Have you ever thought, “I’m just not an organized person”?

Maybe you’ve tried systems before. Cleaned things up once or twice. Bought the planner. Created the folders. Watched the tutorials.

And still… it didn’t stick.

In this episode, I want to show you why that experience is not a personality problem. It’s not a discipline problem. And it’s definitely not a character flaw.

There is actual science behind why clutter feels exhausting and why organization changes your focus, your confidence, and even your income.

I’m walking you through what’s happening in your brain when things feel scattered in your house, your calendar, your inbox, your downloads folder, or your business. Because once you understand the brain side of organization, everything starts to make sense.

This episode might completely change how you see clutter and how you see yourself.

And if you’ve been thinking, “I need help getting organized, but I keep putting it off,” this might be the moment you finally decide to do something about it.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why clutter raises cortisol and increases stress in your body
• How visual overload quietly drains your working memory
• What the “silent to-do list” is and why it keeps you distracted
• Why disorganization slows your decisions and focus
• How clutter affects your confidence and productivity
• The surprising connection between organization and revenue growth
• Why getting organized is not about color-coding or perfection What your brain actually needs in order to feel calm and clear again

Do you ever feel like your business looks organized on the outside, but inside it feels reactive, cluttered, and harder than it should be?

Like your calendar is full. Your to-do list is endless. And somehow you are still not moving forward the way you expected this year?

You are not alone. And honestly, this is exactly why we created the CEO Spring Reset.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lissa and Laura as we pull back the curtain on what business clutter actually looked like for each of us and what changed when we stopped trying to manage the chaos better and started clearing it out instead.

Because most of the time it is not a discipline problem.

It is a clarity problem.

We are sharing the behind-the-scenes stories that led to this event and what happens when you finally step into your role as CEO and reset the parts of your business that are quietly draining your time, energy, and results.

If you have been feeling behind this year, stuck in reaction mode, or unsure what to focus on next, this conversation will help you see exactly where to start.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why being busy does not always mean your business is moving forward
• The hidden ways clutter shows up in your calendar and decisions
• How reactive schedules create stress even when everything looks organized
• What shifted when we stopped chasing productivity hacks and started choosing clarity
• Why stepping into your CEO role changes how you make decisions
• What the CEO Spring Reset is and how it helps simplify your business direction

For other resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/162

If you feel like your business would run smoother if only your home life felt more under control, this episode is going to click for you.

Today I’m talking with Jess Przulj, host of The Habit Stacking Mom podcast, about how small habit stacks can create real momentum in your day. And not in a “start over and fix everything” kind of way. In a simple, sustainable, systems-based way that actually works when life is full.

Jess shares how she rebuilt her routines during a season when she felt stuck between motherhood and entrepreneurship. Instead of trying to overhaul everything, she created tiny shifts inside her existing routines and those small changes started creating space for her business again.

We talk about why your evening routine matters more than your morning routine, how to use anchors in your day to make habits stick, and why starting at home often makes business organization easier.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, behind, or like you’re not making traction, this episode will give you a practical place to begin.

• What habit stacking actually is and how it’s different from routines
• Why starting with your home habits creates more space for business focus
• The difference between a routine and a habit stack (this alone is so helpful)
• How to identify “anchors” in your day that make habits easier to follow through on
• Why your evening routine is the best place to start when life feels chaotic
• How micro changes build sustainable momentum over time
• What to do with small pockets of time during your workday

Ever regret getting rid of something?

You know that moment.

You declutter something. You donate it. You throw it away.

And then later… You think, “Why did I do that?!”

In this episode, I’m doing something I’ve never done before on the podcast. I’m sharing a real coaching call from inside Organized Life Academy.

Marcy came to the call stuck in the purge step of organizing. She wasn’t struggling because she had too much stuff.

She was struggling because she didn’t trust herself to make the right decision.

Years ago, during a stressful move, she threw away a box of journals from high school and college. And she’s been beating herself up about it ever since.

That one moment turned into a story she carried for years.

“What if I throw away the wrong thing again?”

Sound familiar?

In this conversation, we unpack the real reason letting go can feel so scary and how the solution has less to do with your stuff… and everything to do with how you treat yourself.

Because what if the problem isn’t that you might make a wrong decision…

What if the problem is how you talk to yourself when you do?

This episode is a powerful look at self-trust, compassion, and the freedom that comes when you stop punishing yourself for past decisions.

If you’ve ever felt stuck decluttering because you’re afraid of regret, this one is for you.

• Why one past decluttering regret can stop you from making decisions today
• The surprising percentage of things we actually regret letting go of
• The hidden fear that keeps many people stuck in the purge step
• A simple mindset shift that makes decision-making easier
• How to build trust with your future self while organizing
• Why compassion for your past decisions is the key to moving forward

Register for Tracy's free training, How to Declutter Any Space in 15 Minutes Without Overwhelm or Quitting --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/training

In this episode, Tracy shares three powerful decluttering discoveries that recently came up inside Organized Life Academy. These insights changed how her clients think about their possessions and the role clutter plays in their homes.

You will hear a meaningful story about sentimental items and why the memory is not always in the object. Tracy also explains a powerful definition of minimalism from Joshua Becker and how removing distractions can make the things you love stand out even more.

Tracy also shares what she is currently decluttering in her own home as she rearranges rooms and simplifies her space. Along the way, she talks about the mindset shift that helps her make decisions faster and feel more spacious in her home.

Finally, you will hear a simple but powerful reframe that one client discovered. Instead of feeling like she was failing at organizing, she started thinking of organizing as testing.

If you struggle to let go of things or feel overwhelmed by clutter, this episode will help you see your belongings in a new way.

You will learn

• How sentimental items sometimes hold stories rather than real memories
• Why decluttering helps the things you love stand out
• How thinking of organizing as testing can remove pressure
• Questions to ask yourself when deciding what to keep
• A mindset shift that helps you get more done in less time

You can also learn more about Organized Life Academy and join the supportive community working together to simplify their homes.

Do you ever lay in bed mentally rehearsing 47 things you “should” be doing… and then wake up already behind?

Yep. Same.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to organize your mind using the same five-step system I use to organize closets, calendars, businesses, and entire lives.

Because here’s the truth: Overwhelm is not a personality trait. It’s a signal.

And when your brain feels like 47 tabs are open and one of them is playing music, but you can’t find it… It’s time to organize.

I break down my SPACE method, Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize,  and show you how to apply it to your thoughts, worries, projects, errands, ideas, and even those sneaky “I’m not doing enough” stories running in the background.

This is the exact process I used before heading out of town when my brain was spinning with taxes, birthdays, collaborations, podcast ideas, errands, and random worries.

If you’re overwhelmed right now, this episode is your reset button.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why overwhelm is a signal, not a failure

• How to “sort” your brain without creating more chaos

• The 4 D’s that instantly reduce mental clutter

• How to assign homes to thoughts, tasks, and even worries

• The maintenance habit that keeps your mind clear long-term

• How to refill your brain with thoughts that energize you instead of drain you

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What if getting organized wasn’t about perfection… but about peace?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with El Donna Coats — a 71-year-old pickleball champion (yes, really 🏆) and member of Organized Life Academy — who joined not because her house was a disaster… but because she wanted more clarity, more calm, and a completed Life & Death Binder.

And what happened next?

Less stress. More space. A totally different relationship with her calendar. And a granddaughter who now proudly says, “The first step to organizing is SORT.”

I love episodes like this because you get to hear what it actually looks like when someone does the work. Not perfectly. Not overnight. But consistently.

El Donna shares what shifted for her, what surprised her, and how she’s peeling back the layers of what she calls her “very, very, very big onion.”

If you’ve ever thought:

• I’m organized… I just have a lot of stuff.
• I’m a collector — that’s just who I am.
• I don’t want minimalism… but I do want less stress.
• I’m afraid to start because I might fail.

This episode is for you.

We talk about real change. The slow kind. The sustainable kind. The kind that actually sticks.

• Why “assigning a time” to tasks eliminates procrastination (even the 5-minute ones)
• The mindset shift that helped her stop fearing failure
• What it means to peel back the layers of your “onion”
• How decluttering collections can shift your identity
• Why writing down 3 wins each day rewires your thinking
• The surprising ripple effect organization has on your health goals
• How to become “company-ready” without panic cleaning for hours
• Why awareness is the real transformation happening inside Organized Life Academy

Whether it’s a cluttered garage, a chaotic desktop, or just the swirling thoughts in your head—you’re not alone. And the good news? You can shift from stuck to in-motion in under two minutes.

In this solo episode, I walk you through one of my favorite go-to mindset tools: a two-minute reframe that pulls you out of overwhelm and back into focus. You’ll hear the story of me standing in front of a client's garage, frozen in place, and how one simple sentence changed everything—not just in that moment but in my entire approach to organizing.

This isn’t about motivation or willpower—it’s about direction. And you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what to say to your brain the next time things feel like too much.

What you’ll learn:

• The surprising truth about where overwhelm really comes from
• A simple sentence to instantly redirect your brain
• Why your brain feels “lazy” (hint: it’s not)
• How to apply this mindset shift to paper piles, your digital files, and your chaotic thoughts
• The difference between sorting and organizing—and why starting with sorting is everything
• Why perfection is NOT required (and how to move anyway)

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/156

When Zeenat Siman first said the word "choosy," I instantly knew I wanted her on the podcast. And this conversation? It did not disappoint.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how to get organized. Zeenat, a professional organizer and founder of Firefly Bridge Organizing, joins me to share her refreshing take on being intentionally choosy with your time, your to-do list, and your space. We’re not talking Pinterest-perfect pantries here. This is real life, real strategies for moms, coaches, and business owners juggling a million things.

Zee breaks down how to stop drowning in all the “shoulds” and start organizing what actually matters. Whether it’s your Google calendar, your junk drawer, or your overflowing list of digital freebies you swear you’ll read one day (yeah, we see you), this episode will help you rethink everything.

We also talk sprints vs. slow organizing, how to use donuts (yes, donuts) to manage your to-do list, and the mindset shift that helps you say no without guilt.

It’s practical, honest, and full of “YES, I needed to hear that” moments.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why “organize everything” is keeping you stuck

• The DONUT method to simplify your to-do list

• What to do when your list gives you anxiety

• How to choose what to organize first (and what to ignore)

• What to put on your calendar first, and it’s not your appointments

• The power of doing kitchen sprints (and how it leads to no-cry Mondays)

• The mindset shift that makes you feel empowered, not behind

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits and everything falls apart anyway?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tara Hunter, internationally renowned business and mindset coach, bestselling author, and host of the Thrive in Life and Business podcast, for one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

Tara opens up about what it really looked like to hit rock bottom after leaving her marriage, walking away from a life that looked perfect on the outside, and realizing she wasn’t thriving, she was surviving. We talk candidly about depression, rebuilding trust in yourself, and the moment she decided she was done letting life happen to her and instead committed to creating the biggest comeback of her life.

From there, we dive deep into how a cluttered mind impacts your results, why most people sabotage themselves in the first waking hour of the day, and exactly how Tara uses simple mindset practices like journaling, brain dumps, and intentional focus to rebuild clarity, confidence, and momentum in her business.

This episode is honest, raw, hopeful, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, this conversation will remind you that it’s not over and you get to decide what comes next.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What thriving actually means and why you get to define it
• How to recognize when you’re surviving instead of living
• Why your first waking hour matters more than you think
• How to declutter your mind when everything feels overwhelming
• Tara’s simple journaling and mindset routine that changed everything
• Why brain dumps work and how to do them correctly
• How to rebuild confidence after hitting rock bottom
• The power of one decision and why nobody is coming to save you
• How to prioritize goals without trying to do everything at once

That feeling of overwhelm is not actually about the number of things you own. It is about not knowing where you are going.

In this episode, Tracy shares a powerful coaching moment with her client, Dana, that completely changed how they looked at organizing. What started as a conversation about too many clothes became a breakthrough: a 1000-piece puzzle that served as a perfect metaphor for decluttering and organizing your home.

When you do a puzzle, you never feel overwhelmed by the number of pieces. You expect it to take time. You enjoy the process. You trust that one piece at a time will eventually create a beautiful picture. That is exactly how organizing should feel as well.

In this episode, you will learn how to neutralize overwhelm, why sorting first is the key to success, how to use your future vision to make decisions, and how to turn organizing into a calming and satisfying experience instead of something stressful.

This simple mindset shift can change how you approach your closet, your home, and even your life.

• Why saying I have so much stuff creates overwhelm
• How neutralizing the number removes emotional resistance
• Why sorting first makes organizing easier
• How a puzzle shows you exactly how to declutter
• Why your vision of the finished space matters
• How to decide what fits into the life you are living now
• How to make organizing feel calming and enjoyable

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/153

I LOVED this conversation with Melissa Kellogg Lueck because it brings us back to what matters most --> connection.

If you’ve ever felt like you were trying all the things and none of it was working, or if you’ve found yourself constantly learning about marketing instead of actually doing it… this one’s for you.

Melissa is a marketing coach for women entrepreneurs and the host of the Doing Business Like a Woman podcast. With 20 years of experience running her own marketing business, she knows how to help you simplify and finally create a sustainable strategy that gets results.

In this episode, Melissa breaks down the three core marketing activities that apply to EVERY business, how to build your own one-page marketing plan, and why your energy matters more than any algorithm ever could.

If you’ve been spinning your wheels and second-guessing every marketing decision, this episode will help you refocus, simplify, and finally take aligned action.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why all marketing works—and what really makes the difference
• The truth about overlearning and under-earning
• How to build a one-page marketing plan (yes, for real)
• The 3 essential marketing activities you should be doing right now
• What to do when your marketing "isn't working"
• How your energy affects your results
• The power of belief-first marketing
• Why you don’t need to be everywhere—and how to make peace with that

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/152

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Most people think decluttering happens when things get out of control. A closet is too full. The kitchen feels messy. The inbox is overwhelming. So we react. We grab a bag, throw things away, and hope it helps.

But real peace does not come from panic purging. It comes from having a plan.

In this episode, Tracy shares how she creates the declutter plan for Organized Life Academy every year and how you can use the exact same process to organize your home, your office, and even your digital life. Whether you feel overwhelmed by physical clutter or buried in emails and files, this episode will help you see decluttering as a simple, doable project instead of something that never ends.

You will hear how breaking your year into focused months removes overwhelm, how choosing your destination before you start makes decision-making easy, and how even small fifteen-minute sessions can create massive progress when you are working a plan.

This episode is for anyone who wants a calm home, a clear workspace, and a life that feels lighter instead of heavier.

• How to create a declutter plan for the year using twelve monthly focus areas
• Why decluttering works better when it is planned instead of rushed
• How to use the same system for your home and your business
• Why choosing your intention before you start makes everything easier
• How to use fifteen-minute sessions to stay consistent without burnout
• What questions to ask so you know what to keep and what to let go of

Decluttering works best when it is planned, not when it is panicked.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/151

I'm kicking off 2026 with a conversation about how to work less. Sounds desirable, right?

Jenna Harrison is my guest and the founder of The Uncommon Way. She is a coach whose own business evolution went from frantic hustle to a thoughtful 24‑hour workweek that supports her creativity, family life, and joy.

In this episode, Jenna shares how she overcame burnout, what shifted for her personally and professionally, and the mindset and framework she now uses to help other coaches reclaim their time and create more purposeful impact (without working more hours).

We unpack the sneaky thoughts that pull us back into overworking, why constraints spark creativity, and how to stop doing things “just because.” We get into nervous system patterns, tactical boundaries like scheduling CEO time, and how creative business results come from resonance, not hours.

Whether you feel overwhelmed, guilty for trying to take breaks, or stuck thinking “I’ll just finish one more thing first,” this episode is going to shift how you think about time, energy, creativity, and productivity — and give you permission to design the life you actually want instead of the one you inherited from hustle culture.

What You’ll Learn

Why Jenna shifted to a 24‑hour workweek and how she maintained business growth in the process

• The deep thoughts that keep coaches working more than they want to

• How constraints (like limited hours) actually boost prioritization, intuition, and strategic thinking

• Jenna’s three‑pillar framework: Offers • Systems • You (CEO mindset)

• The role of nervous system regulation in creative business output

• Practical ways to reclaim time + stop the “I’ll just do this first” trap

• What real CEO time is and why it’s non‑negotiable

• A simple starting question to shift your time and results

Are you ready to reflect honestly on your year, the wins, the hard moments, the breakthroughs, and the lessons, so you can step into 2026 with clarity, peace, and purpose? In this year‑end episode, I walk you through my 2025 review, including what I’m leaving behind, what I’m bringing forward, and the mindset shift that changed everything for me.

2025 was big. It was full. It was messy and beautiful at the same time. As we close the year, I want to invite you to a few reflection questions that will help you own your wins, honestly assess your growth, and choose what you’re ready to let go of before 2026 begins.

I share:

• My wins in business and life — including podcast visibility goals, revenue reflections, and family milestones.
• The hardest moment of the year and how vulnerability changed my identity.
• What I’m letting go of in 2025 — and why it matters.
• What I’m carrying into 2026 with intention.
• A new way of thinking about goals that feels lighter, freer, and more curiosity‑driven.

You don’t have to take everything with you into next year. You get to choose.

What You’ll Learn

• How to describe your year with honesty instead of pressure.
• Why acknowledging wins matters more than you think.
• How your identity shifts through struggle and breakthrough.
• The power of asking curious, open goals — instead of rigid demands.
• A fresh mindset for organizing your business and your life in 2026.
• Reflection prompts to close out your year with intention and joy.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/149

Eldonna said, "This [OLA] has brought new life into my life." 

If you want to organize your home and life in 2026 and overcome obstacles that have kept you stuck in clutter, join me inside Organized Life Academy (OLA). 

It's totally possible for YOU to create these same results.

If you're ready to downsize, declutter, and create a home that is calm, inviting, peaceful, and organized, join now for the best price! 

Go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/yes

I teach a simple and powerful process called the DONE Framework that helps you make confident choices without overwhelm or second-guessing.

Women often think they have a decision problem when, in reality, they have a swirl of emotions and past evidence clouding their thinking.

The DONE Framework brings you back to clarity by helping you define the real decision, observe it from your future self, notice what aligns with your values and identity, and execute the simplest next step.

In this episode, I explain the framework step by step and then walk through four common scenarios so you can hear exactly how the method works in real life. You will learn how to use the DONE Framework to decide whether to join Organized Life Academy, where to begin organizing your home, how to handle sentimental items, and whether to bring in support to lighten your load.

You will also hear why decisions create energy, how identity plays a major role in follow-through, and why past attempts do not determine your future success.

• How to use the DONE Framework to make any decision
• Why naming the actual decision immediately reduces confusion
• How your future self gives clearer answers than your past self
• How to choose in a way that aligns with your values and identity
• What it looks like to execute a decision without drama or pressure

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/148

If you have tried again and again to get organized and it still feels hard, discouraging, or inconsistent, this episode will show you why.

Most people think they struggle because they lack willpower or skill, but the real issue is that they are approaching organizing with a hidden mindset and process mistakes that sabotage them before they even begin.

