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It's Simple BusinessEpisode 16 - Season One Wrap UpSeason Finale: 15 Ways to Simplify Your Business
In the final episode of Season 1 of Its Simple Business Podcast, host Michelle Hearne recaps the 15 episodes that offered practical advice and actionable strategies to help listeners grow their businesses efficiently.
Michelle shares the successes listeners have achieved, emphasises the importance of personalised coaching, and gives a sneak peek into what's coming in Season 2. She also encourages listeners to revisit past episodes and invites them to book a strategy session for further personalised help.
00:00 Introduction to the Final Episode
00:55 Reflecting on Season One
2025-08-3105 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 15 - Why I do what I doWhy I do what I do.
Building a Profitable Business in Part-Time Hours: My Journey and Yours
In this episode of the 'Its Simple Business Podcast,' host Michelle Hearne takes listeners behind the scenes, sharing her personal journey and the reasons behind her passion for helping women build profitable businesses in part-time hours.
Michelle opens up about her challenges balancing work, family, and developing a business, and how her experiences inspired her to become a business coach. She emphasises the importance of simplifying business processes and offers straightforward advice for achieving sustainable...
2025-08-2411 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 14 - Working in 90 Day CyclesMastering 90-Day Goals: Focus, Flexibility, and Motivation
In episode 14 of It's Simple Business Podcast, host Michelle Hearne discusses the benefits and structure of working in 90-day cycles for setting and achieving business goals.
She explains how shorter cycles enhance focus, flexibility, and motivation, while reducing overwhelm. Michelle offers actionable strategies to set, track, and adjust 90-day goals, ensuring consistent progress. Listen in for tips on breaking down goals, scheduling regular check-ins, and celebrating milestones to maintain momentum and achieve success.
00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Yearly Goals
01:52 The Power of 90 Day Cycles
2025-08-1710 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 13 - How to free up more time in your weekHow to Free up More Time in Your Week
In episode 13 of Its Simple Business Podcast, host Michelle Hearne shares practical strategies to help you reclaim your time and focus on what truly matters.
Michelle discusses identifying common time wasters, the importance of batching tasks, setting priorities, and utilising automation.
She also offers tips for making effective use of small time pockets and emphasises the benefits of working smarter, not harder. Tune in to learn how to take control of your schedule and reduce overwhelm.
00:00 Introduction: Feeling Overwhelmed?
00:24 Welcome...
2025-08-1011 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 12 - The Power of Mini BreaksThe Power of Mini Breaks.
In this episode of Its Simple Business Podcast, host Michelle Hearne discusses the importance of taking mini breaks throughout the day to enhance productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.
Michelle explains the benefits of various types of breaks, such as movement, breathing, nature, hydration, and creative breaks, and provides actionable tips on how to incorporate them into your routine. She also shares personal anecdotes about her own challenges and successes with taking breaks.
Tune in to learn how these small, intentional pauses can make a significant difference in your...
2025-08-0311 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 11- Having a Weekly CEO Date with YourselfThe Power of a Weekly CEO Date: Transform Your Business with Intentional Planning
In this episode of 'It's Simple Business', host Michelle Hearne emphasises the importance of taking a step back from daily tasks to strategically plan and align with your business goals through a weekly CEO date.
She shares practical advice on how to structure these sessions, including reflecting on past weeks, prioritising tasks, and maintaining focus on needle-moving activities.
Michelle discusses the benefits of this habit, such as improved productivity and intentional action, and encourages listeners to incorporate it into their...
2025-07-2712 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 10 - Setting Goals with FlexibilitySetting Goals with Flexibility: Adapting to Life’s Surprises
In episode 10 of It's Simple Business Podcast, host Michelle Hearne discusses the importance of setting flexible goals to better handle life's unpredictability.
Michelle shares the benefits of flexible goal setting, such as reducing pressure, avoiding burnout, and adapting to real-life obstacles. She also provides practical steps to set and achieve flexible goals, including starting with a clear vision, breaking it into milestones, and setting realistic timelines.
Michelle emphasises the significance of having backup plans, regularly reviewing progress, and celebrating small wins. Tune in for ac...
2025-07-2012 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 9- Multitasking—When to and When Not to Do ItEpisode 9: When to Multitask and When Not To
In this episode of 'It's Simple Business' podcast, host Michelle Hearne delves into the pitfalls and strategic uses of multitasking in both personal and business contexts. She explains how multitasking can be detrimental to productivity and cognitive focus, often leading to mistakes and mental fatigue.
Michelle offers actionable strategies for using multitasking effectively, such as pairing simple tasks with passive ones or using downtime productively. She also highlights the importance of focusing on one primary task when necessary and leveraging tools like task managers and timers for...
2025-07-1310 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 8- How to Avoid Burnout When You’re Juggling It AllAvoiding Burnout: Practical Tips for Balancing Work and Life
In this episode of It's Simple Business Podcast, host Michelle Hearne discusses how to prevent burnout while balancing family, work, and running a business. Learn the early signs of burnout, common causes, and simple self-care strategies like setting boundaries, prioritising yourself, and outsourcing tasks.
