The Organized Coach - Productivity, Business Systems, Time Management, ADHD, Routines, Life Coach, Entrepreneur
Tracy Hoth | Certified Life Coach, Professional Organizer, Systems Specialist
130 episodes
1 week ago
*** Top 1% Globally Ranked Podcast ***
❓Do you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires instead of creating an organized, streamlined, automated business?
❓Do you struggle to stay organized and on top of your to-do list, overwhelmed and bogged down by administrative tasks?
❓Are you ready to scale your business but need help knowing where to start implementing systems?
❓Would you like to work less and make more money?
❓Do you have ADHD or struggle to stay focused?
My podcast is the perfect resource if you answered yes to any of these questions.
I’m here to help you organize, systemize, and streamline your life coach business so you can focus on what really matters: helping your clients.
As a 15-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach, I understand the unique challenges of being an entrepreneur, running a successful business, and serving clients. I’ve helped hundreds of people get organized. However, organizing my own business was more challenging than I thought. I had to figure out what worked, how to create processes, what software programs to use, how to track clients and leads, schedule social media consistently, and so much more.
My journey hasn’t always been easy. I’ve faced my own share of obstacles and setbacks, and I know how difficult it can be to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, keep things organized, and create systems and procedures, ALL while doing everything else in my business.
That’s why I created this podcast: to share the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me build a strong foundation in my own business and help other life coach clients overcome these challenges and succeed on their own terms.
Through my podcast, you’ll learn how to:
🌟 Streamline your business processes and automate repetitive tasks
🌟 Build a solid foundation for scaling and growth
🌟 Develop a healthy, organized mindset that supports your success
🌟 Prioritize and create an organized calendar so you can work less and make more money
🌟 Reach more people and make a bigger impact
🌟 Organize your office, paper, digital assets, Canva, and anything else to help you.
Whether you’re just starting or have had your coaching business for years, my podcast has something for you. If you are diagnosed with ADHD or feel like you’re missing the organizing gene, I can help. If you love all things organizing, join me to learn more!
So, if you’re ready to take your life coach business to the next level, join me on this journey. Let’s organize, systemize, and streamline to become Organized Coaches!
✅ FREE Workshop: 3 Simple Steps to an Organized (and Profitable) Coaching Business → https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
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*** Top 1% Globally Ranked Podcast ***
❓Do you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires instead of creating an organized, streamlined, automated business?
❓Do you struggle to stay organized and on top of your to-do list, overwhelmed and bogged down by administrative tasks?
❓Are you ready to scale your business but need help knowing where to start implementing systems?
❓Would you like to work less and make more money?
❓Do you have ADHD or struggle to stay focused?
My podcast is the perfect resource if you answered yes to any of these questions.
I’m here to help you organize, systemize, and streamline your life coach business so you can focus on what really matters: helping your clients.
As a 15-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach, I understand the unique challenges of being an entrepreneur, running a successful business, and serving clients. I’ve helped hundreds of people get organized. However, organizing my own business was more challenging than I thought. I had to figure out what worked, how to create processes, what software programs to use, how to track clients and leads, schedule social media consistently, and so much more.
My journey hasn’t always been easy. I’ve faced my own share of obstacles and setbacks, and I know how difficult it can be to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, keep things organized, and create systems and procedures, ALL while doing everything else in my business.
That’s why I created this podcast: to share the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me build a strong foundation in my own business and help other life coach clients overcome these challenges and succeed on their own terms.
Through my podcast, you’ll learn how to:
🌟 Streamline your business processes and automate repetitive tasks
🌟 Build a solid foundation for scaling and growth
🌟 Develop a healthy, organized mindset that supports your success
🌟 Prioritize and create an organized calendar so you can work less and make more money
🌟 Reach more people and make a bigger impact
🌟 Organize your office, paper, digital assets, Canva, and anything else to help you.
Whether you’re just starting or have had your coaching business for years, my podcast has something for you. If you are diagnosed with ADHD or feel like you’re missing the organizing gene, I can help. If you love all things organizing, join me to learn more!
So, if you’re ready to take your life coach business to the next level, join me on this journey. Let’s organize, systemize, and streamline to become Organized Coaches!
✅ FREE Workshop: 3 Simple Steps to an Organized (and Profitable) Coaching Business → https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
✅ Learn → https://simplysquaredaway.com/
✅ Organized Coach Academy → http://simplysquaredaway.com/oca
✅ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth/
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/124
What Emotions Are Hiding Behind Your Clutter?
