HONEST Year in Review : Business Edition - Losing My Biggest Client, De-centering Urgency, & Leisure as My North Star
Episode description
261: “Leisure is one of my number one values. Friendships are some of my most important relationships and I would rather cut back on working and maybe sacrifice some income to be able to spend more time with my friends.”
It’s here – the annual BUSINESS YEAR IN REVIEW! (Did I learn anything, or am I still winging it?)
This time, I’m unpacking it all: losing a platinum client (ouch), a Christmas miracle pipeline save, de-centering urgency (hello, chill mornings!), and why contracts are basically your business bestie. Oh, and the mindset shifts that got me to $140k while taking nearly 2 months + Fridays off (because burnout? Not on my watch).
This one’s raw, honest, and full of receipts – LFG.
Snippets from the episode:
On Boundaries and Rest: I didn’t want to dive into work right after the holidays. Cape Town summer is finite, and prioritizing friendships and memories felt more valuable than rushing into tasks.
On Diversifying Income: If one-on-one work is your primary revenue stream, losing one client can disrupt your entire system. Diversifying offers, like group programs, can provide stability.
On Contracts and Policies: Late fees, pause clauses, and cancellation notices are not just practical—they protect your time, energy, and resources.
On Imposter Syndrome: If someone fills out your application or books a discovery call, they’re talking to you for a reason. Don’t say no to yourself before they even have the chance to.
On Simplifying Launches: I reframed launching as just telling people about my offer for a concentrated time. I made it easy by using what I love—emails, podcasts, and simple visuals.
Ending note: This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs who value authenticity, strategic planning, andoo rest. Chelsea reminds us that running a business doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your peace or personal relationships.
Resources mentioned:
- FocusMate to GSD
- Zencastr for guest podcasting
- Descript for recording solos
- Honeybook for contracts + invoicing
- Notion for life planning, budgeting, podcast etc
- Google Cal and time block / color code to see values
Connect with Chelsea:
- Website
- 1:1 Podcast Coaching
- Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop!
- Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats
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