In this episode, I walk you through the five biggest organizing mistakes I see over and over in homes, businesses, and life. When you understand these patterns and use the simple shifts I teach today, getting organized becomes easier, more doable, and surprisingly peaceful.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why starting from the identity of a disorganized person keeps you stuck
• The missing step almost everyone skips: planning
• The belief that you should feel like organizing when the time comes
• Expecting to be good at organizing from the beginning
• Looking at everything instead of focusing on one project at a time

And a little bonus: you're not celebrating your progress, which keeps you in a state of discouragement. Celebrating the gain transforms your motivation and helps you see yourself as someone who follows through.

By the end of this episode, you will understand exactly why you have struggled in the past and how to approach organizing in a way that works for your brain, your schedule, and your identity.

You 100% can become an organized person. These shifts will help you get there.

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/147

Ever felt like your body is screaming at you, and your business is too?

This episode is going to change the way you think about your health and your systems. I’m joined by the amazing Rachel Carta, registered nurse, functional nutrition counselor, and life coach, for a conversation that connects the dots between what’s going on in your body and what’s going on behind the scenes of your business.

Rachel and I dig into why your symptoms are actually signals, how everything is connected (yes, even your gut and your To Do list), and why simplicity is the key to healing both your health and your chaos.

If you’ve ever felt like you were in constant survival mode, or like you’re always behind, always pushing, and your body just isn’t keeping up, this one’s for you.

Rachel shares her story of chronic migraines, burnout, and the breakdown that led her to completely change the way she lived and worked. She teaches how to listen to your body, recognize patterns, and implement small, simple habits that lead to massive shifts. We also talk about perimenopause, blood sugar, fiber, breathwork, and how to stop organizing your grandmother’s trinkets instead of doing what matters in your business (ahem…can you relate?).

This is not your typical health episode. Get ready to feel seen, empowered, and maybe finally ready to slow down and pay attention to what your body is telling you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your symptoms aren’t random, they’re signals

• The 3 roots of health Rachel focuses on with every client

• How to know if what you’re dealing with is emotional, medical, or stress-related

• The nervous system’s role in organization, focus, and digestion

• Why your brain thinks “organizing grandma’s trinkets” is just as urgent as launching your offer

• 3 small, doable shifts to feel better in your body and more focused in your business

• How deep breathing and fiber can change your life

• Why organizing your business lowers stress in your body

• Simple signs you’re stuck in fight or flight and what to do about it

If you're a woman over 40 and want to declutter, downsize, and organize your home, join us in Organized Life Academy for half off right now! --> https://simlysquaredaway.com/yes

Think you need to be glued to social media 24/7 to build a successful coaching business? Think again. Today, I’m showing you a completely different and way simpler path to building a thriving fitness‑coaching business without living on Instagram.

On this episode, I talk with Ria Zervos, a longtime fitness pro turned business coach for health and fitness coaches. After 22 years in the gym industry (from the towel desk to managing large corporate group‑exercise programs, running trade shows, coordinating presenters - she’s done it all), Ria now lives in Costa Rica and helps fitness professionals build legit online businesses without depending on social media algorithms or daily posting.

We dig into why so many fitness pros struggle to get paid what they deserve, how they often overlook the goldmine sitting right under their noses (their existing network), and Ria walks us step‑by‑step through how she helps her clients build real businesses by talking to real people. No cold DMs. No burnout. Just real conversations, clear programs, and smart positioning.

We cover:

• Why social‑media fame doesn’t equal financial success.

• How to use your everyday network, from your hairdresser and doctor to the barista at your favorite cafe, to build a client base.

• The three critical things every fitness coach’s profile (on any platform) needs: who you are, who you serve, and what you offer.

• How to craft and test a simple, logical coaching program before trying to sell it online.

• Why collaborating with other coaches (even those you view as “competition”) can help you both grow.

• Small offline/low-tech marketing tactics that actually work (think coffee‑shop chats, spa tables, even flyers in a chiropractor’s office).

Whether you’re a fitness pro ready to quit the treadmill of social media or just a coach who wants to simplify how you get clients, this episode is for you.

• Why relying on social media alone won’t pay the bills, and what will.
• How to turn everyday people you already know (or bump into) into clients by simply talking about what you do.
• The three messaging questions every coach’s profile needs to answer (even if you don’t use social media).
• How to build a coaching program with clear steps and tangible outcomes that sell (without confusing or overwhelming people).
• How to collaborate strategically with other coaches, even those who seem like competitors, to expand your reach.
• Simple, low‑tech ways to get your first clients (flyers in waiting rooms, spa or yoga‑studio events, bringing snacks, yes, snacks!).

Find them at --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/blackfriday

Instead of doing a typical “deal rundown,” this episode is really about something deeper:

Simplicity.

Over the past year, I realized I’ve unintentionally complicated my business. Too many downloads. Too many ideas. Too many programs. Too many strategies. Too much noise.

And now? I feel this strong pull to simplify everything — my business, my routines, my decisions, my focus.

So I’m taking five mornings in December to do a personal “simplification retreat,” and in this episode, I walk you through the three questions I’m asking myself each day to reset, clear the clutter, and refocus on what actually matters.

Identify the essential actions that truly moved your business forward this year.

Uncover the tasks, tools, habits, offers, and routines that created confusion instead of clarity.

Once you know what matters, simplify how you get those actions done.

These questions can transform the way you run your business and your life, and you can use them alongside me.

I also walk through each of the five Black Friday deals (open for 24 hours!) through the lens of simplicity, showing you how each one removes complexity and helps you build an organized, peaceful foundation for 2026.

Whether you’re simplifying your business or your home, join me through one of the Black Friday offers IF you think it will aid you in simplifying your life.

Find this episode and the show notes here --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/144 

Most people start a new year without a clear direction, which is why they end up repeating the same patterns.

In today’s episode, I’m teaching the simple but powerful concept of setting your destination, just like using a GPS, and how this one step makes planning your year easier, calmer, and more intentional.

You will learn why having a destination brings clarity to your goals, your time blocks, and your routines, and how designing a repeatable year removes decision fatigue and creates consistency.

I also share why identity matters so much in this process and why you cannot outperform what you believe about yourself.

And because it’s Black Friday week, today’s deal helps you put all of this into action with full support.

Deal 5 is the VIP Experience, where we spend three hours together mapping out your Organized Year Blueprint so you know exactly where you’re going and how to get there. Today only, it’s available at the Black Friday rate.

Tune in and learn the power of setting your destination and planning your year with intention and clarity.

If visibility feels overwhelming or inconsistent, you might not need a new strategy.

You might just need a more organized one.

In today’s episode, I share how visibility becomes sustainable when you use a simple system that keeps your momentum going.

I talk about the Visibility Flywheel and how a repeatable rhythm of researching, reaching out, and following up helped me book more than 70 podcast interviews this year.

I also share how my sister and dad’s love of fly fishing perfectly illustrates why staying in motion matters so much.

You will hear stories from Jenna and Sarah about the power of an organized visibility system and how opportunities appear when you have a plan that helps you keep going.

And because it is Black Friday week, today’s deal will help you put this system in place with ease.

Deal 4 is the Podcast Dashboard Bundle, where you will learn how to research aligned shows, pitch with confidence, track everything in one place, and keep your visibility rhythm going without overwhelm.

Tune in and learn how to make your visibility strategy organized, sustainable, and surprisingly fun.

There is a real secret to getting organized, and it is probably not what you think.

In today’s episode, I share why organizing anything, your business, your home, your digital life, only works when you treat it like a project.

Projects have a start date, an end date, clear steps, and a plan you follow through on.

I walk you through how to plan your organizing project for Q1 using my SPACE method and a few simple habits, including color-coding your project on your calendar so every related task is easy to see at a glance.

We also talk about identity, because the truth is, you cannot outperform what you believe about yourself. As Sarah Arnold-Hall says, we cannot outperform our identity. If you believe you are disorganized, you will keep recreating disorganized results.

That is why, in both Organized Coach Academy and Organized Life Academy, we focus on shifting your identity before you ever organize a single file or closet.

And because it is Black Friday week, today’s deal gives you everything you need to set up this project with clarity and structure.

Deal 3 is the Organized Coach Academy at half off (!!!) and the full project plan is already built for you. You can organize your business in Q1 or buy now and start in Q2 since you have lifetime access.

If your main project next year is your home, Organized Life Academy is also half off this week and follows the same project-based approach for a full year. Join now for 2026 and get December included for free!

Tune in to learn the real secret to getting and staying organized.

Do you keep twenty or more tabs open because you are afraid you will lose something or not be able to find it again?

You are not alone. In this episode, I explain the real reason we keep tabs open and why it has nothing to do with productivity and everything to do with fear.

I will show you what to do instead and how using ONE organized bookmarks bar removes that fear by giving your brain a trusted, reliable home for everything you need. I am sharing real examples from my own bookmarks bar and how simple it can be to finally close your tabs without worry.

And because it is Black Friday week, today’s deal helps you set all of this up with full support.

Deal 2 is the Organized CEO Intensive, where we streamline your digital file structure, organize your bookmarks bar, and set up your Business Dashboard. It is half off today only.

Tune in and finally close those tabs with confidence.

Feeling overwhelmed or mentally tired before the day is even halfway over?

You might be dealing with decision fatigue.

Today, I'm sharing my Wonderful ONE concept and ten simple places where choosing ONE tool, ONE spot, or ONE system instantly lightens your mental load.

We are talking about things like ONE place for ideas, ONE home for your business files, ONE paper inbox, ONE drink zone in your kitchen, and more. These small shifts create huge relief and make staying organized so much easier.

And because it is Black Friday week, today’s deal could not fit more perfectly.

Deal 1 is the Idea Dashboard: Your ONE place to capture and organize every idea and thing you want to remember, for home, your life, and your business, so nothing gets lost or scattered.

Tune in and start reducing decision fatigue today.

I'm sharing the belief that's been holding me back. This one’s personal. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a belief I’ve carried with me for decades: “I don’t do things I’m not good at.”

Oof. It’s shaped my business, my confidence, and even how I approach organizing.

But recently, something powerful shifted, and I’m sharing exactly what helped me change that belief and what it opened up for me. I want you to think about the identity statements you might be carrying around and how they’re showing up in your life and business.

Whether it’s “I’m bad at tech,” “I’ve never been organized,” or “I’m not a morning person,” it’s time to gently challenge those beliefs and unlock new possibilities.

This episode is a heart-to-heart and a pep talk rolled into one. Let’s go there together.

What you’ll learn:

• How a volleyball memory from high school shaped my identity for decades
• What a failed launch taught me about self-worth
• The difference between ability and aptitude—and why it matters so much
• Three real-life examples where I did things I wasn’t good at (and succeeded)
• How to rewrite your identity statement so you can organize and grow
• Why coaching matters when you’re stuck in your own beliefs
• A simple exercise to challenge limiting beliefs and create new ones

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/138

Yeah. I was there.

After pouring time, energy, and heart into something I thought would be a win and getting nothing back, I was ready to throw in the towel. Honestly, I felt like a failure.

But then I had a conversation with my friend and coach, Laurie Shopland, that changed everything. What started as a normal Tuesday call turned into one of the most important mindset shifts I’ve ever experienced, and in this episode, I’m sharing it with you.

Laurie walks us through her Truth Model — a simple, 5-step emotional processing tool that helps you go from shame and judgment to peace and clarity. It’s mapped to your hand, easy to remember, and so powerful.

If you’ve been struggling with discouragement, shame, or the temptation to quit, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Laurie gives us language, grace, and permission to be human, and then leads us gently toward truth. And trust me, you’ll want to write this process down.

• Why naming your emotions is 80% of the work • The difference between noticing a feeling vs. judging it • How to use Laurie’s Truth Model hand analogy to shift out of shame • What Scarcity Street sounds like in your mind (and how to move to Abundant Avenue) • How to identify the lie you’re believing and replace it with truth (even if you have a lot of evidence that the thought "the lie" is true) • What it means to forgive yourself for forgetting and why that changes everything

Join the waitlist for my Black Friday: 5 Days. 5 Deals to get early access to the deals and to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/bf

For the resources and links mentioned, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/137

Who knew food and business had so many things in common!

Today, I talk with binge-eating specialist Amber Abila to explore the powerful parallels between overcoming binge eating and overcoming procrastination in business.

Amber shares her transformative journey from food struggles to becoming binge-free and offers insight into her six-step method for rewiring habits. Together, they unpack how identity, urges, mindset, and even rewards can impact not only eating behavior but also how we show up in our work.

Whether you find yourself procrastinating tasks in your business or reaching for snacks to avoid discomfort, this conversation will help you shift your perspective and take aligned action.

• The game-changing thought that binge eating is just a habit—and how this mindset applies to procrastination.
• Why labeling yourself (e.g., “a procrastinator” or “a binge eater”) holds you back from change.
• How food noise parallels mental clutter and business disorganization.
• The role of scarcity vs. abundance mindset in both food and business.
• Amber’s six-step process to becoming a confident eater—and how it mirrors the habits needed for entrepreneurial success.
• Why it’s okay to rest and how using food (or productivity) as a break may be masking emotional needs.
• How to start trusting your intuition through body awareness.

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/136

We are about 60 days out from the end of the year. That’s it. Sixty. If you want a calm, joyful, and organized holiday season in your home, life, and coaching business, now is the time to make a plan.

In this episode, I walk you through my signature SPACE framework and show you how to apply it across all three areas of your life so you don’t just survive the holidays… you actually enjoy them.

Whether you're hosting family, running your final promotions, or trying to finish the year strong without losing your mind, this episode is your invitation to pause, plan, and protect your peace.

Let’s create a holiday season that reflects your values, not just your to-do list.

• Why the next 60 days will determine how your December feels
• How to apply the SPACE method (Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Contain, Energize) to your home, life, and business
• What to stop doing this season (yep, permission granted)
• The one shift that can help you actually enjoy the holidays again

Join me inside the Holiday Planning Workshop where I’ll guide you step by step through organizing your entire holiday season using the SPACE method by registering here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/holiday.

You’ll walk away with a clear, actionable plan for:

• Your work: priorities, offers, and year-end tasks
• Your home: family traditions, gift planning, and home prep
• Your life: Your thoughts, presence, and energy

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/135

For this episode's notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/134

What happens when you build a 7-figure coaching business, help thousands of clients, and realize success isn't just about strategy?

Molly Claire shares her raw story—from hitting rock bottom with chronic fatigue and a troubled marriage to building a thriving, values-aligned coaching practice.

She breaks down the Four Fundamentals of Lasting Change that every coach should understand: Mind Mastery, Emotional Resilience, Nervous System Regulation, and Action-Focused Strategy. She explains how these can help you (and your clients) create deep, sustainable transformation.

Whether you're just starting your coaching business or you're years in and looking to align more with who you truly are, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and tangible tools.

Learn:

• Why mindset alone isn’t enough to create lasting change
• How to recognize when you're building a business that’s not yours
• The truth about starting over, even when things look “successful”
• How to align your business with the life you actually want
• How your nervous system may be sabotaging your growth (and what to do about it)
• What it really means to take small steps that lead to lasting change

Ever wonder what it really looks like when a professional organizer tackles a hidden, cluttered space?

In this special behind-the-scenes training, I’m pulling back the curtain and taking you inside my own secret room... the one where we intentionally store our clutter.

You’ll watch the process unfold on video. Discover the exact system I use to turn chaos into calm, one decision at a time.

✅ The 5 SPACE Steps in Action: The simple framework I teach that works to organize every single thing!

✅ Play-by-Play Video Footage: See how I organize efficiently without getting stuck.

✅ My Decision-Making Questions: How I decide what stays and what goes (and my struggles.)

✅ How to Apply It in Your Own Space: Clear guidance on how to take what you learn and use it in your attic, garage, closet, or “secret room.”

✅ The Secret to Staying Calm (Even When It Feels Like Too Much): How to move through your clutter without the overwhelm that usually stops you.

If you’ve got an area that’s been haunting you every time you open the door, this training will show you how to finally tackle it with peace, purpose, and a plan.

Don't wait. Register now by going to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/secret 

See you soon!

Your organizing coach,

Tracy Hoth

If you're anything like me and my clients, letting go can feel emotionally heavy and unnecessarily hard.

But what if it didn’t have to be?

In this episode, I’m walking you through the three-step decision-making framework that came straight out of a recent Organized Life Academy coaching call. This framework will help you change the way you think about your stuff. Whether it’s physical clutter, digital overwhelm, or outdated business ideas, this process helps you finally make decisions (and stop circling around them for months).

I’ll also share details about a one-time-only secret-room organizing event you’re invited to. It’s part workshop, part BTS (behind the scenes) peek at me decluttering a room that’s gotten completely out of hand (again).

➡️ Register for the workshop on October 17, 2025, at https://simplysquaredaway.com/secret.

If you want to see the organizing steps in action and how I actually make decisions in real life, don’t miss this!  

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why letting go actually gets easier when you do this first

• The simple rule one client uses to decide what ideas to keep or let go of.

• How to shift your mindset after making a decision so you don’t regret it later

• What clutter really is (spoiler: it’s not what you think)

• A blunt but freeing perspective on business offers, clothes, and all the “what if I need it later?” items

• Exactly how I’m prepping for my second round of decluttering in my infamous “secret room”

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/133

Martine Williams is here to change that. This conversation completely reframed burnout for me, and I think it’ll do the same for you.

Martine is a Life Alignment Coach who helps mompreneurs win at work without losing at home. In this episode, she shares how burnout isn’t just about exhaustion. It’s about misalignment with your strengths, your priorities, and your joy.

We talk about how to uncover your true strengths, why most of us downplay them, and how to build a business that actually gives you energy instead of draining it. Martine also shares her favorite tool for understanding your personality and energy patterns and how you can use that insight to run your business in a way that works for you.

This conversation is packed with practical ideas and mindset shifts, especially if you’ve been feeling off or like business is harder than it should be.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What burnout really is and how to recognize it
• Why burnout often comes from doing too little of what lights you up
• How to stop comparing your strengths to someone else’s
• The four personality traits that influence how you work best
• Why energy management might matter more than time management
• How to align your business with your natural strengths
• The purpose quote that will shift how you view your role as a business owner

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/132

Download the 15 Minute Declutter Challenge: https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/131

What if the real reason you're struggling to manage your time isn’t your calendar, or your to-do list, or your never-ending sticky notes, but what you believe about yourself?

And the fact that you don't have a system for time management?

In this episode, I share the truth behind why saying things like “I’m terrible at time management” keeps you stuck… and what to do instead.

Spoiler: We’re flipping that narrative today and rewiring your brain to believe you are extremely good at time management.

I’ll also walk you through my signature SPACE organizing method (yes, the same one I use for your closet) and show you exactly how to use it for your time.

That means sorting your tasks, purging them (get ready for the 4 D’s), assigning them a home, and finally building a container that energizes you to follow through.

If your calendar looks like a battlefield, this episode is your new system, mindset, and strategy all in one.

