcome back, sister friend. Are you frustrated and overwhelmed trying to build an online business as a solopreneur? Do you have trouble prioritizing activities and coming up with a schedule that helps you get more done? Well, here’s your chance to take a peek into what makes my day so powerfully productive. I’m sharing the key strategies that work for me. And I’m sure they’ll work for you, too! Ready to get rid of the overwhelm? Let’s dive right in... Blessings, Kristi ...
2021-03-15
20 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 19 - For Entrepreneurs Who Want a Productive Work-from-Home Day: 5 Simple Steps to Quickly and Easily Create an Amazing Morning Routine
How do you feel about mornings? Do you love ‘em or is there lots of room for improvement? Did you know that your morning can actually make a huge impact on how the rest of your day goes? That having a great morning routine in place can totally set you up for success throughout the rest of your work-from-home day? Listen in to today’s episode and get the 411 on morning routines and how they can make or break your day as an online entrepreneur. Then let me help you create (or remake) your routine for...
2021-03-09
21 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 18 - The Truth About Accomplishing More by Doing Less: Productivity Tips for Working from Home as a Solopreneur
Hey, my friend, you’ve got way too much to do and not enough time. You need to clean the house, spend time with your family, cook meals, and run your online business. ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Are you wondering how to get more done? You have the power to change this crazy pattern. And it only requires the courage to do less. But won’t that result in getting less done? Nope. Doing less actually leads to being more effective and prod...
2021-03-08
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 17 - See How Easily You Can Organize your Online Business in One Day
Hey, hey, girlfriend! Welcome back. Now let me set the stage for you today… You wake up, already overwhelmed and stressed before you even get out of bed. With so much to do, you don’t have a clue where to begin. On the web, article after article talks about using ornate bullet journals or expensive planners and supplies to get organized. And spending an entire weekend away by yourself setting goals and planning. (Yeah, like that’s ever going to happen!) And just like that, you’re convinced that getting your business organized is only for...
2021-03-03
15 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 16 - The ONE Thing You Must Have to SAVE TIME and Achieve a SUCCESSFUL Online Business as a Beginning Entrepreneur
Hey, girlfriend! Do you have too much to do and too little time? (Are you thinking “Duh” right now?) Are you wondering how you’re going to have time to film that video, write the next blog post, post to Facebook and Instagram, reply to comments on your blog, plan the next quarter, create your digital course, and get dinner on the table? (Holy cow! It makes me tired just typing all that!) Online content creators just like you face this problem every day. And it can prevent you from growing your online...
2021-03-01
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 15 - Need to Supercharge your Productivity? Discover the Ultimate Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs
Hey hey, girlfriend! Who’s ready to supercharge their productivity? To take charge of their day instead of the other way around? I see you there in the front row, raising your hand and shouting, “Me, me!” But secretly thinking that you’ve heard it all before. And nothing’s worked so far. Well, let me tell you, my friend. That’s about to change, ‘cause I’m sharing my best, tried and true, no holds barred strategies for getting TOTALLY FOCUSED and staying that way. And all you’ve got to do is listen in an...
2021-02-16
24 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 14 - How to Focus Like a Ninja While Working from Home: An Entrepreneur’s Guide
I get it. Some days, you’re wearing your game face, you’re in the zone, and you feel unstoppable. Other days, it feels like you’re in a rut, and you can’t get focused. Being in the zone means you’re productive and ambitious, you’re super focused. Suddenly you’re transported to a place where you can block out all distractions. You lose track of time. You cut through the noise and focus on what’s in front of you. But did you know you can actually flip the switch from off...
2021-02-16
13 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 13 - The Quick and Easy Guide to Getting Rid of Shiny Object Syndrome for Today’s Solopreneur
Do you get distracted easily? Do you see new ideas online and end up focusing on all the wrong tasks? I don’t know how many times I’ve been productively working away on my business to “suddenly” find myself totally off track and off schedule hours later. Can you relate? The cause? Shiny object syndrome. The solution? Listen to Episode 13: The Quick and Easy Guide to Getting Rid of Shiny Object Syndrome for Today’s Solopreneur Blessings, Kristi Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/sfs...
2021-02-11
09 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 12 - My Secret Success Formula to Work from Home Without All the Overwhelm and Guilt: 6 Steps to Take Today as a Solopreneur
Hey, girl friend. Are you struggling to get it all done as a solopreneur? Do you feel like your business, home, and family all suffer? Well, hon, you’re not alone. Lots of women have this same issue. And I mean lots. Are you setting crazy high standards for yourself and think you have to be superwoman? Listen closely. Stop. Right. Now. You may be a working mom or wife, but first you’re a woman. A human. God’s beloved daughter. You can’t always be everything to every...
2021-02-09
24 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 11 - Your Two Best Friends: 7 Crazy Simple Tips for Planning and Scheduling as an Online Business Entrepreneur
Do you cringe at the thought of planning and scheduling? Maybe you’re confused about how to begin. Or perhaps you’re afraid it’ll take too long or you’ll get it wrong. (Hint: There’s no right or wrong.) Whatever the reason you’ve put it off this long, I’ve got something important to tell you. Being a productive, successful solopreneur requires you to plan and schedule. Period. Because Planning = Action and Action = Success. But don’t let this discourage you if planning and scheduling aren’t exactly your stron...
