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The Zen Desk Podcast

Laura Langewww.itslauralange.com
Welcome to The Zen Desk Podcast. This podcast is for the woman who is done with the hot mess energy and stepping into a life and business that’s built on freedom, joy and the kind of wealth you can actually feel. I’m Laura, former corporate lawyer turned online entrepreneur, podcasting from the lush mountain tops of Greece. Here, we talk all things sustainable habits, mindset and proven online business strategies so you can work less, sell more and enjoy an incredibly full life while doing it. Want to keep this conversation going? Come hang out on Instagram @itslauralange (https://www.instagram.com/itslauralange/) or LinkedIn at Laura Lange (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-lange/). Ready to wake up to a workday that feels effortless - where your calendar is spacious, your income stacks and you only work a few intentional hours a day? Uuuhm yes? That’s what I thought. Click here to get started for FREE today: https://itslauralange.thrivecart.com/movelikeher/
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109 “Signed a 50K client 🤑” Sure… over 6 months, with 37+ hours/week. Did you mention that in your content too?

We’ve all seen the money win posts… 💸 “Just hit a 10K month!” 💸 “Signed a 50K client!” 💸 “My client hit 6 figures from one funnel!” And while those posts can be true… If the context is left out, they can be both misleading and violating the marketing legislation in your country. In this episode, I’m putting my lawyer hat on (ok, it never really comes off) to walk you through: 👉 Why income screenshots and bold money claims can be a violation of applicable marketing laws 👉 How these trends en...

Aug 04, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 109

108 I GOT ENGAGED!!! 💍🎉 And just 16 hours later… I was hacked 🤖😭 The full story + how to protect your business against digital crime

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the week I got hacked just 16 hours after I got engaged 🎉🤖😳 We’re talking about the exact steps I took to secure my online business, protect sensitive client data, and clean up the mess they made with zero financial damage. I’ll walk you through what most online entrepreneurs don’t realize about cybersecurity and what you can do right now to protect your business and personal digital life. You’ll hear: 👉 What actually happened the moment I...

Jul 14, 202547 minSeason 3Ep. 108

107 Why writing “sign 3 new clients” in your pink planner as your Q3 goal doesn't work and what to focus on instead

In this episode, I’m breaking down why I spent 2 whole quarters refining my backend, rebuilding my funnels, and rewriting sales pages without obsessing over my monthly income. If you’ve ever written “sign 3 clients” or “make 50k” at the top of your planner and felt instantly defeated halfway through the month because it didn’t happen… this episode is for you. We’re talking: 👉 Why “sign 3 clients” is NOT a business strategy (and what to track instead) 👉 The difference between being busy and bei...

Jun 23, 202546 minSeason 3Ep. 107

106 You Don’t Need Another Guru in Your Ears (You Need You)

In this behind-the-scenes drop from my live workshop PAGES OF POWER , I’m sharing a practice that I’ve been working with over the last 2 months and now it’s your turn. We’re talking about why recording meditations in your own voice is one of THE most powerful shifts you can make in your meditation practice and how it can help you build more self-trust and belief in your business. This isn’t about thinking happy thoughts or adding more “mindset work” to your to-do list. This is about speaking dir...

Jun 09, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 106

105 The VIP Day That Marked the End of My Cute Little Online Business Era

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m bringing you into the full debrief of my recent VIP day with my mentor Gabi Metz here in Athens, Greece. A day that wasn’t just luxurious or strategic… it was a frequency shift that marked the end of the “cute little online business” version of me, and the beginning of something much bigger. We talk about the identity shifts, the visibility wounds, the belief work that runs everything in our business (even when you have the “perfect” strategy). This isn’t j...

May 26, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 105

104 What they called “quitting law” was really the beginning of the life I actually wanted to live 💎

DOORS TO THE TIME RICH CEO AUDIO VAULT ARE OPEN AT €48! PRICE GOES UP SOON. They called it quitting. I call it coming home to myself, my energy, and the business model I was always meant to run. In this raw and real episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my transition from law to full-time entrepreneurship. Not the highlight reel version with cinnamon cappuccinos and cats. The real version. The one with messy podcast episodes, failed launches, and long days wondering why my business felt like ...