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.
What you’ll learn:
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.
Name the Emotion.
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?
Choose one compassionate action to take (and what that might look like).
Resources Mentioned:
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.
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/123
What to Do When You’re Too Overwhelmed to Start Organizing
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.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
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
Resources Mentioned:
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
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/122
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.
What You’ll Learn:
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
Are you making time management harder than it needs to be?
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.
What you’ll learn:
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
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/120
Book your complimentary consult call today! https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
Disorganization IS stealing money from your business!
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.
What you’ll learn:
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
Is your calendar a mess? Are you running out of time to accomplish the most important tasks?
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
This week, I’m pulling back the curtain with a personal update (yes, sweaty palms and all) and diving into a topic I love, but one that might just flip your organizing assumptions on their head.
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)
For the full post, links, and resources, go to --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/118
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Business Organizing Intensive - Together, we'll organize three key areas of your business to achieve the greatest return on investment (ROI). This is hands-on, sharing screens, and getting it done! (A best seller during Black Friday last year. Limited spaces. Includes two 90-minute private sessions.) 👉 http://simplysquaredaway.com/boi
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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
Ready to organize your business's digital files? To learn the ONLY 5 file folders you need, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files
Are you delighting in your business or just checking boxes?
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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I➡️ 'll help you For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/116
I'm opening the doors to Organized Life Academy to celebrate my birthday month! If you want to declutter and organize your home before the end of 2025, join NOW by clicking here 👉 https://simplysquaredaway.com/ola
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
Get on the Organized Life Academy waitlist before June 1st: https://simplysquaredaway.com/waitlist
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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
Stop Doing These 10 Things to Get Organized
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”
Join the waitlist for Organized Life Academy now to get a special bonus when doors open on June 1st --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/waitlist
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/112
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing too much and still not getting the results I want,” this episode will hit home hard.
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
Think pitching podcasts has to be chaotic, time-consuming, and full of awkward emails? Think again.
For a limited time, the Podcast Bundle is 50% off. It includes the workshop replay, podcast dashboard, tutorials, and Pixie 🧚♀️ --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/pod
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?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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
Ever wonder what’s really happening behind the scenes of a coach who’s scaling toward a million dollars?
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
What if I told you that you could build a thriving business and grow your email list—all without using social media?
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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Do you ever feel like your computer is one big junk drawer?
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
Ever feel like your coaching business is stuck in no-man’s-land? You’ve got your offer, your socials are active, maybe you've even had a few clients—but now it’s crickets. No one’s buying, and you're starting to question... everything.
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
Have you ever felt like your creativity thrives—but your systems are falling apart behind the scenes? 😬
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
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❓Do you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires instead of creating an organized, streamlined, automated business?
❓Do you struggle to stay organized and on top of your to-do list, overwhelmed and bogged down by administrative tasks?
❓Are you ready to scale your business but need help knowing where to start implementing systems?
❓Would you like to work less and make more money?
❓Do you have ADHD or struggle to stay focused?
My podcast is the perfect resource if you answered yes to any of these questions.
I’m here to help you organize, systemize, and streamline your life coach business so you can focus on what really matters: helping your clients.
As a 15-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach, I understand the unique challenges of being an entrepreneur, running a successful business, and serving clients. I’ve helped hundreds of people get organized. However, organizing my own business was more challenging than I thought. I had to figure out what worked, how to create processes, what software programs to use, how to track clients and leads, schedule social media consistently, and so much more.
My journey hasn’t always been easy. I’ve faced my own share of obstacles and setbacks, and I know how difficult it can be to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, keep things organized, and create systems and procedures, ALL while doing everything else in my business.
That’s why I created this podcast: to share the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me build a strong foundation in my own business and help other life coach clients overcome these challenges and succeed on their own terms.
Through my podcast, you’ll learn how to:
🌟 Streamline your business processes and automate repetitive tasks
🌟 Build a solid foundation for scaling and growth
🌟 Develop a healthy, organized mindset that supports your success
🌟 Prioritize and create an organized calendar so you can work less and make more money
🌟 Reach more people and make a bigger impact
🌟 Organize your office, paper, digital assets, Canva, and anything else to help you.
Whether you’re just starting or have had your coaching business for years, my podcast has something for you. If you are diagnosed with ADHD or feel like you’re missing the organizing gene, I can help. If you love all things organizing, join me to learn more!
So, if you’re ready to take your life coach business to the next level, join me on this journey. Let’s organize, systemize, and streamline to become Organized Coaches!
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