You’ll learn:

• The one belief that’s sabotaging your time management (and how to flip it fast)

• How to use the SPACE method to organize your calendar like you do your closet or your kitchen

• What to do before you open your planner or calendar

• Why batching, time blocks, and categories simplify everything

• The “delay bucket” trick that stops idea overload

• How containment creates clarity, calm, and structure for your brain

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 128: Alter Ego Exercise --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/128

• 15 Minute Declutter Challenge --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

• Organized LIFE Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/ola

• Organized Coach Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/130

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working constantly but your bank account still isn’t reflecting your effort… this episode is going to feel like a warm (and slightly convicting) hug.

Today, I’m joined by productivity expert and founder of Daily Success Routine, Jamila Payne, and we’re diving into the kind of productivity that actually moves the needle: Profit-Driven Productivity.

Jamila shares exactly why traditional time management doesn’t work for service-based business owners (hello, coaching calls and client work taking over our calendars), and what we should be doing instead. We also talk about the real reasons we avoid sales-generating work, how to rewire your daily routines, and the sneaky ways we productively procrastinate (yep, it’s a thing - bougie productivity.)

She even walks us through her signature daily routines that help you double your income without sacrificing your evenings and weekends.

This one is jam-packed with golden nuggets, so grab a pen or open your Notes app. You’re going to want to revisit these insights again and again.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What “profit-driven productivity” actually looks like
• Why traditional time blocking fails coaches and service providers
• The ONE simple mindset shift that will change how you plan your day
• How to build time-based to-do lists that set you up for success
• Why outsourcing (even just a few hours) is part of your revenue plan (and a unique resource)
• 4 daily routines that help you reclaim time and increase income
• How to identify your productive procrastination habits and overcome them
• The key levers that helped Jamila’s clients grow from $500 in sales to consistent $10K months

Learn the only five file folders you need to organize your digital files in your business ---> https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Download the new 15 Minute Declutter Challenge --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/129

In this first-ever co-hosted episode, I team up with another brilliant organizing coach to nerd out about mindset, identity, and systems. We realized we share a foundational belief: it all starts with how you think about yourself.

Do you believe you’re disorganized? That identity could be the very thing keeping you stuck.

We get into all of it, from alter egos and decluttering shame to the reason containers aren’t the solution (yes, even the cute ones from Target). Plus, we each share our own organizing methods: mine is called SPACE, and hers involves the Four P’s and the Amber method.

We also talk about why it feels impossible to stay organized, what to do when your brain rejects “I’m extremely organized", and the tiny tweak that makes a HUGE difference in your environment.

What you’ll learn:

• How identity and mindset impact your organizing success

• The SPACE Method: A 5-step system to create and maintain order

• The Four P’s Framework: Prep, Purge, Process, Protect

• The Amber Method for mindfulness while decluttering

• Tips for using alter egos to break through mental clutter

• The power of linking maintenance to routines you already do

This is a mix of Amber and me, all wrapped up in one conversation.

What if there is one sentence that could change everything? 

Before you declutter your closet, desk, or digital files… there’s one step you absolutely can’t skip.

I mean it.

You could follow every system I give you to the letter, but if you don’t do this one thing first, nothing will stick.

In this episode, I walk you through the single most important mindset shift that will supercharge your organizing efforts. It’s what I recently talked through with a client who was resisting change hard, and it’s something I’ve been testing on myself, too.

I also share the new version of my 5-step organizing method (goodbye, SPASM… hello, SPACE), plus a fun 15-minute declutter challenge you can do right now to create instant momentum.

Because... if you keep arguing for your limitations, you’ll stay stuck.

But if you’re willing to step into the identity of someone who’s organized, even if it feels like a stretch, you can change everything.

Are you ready?

What you’ll learn:

• The one sentence that can change how you organize your life and business

• How to use an alter ego to override limiting beliefs

• Why sorting before purging saves time and mental energy

• The five-step SPACE method for organizing anything

• Why you don’t buy containers first (seriously, stop that)

• How to maintain your newly organized space long-term

• Real-life before/after stories from the 15-Minute Declutter Challenge

• Why arguing for your limitations is keeping you stuck (and how to stop)

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/128

What happens when your sister, who's worked with you for years, takes your brand-new 15-Minute Declutter Challenge for a spin?

Spoiler: It’s honest, funny, and totally relatable. Plus very deep. We dug into the emotions, identity, and specific ideas to implement. 

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with my sister Kris Katzmann to talk all things clutter, organization, and the messy process of getting started.

She shares what it was like to actually do the challenge, how long her clutter piles have stuck around, and what shifted for her when she took action (plus what she found under the pile—spoiler: it's been missing for years!).

We also dive into:

• What it’s really like working with your sister (including who’s the boss)

• Why Kris identifies as “organized” even with piles

• The mindset shift that helped her get started

• Simple strategies we brainstormed to keep clutter from coming back

• How her identity and future self played a key role in getting results

If you’ve ever let clutter pile up for way too long, this episode will make you feel seen and give you that nudge to get started, 15 minutes at a time.

• Download the 15-Minute Declutter Challenge: https://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

• See Kris’s before & after photos (inside the freebie!)

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/127

You don’t need a viral story; you just need this strategy.

When I was introduced to Megan Yelaney and binged her podcast, I immediately knew we had to talk. She’s built multiple million-dollar businesses, all by leaning into one thing: her story.

In this episode, Megan walks us through her entrepreneurial journey, the pivots she’s made (from network marketing to health coaching to business coaching), and how she finally found alignment in her message by doubling down on her unique approach.

But the part I really wanted her to unpack for you? How your personal story, yes, even the one you think is “boring,” can become the most powerful tool in your business.

We dive into her 5-part storytelling framework (The Business Story Blueprint), how to craft your story in a way that gets clients saying “I need to work with you,” and why sharing it every single week is the simplest way to create demand.

If you’re a coach who struggles to stand out or second-guesses whether your journey is “inspirational enough,” this one’s a must-listen.

We also chat about:

• Megan’s million-dollar group program strategy (and what she’d do differently now)

• The behind-the-scenes of separating and reconciling her marriage, and how that impacted her business

• Why she deleted offers, cut income, and got hyper-focused after becoming a twin mom

• The exact script to share your story with a strong call to action

• Why repetition is the key to a thriving business (even if you’re bored with your own message)

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify your “catalyst moment” and make it relatable

• The 5-part storytelling formula that converts followers into clients

• The biggest mistake most coaches make when telling their story

• The two tools Megan swears by to stay organized (and how she uses them)

This Is What Freedom Feels Like After Getting Organized

You know that panicked feeling when someone unexpectedly rings your doorbell and your house looks like a tornado blew through? Yeah, we’re not doing that anymore.

In this final episode of our 4-part series on the real cost of disorganization, I’m walking you through what’s on the other side...FREEDOM.

Real, deep, life-giving freedom that doesn’t just look like a clean countertop. It's the emotional clarity, the self-trust, the ability to show up confidently and stop feeling behind.

I sat down before recording and jotted down specific examples - 17 years' worth of transformation stories - and I’m sharing them here.

But first, a quick recap if you are just tuning in:

• Episode one uncovered the hidden stories that keep you stuck
• Episode two dug into the weight of overwhelm and why willpower is not the answer
• Episode three revealed the emotion behind the clutter: grief, guilt, perfectionism, and shame

Today, we are talking about freedom. What it looks like. What it feels like. And why it matters so much more than just having a tidy drawer. Because organizing is not just about stuff. It is about changing how you relate to yourself.

This episode is packed with real client stories and examples that will help you visualize what life can look like on the other side, from clearing emotional baggage to building trust in your future self to finally feeling at peace in your home and business. This is the vision you have been waiting for.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The number one emotional block that keeps clutter in place
• How coaching with compassion creates lasting change
• Why organization is a skill you can learn, no matter your starting point
• Real stories of freedom from past clients
• How to move from panic to peace in your daily life
• Practical examples of how systems unlock time and clarity
• How to take the first step and keep showing up

Your next step:

Book a call with me to discuss how YOU can experience this freedom: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments

Do you ever look around at your clutter and feel a wave of guilt, sadness, or just… stuck? You're not alone.

In part three of our four-part series, The Real Cost of Disorganization, we’re digging into the emotional roots of clutter, and it might get a little personal. Because let’s be honest: disorganization usually isn’t about laziness, lack of time, or not knowing where to start. It’s about what the stuff means to us.

I’m sharing what I’ve learned from my own clients, a hoarding specialist, and my personal experience to help you uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface. This episode is gentle, powerful, and honestly, might be the moment everything clicks.

We’ll explore:

• How grief, guilt, shame, and perfectionism sneak into our closets, drawers, and digital clutter.

• Why clutter is often your brain’s protective mechanism.

• What your space might be trying to tell you.

• And how to finally move forward with peace, not pressure.

I’ll walk you through a 3-step process to begin releasing the emotional weight behind your clutter. It’s simple, powerful, and something you can do right away, no bins, no fancy labels, just real emotional clarity.

• Why your clutter might actually be grief, shame, or fear in disguise.

• The surprising connection between trauma and disorganization.

• How to spot emotional roots like guilt, perfectionism, or control.

• The 3-step method to identify and release emotional clutter.

  1. Name the Emotion.

  2. Switch from judgment to curiosity using questions like:

     • What is this space trying to tell me?

     • What story is this clutter holding?

     • What part of me is it protecting?

     • What season of life is this tied to?

  3. Choose one compassionate action to take (and what that might look like).

• Book a free clarity call --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments

• Join Organized Coach Academy --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca 

• Episode 113 with Kerstin Sheppard

• Join Organized Life Academy to listen to Sade Curry's workshop.

Ever feel like getting organized sounds amazing in theory but totally impossible in real life? Like, your brain knows a tidy digital system would save time and stress... but you’re too mentally fried to even think about where to start?

In this second episode of my four-part series on “The Real Cost of Disorganization,” we go deeper into why you still haven’t gotten started—even after shifting your mindset from episode one.

If overwhelm, distractions, or decision fatigue have you stuck, I want you to know: you’re not broken, you’re just overloaded. And this episode is your permission slip to take small, doable steps toward order (without the shame spiral).

I’ll walk you through four super simple strategies to finally get out of stuck mode, even when the idea of “getting organized” feels like a mountain you don’t have the energy to climb.

You’ll also hear real stories from listeners that prove you’re not alone in this struggle, and more importantly, that change is possible.

• Why disorganization isn’t your fault (and what’s really behind it)
• The truth about what clutter is silently costing you
• The three things creating your personal “overwhelm tornado”
• Four actionable steps to get organized, even if you’re mentally exhausted
• One hilarious (and oh-so-relatable) story about misplaced worksheets
• What support and systems actually look like in real life

• Free Workshop: Learn my organizing framework and the only 5 file folders you need to organize your entire business (and keep it that way!): https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
• Organized Coach Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca
• Book a call: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments

This episode kicks off a powerful 4-part series I'm calling The Real Cost of Disorganization. You know disorganization costs you time and money (remember Ep. 120?), but there’s something even deeper, something sneakier at play.

It’s your stories.

The stories you believe about yourself… about your clutter… about what it all means. They’re keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and maybe even avoiding that one drawer (you know the one).

In this episode, I read real, raw answers from listeners who replied to my email asking: What’s holding you back from getting organized? From shame to avoidance to ADHD and more, these stories are universal.

But they're also changeable. And I’ll show you how.

You're not lazy. You’re just believing a story.

Tune in to identify your story, find where it’s keeping you stuck, and hear tangible ways to start rewriting it.

This episode is part 1 in the series. Stay tuned each week as we unpack the emotional, mental, and financial cost of disorganization—and the freedom that comes when you get organized.

• Why disorganization is more than just clutter
• How guilt, shame, and avoidance sabotage your progress
• What neuroscience says about your brain’s “avoidance mode”
• Why being stuck can feel “safe” (but is secretly draining you)
• How to rewrite your story so you can take powerful action
• A mindset reframe that helps ADHD brains get organized
• How decluttering could actually give you more energy (what!?)
• Why your past attempts at organizing aren’t failures—they’re reps

Book a free Organizational Audit and let’s uncover exactly how getting organized can help you save time, sign more clients, and grow your business, starting now. Click here -->  https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments 

If your calendar looks like a cluttered junk drawer, jammed full of urgent to-dos and last-minute chaos, this episode is for you.

I sat down with Anna Dearman Kornick, time management coach and author of Time Management Essentials, to unpack how to actually manage your time in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and realistic.

Anna's background is fascinating: from orchestrating a US Congressman’s minute-by-minute schedule (even his wife had to book time with her!) to guiding universities through PR disasters—she's the queen of managing chaos.

Today, she helps ambitious professionals like you figure out how to run your schedule on your terms, instead of feeling like you’re always behind.

We cover everything from navigating overwhelm to creating an “ideal week” that prioritizes what matters most, without the guilt trip.

Get ready to shift your mindset around time management, learn how to build routines that actually work for you, and finally stop letting all the pebbles crowd out your big rocks.

• Why your calendar might look organized but still be a total disaster (and how to fix it)

• The difference between boulders, big rocks, and pebbles, and how to plan your week around them

• Anna’s surprisingly gentle approach to morning routines (no 5 AM sprints required!)

• How to build “chaos blocks” into your day so you’re prepared for the inevitable curveballs

• Anna's top tool for staying organized

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/121

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Ever thought, “Eh, being organized isn’t that big of a deal”? Spoiler: It’s probably costing you thousands. Or more!

In this episode, I’m cutting straight to it with a bold (and maybe uncomfortable) truth: your disorganization is flat out costing you money, and more than you think.

I’m sharing a story of a sweet colleague who said, “Tracy, I don’t care about finding files in seconds. I care about making money.”

She is so right. I needed this reminder.

But here’s the kicker: the only way you make more money is by NOT wasting time hunting for stuff, fixing mistakes, and letting opportunities slip because your backend’s a hot mess.

You make more money by prioritizing money-producing actions, executing an organized calendar, following the most efficient systems easily, finding things you need in seconds, and knowing you can confidently run (and scale!) your organized business. 

We’re diving into the five hidden ways disorganization is bleeding your business dry, from wasted hours to missed sales. I’m also sharing what to do instead, so you can finally scale, sign more clients, and (yes!) actually enjoy that freedom you started your business for.

If you’re tired of your business being duct-taped together, this one’s for you.

• Why wasting time searching for files is literally throwing money away (I do the math for you!)

• How being reactive instead of proactive means your competitors get your clients (Yikes)

• The reason messy systems make you look (and feel) less trustworthy, and cost sales

• Why you’ll hit a ceiling fast without streamlined systems

• The sneaky ways disorganization is draining your profits on tools, contractors, and mistakes

• The simplest first steps to get organized for real revenue growth

If you ever feel like your week is one giant scramble of client calls, last-minute tasks, tending to fires, and wondering what the heck you’re supposed to be doing next...you’re going to LOVE this episode.

I brought on Holly Haynes, a 7-figure business owner, productivity expert, and queen of batching, to break down exactly how she built her wildly successful business working only 8-10 hours a week (yep, seriously). She shares her signature CEO Week framework, how to create theme days, and why you absolutely need a “creative block” in your schedule.

We also dug into:

• How Holly went from working a corporate job with twins in kindergarten to building a 7-figure business in just 5 years.
• The simple formula of CEO Week: theme days + a creative block + a CEO day.
• What happens when your tasks spill over into other days (hint: it’s not the end of the world).
• The most common resistance people have when trying to implement theme days, and how to overcome it.
• Why your business should feel a little boring if it’s working right (yup).
• How she strategically added team members to shrink her calendar, not stretch it.
• Simple ways she plans her days to avoid feeling scattered and overwhelmed.

I also share where the resistance that comes up, and where I realized my boundaries had shifted, and how I was inspired to make changes.

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/119

After a dreamy trip to NYC with my daughter and gearing up for a summer full of lake days and mastermind meetups, I’m sharing ten unexpected truths about getting organized that most people never talk about.

Spoiler alert: if you’re spending hours digging for files, jumping between tools, or feeling major business burnout, this is a sign! You’re not broken, you’re just disorganized.

Let’s fix that.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why being “perfectly organized” is NOT the goal (and what is)
• The real cost of digital clutter—hint: it’s time, and it affects everything
• How systems = freedom (and not prison)
• The one thing you must do before hiring help
• Why your brain is not a filing cabinet and what to use instead
• How to treat organizing like a practice, after the project
• Why DIYing your organization is holding you back
• How being organized is a form of self-respect (YES, it is)

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What if your clutter isn’t just the stuff on your desk or the pile of old emails in your inbox?

What if clutter runs way deeper, showing up as fear, indecision, and impostor syndrome in your business?

In this episode, I’m diving into the psychology of clutter with Samantha Brown, professional organizer, coach, and host of The Pro Organizers Coach Podcast. Samantha and I are both organizers and coaches, and this conversation was a fun blend of mindset and practical strategies.

You’ll hear us discuss why clutter occurs in the first place, how it infiltrates your business, and, most importantly, how to finally release it so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and freedom.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your brain is running a million miles an hour… this episode will help you clear the mental clutter so you can get back to doing what you love.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The surprising link between physical clutter and mindset blocks
• How clutter creates “hot spots” in your business (and how to find them)
• Why perfectionism, fear of the unknown, and overthinking can keep you stuck
• How to “assign homes” for the thoughts that clutter your mind
• Why clarity leads to confidence (and more clients)
• The simple mindset shift that makes it easier to release what’s no longer serving you
• How failing faster can actually build your business faster
• Sneaky ways clutter hides in your offers, workflows, and systems

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/117

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We’re halfway through 2025 (yep, already), and if you’re like me, you might be feeling the pressure of those January or Q2 goals whispering, “So... how’s that going?”

In this episode, I’m slowing things down to share something that hit me on a four-mile walk in total silence (no podcasts, no audiobooks... just me and the Lord). It was this: Delight.

What would change in your business, or your life, if you focused less on fixing and more on delighting? If you celebrated the email you cleared, the system you created, the connection you made, instead of shaming yourself for not doing more?

I tell the story of a spontaneous fast with my church group, how delight showed up on a walk, and why we as coaches need to tap into this delicious delight more often. (Shoutout to Laura!)

We’re talking about delighting in the imperfect, the small wins, the unplanned connections, and even the digital decluttering process - yes, even THAT can be delightful.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• A sweet story from my Women to Women group (and why it led to a silent walk)
• What “delighting” even looks like in your organizing journey
• How I’m finding joy in visibility and new connections this year
• The surprising delight in reviewing old digital freebies and files
• How to shift from self-judgment to self-celebration
• Creative ways to over-celebrate your organizing wins
• How delight builds momentum in your organizing and your biz

➡️ Book a call with me to find out what you need to reach your organizing goals: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments

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In this episode, I'm talking with Laura Conley about how to love your body, lose weight, and still run a bold, visible business. 

Okay… I don’t think I’ve ever had a conversation quite like this one on the podcast - eating, body image, weight loss goals, and running a business with all the visibility that comes with it. 

So, of course, I had to bring in Laura Conley, certified life and weight loss coach and founder of The Yummy Mummy Experience. This episode is packed with real talk, big mindset shifts, and so many mic-drop moments you’ll want to scribble down (or pause and replay ten times like I did).

We discuss what emotional eating truly is, how to recognize it without judgment, and how to work towards your goals with love and self-trust, rather than shame.