May 12, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 104

103 I Was Told Not to Build a Website 👅 So I Did It Anyway

What happens when you're told not to build a website... and then realize it's exactly what your business (and nervous system) has been craving? In this episode, I’m sharing the full-circle story behind launching my new digital home and why it’s one of the most freeing, strategic moves I’ve made in my business in a long time.. After a much-needed social media detox, I started to really notice the cracks in my business: 👉 The constant explaining 👉 The link chaos 👉 The pressure to always be “on....

Apr 28, 202546 minSeason 3Ep. 103

102 I took a 7-day social media detox 💁‍♀️ Here’s why and what happened

In this episode, I’m sharing what came up during my social media detox, how it impacted my productivity & presence, and what I’ll never go back to. If you feel a little more glued to your phone than you really want to be... this one's for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on why I decided to unplug (even though things were going well) and what it revealed about how I’d been running my business (and my nervous system). I’ll touch on why doing less is sometimes the boldest strategy of them all...

Apr 14, 202550 minSeason 3Ep. 102

101 How Anouk cut her work days from 12+ hours to 5 hours with Time Rich daily rituals 🕰💸

In this episode, I chat with my client (and my investment coach!), Anouk Knuffmann, about the exact shifts that helped her cut her workday down from 12+ hours to an average of 5 hours a day while stacking consistent income in her business. We dive into how she’s implemented daily sustainable habits into her routine and how creating more space in her schedule and mind helped her reclaim time for herself, her daughter and her partner while almost selling out her group program teaching women how to...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 101

EPISODE 100!!! How we run a chicken farm, post content daily and keep the cashflow consistent – BTS of a day in our life on the mountain in Greece

This week we are celebrating the 100th EPISODE of the Zen Desk Podcast! Joining me on this episode is my partner Andreas, who shares insights from his life as a chicken farmer. In this episode, we break down: ✨ The importance of finding a work-life balance. ✨ The challenges of delegation. ✨ The significance of having a morning routine. ✨ How to balance enjoying life and managing a business. And so much more. Listen in as we cover the journey of entrepreneurship and the importance of designing a ...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 100

99 How Franzi landed a high-ticket dream client just 31 days after ditching her 9-5 to travel the world 🌏

This week I’m chatting to my incredible client Franzi Höhne who has been inside The 4 Hour Work Day Foundation & 4 Hour Work Day Freedom over the last six months. In less than six months, Franzi has completely redefined what’s possible for her business and life. She went from balancing a 9-5 to running a thriving virtual legal business on her own terms: She’s signing dream clients, traveling the world with her business in her carry-on, and showing up fully for her health and bigger vision. I...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 99

98 Hot mess vibes before you're fully booked? 🥵🚒🔥 Here's why and what to fix

If you have days where you feel like a hot mess in your business before you’re fully booked with clients, it’s not because you’re not doing enough — it’s because you’re missing the structures that make scaling effortless. Let’s talk about what to get in place, so you can become a match for more clients inside your business. Next steps: Grab my FREE Face 2 Cam script so you know exactly what to say on your next face to camera video to sell your online courses, programs and coaching packages witho...

Feb 10, 202537 minSeason 3Ep. 98

97 How I record talking videos in less than 2 minutes without overthinking what to say 🤳

Do you ever wish you could learn exactly how to show up on video like a pro without spending hours worrying about what to say or what your hair looks like? 👑 Me too... When I first started my business, I would avoid the camera like the plague, and every time I spoke on it I would overthink what to say, record 47 small videos that took forever to cut into one video and then rewatch my stories 10x to make sure it was *good enough* 😵‍💫 Now, it takes me 2 minutes to film and call in dream clients...

Jan 27, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 97

96 Taking Mondays off every week doesn’t look like working more on the weekends 🫠

Taking Mondays off looks like having your tasks planned out for the week, adding a CEO day to your weeks and leaving your phone on airplane mode when you work 💅 When you have a clear system to plan your time, weekends can be for rest. And Mondays? They’re your day off. This is what we dive into inside this episode 🕰️💸 Also, my 30th birthday is in a few days and we are gonna have a party to celebrate 🎈 On January 17-19 2025 I will be running a special Cheers to 30! Birthday sale where you can...

