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The Create Your Day Podcast

Jenn Cody | Productivity & Systems for Entrepreneurs

109 episodes

9 hours ago

You're really good at solving problems. And that's exactly why your business is still chaos. Every time you swoop in and fix something, every time you're the hero who saves the day, you're building a dependency instead of a business. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your problem-solving superpower is secretly your kryptonite—and what to do about it. We're talking about the identity trap that keeps capable entrepreneurs stuck in firefighter mode, why being needed feels so good (even when...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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You're really good at solving problems. And that's exactly why your business is still chaos. Every time you swoop in and fix something, every time you're the hero who saves the day, you're building a dependency instead of a business. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your problem-solving superpower is secretly your kryptonite—and what to do about it. We're talking about the identity trap that keeps capable entrepreneurs stuck in firefighter mode, why being needed feels so good (even when...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/109)

The Create Your Day Podcast

110. The Problem with being the Problem Solver

You're really good at solving problems. And that's exactly why your business is still chaos. Every time you swoop in and fix something, every time you're the hero who saves the day, you're building a dependency instead of a business. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your problem-solving superpower is secretly your kryptonite—and what to do about it. We're talking about the identity trap that keeps capable entrepreneurs stuck in firefighter mode, why being needed feels so good (even when...

3 days ago

27 minutes

The Create Your Day Podcast

109. How Emotional Chaos Is Draining Your Bank Account

Your revenue isn’t just a sales problem; it’s a nervous system problem. When every ping jolts you into fight or flight, strategic thinking goes dark and your business runs on emergency mode. We trace how emotional reactivity shows up in everyday decisions—saying yes to the wrong clients, chasing quick fixes, freezing on follow-through—and how those micro-moments add up to missed proposals, stalled ideas, and a drained bottom line. We break down a practical operating system for calm: the CLEA...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

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108. When You Want To Quit, Do This Instead

The first week of a 90‑day sprint feels electric—until reality shows up with sick kids, client fires, and that familiar wall where enthusiasm dies. We dig into a simple truth that changes everything: success favors systems over motivation. Instead of trying to “be stronger,” we design commitment architecture—environment, schedule, and accountability—that makes the right choice easier than quitting. We start by choosing a single non‑negotiable anchor that keeps you tethered to your goal on th...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

The Create Your Day Podcast

107. A 90-Day Strategy To Finish 2025 Strong

Feeling behind as the year winds down? Let’s turn the final 90 days into your most focused stretch of 2025. We get honest about what’s really blocking progress—vague goals, busywork disguised as momentum, and avoidable fires—and replace them with a clear, simple plan you can implement today. I walk you through a revenue reality check to quantify the gap to December 31, translate it into daily targets, and build a tracker that makes progress visible and motivating. Then we strip away the noise...

1 month ago

36 minutes

The Create Your Day Podcast

Welcome to Create Your Day with Jenn Cody

Welcome to Create Your Day, the podcast for entrepreneurs who are done drowning in to-do lists, pulled in a dozen directions, and ready to reclaim their time. I’m Jenn Cody, and I'm a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and systems expert - and I’m here to help you: Reclaim your calendar and focusDelegate without things slipping through the cracksBuild systems that scaleStep fully into your CEO role without burning outIf you want no BS strategies for productivity, mindset, delegation, and busine...

1 month ago

1 minute

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106. Are you building a business or building a prison?

Ever look around your business and think, “This is what I wanted… so why do I feel miserable?” You’re not alone. Too many entrepreneurs wake up every day in businesses that look successful on paper but feel like a prison in reality. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to create a values-based business—one that aligns with who you are, attracts the right clients, and gives you back your life. If you’ve ever felt like success without alignment is failure, this conversation will change how yo...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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105. Pivot vs. Persist: A Proven Framework for Smarter Business Decisions

Every entrepreneur eventually faces the million-dollar question: Do I stick it out, or do I pivot? In this episode, Jenn breaks down the difference between persistence that leads to success and stubbornness that keeps you stuck. You’ll learn a simple, practical framework to help you decide whether it’s time to double down on your current strategy, or make a bold move in a new direction. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business challenge is a speed bump or a dead end, this episode will gi...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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104. Beyond the Numbers: Making Decisions That Move the Needle

Tired of tracking numbers that never translate to action? Frustrated by repeating the same mistakes in your business month after month? It's time to transform how you approach your monthly business review. A powerful monthly review isn't about creating pretty charts or judging your performance—it's about building a business intelligence system that reveals patterns and informs smarter decisions. Many entrepreneurs fall into two traps: meticulously tracking everything but acting on nothing, o...

1 month ago

21 minutes

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103. Stop Setting Goals You'll Never Hit: The 3-Year Framework That Works

Have you ever created a beautiful vision board or business plan that ended up collecting dust? You're not alone. Most entrepreneurs struggle with bridging the gap between inspiring visions and daily actions that move the needle. The three-year vision emerges as the perfect sweet spot for effective business planning. It's far enough away to think beyond current limitations but close enough to create concrete plans. Unlike paralyzing 10-year forecasts or restrictive 1-year timelines, three yea...