2021-02-01
17 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 10 - 5 Amazingly Simple Procrastination Tips for Entrepreneurs
Procrastination - the art of putting things off until sometime in the future. We’re all guilty of doing it, probably more often than we’d like to admit. You know how it goes. Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow? So, you put off creating a business plan. And scheduling your content editorial calendar. And writing that next blog post or recording your podcast. Pretty soon, you’re getting nothing done. Are you struggling with the “art” of procrastination? Getting further behind in your to-do list? Let’...
2021-02-01
11 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 09 - Top 5 Motivation Hacks for Burned-out Entrepreneurs
Hey, sweet lady. Welcome back. I’ve got a question for you. Are you feeling “sluggish” or burned out from working at home with All The Things going through your brain? Want to get out of your rut and get motivated, but don’t know how? I’ve got good news. There are plenty of solutions to get you out of that rut and into work mode. And I’m sharing not one or two, but FIVE hacks I use to get motivated. Sound good? Then let’s dig into today’s episode and soon you’ll be chargin...
2021-01-29
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 08 - Nail These Down Today to Save Tons of Time in your Online Business
Hello, sweet lady! If you don’t have these nailed down in your business, you’re probably wasting a LOT of time. And when you get ready to onboard a VA or hire an entire team, you’re gonna wish you had taken my advice and gotten them created. Discover the one time-saver all business owners need, whether they have a large team or are solopreneurs doing All The Things by themselves. (Okay, curious yet, lol!) Besides dishing out the 411 on this have-to-have tool, I also give you lots of examples and even a...
2021-01-19
16 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 07 - The Secret Weapon Every Beginning Entrepreneur Needs to Know About for Saving Time and Money
Do you struggle with “Shiny Object Syndrome” and waste a lot of time hopping from one digital tool to another in hopes of finding the perfect one? Do you have a vast array of tools you use but have a hard time getting them to “play nicely together” and integrate seamlessly? Or is it a tech nightmare? Are you spending way too much money on All The Things? Well, you’re in the right place today ‘cause I have a secret weapon for saving time and money in my biz. And I’m spil...
2021-01-18
16 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 06- The Two Major Distractions that are Killing your Productivity
Hey, sweet lady! Let’s be honest for a minute. Are you the most productive that you can be? Do you get to the end of your day and think “Wow, I got so much done!” If that’s you, then you can probably skip today’s episode. But if you’re thinking, “Well, Kristi, to be totally honest - no I’m not. Many days I wonder exactly what I did all day.” Then this may be the episode that saves you every single day. ‘Cause I’m gonna give you solutions to the two major distract...
2021-01-05
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 05- How to Kill Those Distractions and Get More Done While Working from Home
Did you know the average person is distracted every eleven minutes during the workday? Holy cow! Isn’t it a wonder we get anything done? Well, sister, ain’t nobody got time for that nonsense. So today we’re tackling the topic of eliminating distractions so you can get more done and finally start making progress on that pile of projects staring you in the face every morning. If you want to kill those pesky distractions, then this episode is for you. Blessings, Kristi
2021-01-04
13 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 04 - How to Rock Business Planning (Part 2) - Simple Goal Setting
Sweet friend, are you tired of not seeing any forward movement in your business? Are your dreams too far away to even seem possible? Does the idea of setting and reaching goals bring a frown to your face? In Episode Three, you created your content strategy plan for 2021. In part two, today we’re going to zone in on the next phase of rocking business planning for your most successful year ever. After learning the signature system I use in my own online business for setting and achieving goals, yo...
2020-12-28
10 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 03 - How to Rock Business Planning for the Most Successful Year Ever
Okay, so I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Until recently, I hated planning and avoided it like the plague. But you know where that got me? Absolutely nowhere. Because without a plan, there’s no action. And without action, there’s no growth, no forward movement, nada. I decided I had to start taking action in my business and needed a plan. But all the planners I found were too complicated for me to follow through with and use. Do you have any half-used planners around or am I the on...
2020-12-22
13 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 02 - The 5 Secrets to Making Wise Business Decisions
I’ve made plenty of really bad business decisions over the last three years. And I do believe we learn from our mistakes. But what if I could help keep you from making ALL the bad decisions? What if I could give you the 5 secrets to making better, wiser choices? If you’re thinking, heck yeah, Kristi. Give me the 411, then this episode is for you. Blessings, Kristi Facebook: https://facebook.com/simplicityforsolopreneurs Full Show Notes & Transcription: https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/blog-making-business-decisions Show...
2020-12-15
12 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
EP 01 - My Story, What is Simplicity for Solopreneurs, and How God Led Me Here
In Episode 01 of the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast I'm sharing my story with you... how I went from a public school teacher, to a trainer/consultant for Texas educators, to a podcaster and business/productivity strategist for beginner solopreneurs. I'll also share how God led me to create this podcast to help you take simple, focused, and strategic action toward that dream business of yours. Because I believe women shouldn’t have to choose between their God-given talents and dreams and their current reality. Are you looking for a business bestie to help you get...
2020-12-03
08 min
SIMPLIFY your Biz™ - Start an Online Business, Time Management, Business Planning, Organize Business
Trailer - Simplicity for Solopreneurs Podcast
Welcome to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast where we focus on saving time and money and taking massive action while creating an online business we love. I'm Kristi Veitenheimer, a podcaster and business strategist for beginner solopreneurs. I believe women shouldn't have to choose between their God-given talents and dreams and their current reality. Are you looking for a business bestie to help you get started on the right foot? Then come on, girlfriend. Let's do this!
2020-12-02
00 min