Jan 13, 202549 minSeason 3Ep. 96

95 Why investing in private mentorship was my best business move yet 🚀

Investing in private mentorship completely changed the game for my business (and entire life to be honest). In this episode, I’m sharing why investing in private mentorship was the best business move I’ve ever made, how I knew I was ready to invest in myself at this level, how 1:1 mentorship literally got me in the fast lane so I could grow faster, and the results I had that made it all worth it. If you’ve been thinking about stepping into private mentorship in 2025, this one’s for you! Ready to...

Dec 30, 202446 minSeason 3Ep. 95

94 How Valerie launched her online business while working a demanding 9-5 with a 2+ hour daily commute 🏎️🔥🛣️

Today I’m talking to my amazing client, Valerie Rümke, who has been inside both The 4 Hour Work Day Foundation and 4 Hour Work Day Freedom over the last 6 months. We talk about how she’s built a solid foundation for her online business that allows her to build towards a 4 hour work day even though right now she’s working a demanding 9-5 with a 2+ hour daily commute! We dive into how she’s busting through limiting beliefs around having a fancy tech-setup in place, what it really means to be happy...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 94

93 Guided Meditation (10 min) to invite feminine ease into your business 🌷

We cannot have a full-on makeover of The Zen Desk Podcast without a guided meditation. Enjoy this special guided meditation & breathwork session that I hosted for my incredible clients inside 4 Hour Work Day Freedom to invite more feminine ease into your business. Inside all of my private calls and group coaching calls, I guide my clients through a meditation tailormade to the current challenges they are working through. This episode will give you a little taster of what that feels like. But...

Dec 17, 202429 minSeason 3Ep. 93

92 WE’RE BACK!!! Welcome to a new era of the podcast and some tough love on working less & selling more 💸

The Zen Desk Podcast is stepping into its time rich era 👑 I’m your host, Laura, former corporate lawyer turned online entrepreneur from the lush mountain tops of Greece. In this episode I bring you up to speed on the new podcast mission, why we do what we do, who it’s for and what to expect going forward. And of course a bit of tough love on working less and selling more. AAAAND a special announcement at the end. Did anyone say FREE PRIZES?! I hope you LOVE a good competition because I certainl...

Dec 15, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 92

91 It’s time for a makeover 💄

The Zen Desk Podcast is getting a makeover! 🎉 And it's coming back prettier, stronger and more sparkly on December 15 2024 🪩 Mark your calendar!! Over the past 6 months, I’ve been bringing all my skills together into one aligned brand and business—and the response has been incredible. My two signature programs, 4 Hour Work Day Foundation and 4 Hour Work Day Freedom , have been flying off the shelves, delivering amazing results for my clients. We’re talking about clients quitting their 9-5s, fi...

Dec 09, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 91

90 Step Into Your Time Rich Era 🥂

The exclusive time rich Black Friday sale of 2024 is ON 🥂🖤 Check out the insane deals here before they disappear on December 1st! Only a few spots left. This episode is for you if you wanna be time-rich and grow a business that's designed around your life You value your time and how you spend it. It's your most valuable resource. And you're ready to grow a business at a steady and sustainable pace where your nervous system is regulated. That is a true state of wealth to you. Yet you're working...

Nov 25, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 90

89 The content system that keeps my clients posting high-converting content every week and frees up hours for client work, course creation, and their daily workout

You know you're destined to fill up your online courses through posting a few times a week and do it in a way where you never skip a beat on your health. You know how important it is to create visibility around your brand and your offers but you're afraid that the constant 24/7 social media hustle is gonna take a toll on your health eventually. Yet your content creation strategy looks like scrolling the explore page to get inspired... But that's stopping right now. In this episode, I take you th...