1 month ago

22 minutes

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102. Stop Sabotaging Your Growth: The Missing Link Between Strategy and Identity

The secret to breaking through revenue ceilings lies in the powerful combination of business strategy and identity work, not just one or the other. Your business will always match your self-concept, so upgrading both simultaneously is essential for sustainable growth. • Strategy without identity work leads to self-sabotage • Mindset work without strategy keeps you stuck despite positive thinking • Every revenue level requires different strategies AND a different identity • Three business sta...

2 months ago

13 minutes

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101. Brain Bankruptcy: Why You Can't Focus

Ever hit that 3 PM wall where your brain seemingly shuts down and productivity nosedives? I spent years thinking this was just an energy problem, throwing coffee and snacks at it with minimal results. But through working with clients and examining my own patterns, I discovered something revolutionary: what we're experiencing isn't primarily an energy crash—it's decision fatigue. Your brain has a finite capacity for making decisions each day. By mid-afternoon, most of us have depleted that re...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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100. Learning vs. Knowing: The Difference Between Dreamers and Doers

Breaking free from the paralysis of perfectionism is one of the greatest challenges entrepreneurs face. Smart, capable people often find themselves stuck in endless planning loops, researching and preparing while their dreams remain unrealized. But what if the secret to success isn't perfect planning, but imperfect action? In this milestone 100th episode, I dive deep into why we get trapped in expensive procrastination and how Artificial Intelligence can be the game-changer that propels you ...

2 months ago

32 minutes

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99. Fire, Ready, Aim: How Successful Entrepreneurs Actually Build Businesses

Planning paralysis keeps entrepreneurs stuck in endless preparation without implementation, causing expensive procrastination instead of real business growth. The addiction to planning feels productive but prevents facing the reality of putting ourselves out there where actual learning happens. • Expensive procrastination happens when we create beautiful business plans without taking action • Planning addiction feels safe but is often sophisticated avoidance of risking failure or judgment • ...

3 months ago

22 minutes

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98. Escaping the Busy Badge of Honor

We've created a culture where being overwhelmed is somehow proof we're important, but this busy badge of honor is killing our businesses and our souls. Confusing activity with achievement leads to spinning our wheels without making meaningful progress. • Busy work vs. business work: theatrical activities that look like work but don't create results • The four costs of constant busyness: money, relationships, health, and your dreams • How to audit your time: track what you're actually doing f...

3 months ago

27 minutes

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97. Navigating the Void: When Growth Feels Like Loss

Have you ever found yourself feeling unexpectedly sad after achieving something you worked so hard for? That disorienting fog where you no longer recognize yourself, yet haven't fully stepped into who you're becoming? Welcome to what I call the "identity hangover" – that strange, uncomfortable space between identities that nobody warned you about. Growth requires shedding old versions of ourselves, like a snake discarding its skin. But that moment of standing exposed, without the comfortable...

5 months ago

19 minutes

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96. Why You Keep Choosing the Cage (Even When the Door is Open)

Have you ever noticed yourself panicking when your calendar suddenly has white space? That anxious feeling when you have freedom might be a sign you're building your own prison cell. This episode dives deep into why we recreate systems of control even when no one is asking us to. I'm building on my popular "Freedom Audit" episode (Episode 81!) to explore why, even when the door stands wide open, we consistently choose to remain in cages of our own design. The patterns keeping us trapped are ...

5 months ago

17 minutes

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95. Manifest Your Reality: 5 Steps to Making it Happen

Manifestation requires more than just wishful thinking—it demands a scientific approach that aligns our beliefs, attention, and actions with specific outcomes. We explore the neuroscience behind manifestation and provide a practical five-step protocol to make it work in your life. • Manifestation is the process of aligning beliefs, attention, and actions with specific outcomes • The reticular activating system (RAS) filters information based on what we're focused on • Neuroplasticity allows ...

5 months ago

19 minutes

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94. Moving Through Fear: Taking Action When You're Paralyzed

That familiar tightness in your chest, the flood of worst-case scenarios, the overwhelm that hits precisely when you're contemplating a bold move—we've all been there. But what if the fear that's keeping you stuck isn't actually a warning to stop, but a signpost pointing toward what matters most? In this powerful exploration of fear and action, I unpack why we often misinterpret fear as a red light when it's actually more like a blinking yellow—a signal that something important lies ahead. Y...

6 months ago

21 minutes

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93. Stop Waiting for Lightning: Building Clarity Through Imperfect Action

Clarity feels like that elusive treasure we're all searching for – the magical moment when everything falls into place and our purpose becomes crystal clear. But what if everything you've believed about finding clarity is actually holding you back? This episode dismantles the harmful myth that clarity is something you stumble upon like a hidden treasure. Instead, I share the liberating truth that clarity is something you actively build through brave, imperfect action. You'll discover why wai...

6 months ago

17 minutes

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92. What If "Later" Never Comes?

What if those two seemingly innocent words—"maybe later"—are actually sabotaging your entire life? This eye-opening episode dives deep into how our tendency to postpone what truly matters is keeping us stuck in an endless cycle of waiting for the perfect moment that never arrives. The truth stings a little: "maybe later" isn't responsible planning—it's procrastination dressed in a responsible outfit. It creates an illusion of control without requiring us to make actual decisions. Every time ...

6 months ago

18 minutes