We discussed:

• Can you love your body AND want to lose weight?
• How your food chatter is showing up in your business
• Why it’s okay to want to feel HOT and what that means for your confidence
• Emotional eating as a check engine light and not a failure
• Delicious dopamine vs. detrimental dopamine
• How two outfits can seriously change your visibility game

Get ready to laugh, reflect, and walk away with tangible tools (and maybe a few new phrases like “glimmer hunting” and “delicious dopamine”). 

You’ll Learn:

• How emotional eating impacts your business energy and decision-making
• The secret to loving yourself and still wanting more for your health
• Why naming your “diet brain” might be the most freeing thing ever
• How to shift out of food as your only coping mechanism
• The power of celebrating yourself like a crazy person (trust us, it works)

For the full blog post, notes, links, and to connect with Laura, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/115

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You Thought You Were Just Organizing—But This Is What’s Really Happening

Have you ever started organizing your house, your office, your email inbox—thinking, “This time I’m going to be SO focused”… and suddenly, you’re crying?

Or maybe you just zone out. Two hours pass. Nothing’s done. You’re overwhelmed, discouraged, and the clutter’s still staring back at you.

That doesn’t mean you’re lazy. It doesn’t mean you’re disorganized. It means you’re coming up against the real work of organizing—and it has way more to do with your identity than your stuff.

In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I dive into what organizing is really about. Yes, it’s about decluttering and structure.

But more than that? It’s about who you’re becoming in the process.

Key points:

• Why organizing often triggers emotion, avoidance, or grief

• What your clutter is actually trying to tell you

• How identity stories like “I’ve always been messy” sabotage your progress

• Why letting go of old items is also about letting go of old versions of you

• How Organized Life Academy helps you rewrite those stories and become the calm, confident version of yourself

If you’ve ever felt like organization “should” be simple but it never feels that way, this episode will help you feel seen—and supported.

Doors to Organized Life Academy are open now for the rest of 2025!

Join at half price, get June FREE, and finally become the version of you who feels organized every day.

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/114

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Ever felt like your clutter was more than just stuff—it was a story about who you are?

That’s exactly what Kerstin Sheppard realized after joining Organized Life Academy. In this heart-opening interview, Kerstin shares how her journey from childhood beliefs of being “messy” to becoming an organized CEO transformed more than just her home—it shifted her identity.

She’s a content strategist from Melbourne who used to feel stuck in her clutter, even though she could plan complex vacations like a pro. You’ll love hearing how her mindset, motivation, and home radically changed when she stopped believing she didn’t deserve to be organized.

Get ready for insight after insight, relatable truths, and the kind of shift that just might change the way you see your own clutter...and your own identity.

We chat about:

• The belief that kept her stuck (and how she finally questioned it)

• How grief triggered her desire to declutter—and leave a legacy

• Why starting small (literally half a shelf!) is her new go-to strategy

• The moment she let go of her corporate wardrobe (and identity)

• How organizing is helping her build her new digital product

What you’ll learn:

• Why your identity might be sabotaging your organizing efforts

• How clutter affects your nervous system, productivity, and peace

• The power of planning and accountability (especially from the other side of the world!)

• Why letting go of physical stuff often requires letting go emotionally first

• How mindset work overlaps with organizing—every single time

I want to hear what YOUR biggest takeaway is. Message me and tag me on Instagram.

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/113

Ever feel like organizing means adding more to your plate? More lists, more tools, more tasks? What if I told you that getting organized might actually mean doing less?

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 things you can STOP doing right now to feel more in control of your life and business. These aren't just tips—they’re real-life habits that sneakily create clutter, chaos, and unnecessary stress.

Plus, I’m spilling the beans about something big launching soon...my Organized Life Academy is opening its doors on June 1st. Get in at HALF off for the rest of the year - one month free!

If you're constantly printing things you never read, ordering Instagram gadgets that disappoint, or moving the same pile from one surface to another, this one’s for you.

What you’ll learn:

• Why stopping might be the key to getting organized

• The truth about printing, buying, and dropping

• How your car, laundry room, and email habits are sabotaging your systems

• A hilarious sushi-making fail (and the lesson I learned)

• How emotional avoidance fuels disorganization

• What to do instead of saying “I don’t know”

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For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/112

Michelle Gauthier—life coach for overwhelmed working women—joins me for an honest, funny, and energizing convo about what it takes to stop the hustle and start living and working from a place of peace.

We bonded over our love of organization and our eerily similar life paths (living in the same three states, fate, and a whole lot of serendipity!).

Michelle shares the story of her leap from corporate life into coaching, how she built belief in herself from scratch, and the systems she uses to help women achieve more by doing less.

We dive into the life-changing power of creating a "To-Don’t List,” setting boundaries like a boss, and making business decisions that actually support your life—not steal from it.

And yes, you’re going to want to make your own To-Don’t List right after this.

What you'll learn:

• What Michelle did before she had belief in herself—and how you can do it too

• Her “To-Don’t List” concept (and why it’s so freeing!)

• How to stop recreating your corporate job in your business

• The truth about working more to solve overwhelm (spoiler: it doesn’t work)

• Why you should never make your kids' lunches (ha—seriously, you’ll see)

• The Sunday system Michelle swears by to keep her week on track

• Tips to finally stop overbooking your calendar and start feeling peace!

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/111

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In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to streamline your entire podcast pitching process—so it’s organized, sustainable, and actually fun.

This isn’t about just getting visible. It’s about building real connections that lead to collaborations, clients, and unexpected opportunities.

I walk you through my full system, including my custom podcast dashboard, a 35-minute screen-sharing workshop, and your new AI BFF—Pixie! She’s a GPT assistant that helps you brainstorm pitch-worthy topics, draft irresistible emails, and sound like a pro (even if you don’t feel like one...yet).

Here’s the truth: Pitching doesn’t have to be hard. You just need a process that works for you.

Ready to get organized and finally start pitching like a pro?

• The difference between visibility and connection—and why connection wins every time

• How to research podcasts that are actually aligned (without getting lost in the scroll)

• What to track when you're pitching (and how to keep it all organized in one spot)

• Why follow-up is everything—and how to do it without feeling pushy

• How to craft juicy, problem-solving topics that make podcast hosts say YES

• The structure of a high-converting podcast pitch email that won’t get ignored

• How Pixie (my custom GPT assistant) helps you pitch faster and better

For the full post, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/110

In this episode, Debbie Shadid shares the real story—no sugarcoating, no "just work 10 hours a week and it'll happen" myths. 

We talk about how she built her business from the ground up (before digital ads even existed!), what she’s had to rework to hit her next goals, and why it’s not about finding the “perfect” automation—it’s about showing up, building skills, and doing the work.

Debbie also gets honest about switching industries, embracing tech even when it was hard, and the mental shifts she had to make to stop "dabbling" and step fully into leadership. Plus, she gives practical advice for how YOU can start thinking about your business like a brick-and-mortar boutique—and why that mindset will change everything.

Here’s what we dive into:

• Debbie’s journey from publishing to coaching—and why her skills translated perfectly
• Why success takes more than a certification (hint: it’s sales, baby)
• The radical decision that changed everything in her business
• How to build systems BEFORE you think you’re ready
• Why a boutique mindset will totally change how you show up
• The real truth about working "easy" hours vs. working hard
• What it actually takes to make a million dollars

For all the notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/109

In this episode, I sit down with Kylie Kelly, host of the No Socials, No Worries podcast and founder of The Email Collab, who helps coaches, course creators, and service providers grow their email lists through relationship-based strategies, not reels and DMs. Kylie shares her personal journey from burnt-out wedding photographer to email marketing pro—and exactly how she makes collaborations her growth superpower.

We dive into how to ditch social without ditching your growth, how to use bundles, summits, and freebie swaps to grow your list, and how Kylie organizes it all without a team. Plus, we cover her “V2 Collaboration Framework” and how to choose the right strategies for long- and short-term list-building wins.

Thinking about quitting Instagram? This is your permission slip.

What you’ll learn:

• How Kylie grew her email list from zero to 600 in one event (without social media)

• Why social media made her feel stuck—and how she finally let it go

• What a 9-grid is and how she uses it as a digital storefront

• Her favorite high-converting collab strategies (summits, bundles, swaps)

• The #1 mistake people make when joining bundles (and how to avoid it)

• Kylie’s “V2 Collaboration Framework” for choosing smart list-building strategies

• How she organizes all her collaborations with a simple Google Sheet

• The real talk on FOMO, unsubscribes, and promo fatigue—and how to manage them

For the notes, links, and more -->  https://simplysquaredaway.com/108

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If you're constantly hunting down files, re-downloading things, or wondering where in the world you saved that doc, this episode is your digital rescue plan.

I'm sharing the two simple habits I’ve been coaching on over and over lately—and they’ll help you actually stay organized after your initial digital cleanup. Whether you're just starting your organizing journey or you've got a shiny new file structure, these tips are your maintenance BFFs.

Plus, I’m breaking down:

• Why organizing is a project AND a lifestyle (yep, like eating veggies and flossing)

• The foundational mindset shift to think of organizing like a 12-week sprint

• My go-to Google Drive tip to save time and reduce decision fatigue

• What to do if your desktop is turning into a clutter crime scene

• How to download smarter (not just dump everything in "Downloads")

And if you’ve ever felt guilty seeing 94 PDFs piled on your screen...you’re not alone. But this episode gives you a no-shame plan to fix it.

💡What You’ll Learn:

• The two habits that will help you maintain your digital organization long-term

• Why you don’t need to be perfect—just consistent

• How to “name and home” like a pro

• How to adjust your habits based on your clutter tolerance

• Why maintenance routines (just like brushing your teeth) matter for your digital life

• How to use Tracy’s File Naming Formula and 5-File System to simplify everything

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/107

In this episode, I sit down with business coach Candy Motzek to unpack what’s really going on when the clients stop coming. From the real reason people don’t want “coaching” (spoiler: no one does) to the mindset shifts that get you back into momentum, this conversation is equal parts strategy and soul-search.

Whether you’re in a dry spell or just need to reignite your belief in your offer, Candy offers the wisdom, tools, and compassion every coach needs to hear.

We cover:

• How to shift out of discouragement and get back into aligned action

• Why people aren’t buying your “coaching package” (and what they do want)

• How to market research the right way (hint: use Amazon!)

• What gamifying your client-getting strategy might do for your energy

• Mindset hacks to fall back in love with your business again

• The surprising power of journaling and how to use it to get unstuck

• When to pivot your offer (and how to know it’s the right time)

What You’ll Learn:

• Why even great coaches hit dry spells—and how to handle them

• The #1 shift that will make your offer more sellable instantly

• What to ask your dream client to uncover irresistible copy

• The simple journaling prompt Candy swears by

• How to know if it’s time to pivot (or just repackage your offer)

For the full transcript, notes, links, and to connect with Candy Motzek, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/106

If so, you are going to LOVE this conversation with my past one-on-one coaching client, Laurie Smith.

Laurie is an author, a workshop leader, and a fierce advocate for flow. She lights up when she talks about creativity—but struggled behind the scenes to organize her growing business, especially as she landed a book deal with a major publisher (hello, Hay House!).

In this episode, Laurie gets real about what it’s like to run a creative business that’s scaling fast—and how disorganization was costing her more than just time. We talk about the emotional impact of digital clutter, the power of honoring how you're wired (instead of fighting it), and how she shifted into a CEO mindset… complete with a sticky-note wall, a customized bookmarks bar, and a little Beyoncé alter ego energy. 

Get ready for a warm, honest, and super-inspiring conversation that’ll make you want to spend the weekend organizing your bookmarks—and maybe your life.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• How Laurie knew it was time to invest in organization for business growth and how it impacted her creativity

• The surprising link between being organized and helping people feel safe

• Laurie’s “book baby” metaphor—and how she wanted to prepare for her third "child"

• Why the ability to find things is more important than having a Pinterest-perfect system

• What happened when she started building systems her way (she carried herself differently is one thing)

• The mindset shift that helped her stop judging herself for how she works

• Post-it walls, branding audits, and CEO alter egos (we cover it ALL)

For the notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/105

But first—a little reminder: the doors to Organized Coach Academy are officially OPEN. This is your sign if you’re craving calm, order, and confidence in your business. Want to stop wasting time, find what you need fast, and finally get that scribbly mess out of your brain? Then, let’s do this together.

Organized Coach Academy's deal of the century ends today, so join now by clicking here.

I even pulled out some recent student wins to give you a peek behind the scenes (and to show you what’s possible when you organize your biz like a pro).

Then, we dive into the power of one—one tab, one task, one Post-it. I walk you through how this approach helps you ditch distractions and get stuff DONE. Think of this as your brain’s best friend, especially if you're prone to hopping from idea to idea like it's your job.

If you're ready to feel in control and love your systems, this episode is for you.

• What real students are saying about Organized Coach Academy (and why they're loving the checklists)
• How the “power of one” helps reduce mental clutter
• A simple Post-it note trick to instantly increase your focus
• What to do when 47 browser tabs (or brain tabs) are fighting for your attention
• Why clarity is a kindness to your future self
• How this one trick changed my day (and how it can change yours)

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/104

Feeling like there’s never enough time in the day? Struggling to get (and stay) organized? You’re not alone!

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how AI can be a game-changer in productivity—but only if your business is organized first. I’m sharing my proven three-part organizing framework and showing you exactly how to layer AI on top to 10X your efficiency.

Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why productivity feels hard (and how to fix it) ✅ The three-part framework for organizing your business: your mind, computer, and processes ✅ The truth about AI: why no tool will save you if your business is a mess ✅ How to layer AI into your workflow to accelerate results ✅ What’s really costing you time—and how to reclaim hours every week

If you’ve ever wasted time searching for a file, felt overwhelmed by decision fatigue, or wondered how to use AI without adding more chaos to your business, this episode is a must-listen!

🎧 Tune in and let’s get your business streamlined!

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/103

Are you making this mistake when trying to be more productive with AI?

If you've been adding AI into your workflow but still feel overwhelmed and scattered, you're not alone. In fact, most coaches are making one major mistake that’s keeping them stuck in a cycle of busywork instead of true productivity.

In this episode, I’m diving into what productivity really means and why jumping into AI tools without an organized business is actually making things worse. If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels despite all the automation hacks out there, this episode is for you.

And—if you’re catching this episode live—my AI-Powered Productivity Training is happening tomorrow, March 19! Don’t miss it: https://simplysquaredaway.com/ai

• The #1 mistake coaches make when trying to be productive with AI
• Why doing more isn’t the same as being productive
• How to create sustainable systems before layering in AI
• Simple ways to structure your business so AI actually works for you
• Three key areas to organize before automating anything

• FREE AI-Powered Productivity Training: simplysquaredaway.com/AI
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• Get the File Naming Formula Cheatsheet: simplysquaredaway.com/fnfc

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For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to:  https://simplysquaredaway.com/102

What if your course had its own personal assistant working 24/7 to help your students finish what they started... and actually have fun doing it?

That's exactly what I'm building inside Organized Coach Academy—custom AI bots in every module guiding my students step by step, making the whole process smoother, faster, and way less overwhelming.

And today? I'm pulling back the curtain to show you exactly how I'm doing it.

In this episode, I'm sharing how ChatGPT helped me brainstorm custom AI bots for each module of my program, how I'm integrating them to make the course 10x more helpful, and how YOU can use this same strategy to create an incredible, guided experience inside your own course or coaching program.

Because here's the truth: If your students are getting stuck halfway through… If they’re ghosting your community… If they’re overwhelmed trying to figure out "where to even start"...

This episode is going to fire you up with ideas to fix that.

• How AI bots are making Organized Coach Academy feel like a “mini me” is helping every step of the way
• Exactly what my bots are doing in each module (and how you can copy it)
• The ChatGPT prompts I used to brainstorm my bots
• How to use AI to reduce overwhelm and speed up student results
• How even 1:1 coaches can use this strategy
• Three questions to identify exactly where your clients are getting stuck

• Work with Me: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
• Learn the Only Five Folders I Use To Organize My Business: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
• Get the File Naming Formula Cheatsheet: https://simplysquaredaway.com/fnfc
• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth

AI is everywhere—but is it actually useful for online business owners and coaches?

In this episode, I’m breaking down AI from an organizer’s perspective. I’ll share

• the pros and cons,
• my real-life experience with AI (including the time it totally failed me), and
• the three (maybe four) ways I’m using it right now to streamline my business.

Plus, I’ll explain how I finally upgraded from the free version of ChatGPT (spoiler: I resisted for a while!) and why I created a custom GPT to write podcast scripts for me… except when it totally backfired. 🤦‍♀️

And don’t forget—registration is open for my upcoming workshop: 💡 AI-Powered Productivity: How Coaches & Online Business Owners Can Organize Without the Overwhelm 🗓️ March 19, 2024 📍 Register here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/ai

✅ The biggest pros and cons of using AI as an online business owner ✅ How AI helps me brainstorm, organize, and create content faster ✅ Why I upgraded to the paid version of ChatGPT (and whether it’s worth it) ✅ The AI tool that deleted 15 minutes of my work (and how to avoid my mistake!) ✅ The one thing you MUST do before relying on AI-generated outlines ✅ A fun way to personalize your ChatGPT experience (hint: nicknames!)

• AI-Powered Productivity Workshop – https://simplysquaredaway.com/ai
• Create Your Own Brand Book for less than $100! - https://bit.ly/43jkwmp (affiliate link)
• DM me and share how you use AI: https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth

• Work with Me: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
• Learn the Only Five Folders I Use To Organize My Business: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
• Get the File Naming Formula Cheatsheet: https://simplysquaredaway.com/fnfc
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth

We made it to 100 episodes! 🎉

I can’t believe I’m saying this. Whether you've been here from the beginning or this is your first time listening—THANK YOU. Every download, share, and message has meant the world to me.

When I started this podcast, my goal was to help coaches and business owners simplify and systemize—to take the skills I used as a professional organizer and apply them to online businesses. And now, here we are, 100 episodes later, diving into one of the most important themes in organization: letting go.

Letting go of: ✔ Physical and digital clutter ✔ Time-wasting habits ✔ Overcomplicated workflows ✔ Mindset blocks that keep us stuck

And so much more. In this episode, we’re tackling 100 things to let go of so you can create more space, clarity, and freedom in your life and business. But don’t worry, I’m not rattling off a list of 100 things—I’ve broken them into 10 categories and added personal stories to bring them to life. See the full list below.

Pick a few that resonate with you, commit to releasing them, and then tag me on Instagram and share what you’re letting go of!

✔ The surprising way physical clutter keeps you mentally stuck ✔ The digital clutter stealing your time and focus (hello, 100 open tabs 🙈) ✔ Business habits that slow your growth and keep you overwhelmed ✔ The perfectionism trap and how to release it ✔ How to free yourself from mindset blocks and emotional clutter ✔ Why saying no is the ultimate productivity hack

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

💰 Feeling overwhelmed by your business finances? You’re not alone!