Nov 11, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 89

88 Behind the scenes of how I launched 3 new signature offers in Q3

Today we are going behind the scenes of how I launched three brand new signature offers in Q3, all while taking a month off in August. I share exactly what I did to make it happen - everything from how I structured my days, the actions I focused on, how I leveraged mentorship and what I did to keep my health and practice in check at the same time. I think it’s fair to say that this is a must listen if you are looking to streamline and scale your business. If you're ready to build a sustainable b...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 88

87 Good girls don’t need to be told to do more

I quit 75 Hard and in this episode I share why I’m perfectly fine with it For those of you that don’t know what this is, 75 Hard is a mental toughness challenge that asks you to follow these guidelines for 75 days straight: No alcohol No cheatmeals 2 x 45 min workouts (one outside) Drink 3 l water Read 10 pages Progress photo I also added a re-commitment to my screentime boundaries because I felt my social media consumption was getting a little out of hand. In this live I share with you why I de...

Oct 14, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 87

86 Why and how I took one month off from my online business and what I learned

This "you can never take a break from your business" advice… It is the kind of advice that can do more harm than good, especially for business owners that have always been best in class and used to get good grades. The reason most new business owners feel like they can never take time off from their business is because they are afraid they won't make any money. But listen… ❌ Making good money means nothing if you're chained to your laptop 24/7 ❌ Making good money means nothing if you're going to...

Sep 30, 202448 minSeason 2Ep. 86

85 Sell without being salesy in half the time | The Camera Confidence Series Pt 3

Welcome to the Camera Confidence Series! 📸 It’s time for you to start showing up confidently on camera with your dream clients hanging on to every word, and wave goodbye to endless retakes and not knowing what to say. Consider this your crash course in camera confidence that will have you filming engaging videos for social media so you can show people why you are the one for them, with so much confidence, without spending hours filming every week. In Part 3 of this 3-part series you will: Learn...

Sep 20, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 85

84 Take up space and attract your dream client | The Camera Confidence Series Pt 2

Welcome to the Camera Confidence Series! 📸 It’s time for you to start showing up confidently on camera with your dream clients hanging on to every word, and wave goodbye to endless retakes and not knowing what to say. Consider this your crash course in camera confidence that will have you filming engaging videos for social media so you can show people why you are the one for them, with so much confidence, without spending hours filming every week. In Part 2 of this 3-part series you will: Learn...

Sep 18, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 84

83 Step into an icon mindset to increase views and engagement | The Camera Confidence Series Pt 1

Welcome to the Camera Confidence Series! 📸 It’s time for you to start showing up confidently on camera with your dream clients hanging on to every word, and wave goodbye to endless retakes and not knowing what to say. Consider this your crash course in camera confidence that will have you filming engaging videos for social media so you can show people why you are the one for them, with so much confidence, without spending hours filming every week. In Part 1 of this 3-part series you will: Unloc...

Sep 16, 202424 minSeason 2Ep. 83

82 Start Turning Heads On The Internet (Guided Meditation With Music)

As long as you keep doubting yourself and worrying that you’re never good enough, you will continue to overthink every little step you make in your business. And that's 100% NOT the vibe here on The Zen Desk Podcast. So tune into this meditation where I'll guide you through a positive and affirming practice to remind you who you are and what you came here to do so you can start turning heads all over the internet. Next steps: Download the brand new FREE Move Like Her Meditation that will help yo...

Sep 02, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 82

81 3 Beliefs To Let Go Of If You Want To Work 4 Hour Days

Today I share with you the 3 beliefs to let go if you want to work 4 hour days. I’m all about helping you work as little as possible and make as much money as possible and in this episode we dive into some of the beliefs I see a lot of business owners holding on to that are not coming with you if you want 4-hour work days and make money doing what you love! Next steps: Download the brand new FREE Move Like Her Meditation that will help you collapse time and build your dream business 10x faster. ...

Aug 19, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 81

80 How Aleksandra launched her website, Instagram and several online offers in less than 4 months ⎮Interview with yoga teacher Aleksandra Edelwein

Today I’m talking to my amazing client, Aleksandra Edelwein, who is also a yoga teacher. We talk about how she’s built a solid foundation for her online yoga business that allows her to build towards a 4-hour work day. We dive into how she found the confidence to show up for her business every day and speak directly to her dream clients so they started joining her in-person yoga workshops and downloading her online offers. We talk about how she completely changed the speed with which she got thi...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 80
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