Michelle shares her personal experiences with burnout and provides actionable steps for listeners to incorporate into their daily routines for sustainable success.
Tune in for tips on recognising burnout and integrating micro self-care habits. Next week, we'll explore multitasking and...
2025-07-0620 min
It's Simple BusinessEpiside 7 - Why you should say noMastering the Art of Saying No: Boost Your Business and Well-Being.
In this episode of It's Simple Business Podcast, Michelle Hearne explores the crucial skill of saying no and how it can transform both your business and personal life. Discover actionable strategies to protect your energy, maintain focus on your goals, and create better opportunities.
Michelle shares personal experiences and practical advice on setting boundaries, making thoughtful decisions, and practising self-respect. Learn how to audit your commitments and create a 'yes filter' to prioritise what truly matters. Tune in for insights on avoiding burnout and...
2025-06-2910 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 6 - The Power of Small Pockets of TimeThe Power of Small Pockets of Time: Transform Your Busy Day into Business Progress.
In this episode of 'It's Simple Business Podcast,' host Michelle Hearne delves into the power of small pockets of time and how you can leverage them to move your business forward.
Michelle shares practical tips for tracking daily micro-moments, prioritising needle-moving tasks, and utilising tools to stay organised. She illustrates how even 10 to 15 minutes can make a significant contribution to your business progress.
Michelle also shares personal anecdotes on how she built her business using these small pockets...
2025-06-2210 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 5 - The Power of Scheduling Your WeekThe Power of Scheduling Your Week with Intention.
In this episode of 'It's Simple Business', host Michelle Hearne discusses the importance of scheduling your week with intention to boost productivity and control. Michelle highlights the pitfalls of operating from a reactive to-do list and offers actionable strategies for creating an intentional schedule. She emphasises the benefits of clarity, focus, boundaries, and flexibility.
Michelle also provides a step-by-step guide for effective scheduling, including prioritising tasks, time blocking, planning around energy levels, and incorporating buffer time. She concludes with tips on reviewing and adjusting your schedule to...
2025-06-1517 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 4 - When Less is MoreWhen Less is More: Simplifying Your Business for Greater Success.
In this episode of 'It's Simple Business' podcast, host Michelle Hearne discusses the importance of scaling back in order to enhance productivity and reduce overwhelm.
Michelle shares her personal journey and professional background, including her experience with burnout and lessons learned from managing multiple career roles and personal responsibilities.
She offers actionable strategies for simplifying business operations, such as narrowing down social media platforms, refining offers, and creating white space in schedules.
Listeners are encouraged to streamline their efforts and focus...
2025-06-0819 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 3 - Aligning to Your ValuesAligning Your Business with Your Core Values
In this episode of It's Simple Business podcast, host Michelle Hearne discusses the significance of aligning your business with your core values to ensure it is sustainable, fulfilling, and in harmony with what truly matters to you.
Michelle shares practical steps on how to identify your values by reflecting on moments of joy and frustration. She also provides tips on aligning your business offers, schedule, clients, and marketing with these values. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for streamlining your business and achieving sustainable success.
00:00 Introduction...
2025-06-0112 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 2 - Getting back to basics.Back to Basics: Simplifying Your Business for Success
In this episode of It's Simple Business, host Michelle Hearne emphasizes the importance of simplifying business practices to alleviate the stress and complexity often associated with running a business.
Michelle discusses the common pitfalls of comparisonitis, perfectionism, and overcommitting, revealing how they contribute to feelings of overwhelm. She introduces a three-step approach to getting back to basics: slowing down to make better decisions, auditing time to recognize and redirect time-wasters, and focusing efforts on fewer, more impactful areas.
Michelle also shares her own experiences of...
2025-05-2510 min
It's Simple BusinessEpisode 1 - Why Your To-Do List is Stopping You from Getting Things DoneHow Your To-Do List is Sabotaging Your Business Success
In the premiere episode of 'It's Simple Business,' Michelle addresses the common issue of overwhelming to-do lists that can paralyse productivity. She shares a practical alternative system, starting with creating a master list, setting weekly goals tied to larger objectives, and strategically scheduling tasks.
Michelle emphasises focusing on what truly moves your business forward instead of getting bogged down by less impactful tasks. This approach helps in achieving significant progress without feeling overwhelmed, even if you have limited working hours. Listeners are encouraged to brain...
2025-05-1810 min
It's Simple BusinessTrailer - It's Simple BusinessMichelle Hearne, host and business coach, introduces the 'It's Simple Business' podcast, sharing her journey from fearing podcast appearances to launching her own show. She aims to help listeners overcome perfectionism, fear, and misconceptions about business complexity. Michelle will debunk myths, simplify business concepts, and inspire actionable steps for growth. Initially solo, the podcast will later feature guest experts.
Listeners are encouraged to subscribe for weekly guidance on launching and growing their businesses.