Today on The Organized Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Butler, founder of Let’s Do the Books. Mark is a bookkeeper, CFO, and financial coach who has worked with some of the biggest names in the coaching industry. He’s here to break down the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, explain why keeping track of your numbers doesn’t have to be stressful, and share why hiring a bookkeeper might be the best decision for your business.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ The key differences between bookkeeping and accounting (and why you need both!) ✅ The biggest mistakes coaches make when managing their finances ✅ How to simplify your bookkeeping (even if you’re just starting out) ✅ Why separating your personal and business finances is a game-changer ✅ When it’s time to hire a bookkeeper and how Mark’s unique sliding-scale pricing makes it accessible ✅ My experience with my own finances then and now

Mark’s service has completely changed how I handle my finances—it’s simple, streamlined, and stress-free. If you’re ready to get your books in order, you won’t want to miss this episode!

👉 Learn more about Mark’s bookkeeping service at letsdothebooks.com

(I've been using this service for five years and cannot speak highly enough about it. If you decide to join, thank you for writing Tracy Hoth in the "who referred you" line.)

Your Next Steps:

• Work with Me: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
• Learn the Only Five Folders I Use To Organize My Business: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
• Get my File Naming Formula Cheatsheet: https://simplysquaredaway.com/fnfc
• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth
• Organize and Systemize Your Business in Organized Coach Academy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca 

Are you overwhelmed by digital chaos? Let’s fix it!

In this episode, I chat with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, about how to conquer digital clutter, create systems that stick, and boost your own productivity. If your email inbox is overflowing, your files are scattered across platforms, or you're drowning in passwords, Shawn has the insights to help you take control.

We dive into topics like:

• Why digital organization matters: The surprising ways clutter creates stress you didn’t even realize you had.
• Streamlining your tools: How to decide on a “home base” for files and avoid using too many platforms or apps.
• Shawn’s expert tips: From achieving Inbox Zero to managing your photos and automating tasks, Shawn shares actionable steps to make your systems work for you.
• Behind the scenes: How Shawn keeps his own life and business organized, from his Asana setup to ditching apps that distract him.

Shawn also shares his journey from working at Apple to founding The Digital Organizer and his strategies for managing ADHD while staying productive.

If you’re ready to organize your digital life and gain back your focus, this episode is for you! Check out Shawn’s file organization guide at thedigitalorganizer.com/toc.

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Today, I’m sharing ten actionable ways to streamline your business and reclaim your time. The key? Focus on one step at a time, and celebrate how far you’ve already come. 

Let’s dive in:

• Start Your Day with Purpose: Each morning, read your top 3 goals and vision statement. Get intentional, feel the energy, and embody the success you’re working toward.
• Embrace the Power of One: Choose a single hub for files, tools, or even your wardrobe—it’s all about reducing decisions and creating clarity.
• Make a Home for Everything: Whether it’s physical items or digital files, assign clear, logical homes. Tidying becomes a breeze!
• Conduct a Time Audit: Track where your time goes and identify swaps for high-impact activities. It’s a game-changer.
• Set Up Shortcuts: From browser bookmarks to AI tools, prioritize systems that save time and reduce repetitive tasks.

Want even more? Listen in for tips on time swapping, applying the 80/20 rule, reducing context switching, using filters, and scheduling time to think and dream.

🌟 Pick only one of these strategies to implement this week—your future self will thank you!

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Ever wondered how to instill organizational habits in your kids? This episode is a special one—my son, Cayden, joins me to share his unique insights and experiences on staying organized.

From growing up in a small room to mastering decluttering and routines, Cayden reveals the strategies that shaped him into the organized person he is today.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• Decluttering as a Lifestyle: Learn Cayden's simple yet effective approach to purging items regularly—without regrets!
• The Power of Routines: How small, consistent habits like making your bed can transform your day and mindset.
• Practical Tips for Parents: Insights on leading by example, creating systems, and involving kids in organizing their spaces.
• Cayden's Accident and Recovery Journey: A powerful story of resilience and how organization played a role in his healing.
• Actionable Steps You Can Take Today: Cayden’s advice on starting small—like tackling that silverware drawer!

As a bonus, we touch on using tools like bookmarks bars and calendars to stay digitally organized, and why keeping your space tidy creates peace of mind.

Ready to take your organizational game to the next level? Join me in the Organized Life Academy 2025 and build routines that work for you and your family.

📩 Links Mentioned:

• Organized Life Academy 2025
• Connect with me on Instagram: @tracyhoth

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to declutter, simplify, and create a peaceful space for you and your family!

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Have you ever struggled with setting goals but found it hard to stay consistent? I’ve been there!

This week, I’m sharing my takeaways from The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington, a method helping me finally follow through on my goals with focus and urgency.

In this episode, I break down the core idea of treating every 12 weeks as a full year—complete with its own goals, plans, and accountability. I’ll guide you through how this system works, from creating a compelling vision that ties your personal and professional dreams together, to breaking big goals into manageable weekly tactics.

Along the way, I share how I’m applying the 12 Week Year to my own life—whether it’s health, business, or relationships—and the lessons I’ve already learned about staying consistent and accountable.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels or overwhelmed by endless to-dos, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you focus on what matters most. By simplifying your goals, committing to weekly action, and building in accountability, you can start seeing real progress.

I can’t wait for you to dive in and discover how this system can transform your goals, too!

Need help implementing a system like this? Visit SimplySquaredAway.com/appointments to connect with me. Let’s make those goals a reality!

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Ever wondered what it takes to pull off a successful Black Friday campaign? I’m sharing my behind-the-scenes process, lessons learned, and strategies to help you organize and launch your next promotion with confidence.

In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I’m giving you a detailed debrief of my 2024 Black Friday campaign. I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process for organizing and launching the campaign using strategies I learned from Gemma Bonham-Carter's 'Black Friday in a Box' program. From planning and setting goals to staying focused, I’ll share actionable tips that can help you simplify your next big promotion. 

I’ll also talk about the challenges I faced during the campaign—like crafting offers that truly resonated with my audience and balancing all my responsibilities as a business owner. I’ll break down the details of the products I sold, what worked, what didn’t, and how I analyzed the results to improve for the future. My honest reflections are packed with lessons you can apply to your own marketing efforts.

Finally, I’m sharing the joy I found in creating meaningful products, including testimony from Jennie Nash, and connecting with my audience throughout the process. I’ll leave you with encouragement and practical advice to help you launch your own campaigns with confidence and purpose.

Whether it’s your first Black Friday or you’re looking to make your next one better, this episode is full of insights to help you succeed!

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a six-figure coaching business while juggling life’s ups and downs?

In this special episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my very first State of the Union address—an honest look at the wins, challenges, and lessons from 2024, plus an exciting glimpse at what’s ahead.

This year has been filled with milestones I never thought I’d achieve: client transformations that brought me to tears, the launch of new products that help coaches stay organized, and hosting a live event that with my incredible LIFE Academy community.

On the personal side, I created my first vision board (and am watching it come to life!) and enjoyed a memorable trip to Europe.

But there were also challenges—moments of inconsistency, struggles with email writing, and learning to embrace growth through discomfort.

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m setting bold goals, including integrating AI tools into Organized Coach Academy and creating and expanding my digital product shop. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: staying organized isn’t just about productivity—it’s about creating space for clarity, purpose, and joy in both your business and your life.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How I overcame obstacles to reach six figures as a coach
• My biggest wins from 2024, from professional milestones to personal breakthroughs
• The mindset shifts and strategies I’m using to tackle challenges and step into growth

Tune in to reflect on your own journey, gain practical insights, and walk away inspired to make 2025 your best year yet!

Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 files you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files 

If not, you’re in for a treat! In this exciting episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I sit down with Christina Lenkowski, a dynamic expert in pitching and visibility, to help you create a visibility strategy that works.

Christina shares ideas beyond pitching to podcasts to grow your reach in 2025. She breaks down the concept of a "pitch sprint" and explains how to consistently get your message in front of new audiences—yes, even if you're an introvert!

Learn why tracking your visibility is critical and a super simple way to get started today, and how to make small, regular efforts that add up to big wins.

Of course, I ask many specific questions to help you immediately start creating and executing your visibility plan.

➡️ Join us in Organized Life and Organized Coach Academy today! To find all the best discount links and to connect with Christina, go to https://simplysquaredaway.com/92

Ready to organize your business's digital files? Watch the free training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need at: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

Are you not as organized as you want to be? If so, this The Organized Coach Podcast episode will be your lifeline!

It starts with a powerful testimony from Lori, who has been in Organized Life Academy for less than a month. She shares how and why she went from overwhelmed to hopeful in this short time.

Then, Jessica Triphahn Blohm, a member of both Organized Life Academy and Organized Coach Academy, shares her journey from finding and listening to the podcast to joining both Organized LIFE Academy and Organized COAH Academy. 

We dive deep into what she's learning, why she prioritizes the calls, and how she feels about the communities. Jessica shares how she's planning more efficiently, organizing areas of her home, and setting realistic goals.

Organized Life Academy is open now! Get in for 2025 and join us as we implement the 12-Week Year into our planning calls and focus on decluttering and implementing routines in 2025. Plus, you can join our second annual live event in April.

I've created a combo package for both programs if you want to follow in Jessica's footsteps, fully invest in yourself, and streamline your life and business in 2025.

Get ready for actionable advice, uplifting stories, and insights that will encourage you to take the next step toward your goals, one organized moment at a time!

➡️ Go here for the full transcript, notes, links, and more: https://simplysquaredaway.com/91 

➡️ Ready to organize your business and digital files? Go to https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files to watch my free on-demand training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need.

What do you do when your business launch falls flat? As entrepreneurs, we pour our hearts into our work, but what happens when the results don’t match the effort? 

In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, we’re tackling one of the most challenging aspects of business ownership: staying motivated and finding joy in the face of unmet expectations.

Joining me is Mel Selcho, a marketing expert and stage four breast cancer survivor whose journey is nothing short of remarkable. Mel shares her unique perspective on navigating setbacks with grace and resilience. 

Together, we explore how to interpret your numbers without letting them define you, borrow success strategies from other areas of life, and determine what you truly want from your entrepreneurial journey. 

Whether you’re facing a tough season or simply want to prepare for the ups and downs of business ownership, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice.

We dive into practical steps for moving forward when you feel stuck, how to evaluate your current strategies with clarity, and knowing when it’s time to pivot. Mel’s ability to draw lessons from her personal and professional experiences is both inspiring and empowering. Her strategies will challenge you to rethink your relationship with failure and refocus on what truly matters.

Plus, I share an exciting announcement about the Organized Life Academy’s 2025 focus and how we’re using the 12-Week Year to break our goals into manageable chunks, stay motivated, and achieve remarkable progress.

Don’t miss this episode, which is filled with heartfelt encouragement, actionable insights, and the tools you need to overcome obstacles with joy and purpose.

Click here for the full transcript, notes, links, and more.

Ready to organize your business and digital files? Watch my free on-demand training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need!

THEN... Get ready to approach your finances with confidence and ease! In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, Tracy interviews Shana and Vanessa, the “Budget Besties,” who have turned their friendship into a mission to redefine personal finance.

They share all their practical strategies that can transform your thoughts about money. 

They also share their journey from best friends to business partners and introduce their innovative digital budget system (one of my favorite words!), modernizing the traditional envelope system. The conversation covers their passion for helping women organize their finances, manage money with intention, and achieve financial goals through automation and strategic planning.

Shana and Vanessa highlight the importance of creating a practical, customizable budget system. They discuss how to automate (another favorite word of mine) finances for simplicity and how to use tools like bank apps to stay consistent.

If you are ready to prioritize money, join their Money Makeover Bootcamp, which will run from December 30th to January 3rd. The boot camp is designed to help you gain clarity, confidence, and control over your financial future.

Click here for the full transcript, notes, links, and more.

Ready to organize your business and digital files? Watch my free on-demand training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need!

In this episode, guest expert Temetria McVea shares her journey of breaking free from a life of "shoulds" and stepping boldly into a life aligned with her deepest desires. From selling her suburban home to embracing city living to leaving the corporate world for a full-time coaching career, Temetria's story is a powerful example of what’s possible when clarity meets courage.

Temetria introduces her signature Curate Your Life process, designed to help women in midlife and transition craft a vision for their future that feels both authentic and exciting. She walks us through defining a clear and detailed vision, identifying actionable steps to achieve it, and revisiting that vision as life evolves. Packed with actionable tips—like creating vision boards, setting 90-day goals, and journaling—this episode offers a roadmap for anyone ready to pivot toward a life that truly resonates.

But bold transitions aren’t without their challenges. Temetria opens up about navigating doubts, decision fatigue, and the fear of judgment when pursuing ambitious dreams. She shares how understanding your “why” can motivate you and how surrounding yourself with a supportive network can make all the difference.

Whether considering a career shift, reimagining your living situation, or simply craving more alignment in your day-to-day life, this episode will inspire you to dream big and take actionable steps toward the life you want. Join us for this rich conversation and start curating your best life today!

Ready to curate your life? Tune in now!

Click here for the full transcript, notes, links, and more.

Ready to organize your business and digital files? Watch my free on-demand training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need!

Missed a deal? Couldn't decide? Wish you would've bought it?

Now's your chance.

ALL deals are back and available for 24 hours.

PLUS, I've added payment plans.

PLUS, I've added Organized Life Academy into the mix.

Visit this page for payment plans and links to purchase all products for 24 hours.

• The Idea Dashboard
• Business Organizing Intensive (only 1 spot left)
• Organized Coach Academy (with payment plan option)
• Organized Life Academy (with payment plan option)
• 2025 Goldmine Workflow
• Million Dollar Office

Also, in this episode, I share my favorite thought, "I'm 100% all in," and how it has helped me overcome uncertainty, doubt, and second-guessing when I've made big decisions. I share my example of using this thought in my Black Friday campaign and when I decided to get my life coach certification.

If you are "100% all in" on organizing your life and/or your business, I have the deals to help you make that a reality. Shop here.

See you inside!

Thursday's Deal of the Day: Million Dollar Office Bundle

Purchase the Deal of the Day by clicking here.

Ready to create an office that supports your flow, efficiency, and productivity? This deal unlocks my exclusive bundle: two courses and a private call.

💥 Organize Your Office Course—Transform your physical space into an organized, inspiring environment where you can focus and thrive.

💥 Organize Your Paper Course—Say goodbye to paper clutter with a clear system for managing every piece of paper in your life.

💥 Private 60-Minute Call With Me—Schedule within the next three months when you need it most.

💥 Links to the organizing products I use and recommend

💥 Resources to help you organize your paper files and reduce paper coming into your home/office.

💥 Tour of my office spaces

💥 Solutions that have worked for hundreds of my clients

When you walk into your office and finally feel calm, organized, and spacious (no matter the size of your space), you can focus on your business, clients, and results.

Click here for the show notes, links, and more.

Thursday's Deal of the Day: 2025 Goldmine Workflow

Purchase the Deal of the Day by clicking here.

This bundle will help you create and master a routine of high-impact, revenue-generating activities. It is perfect for busy entrepreneurs who want to streamline their revenue strategy.

✔️ My 2025 Planning Calendar (the PDF + Canva template) plus tutorial

✔️ Goldmine Workflow Mini-Course (a step-by-step tutorial to help you build a money-making routine that fits your unique business.)

✔️ Productivity tips to maximize workflow execution, turning focus into financial growth.

✔️ A list of 50 targeted marketing task ideas designed to generate leads and drive consistent income

When you learn how to create, execute, tweak, and repeat this process, you'll grow a skill and watch your income grow with your very own Goldmine Workflow!

Click here for the show notes, links, and more.

Wednesday's Deal of the Day: Organized Coach Academy

Purchase the Deal of the Day by clicking here.

My signature course is for business owners who want to stop wasting time, become disorganized and frustrated, and find it difficult to find what they need. Set up clear structures and systems and experience more calm and confidence in as little as six weeks!  

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

Click here to learn more on the OCA sales page. (but purchase using the yellow link on the Black Friday Sales Page)

Six modules showing you how to organize your:

• Mind - Think like an organized CEO
• Computer - Set up simple file structures
• Digital Assets - Access everything you need in ONE place
• Time - Get clear on what tasks move the needle and execute them
• Systems - Document your processes to improve efficiency and/or hand off to an assistant
• Launch - Document the thing that makes you money!

Bonuses include:

➡️ 2 Live group calls with me every month. ➡️ Organize Your Canva ➡️ Create your CEO schedule ➡️ Private Community ➡️ LIFETIME ACCESS

You'll get clear, step-by-step guidance to organize your business—tailored for all brain types. Say goodbye to overwhelm and confusion as you finally find everything you need, exactly when you need it, saving your brain power for what matters most!

Click here for the show notes, links, and more.

Tuesday's Deal of the Day: The Business Organizing Intensive

Purchase the Deal of the Day by clicking here.

You probably don't realize the drastic difference having these three areas organized will make in your business... and your confidence.

A private three-hour call with me on Zoom to set up your...

🎉 Business Dashboard - (Included and unavailable for purchase anywhere else). Every link, asset, and expense in your business is organized here.

🎉 Digital file organizational structure - Know where things are on your computer and find what you need in seconds.

🎉 Bookmarks Bar - This is the most fun and will save you the most time! Learn all of my secrets.

⭐️ We'll screen share on Zoom. ⭐️ Learn all of my efficiency tips and hacks. ⭐️ Don't worry about tech. I can help with that.

This is just the organizing jumpstart you need! You'll be able to work more efficiently. When I help clients with this, they are in awe and wonder how they ran their businesses without it.

(Use within 6 months of purchase.)

Click here for the show notes, links, and more.

Monday's Deal of the Day: The IDEA Dashboard

Purchase the Deal of the Day by clicking here.

No more scraps of paper, Post-It notes, random lists, or trying to find where you wrote that thing you wanted to remember...

✅ ONE location for all of your ideas in ONE customizable, searchable Google Sheet

✅ Tutorial videos showing you exactly how to set up and customize your Idea Dashboard in less than 60 minutes

✅ Free live implementation group call on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, @ 4:00 PM CT. This call will be recorded.

✅ Top 25 list of the most popular idea categories

✅ 3 bonus call recordings of me customizing, sharing ideas, and answering questions.

✅ Instructions on how to use on the go - anywhere, anytime - on your smartphone or device.

So you stop wasting time and energy searching through Post-its, scattered papers, and endless journal pages. Use the power of ONE system to organize your ideas, reduce decision fatigue, and give your brain the clarity it craves!

"Thank you so much for your amazing Idea Dashboard. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it changed my life. In a VERY good way! First, I learned how to use Google Sheets more efficiently. Even the clever way you use emojis to identify the tabs was new to me. So helpful. Thank you for that! ...Since I started using your idea tracker, everything seems so much more manageable. I just had to share my gratitude and excitement with you. Hard to believe it was so inexpensive. Thank you!" - Mary Debono, Movement + Mindset Coach

Click here for the show notes, links, and more.

Ever wish you had an assistant who could tackle any question, brainstorm fresh ideas, or find the answer to just about anything in minutes?

Imagine having a tool that can eliminate bottlenecks, free up mental space, and keep you moving forward with clarity. We do! AI.

In today’s episode, Kelly and I continue our conversation as she shares the remaining time-saving ways to use AI in your business. 

6. Review your work: AI can help you improve conversion, grammar check, and incorporate a framework (Blue Ocean Strategy, Storybrand Copywriting, Hooked Mode)

7. Social Media: Create content calendars, pull quotes from transcripts, and find the most engaging content from your program or a video.

8. Finish a course: Ask ChatGPT to help you devise a plan to complete and implement the content of a course you purchased

9. Brainstorm lead magnet ideas and formats: AI can help you create a lead magnet to attract your ideal clients. Tell it to ask you as many questions as it needs, one question at a time, to get the necessary info to begin a brainstorming session for a lead magnet.  Ask it to help you with the details. 

10. Research: Try the tool Perplexity to identify facts vs hallucinations. 

Kelly and I couldn't stop there. Listen to the end, where we were on fire and shared even more ways to use AI. 

Click here for the full transcript, notes, links, and to get Kelly's free course.

Ready to organize your business and digital files? Watch my free on-demand training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need!

Also, I'm hosting my first Black Friday: 5 Days. 5 Deals. There will be new bundles and offers - one deal per day! When you join the waitlist, you'll receive a gift --> my Holiday Planning Workshop <-- for FREE!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed, drowning in tasks, struggling to find time for everything, or constantly battling overwhelm? 

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kelly Fifield, a productivity coach and former math teacher, to discuss how she transformed her approach to time management—from constant chaos to feeling in complete control of her calendar. From sleepless nights on dorm floors to confidently juggling multiple jobs, Kelly shifted her relationship with time and today helps others do the same.

We dive into the world of AI and how it’s revolutionizing productivity. Kelly reveals some of her favorite ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT to simplify her workflow—whether troubleshooting tech issues or crafting content. She shares how AI can be a virtual assistant, tackling those pesky problems that usually drain our time and energy.

From writing code to debugging issues, the possibilities of AI might surprise you. We break down Kelly's top ten recommendations for incorporating AI into your business in a simple, cost-effective, and practical way.

If you’re new to AI or even if you’re already dabbling, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to help you use these tools to automate tasks, boost productivity, and save time. Tune in to discover how to take your tech game to the next level with a few easy adjustments.

1. Tech Help: Being stuck or facing a tech challenge is your signal to go to AI to solve our problem. Paste code, take screenshots, and solve your tech problems and questions in seconds.
2. Call Notes: Kelly suggests using AI tools to quickly locate features and provide detailed notes, even generating action items and follow-ups from meeting transcripts.
3. Email Writing: AI can help streamline responses and email sequences. To keep the tone authentic, you can upload examples of your previous emails for AI to analyze your style.
4. Content Summarization: Use AI to create show notes or summaries of long transcripts. This approach works for podcasts, webinars, and client session notes.
5. Assessment Creation: For presentations or courses, AI can craft thoughtful assessments based on your slides or transcripts, whether multiple-choice, short-answer, or true/false.

In closing, I share how I would organize it using all of In In an AI folder with bookmarked links to your tools and a central document containing prompts, tone-of-voice examples, and critical client info. This structure provides quick access to references when using AI in business.

Click here for the full transcript, notes, links, and more.

Ready to organize your business and digital files? Watch my free on-demand training to learn the ONLY 5 files you need!

This is the place to be if you’re ready to transform your year with effective routines, decluttering habits, and new skills. Don’t wait for the support and structure to make 2025 your best, most organized year yet! Click here to get the early bird bonuses.

What does it really mean to be organized? It’s simple: Knowing what you have and being able to find it when you need it. This clear definition sets the stage for all things organization. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down five crucial skills for beginners and experts that help you achieve and maintain that clarity.

The five skills we’ll cover are essential for anyone on their organization journey: 

• prioritizing, 
• decision making, 
• system creation, 
• developing a maintenance mindset and 
• building adaptability. 

I offer practical, actionable tips for each, from how to prioritize projects without feeling overwhelmed, to developing a “keep or let go” mindset that makes decision-making easier, to creating systems that simplify your routines.

As we wrap up, I encourage you to focus on just one skill to start—whatever resonates most with your current needs. Even minor improvements in one area can significantly affect how organized and efficient you feel. 

Plus, don’t forget to check out the Organized Life Academy 2025, where you can further develop these skills with the help of a supportive community and me, a 16-year professional organizer and certified life coach leading you every step of the way!

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Feeling unprepared? That's actually the perfect time to begin. 

In this episode, I unpack why not being ready may be your greatest ally in the journey toward a more organized life. 

I open up about my own experiences of diving into new ventures unprepared (not ready) and how those instances brought unexpected success. 

We’ll explore the idea that momentum and action build readiness, not the other way around. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, I’ll help you shift your mindset from 'I can’t' to 'I can,' and discuss why our biggest growth happens outside our comfort zones. 

Discover why Organized Life Academy 2025 is a game-changer, providing a supportive environment where you learn by doing, even if you don’t feel ready.

It’s time to streamline your tasks, organize your home, and get started right where you are.

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Are you a routine person or looking to build better habits? 

In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I, Tracy Hoth, dive into the power of routines and how they are critical to an organized life and business. 

Learn how routines can reduce decision fatigue, create structure, and boost productivity, helping you stay focused even when life gets chaotic. 

I'll share personal insights on how to build consistent, simple, and flexible routines that align with your purpose.

We’ll tackle common challenges like perfectionism, overwhelm, fear of change, and self-doubt, offering practical strategies to break through these blocks. 

Whether you’re focusing on routines for business growth, personal health, or family organization, I’ll walk you through actionable steps to help you create and maintain routines that stick.

Join the Organized Life Academy 2025 waitlist for the early bird pricing and bonuses when registration opens on October 29, 2024. OLA 2025 is where we’ll focus on building one new routine each month to help you reach your goals.

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by clutter or stuck in your efforts to get organized, Beverly "Pete" Thornton's story will speak directly to your heart.

As a member of the Organized Life Academy, Pete shares the real-life challenges she faced and the major wins along the way. From transforming a chaotic multipurpose room into a welcoming space for guests to tackling her office supply obsession (can you relate?), Pete opens up about the emotional process of letting go—especially regarding her grandmother’s and great aunt’s sentimental keepsakes.

With the support of coaching and our community, Pete didn’t just declutter her space—she transformed her mindset. She found freedom in releasing what no longer served her, and in doing so, she made room for what truly matters.

In this episode, you’ll hear how monthly planning, mindset shifts, and the power of community helped Pete create a more harmonious home and life.

She also shared her favorite things about Organized Life Academy and the live event we had in 2024.

Get on the Organized Life Academy waitlist for 2025 by clicking here.

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Do you struggle to organize your home? Are you overwhelmed and unable to get started?

Today, I’m starting a series dedicated to organizing your home and personal life.

I break down the organizing process into five foundational steps: Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Set Limits, and Maintain, collectively referred to as SPASM. These steps are applicable to physical spaces, mental workloads, projects, and even time and your calendar. 

Drawing from my personal experiences, such as organizing my attic space and closet this month AND working with 100's of clients over the past 16 years as a professional organizer, I discuss how to initiate an organizing project in spaces that impact your daily life and the importance of scheduling time and involving others in the organizing process. 

Additionally, I talk about the value of mindset shifts to overcome feelings of overwhelm during the organizing journey.

Join the waitlist for the Organized Life Academy 2025 to learn more and gain access to exclusive bonuses when we open for the 2025 enrollment on October 29th!

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Welcome to The Organized Coach podcast! I’m joined by money coach Germaine Foley, who explains her simple yet powerful approach to managing money. 

Whether navigating personal finances or running a business, Germaine’s strategies will help you enjoy life AND build wealth.

In this episode, Germaine introduces us to her three-bucket system and the Wealthy Woman’s Cashflow System, designed to make money management less stressful and more intentional. We also discuss fundamental mindset shifts, practical tools for managing inconsistent income, and the importance of aligning your finances with your values.

If you're ready to transform how you think about money and set up systems that allow you to thrive both personally and professionally, listen now and take the simple action steps Germain gives at the end.

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In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I’m joined by copywriting expert Sarah Lucille, who reveals how organizing your thoughts is key to crafting powerful copy. 

With Sarah's four-step DIY copywriting process, you'll learn how to brain-dump, sort, polish, and edit your writing to make it shine. 

If your copy feels cluttered or disconnected, Sarah’s insights will help transform your messaging, making it resonate with your audience. 

We also tackle common copywriting mistakes, like focusing too much on problems without offering clear solutions. Sarah offers practical tips for crafting compelling headlines, balancing empathy with authority, and developing a confident voice that connects. 

It's not just about organizing your words—it's about making them work for you.

By the end, you'll walk away with a fresh perspective on organizing your copywriting process—just like tidying up a cluttered space. 

Grab Sarah’s DIY Your Copy Checklist and discover how simplifying your approach can lead to higher conversions and stronger client connections.

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In today’s episode, I’m revealing two overlooked time management essentials that will help you finally take control of your schedule and make your day work for you—not the other way around.

These simple yet powerful techniques can help you stay organized and actually get done what you plan. 

I’ll walk you through how we plan our monthly calls in my Organized Life Academy, where members learn to optimize their time and create more structure in their day-to-day using my organizing steps SPASM.

We’ll also discuss mindset shifts—like how I’ve been changing the way I think about working out—and how these same principles can apply to managing your time effectively.

Whether you’re struggling to follow through on your plans or looking for fresh ideas to boost your productivity, this episode will help. We’ll explore how to stay focused, handle distractions, and test different approaches to see what works best for you. 

I’ll also share a personal update, including how I’m prepping for the Life Coach School Mastermind and organizing my home workout space.

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On today's episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, I dive into the heart of maintaining organization in your coaching business. I walk you through the five essential steps to getting organized, starting with sorting and purging - the decluttering steps, moving into assigning homes and setting limits - the organizing steps, and finally, the fifth critical step of maintaining the structure you’ve created.

I discuss how crucial it is to tie maintenance tasks to existing routines or tasks to make them more manageable. For example, you could clean your file drawer during tax season or refresh your closet when the seasons change.

I also discuss the benefits of setting up structured maintenance appointments and having an accountability partner to ensure consistency.

I aim to help you streamline tasks, reduce stress, and keep your business running smoothly.

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Are you making things more complicated than necessary with your business finances? How do you organize the “system” of looking at your numbers? Are you clear on the role or purpose of your business in your life? If so, is your business fulfilling this role? 

Today we dive deep into the often overwhelming world of business finances with expert Mark Butler from Let’s Do The Books.

Mark and I discuss the importance of having a simple system for managing your money and the crucial question of knowing what your business's job is in your life. 

We explore common financial mistakes coaches make, from unnecessarily complicating their banking accounts to overspending on high-ticket masterminds and coaching programs without tangible returns. 

Mark also shares invaluable tax strategies, dismantling common myths and offering practical advice to keep your business's financial health in check.

Whether you're struggling with digital disorganization, overspending, or simply need to streamline your business operations, this episode promises to equip you with actionable steps to achieve financial clarity.

The doors to Organized Coach Academy are open! Until Wednesday evening, a very special bonus is included. Learn more and purchase here.

Would your clients say your onboarding experience is so-so, above average, or luxurious? How smooth is the process for you? Do you have it documented?

Today, I'm talking about how to efficiently structure and document your onboarding process to ensure consistency and a positive experience for all your clients.

I share four real-life examples from other coaches in the industry, walk you through the steps to document your onboarding process, and give you a few things to consider...

1. Does your onboarding process and what your new client experiences match your brand? Is it high-end, customized, uncluttered, fun, or stylish?
2. Is there anything you can simplify in this process? Delegate? Automate?
3. Is each step documented? Are all links needed to do this process included in each step
4. Have you tested your documentation? As you test it, make any adjustments to improve it.

As you reflect on your current processes, identify areas for improvement by thinking about:

• Is your money collection process effortless?
• How do you get the information your client needs?
• Do you have an email welcome or nurture sequence set up?
• Do you need to add any appointments or reminders to your calendar?
• Does your process create reassurance or safety for new clients after making this big decision?
• Is it clear to your client what their next step is?
• Does your onboarding give off "care and thoughtfulness" vibes?

Be encouraged. Reflect on your current processes, identify areas for improvement, and make changes that align with your brand and client-experience goals.

If you want help documenting processes, join Organized Coach Academy today!

For links to the coach examples mentioned, click here. 

Click here to join Organized Coach Academy during this special promotion period and save MONEY! The promotion period ends on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

➡️ Join before Saturday to receive $250 off the price AND a private 1:1 call with me where we'll streamline and organize your bookmarks bar to save you SO much time every time you open your browser.

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Are you ever mad at your past self for not doing a better job organizing your business from the beginning?

It would have been so much easier if someone had given us the resources and knowledge we needed. But... we didn't know what we didn't know.

This week, I experienced this myself when making a list of my podcast guest appearances. They were not all in one place, so I "wasted" time trying to put this list together, annoyed that I hadn't done this from the beginning. 

My experience inspired this episode. I thought of the things that I wish I had organized from the very beginning, and I thought of my clients and what they wish they had organized.

Let me tell you, getting organized takes a lot more work when you've accumulated all the stuff. So, if you are new to business, take notes. And if you've been in business for a while and are wishing you had started sooner, NOW is the time. Your future self will thank you immensely. 

What do you wish you had organized from the start? Please message me on Instagram and let me know what yours are that I missed.

I share 10 critical elements I wish I had organized from the beginning of my coaching business. These elements include maintaining digital files, tracking podcast guest appearances, organizing funnel links, recording assets and freebies, and more.

I've packaged my solution to all of these in Organized Coach Academy where I help all coaches get their businesses and their assets organized. I break it down into simple modules and include monthly calls so you don't stay stuck. 

Tune in to discover practical tips for creating a streamlined and efficient coaching business today!

FREE CLASS on August 19, 2024. Register here. Learn the ONLY 5 files you need to organize your digital files and the 3 steps to create an organized (and profitable) business. It will be live and improved! Don't miss it.

Do you have ADHD? Do you lack executive function in areas of your life and business?

This episode will help you understand how ADHD presents itself and the obstacles it causes for both the coach and the client.

I have the honor of talking with Paula Engebretson, an ADHD coach and productivity expert, on this topic. We discuss:

• What ADHD is and how it's connected to executive functions.
• How ADHD impacts a coach running a coaching business AND a client taking that program.
• How coaches can make their programs and courses more ADHD-friendly. Paula shares 5 key areas coaches can explore to make their content more ADHD-friendly.
• How Organized Coach Academy supports ADHD brains.

Listen for the simple but compelling question that can help you and your clients understand why you're not doing what you want to do.

We close by inviting you to review your current content and identify ONE area where you could incorporate additional scaffolding. This could include...

• Turning on captions for videos
• Creating a step-by-step checklist to make a complex process visual
• Creating simple guided questions for group coaching calls
• Asking a 1:1 client: what would look like amazing support for you

What will you choose to do?

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I read a statistic this week that people waste 2.5 hours a day searching for things they need to do the work they need to do. WHAT!!! That needs to stop.

In this episode of the Organized Coach Podcast, I share three key areas to organize in your coaching business for the most significant return on investment (ROI). These areas include organizing your digital files, setting up an efficient bookmarks bar, and creating a documented process for your marketing activities.

As you listen to the episode, choose only one task at a time to commit to organizing.

If you experience stress, overwhelm, or frustration because you are constantly looking for things, reinventing the wheel each time you take action, or lack efficiency, then listen in. Investing time to organize these three areas will save you so much time and create joy and peace as you work on your computer and in your business.

Join the Organized Coach Academy for personalized guidance and support to actually get this work executed. If you are ready to make more money in your business, apply here to join Organized to Profit. 

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In this episode, I'm introducing my 'Organize to Profit' small group (only 2-4 coaches) mastermind to my podcast listeners!

Learn more in the episode as you listen to Cynthia Coufal, who participated in the first mastermind round. She shares the program's transformative impact on her business and her confidence.

Cynthia, a teen anxiety coach, went from having one client when she joined the mastermind to twelve in only 6 months. She tripled her podcast downloads based on some changes I suggested. She created her workshop, identified and created her signature formula/intellectual property, streamlined her 1:1 coaching program and learned how to pitch it at the end of her workshop, created a valuable bonus that she now teaches at conferences, created an organized template for her client notes, and more!!

You can hear her confidence and excitement as she talks about her business. It's so exciting to know she is on her way to helping thousands of teens with anxiety.

I love the effectiveness of really small groups and am having so much fun helping coaches in this container. This small group allows for impactful coaching and very specific customization for your exact stage of business and goals. When I see inside your business, I can also offer organizational help that will save you time, create efficiency, and simplify your processes.

As you listen to Cynthia's results, consider the impact this mastermind could have on your business. Apply here.

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My guest this week, Emylee Williams, is a founder, best-selling author, and consultant working with small business owners to create efficient ecosystems within their operations and marketing. She's obsessed with helping others design and run lean, aligned, highly profitable businesses.

Our conversation delves into the importance of systems and processes, how to identify and address pain points, and the benefits of staying organized and consistent in business operations. Emily shares her unique perspective, from co-founding a seven-figure agency to starting her lean consulting business. 

You will gain insights on tools like Airtable, Miro, Otter, and Zapier and learn practical steps to streamline tasks and manage your businesses more effectively. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to work less, stay organized, and increase profitability.

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In this episode of The Organized Coach Podcast, my dear friend Kristin Dabney, a career strategist and leadership coach who helps professionals optimize their LinkedIn profiles, tells us exactly what to do to optimize our profiles, engage effectively, and use LinkedIn as a powerful marketing tool to grow our businesses.

We discuss the importance of having an optimized profile, personalized engagement strategies, and how to leverage LinkedIn for professional networking and client acquisition. We also touch on the benefits of using LinkedIn for referrals, learning, and establishing oneself as an expert.

Tune in to learn the do's and don'ts of LinkedIn marketing for coaches. Then, please connect with both of us on LinkedIn: Tracy Hoth and Kristin Dabney!

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Is growing your coaching business causing your nervous systems to go haywire?

My guest this week, Leah Davidson, explains the nervous system's critical role in coaching and business growth.

Leah is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Resilience Coach, and Consultant. She is also a registered Speech Language Pathologist and has spent over two decades working in the area of Traumatic Brain Injury. She is the host of the Building Resilience podcast and the creator of the Advanced Training for Nervous System Resilience. She had a membership program called Connections. In it, Leah focuses on helping people learn to befriend their nervous system, manage their mindset, and cultivate resilience. Leah lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Rob, and they have a blended family with 5 children. She loves to learn, grow, hike, read, travel, and spend time with friends and family.

In this episode, Leah highlights the importance of regulating the nervous system to access higher-brain functions necessary for effective coaching and business success. She details practical strategies for our nervous system regulation, such as breathing exercises, meditation, and movement, emphasizing the significance of daily practice and foundational health habits such as sleep and nutrition.

She also discusses the profound impact of nervous system regulation on all aspects of your life, advocating for integrating these practices into everyday life.

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I've been a professional organizer for over 16 years, and today, I'm sharing insights into how we transform our home and life by focusing on decluttering and changing our mindset each month in 2024.

Our monthly declutter calendar, essential organizing skills using the SPASM method (Sort, Purge, Assign homes, Set limits, Maintain), and our mindset each have a significant part in achieving our organizational goals.