👉 Connect with Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @michellehearnecoaching
👉 Michelle's Website
👉 And to book a Discovery Call
2025-03-1402 min
Content with Heart Podcast with Mel DanielsLooking back on 2024 to look forward to 2025Reflect, Review, and Reignite Your Content Strategy for 2025
In episode 146 of the Powerful Content Podcast, host Mel Daniels encourages listeners to pause and reflect on their content creation journey as 2024 comes to a close. She provides a reflective exercise to review what worked, what didn't, and where growth occurred in their content strategy. Celebrating her own three major wins of 2024—publishing a book, guesting on 10 podcasts, and trying new things—Mel stresses the importance of celebrating wins and learning from challenges. She emphasizes the significance of aligning content creation with personal values and offers practical advice on prior...
2024-12-1814 min
Ultraviolet Art TalksUltraviolet Art Talks Season 4 EP6Child Naming CeremonyOn this episode, Caren Sullivan talks to members of the art collective Child Naming Ceremony in 2020.Child naming Ceremony was s a collective formed by visual artists 2021: Michelle Hall, Austin Hearne, Celina Muldoon, Frances O'Dwyer 2017-2020: Ella Bertilsson, Ulla Juske.Their live performances were very dynamic and full of intriguing meanings. The artists are currently in solo projects, for more information, follow them on Instagram. @austinhearne @michelles_hall @celina_muldoon @ella_bertilsson @ullajuskeFollow Ultraviolet Art talks on Instagram @_ultravioletarttalks_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2024-10-1114 min
HERE AND BACK AGAIN23: HERE AND BOOK AGAIN BONUS EPISODE: BOOKS FOR ADULTS - CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDEMore going rogue on the podcast this week, as we focus our attention on Christmas Book Gifts for Adults.
We have called in the big guns for this one, as we welcome Brona Looby (Book Promotions Manager – Easons) & Maria Dickenson (General Manager - Dubray Books) on board to guide us through the literary seasonal gifting chaos.
Featured Xmas Tuneage - Laura Bryna - "Wishlist" (Thanks, as always)
List of Books featured -
Lifestyle:
More Midweek Meals – Neven Maguire
Persiana Everyday – Sabrina Ghayour
Everything is Washable by Sali H...
2022-12-1550 min
The Conner & Smith ShowSabra MichelleJoin us for a LIVE chat with Sabra Michelle here in our home. Hear what we don’t understand about being a dance major, and how she transitioned to Music Theatre after SU. And a special shout out to Caren Hearne! Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith Join us in Dischord here: https://discord.gg/uR9Kecsu
2022-09-1758 min
The Power of Authority SpotlightDeveloping Minds with Made Up Minds' Dr. Nathanial HearneYour host, Michelle Prince, talks with Dr. Nathanial Hearne. Dr. Nathanial Hearne is the President and Founder of Made Up Minds and The Euless Loaves and Fishes Foundation. Through these organizations, Dr. Hearne provides training and programs to reach at-risk youth for the purpose of strengthening character, teaching leadership skills, and increasing school attendance. To learn more about Dr. Hearne's work, visit http://www.drnatehearne.com/If you'd like to be a guest on The Power of Authority Spotlight, click HERE
2022-03-2129 min
The Old Soul Movie PodcastNative American Representation in Film with Angelica Lawson, Ph.D.We are beyond thrilled to be joined this week by Dr. Angelica Lawson (Northern Arapaho), an Assistant Professor of Film Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this episode, Dr. Lawson talks to us about Native American representation in films throughout Hollywood’s timeline. From her, we gain an understanding on how Indigenous identities are portrayed in silent pictures and early Westerns. We also learn the definition of revisionist Westerns and their groundbreaking impact in sharing more developed Native American characters. And finally, we revisit movies from the 1990s through today, with tips on where to a...
2022-03-201h 07
Veteran Voices: The Oral History PodcastVeteran Voices Podcast (Ep 43): James Van KeurenDr. James Van Keuren
WWII POW Camps in Ohio
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On episode 43 of Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast, we talk with James Van Keuren about his book, World War II POW Camps in Ohio. Drawing on first-person accounts from soldiers, former POWs and residents, as well as archival research, Dr. Van Keuren delves into the neglected history of Ohio's POW camps.
During the 1940s, more than six thousand prisoners of war resided at nine camps in Ohio. The Italian POWs arrived first, charming "the locals with their affable, easygoing natures, while their German successors often pu...
2020-03-2700 min
SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #221 - NEW RELEASES/RECENT ARRIVALS
The SFFaudio Podcast #221 – Jesse and Jenny talk about audiobook NEW RELEASES and RECENT ARRIVALS.
Talked about on today’s podcast:
“Spaaaaaaaaace and Military Sci-Fi and Aliens”, Humans by Matt Haig, Mark Meadows, Simon & Schuster Audio, Publisher’s Weekly, Jenny is a librarian, Douglas Adams, The Radleys, Boo Radley’s family?, The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Red Dwarf, Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird, a whole pile of stereotypes, Space Magic by David D. Levine, Tk’tk’tk, Escape Pod, aliens, Ancient China, Rewind, The Tale Of The Golden Eagle, are author collectio...
2013-07-151h 15