The episode provides an overview of quarterly projects and details the benefits of joining Organized Life Academy, including access to a wealth of resources, monthly planning calls, coaching sessions, guest speakers, and VIP calls.

The academy's transformative impact on participants' lives is celebrated every day. I invite you to take advantage of a special birthday discount and join us in the program to get your life organized in the remaining 6 months of 2024.

Make space for the life you love and change the legacy you leave your loved ones.

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Celebrate my birthday this month! Get $200 off when you join Organized Life Academy in June.  Get your home and life organized in the next 6 months. 

Amy Lippmann is the founder of Marketing for Health Coaches, where she helps health coaches and nutritionists consistently earn $5K per month.

Amy shares insights on building a business through effective strategies, ranging from speaking engagements to social media presence.

She emphasizes starting with one strategy and then layering on others as you become more comfortable.

Our conversation delves into:

• making connections through local groups and events,
• pursuing speaking opportunities both locally and online, and
• utilizing social media in a way that is both manageable and meaningful.

Amy also discusses the importance of personal connections in growing one's client base and offers practical advice on how coaches can begin to gather clients by doing what they love.

The episode is filled with actionable tips for entrepreneurs at different stages of their business, highlighting the importance of personalization in marketing and client acquisition efforts.

As you listen, consider your current clients and the strategy you used to acquire them. Also, think about which strategy sounds easy, fun, or resonates with you.

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In this episode, Tracy welcomes Tanya Engesether. Tanya shares her 27-year journey in the healthcare industry, the impact of COVID on her role, and how it led her to become a certified Christian life coach.

Tanya helps leaders achieve work-life balance and break free from people-pleasing so they can find peace of mind, balance, and freedom from overwhelm while amplifying their impact as leaders.

Tanya is the host of the top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, The Grace Filled Leader.

Tanya discusses her methodologies for time management, developing effective systems, and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of finding one's value internally rather than through external validation.

The conversation also highlights the influence of the Organized Coach Academy and Organized to Profit on Tanya's coaching business.

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Sarah is a full-time working mom + wife who lived with clutter and found her way to the other side. She radically changed her own life after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Forced to examine everything, including her perfectionism and people-pleasing, she realized all the stuff (and not just the physical stuff) was standing in her way of living her life, her way.

After embracing minimalism and finding her way to simplicity, Sarah started Simple + Intentional to support other women in doing the same. She encourages and inspires others through her blog, Instagram account, and podcast.

Sarah lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter. She loves the outdoors, a strong cup of tea, and is following her dream of writing a book!

In this episode, Sarah shares her personal journey. She emphasizes that decluttering is not about the stuff but about understanding our buying behaviors and the psychology behind clutter. We focus on the importance of an organized wardrobe, offering practical tips for decluttering and organizing clothes to reduce decision fatigue and enhance personal style.

We also delve into the relationship between our belongings and self-perception, advocating for a mindful approach to consumerism and the benefits of a minimalistic lifestyle.

Sarah provides specific strategies for building a versatile, comfortable, and loved wardrobe that aligns with personal style and body image, ultimately promoting self-care and a more organized life.

Some things to listen for that really impacted me:

• Don't start your day with negative thoughts.
• You can't out-organize too much stuff.
• Decluttering and organizing is a form of self-care.
• Clutter is never about the stuff. It's about our buying behaviors, our emotions, and our comfort.
• Our brains are wired for scarcity. We are teaching our brains to think differently.
• Sarah defines an organized wardrobe in three parts.
• You can declutter for real, or you can fake it. This will help you get started!
• Depending on your season, take it as far as you have the capacity to.
• Don't be tempted to buy things that are "okay." Invest in "amazing."

From our conversation, I'm doing the following to create an easy closet I love to walk into every morning:

• Choosing my favorite items - analyze what I love about them.
• Decluttering my closet by category. (jeans, tanks, t-shirts)
• Managing my impulsivity. Being okay with the wait. Practicing the pause.
• Adding a tab to my Idea Tracker with brands I love, things I want to invest in (missing pieces of a minimalistic wardrobe), etc.

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And, I reveal the most downloaded episodes.

Furthermore, I outline my personal growth, the enjoyment of connecting with guests, how I come up with content ideas, the challenges and rewards of content creation, and my contemplations on potential changes and continuous improvement for the podcast.

I cannot do a podcast like this without a heartfelt thanks to you, my listener, for taking the time to listen each week, sometimes listening to an episode more than once, putting into practice what you've learned, and sharing it all with me. Your encouragement means the world to me.

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My coach shared that she saw results with the thought, “The more I love myself, the more money I make.”

It's making a difference in how she feels and, therefore, the actions she takes and the results she is having.

A form of this thought that really got me excited was, "The more I love my offer, the more money I make."

I already believed this because I knew that if I really loved my offer, I would show up with more excitement, share often, and talk about it with more energy. And if I loved my offer, my students would love it as well.

But I also knew that I could love my offer even more!

So, I came up with ten questions - journal entries or thought prompts - that I could use to FALL MORE IN LOVE with my offer.

Listen to this week's episode as I go through the questions using my offer of Organized Coach Academy as an example. 

Here are the 10 questions to prompt you to love your offer more. (If you don't have an "offer," you can tweak these questions to help you fall more in love with yourself, your body, your home, your wardrobe, etc.)

1. How does your offer help people?
2. What is great about your offer?
3. How are you the perfect person to help your clients using this offer?
4. Why would someone want to invest in this offer? (their outcome)
5. What is the best part about this offer?
6. What do you love most about this offer?
7. What results have people gotten from this offer?
8. What don’t people realize about your offer?
9. What don’t you like about your offer? How could you solve this?
10. How will I execute this? What is my next step?

Let me know how you use these questions to love your offer and how that changes your results.

Your organizing coach,

Tracy Hoth

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• Struggle to organize your workspace? And then keep it organized?
• Have a cluttered office or home?
• Find it hard to let go of your possessions?
• Want to learn more about what it takes to create an organized workspace, home, and life?

Today, we are digging deep into these topics with a very special guest expert.

Amelia Pleasant Kennedy is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Organizer, Fair Play Facilitator, and the CEO of A Pleasant Solution.

As a Clutter Coach, speaker, and top-rated podcast host, she helps folks who are frazzled, busy, and overworked uncover the root cause of the clutter in their lives. With a keen ability to listen for what goes unsaid, Amelia coaches from a space of total curiosity and non-judgment so that clients build a deep sense of self-trust.

Amelia is a caregiver for her mother, who’s living with dementia, a mother of 3 (including an elite athlete), and a lover of visual art, nature, books, and meaningful conversations. She's currently in Round 3 of long-distance parenting + marriage with her husband and has managed multiple households since 2019.

She will give us a peek into her life's organizing journey, including downsizing, running multiple households, and organizing nuggets that might just blow your mind. They did for me, and I've been organizing professionally for over 15 years.

What Amelia shares will help you in more areas than just organizing your home or business. She gives insights and solutions about...

• Questioning if the item is "paying rent"
• Believing we will have more time in the future
• Taking care of yourself after you make decisions
• Trusting yourself - what that really means
• Aligning the friction between what you ultimately want in your intuition/heart vs what your brain tells you it wants.

Your Organizing Cheerleader,

Tracy Hoth

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After a year of podcasting, I thought sharing a little about me would be fun so you know who I am.

Well, get ready. I started from the beginning and gave you a chronological overview of my entire life. 🤣

I share about my childhood in Minnesota, the big move, high school in El Paso, Texas, and college in Denton, Texas. Then, my "be-crazy-before-I-get-tied-down" decision to move to California, where I made a defining decision that changed the course of my life. Then, I moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to work as the Girl's Program Director in an inner-city ministry. In Kansas City, met my husband, and we grew our family.

Life was so good. I recognize and continue to see the blessings I was given in my life - things I had no control over and others I worked hard for and chose. 

In 2016 came the hardest challenge of our lives - my son's c5-c6 spinal cord injury.

I share how I started my organizing business, how life coaching came into my life, my decision to get certified, and how I transitioned my business to fully coaching online and then changed my niche to helping coaches organize their businesses. 

Whew! I go through it quickly.

Hopefully, you feel like a friend now! 

I'd love to hear your story. Tag me on Instagram to share your story or ask me questions. Maybe I'll do a follow-up "get to know me" episode in the future. 

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Caryn Gillen helps coaches build spacious lives and businesses so they can live the dream they had when they first became coaches.

I was honored to have this casual conversation with her for this episode, during which I had so many aha moments as we talked about values and how they shape our businesses. Plus, I asked all the questions to get her take on how we use values to organize everything from our digital files to our processes and decisions.

• What are values? Where do they come from? Caryn defines "values."
• How do we figure out what our values are? Caryn shares two questions to ask yourself:
  • When was there a time in my life when I felt out of alignment? Angered? Stuck?
  • When was there a time in my life when I was totally in flow? Electric?
• How do our values manifest in our business, and what is the best way to intentionally use them?
• How do we use values as we coach our clients? 
• What do I do when two values come up against each other?
• Caryn is a master at asking questions.  She shares some intriguing ways to help yourself and your clients.
• The itchy sweater exercise... so good!

Some of my favorite things she says are: "Someday is here!" Cozy pants. "Values are here for you to expand."

Tag @caryngillen and @tracyhoth on Instagram and share your values and takeaways from this episode.

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Overwhelm. We all have felt it.

But the question is, what do you do when you feel overwhelmed?

When was the last time you felt overwhelmed? How often do you feel overwhelmed? What does overwhelm feel like in your body? Then what? What happens next for you?

Overwhelm is a feeling, an emotion in our body. Our emotions are a result of what we are thinking. The first thing to do is figure out what thought is causing you to feel the emotion of overwhelm.

Then, remember, your thoughts are optional. No matter what your circumstances are or what facts are happening outside of you, how you decide to think about them is optional. It's your choice. And that choice, the thought you decide to think, will cause you to feel an emotion. 

We have the option to change our thoughts which will change our emotions, but it's not always easy.

This ONE thing will help you change your thoughts. It's an action step for you to take when you feel overwhelmed. 

Let the feeling of being overwhelmed be your SIGNAL to do this exercise. This is the ONE thing. 

And guess what? This one thing is also the first step to getting organized. By practicing this exercise, you are also practicing the organizing steps! A win-win!

Let me know how it goes. Did it help? Did it shift your feeling of overwhelm? 

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In the workshop, I will help you set up your Idea Tracker Dashboard, learn some easy formatting tricks, customize it with your categories, and walk away feeling organized and ready to input all your ideas.

In this episode, I'm delving into six specific ways to refine your coaching program so your students can experience more success and rave about their experiences in your course and with you as their coach.

I drew insights from my students' feedback, the changes I'm making inside Organized Coach Academy, and my personal experiences in the courses and coaching programs I've been in.

Key Points:

➡️  Include a table of contents

Explore the significance of providing a comprehensive table of contents for your coaching program. Learn how it offers clarity and helps students/clients navigate course content efficiently.

➡️  Provide Checklists for Each Module

Adding a checklist can streamline the learning process for participants, fostering a sense of accomplishment as they check items off, track their progress, stay motivated, and celebrate wins.

➡️  Share how you (as the expert) would do it 

Share your expertise on how YOU, as the expert, recommend that they navigate through your program. Guide participants on the ideal approach to maximize their learning experience.

➡️  Review and Recap

Consider incorporating periodic review sessions to reinforce where documents and trainings are, remind them of important features, tour the portal, and assist participants in tracking their progress effectively.

➡️  Open Communication and Feedback

Emphasize the importance of establishing an environment conducive to open communication. Encourage participants to seek clarification, ask questions, and provide feedback on their learning journey.

➡️  Make everything searchable

When you teach your students and clients to search your content for the answers, you empower them. But you need to make it easy! Videos are not searchable, so be sure to include a synopsis with the key search terms or the transcripts in written form so they can find what they are looking for.

Implementing these strategies can transform your coaching program, enrich participants' learning experiences, and enable tangible progress toward their goals.

Reflect on these insights and identify one area within your coaching program where you can improve using one of the six ways to client success.

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Is your home organized? Do you love coming home and being in your home?

In this episode, I share my insights about home organization.

I share my definition of being "organized," what area of my home is a complete pile of clutter, and what I think about maintaining organization.

As a Professional Organizer for over 15 years, I have been in hundreds of people's homes. I've seen it all. When I'm in a home with abundant stuff, I am overwhelmed. I could not get or stay organized with so much stuff. You have to start by reducing the amount of stuff.

There are three ways to reduce what comes into your home by becoming aware of your

• Buying habits, 
• Paper habits, and
• Collection habits.

Your current home, cabinets, drawers, and closets are the "containers" you must work with. When reducing your things to fit in your "container," start by choosing your favorites—the things you love and use often. Then you can move to the remaining items. This helps make decision-making easier. 

Our 3-fold approach this year in Organized Life Academy includes a monthly decluttering focus, a mindset focus to help you create an organized person's identity, and quarterly projects. 

Listen to the episode to learn more. If you are ready to make organizing your home and life fun and don't want to try to figure it out alone, join us now in Organized Life Academy.

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You want the results that come with an organized business, like:

• Saving time and reducing mind confusion and overwhelm
• Knowing exactly where every file lives
• Finding things quickly and easily
• Feeling calm and focused instead of always scrambling
• Knowing what to do each time you sit down to work
• Spending more time with your loved ones, hobbies, or a passion project
• Leaving work in your office instead of thinking about it 24/7
• Becoming more efficient and handing off documented tasks to an assistant
• Focusing your creative energy on clients instead of wasting time doing random admin tasks
• Giving your clients an exceptional experience working with you

To get a business like this, there are only three pillars you need:

1. An organized MINDSET
2. Organizing SKILLS
3. Organized ASSETS

These three pillars are the only reason you are not creating an organized business now.

Do you have these three pillars? Do you want them? Will you finally stop telling yourself you "should" be able to do this alone and instead join us in Organized Coach Academy?

In the Academy, we walk step by step to create the identity of an organized business owner. We learn organizing skills and practice them until we are confident. We build assets like documented processes and dashboards to bring all the information together in one place. 

No matter how you think, whether you have a diagnosis, are missing executive functions, or have always been told you are messy, this work will help you become an organized CEO.

Stop wasting time thinking you should, and join us to learn these organizing skills that will not only impact your business success but also overflow into your home, relationships, and more! ❤️

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Are you like me and wonder about the journey to growing a million-dollar business? I wonder how they do it? How do they keep it organized? What is their thought process? What were the most significant challenges?

Today, I have my coach, Stefanie Gass, on the show. I walk through her journey from a baby business to a multi-7-figure business and ask her the questions:

• Are you naturally organized?
• Has your business always been organized?
• What do you wish you'd done differently?
• What do you recommend getting organized for a new coach just starting out? What are the most important things you'd say to have in place?
• What are the things that will make the most significant difference in the long term as they grow? 
• Additional advice?

Stefanie Gass is a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and seven-figure CEO. She helps women grow their online businesses and make consistent income using podcasting. She hosts a top 20 globally ranked business podcast, Online Business for Christian Women. She believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into the social media hustle.

Your Systems Expert,

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Routines provide structure and stability and are essential for managing the responsibility of online entrepreneurship. They cultivate discipline and consistency and overall lend to better business outcomes.

A well-crafted routine can set the tone for your business, ignite needed motivation to keep going, and ultimately bring in money that keeps your business growing.

Everything works better when your routines are in place.

Today, I'm sharing the ONE routine every online entrepreneur must have in their business. You must implement this routine if you want a business that makes money.

In this episode, I walk you through...

• the steps to create this routine,
• what to do in your routine initially, and
• how to develop this routine further.

I'm giving you the exact questions to help you customize this routine so it works for you. Start listening now and get ready to implement the one routine that will help you grow your business starting today.

Your Routine Expert,

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Hi fellow coach,

If you feel cluttered and want to get clear in your business,

If you are spending lots of energy feeling behind, overwhelmed, and confused and want to feel confident, organized, and in a flow,

If you have a big project that you aren't making traction on and want to learn the skills to break it down so you move forward and accomplish it, get clients, and make money,

Then this is your episode.

Joy and Robin, students in Organized Coach Academy, are sharing their stories. They're giving us a behind-the-scenes look into their business.  They share how the Academy has helped them do the above and go from clutter to clarity.

Listen in, and then, if you want the same in your business, join Organized Coach Academy today! I'm ready to help you eliminate all the confusion, take it step by step, and go from clutter to clarity. You'll learn how to set your foundations up, simplify your time and tasks, and think and act like an organized CEO to grow your business confidently.

Joy Vincent is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach, solo mama of 8, and the voice behind the Healthier Habits Mama podcast. She is a retired physician assistant turned well-being coach and a podcaster. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Joy's all about helping work-at-home moms build healthier habits while raising their families. She dishes out stories of resilience, growth, and triumph as a solo podcaster, giving practical tips for a healthier life. She discusses the foundational pieces to our well-being, including self-care, moving your body, making better meal choices, and sleeping. As a solo mama, she's been through the struggles and knows the importance of self-care. Her coaching is not just professional; it's personal and full of empathy.

Robin McIntire is a certified Life and Transitions Coach. Whether managing a major life shift, letting go of unwanted habits, or looking to feel inspired again, she helps her clients find clarity, shift their perspectives, and give them powerful tools to help them trust their choices, regain their confidence, and regain their power. These tools become practices that create and foster self-awareness, higher levels of energy, and less judgment so their mind can feel peace, unwanted habits can be cleared, and new possibilities can be seen.

Your Transformation Expert,

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Are you an organized coach?

In this episode, I share six habits an organized coach does daily. Developing these six habits will help you be more organized. These six habits have the power to help you accomplish what you set out to do. They will help you stay focused and produce more value and stay out of being overwhelmed and confused. 

As you listen, think of which ones you are already doing. Celebrate this. It is evidence that you are an organized coach.

Then, choose ONE habit that you want to start doing or improving. The best way to create a new habit is to tie it to something you already do. In the beginning, until it becomes a habit, hang a note or add a reminder or an appointment in your calendar so you don't forget.

DM me on Instagram and share what habit(s) you think needs to be added to this list. 

Until next time, happy habit developing!

Your Organized Habits Coach,

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What tools do you use to run your coaching business? Do you have specific tools and organizational structures in place that will support you and your business as you grow? 

What if I told you that you could run your business using five simple tools? These tools will create ease in everything you do. They will save you time and reduce decision fatigue. You will be able to focus your creativity on your clients and making money instead of searching for what you need, scrambling, and spinning in overwhelm. 

After years with my own business, I’ve finally figured it out and simplified what tools to use to keep everything organized without having to add more software or complicated things to learn. 

Listen in as I share these five tools that keep all of my clients, ideas, content, and business assets organized. 

Please send me a DM on Instagram to share what you use. What tool helps you stay organized?

If you're struggling with disorganization, reach out to me. Join Organized Coach Academy, where I teach you the organized mindset, organizing skills, and all the assets you need to create an organized business that can grow and make the impact you've been called to make.

It is 100% possible for you! Let's do it together.

Your Simplifying Expert,

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Are you struggling to grow your coaching business? In this episode, TaVona Denise explains the foundational principles of business by describing her ABCs of Impact. Getting these foundations in place is the solution to growing your business. Plus she shares the one thing most coaches forget to set up in the beginning. 

How do we create more income, more impact, and more flow? Have these five foundations (TaVona's ABCs) in place:  

• Attract the right people. TaVona helps you evaluate and create a strategy to attract your ideal client based on your personality, preferences, strengths, stage of life or business, and business model. Networking anyone? Being a good human. Making friends. Connecting.
• Build relationships and rapport. Educate and nurture and make these people feel safe and take steps toward their desired outcome. Creating content is this step.
• Convert from potential clients to paying clients.
• Deliver the services you sold.
• Evaluate each of the four areas above. 

Which of the ABCs do you find most challenging?

Once you have your strategy in place there are three reasons you might not be able to effectively execute it. If you find yourself here, do you have a gap in one of these areas?  

• Mindset
• Skillset
• Assets

If you want to find out the ONE thing that coaches forget to do in the beginning, listen to the episode. Here's a clue: Don't be driving around burning up all your gas. Are you going the scenic route? Tollway? Train? Or plane?

Coaches, consultants, and experts go to TaVona when their business isn’t moving like it should or it hurts when they try to move it. She uses her unique background as a physical therapist turned master certified life and business coach to help entrepreneurs with big hearts build businesses full of their favorite clients that make lots of money…WITHOUT burning themselves out or giving up their values in the process.

Using her approach to offer creation and Minimalist Marketing™, her clients have generated 6-figures plus with an email list of only a few hundred people and less than 2,000 followers on social media, all while working 4 days a week.

When she is not handling business, you can find her singing karaoke or enjoying the white sands and beautiful blue waters of Mexico which she currently calls home.

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Listen in as I have a conversation with one of my amazing private coaching clients, Michele Olender, as we discuss:

• What made her realize the need (or desire) for a coach, specifically an organizing coach
• What we started working on first
• What other areas of her business and life have we worked on
• How the organizing experience helps her relate to her clients in a unique way

And listen for...

• how she relates learning to organize to a "practice"
• the amazing way she helps herself get DAILY wins with the example of her push-up practice 🤯
• why she chose private coaching versus Organized Coach Academy

Michele Olender is a Podcaster and Vegan Life Coach. She works with midlife women interested in starting, re-starting, or re-energizing a vegan or plant-based practice. Michele holds the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate through eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and was certified as a Life Coach through The Life Coach School.

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I am here to help. I work with coaches (and non-coaches) to improve their time management. In Organized Coach Academy we spend a whole module on organizing our time. By knowing exactly what they need to do to get clients, fill their programs, and market their coaching businesses, they feel more confident and execute their calendar at a higher level. Try it!

In this episode, I share some simple and effective Google calendar tips that have helped me and my clients.

But first I think it's important that you know how you are currently spending your time AND what you need/want to do in your business every day, week, month, and year to run it like an organized CEO. Listen to see what I recommend you do first.

1. Analyze how you are (and how you want to be) spending your time. Data is needed along with a breakdown of tasks to run your business.
2. Create an Additional Calendar to Organize Time and Tasks: Establish a calendar for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Make appointments at the week's start and adjust them to specific times during planning.
3. Turn Off Notifications: Minimize distractions by disabling audible notifications. Customize reminders to strike a balance between staying informed and avoiding constant alerts.
4. Play with using both Tasks and Focus Time: Schedule distraction-free project time. Customize preferences for notifications and meeting declines.
5. Sync with Booking Calendars: Ensure your booking calendar syncs with Google Calendar to prevent double bookings.

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That's one of the reasons coaches hire me - to help them organize, prioritize, and execute the programs they've already invested in.

But, the fear of missing out (FOMO) keeps all of us distracted, looking at new programs, certifications, and downloading all the shiny objects that promise results.

In this episode, I share five tips that will help you organize your courses and programs. I teach you

• Where to store everything
• How to organize it all
• How to access it quickly
• A system to prioritize what to work on next
• What to do to STOP buying  

02:42 I've ended some things for 2024 and opened 1:1 private coaching spots 05:19 Tip #1 - Slide all courses, programs, certifications, and freebies into a folder called "Education." 08:08 Tip #2 - Download course material into subfolders  09:15 Tip #3 - Make a folder on your Bookmarks bar to hold all the links to key material  12:21 Tip #4 - Prioritize using the cost, deadline, and these three questions 17:45 Tip #5 - STOP buying more programs. 

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Repurposing your content can help alleviate this frustration and finally get your message in front of a larger audience. By implementing effective repurposing strategies, you can maximize the reach and impact of your content, ultimately leading to increased visibility and engagement.

My special guest, Brittni Schroeder, shares how she...

• repurposes her content,
• organizes it in a content database, 
• documents her process so her virtual assistant knows exactly what to do, only working 5 hours a week,
• organizes her Canva
• monetizes her content

Brittni recommends three actionable steps for the listener to take.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's the perfect time to implement systems. Take the time to create a strategy and don't rush the process. - Brittni Schroeder

00:02:19 - Brittni's Content Creation Process 05:15 - Leveraging Searchable Platforms 09:25 - Repurposing Content Across Platforms 14:47 - Content Creation and Organization 15:23 - Using Airtable for Content Tracking 18:55 - Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 22:12 - Creating Consistency with SOPs 29:44 - Monetizing Content and Lead Magnets 30:46 - Organizing Graphics in Canva 31:50 - Importance of Naming Files

Businesses fail for two reasons: they don't grow fast enough, or they grow too fast and lose their integrity. Implementing systems and strategies can prevent both. - Brittni Schroeder

Your Organizing Expert,

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Have you been reflecting on your goals for the upcoming year? Are you like me? Drawn to every planning event out there? Desiring to make a perfect year plan? 

There are a LOT of planning events being advertised right now. And my curiosity about how people plan their year draws me to these events like a bug is drawn to the light.

But, they never seem to be exactly what I want. So...

I've decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own planning process and 2024 calendar. It is...

SIMPLE. Visible. All in one place. Content-based.

I detail the essential elements of my personalized calendar and planning process, emphasizing the importance of having clear goals, a focus for each week, and visibility of my podcast episode (or for you, it might be content (blog, YouTube, Live topic) and projects. The calendar includes sections for goals, weekly focuses, month views, podcast planning, project tracking, and WINS.

Ahhh, the beauty and simplicity of this design is helping me stay organized already.

I share my preference for printing it out as a PDF first, getting messy with it, and then printing it as a wall calendar in Canva and hanging it right near your desk to update and follow all year. I share my plan to use it to document wins and accomplishments, creating a visual record of success.

And the best part is... 

I want to share it with you!

You can get access to my exact calendar. It is ready for purchase at simplysquaredaway.com/plan. This includes a PDF version to print and plan messy, a Canva template that you can print in calendar form, and a tutorial video.

Highlights:

• Desire: To plan my business year with a simple, suitable planning tool.
• Frustration: I can't seem to find exactly what I want.
• Solution: I make my own customized calendar that includes sections for clear goals, weekly focuses, month views, podcast planning, and project tracking with a clean, simple design for staying organized.
• Instruction: How I use it to plan my year.
• WINS: Document successes on it.
• Get yours! My 2024 calendar is available for purchase at simplysquaredaway.com/plan, including a PDF version to print and plan messy, a Canva template that you can print in calendar form, and a tutorial video.

xo,

Your Year Planning Expert 

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Do you want to improve your business's financial management and increase profitability? Learn how to achieve better financial control and organize your business finances for increased success and stability.

Empower your small business's financial future as Carla dismantles the profit paradox, guiding you through the crucial steps to separate, track, and prioritize your revenue to maximize your company's success.

• Carla stresses the importance of tracking revenue and expenses monthly and highlights the common oversight in the coaching space where many are unaware of their profit until year-end tax consultations.
• Carla suggests various tools for financial tracking, ranging from QuickBooks and Xero for larger businesses to spreadsheets, Wave, YNAB and HoneyBook for simpler needs but ultimately emphasizes the need for a system that records both income and expenses for accurate financial insights.
• We discuss the significance of setting profit goals for coaches and small business owners and encourage everyone to take an intentional approach to spending and investments, emphasizing the practice of deciding upfront how much profit to take.
• Carla advises business owners to assess their financial health regularly, considering factors like profit, cash flow, and personal income by implementing a monthly finance hour, either self-led or with a bookkeeper, to review financial statements and understand key financial metrics to guide their strategic planning.
• She recommends identifying 5 to 7 KPIs that directly impact revenue and expenses, tailored to the specific business model, highlighting the value of tracking KPIs alongside financial metrics to gain a comprehensive view of business performance.
• We conclude the episode by discussing the importance of having a mindset shift toward intentional spending and investment decisions.

Carla is a fractional CFO and financial and money coach for female coaches and other service business owners who are making money, but not keeping enough. She brings her 30+ years of finance and accounting experience to her clients, helping them understand their numbers and become profitable so they can scale profitably and still have the money to live the lifestyle they dream of.

Don't wait for your tax guy to tell you how much you're making. You should know every month how much money came in, how much money went out. - Carla Moats

00:00 - Neglecting Business Finances 07:53 - Organizing Business Finances 10:39 - Financial Tracking Tools 14:37 - Hiring a Bookkeeper and Understanding Financial Statements 16:51 - Setting Profit Goals and Paying Yourself 18:54 - Profit First Principle and Intentional Investments 23:23 - Intentional Spending and Personal Financial Goals 27:29 - Business Expenses and Costs 29:08 - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 30:20 - Importance of Bookkeeping

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Ever felt overwhelmed in your coaching business? My guest today, Stephanie Griffin, suggests using your overwhelm as a signal to go back to your customer journey. She lays out a compelling case for defining your customer journey as the antidote to marketing chaos.

Listen in as she walks us through the crucial steps, starting with a clear definition of your product(s) and niche. She continually brings us back to looking through the lens of your customers and what they experience as they interact with your business, from initial contact to successful engagement and happy ending.

With practical tips on documentation, testing, and gathering feedback, Stephanie equips coaches with the tools to refine their strategies and ensure a positive end to the customer journey.

This episode is your guide to mastering the customer journey and transforming overwhelm into a well-defined path to success. #MarketingStrategies #CustomerJourneyMastery #CoachingBusiness

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Decluttering is what we're focused on in Organized Life Academy 2024. It's what we're doing in our businesses in Organized Coach Academy. I used it to decide how to invest in my business next.

There is so much power in the act of decluttering.

Listen to learn five tips to declutter your life and business in the new year.

I invite you to join me and 50+ other women in Organized Life Academy 2024 to declutter your home and life.

If you have a coaching business, join me in Organized Coach Academy. The doors are open now. Get 25% off until they close on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

We will start 2024 learning how to think like an organized CEO. I will walk you through each step as we create an organized computer, gather and organize our assets, learn new ways to manage our time, tasks, and to-do lists, and document our processes and our next launch.

This process will impact the future of your business and the mindset shifts will affect all the areas of your life. Are you ready? 

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If you have been doing any of the following:

• keeping all of your processes and organization in your head
• waiting to be creative until you clear off your desk
• thinking more about all that you have to do instead of thinking about your clients and what they need
• staying stuck and overwhelmed because of your ADHD
• dreaming of one day having a team but not knowing what to do first

Then you will LOVE this episode.

Listen in as Cynthia Coufal and Dustie Gimblet share their struggles, what drew them to want to get organized, their experience inside Organized Coach Academy, and the UNEXPECTED benefits of organizing their businesses. 

When you learn the skills of organizing, they spill over into all the areas of your life - time management, thinking more organized, more time, confidence, etc.

...And that's a magical thing. Let's go!

04:23 - Cynthia's Motivation to Get Organized 05:49 - Dustie's Need for Organization 06:47 - Expectations from Organized Coach Academy 09:29 - Impactful Concepts 13:49 - Importance of Systems and Organization 14:58 - Freedom and Calmness in Organization 16:36 - Technology and Efficiency 18:41 - Organization in Business and Life

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Doors open on 12/07/23 to Organized Coach Academy

Hey coach,

Get a sneak peek into the lives of three life coaches as they share their journey of implementing organization in their businesses. Discover how Angie, Danielle, and Liz transformed their productivity, confidence, and client satisfaction through the Organized Coach Academy.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and disorganized in your coaching business,

• struggling to keep track of digital files,
• failing to schedule daily, weekly, and monthly tasks,
• getting stuck in overwhelm
• losing links and wasting time searching for them
• and more...

Then you are not alone! 

Our guests, Angie Robinson, Danielle Thienel, and Liz Rose will share the truth and how they have implemented organization via the Organized Coach Academy to increase efficiency, confidence, and their ability to serve clients effectively. They've reduced decision fatigue, closed skill and mindset gaps, and freed up mental space to be creative and focus on their clients.

You can do the same!

02:30 - Guest Introductions 05:17 - Guest's Motivation 14:29 - Importance of Using a Calendar for Organization 15:57 - Clarifying Priorities and Time Management 16:57 - Overcoming Skill and Mindset Gaps 18:49 - The Value of Templates and Group Support 23:04 - Advice for Getting Organized 28:02 - The Impact of Organization on Confidence and Coaching 29:43 - The Impact of Organization on Life 30:29 - Gratitude for the Organized Coach Academy 31:06 - Where to Find the Guests

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Hey Coach,

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and mentally drained while running your coaching business? Do you want to find a way to increase your efficiency and reduce the "mental load" you're feeling?

I was intrigued when a client mentioned that they experienced a relief in their "mental load" from implementing the material in the Organized Coach Academy. She noticed that once this mental load was decreased she could focus better. Her decision fatigue was gone. She began to be more efficient and more creative in her business.

If you want the same, listen to the episode where I unveil six powerful foundations for organizing your coaching business.

Where you start isn't as important as getting started. Ask yourself, "Which would cause me to feel the most relief?" and choose one of these six areas to start organizing: your mind, computer, assets, time, processes, or your launch. Start there.

If you panic and can't imagine doing any of this on your own, join my workshop 3 Steps To Organize Your Digital Files to Save Two Hours a Week. I'll show you exactly what to do and you'll leave with a plan to organize your digital files. This has helped so many people! 

02:12 - Relief from the Mental Load 02:25 - Liz's testimony 04:00 - Six Organized Foundations for Your Coaching Business 04:22 - Organizing Your Mind 06:15 - Organizing Your Computer 08:50 - Organizing Your Assets 10:54 - Organizing Your Time 12:20 - Organizing Your Processes 13:20 - Organizing Your Launch 15:32 - THE Question to Ask Yourself

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You've been trying to implement an organizing tip here and there, but this ineffective action only leads to more chaos and a lack of organization. The pain of searching through endless design files and feeling scattered in your workflow is all too real.

If you are looking for a solution that will help you achieve streamlined organization and save you valuable time, look no further! Join us as our guest, Deena Rutter, shares her expert tips and tricks for organizing your Canva account, allowing you to find what you need quickly for hassle-free design work time. She also shows us how to set up a brand kit and organize our sidebar.

Deena Rutter is the go-to graphic designer for life coaches. Her design business began back in 1999 with paper and fabric, but after becoming a certified life coach, her business evolved to creating logos and comprehensive branding packages tailored specifically for life coaches. She's passionate about helping coaches simplify their brand design so they can get back to doing what they love…coaching.

Together we'll say goodbye to overwhelm and chaos and hello to a well-structured and organized Canva account that will transform your design process. Let's go!

02:25 - How to Organize Canva Account 07:09 - Creating a New Design 09:43 - Sharing and Collaborating 13:42 - Organizing Canva Folders 18:10 - Setting Up a Brand Folder 23:28 - Overcoming Design Stuckness

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If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the constant clutter and disorganization in your home, resulting in wasted time searching for misplaced items and a lack of productivity, then you are not alone!

Despite your efforts to create routines and systems, you may find that your current strategies aren't working as planned. Instead of achieving the organized and efficient living space you desire, you may be experiencing a never-ending cycle of chaos and stress. HELP!

Don't worry, there are solutions to help you overcome these challenges and create effective home routines. Start with one of these 5 essential routines.

Let me help you create the home you LOVE coming home! Join us in Organized Life Academy 2024.

The key moments in this episode are: 02:37 - Declutter Routine 06:51 - Planning Routine 08:19 - Tidy Routine 09:58 - Maintenance Routine 15:14 - Creating Efficient and Organized Routines 16:48 - How Tracy can Help you get Organized 17:47 - Testimonial from Cheryl, OLA Student

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Have you ever thought you had to be "naturally organized" to be an organized person and keep a clean home?

In this episode, our guest Joy Gardner will debunk this thought and share the truth about how perseverance and mindset shifts can help you achieve lasting organizing goals.

Joy, a compassionate elder care provider from Kansas City, went from a life of clutter and mess to one of order and peace. It has changed Joy's life forever.

02:27 - Joy's Organizing Journey 09:30 - The Power of Beliefs 10:53 - The Value of Mindset 14:57 - How Organized Life Academy has helped 16:47 - Struggling with "What If I Need It?" 17:56 - Organizing as Fun 18:26 - Organizing in Other Area

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In this podcast episode, I reveal the three critical steps that will help you create routines that actually stick.

I'm discovering the power of effective routines and how they can transform my life. Listen to find out how you can bring ease, organization, and productivity into your life using these three steps.

00:47 - The Importance of Routines 01:27 - Three Critical Steps to Creating Routines 06:23 - Add One Part at a Time 09:27 - Use Visualization and Accountability 10:57 - Personal and Business Routine Ideas 15:19 - Creating a Routine for Decluttering and Tidying Up 17:24 - Accountability through Organized Life Academy

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Imagine discovering this simple question that can transform your life. 

First, what is clutter? Google says clutter is a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass. I like to think of clutter as anything that keeps you from what you want. It could be thoughts, stuff, distractions, routines, piles, etc.

In what area of your life or business are you feeling cluttered the most? 

In this episode, I am sharing ONE question you can ask yourself. Ask this every time you leave a room. Every time you move on from one project to another. Every time you feel overwhelmed (cluttered in your mind). You can also ask it every time you feel doubt in your business or when you're standing in your kitchen looking around in awe at the mess around you.

In the podcast, I share a bunch of examples of how I use this in my life, how my clients use it, and areas you could try to use it.

I like to compare the process to an unexpected example. Intrigued? Stay tuned to find out how this one question can revolutionize your approach to decluttering and organizing. Message me on Instagram here to let me know how you've used it in your life to eliminate clutter and become more organized. 

2:15 - Monthly Mindset Themes 3:23 - Quarterly Projects 4:52 - Benefits of Joining Organized Life Academy 8:31 - The Essential Question to Declutter and Organize 15:04 - Sorting Out the To-Do List 15:44 - Taking Action on Decluttering 16:18 - Seeking Help and Doing Research 17:17 - Applying "Stop! What is the one next step?" in Daily Life

Your Asking-the-One-Question Declutter Coach,

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But then you decide you don't want to give up the flexibility (feel hope) and really want to help people (feel purpose-filled) so you restart and continue on.

Repeat that with 10 additional emotions at least once or twice a month.