Do you feel like you have to show up online all the time and everywhere for your business to succeed? Tired of the hamster wheel? Well, then, sister friend, you need to tune in to today’s episode. ‘Cause I’m here to tell you that it just ain’t so. You can create and lean into a simpler business model that will cause way less overwhelm and lead to much more time freedom. Sound good? Then keep on listening. IDENTIFY your Simple Business Model for Less Overwhelm and More Time Freedom - Are yo...
Jan 24, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you procrastinate getting your long-form content into the world because it’s hard or takes you way too long to get it done? You, know. Your blog post or video. Want to get your content out there faster & easier - no more procrastination? If you’re thinking, heck yeah, then keep listening. Because in today’s episode, I’m sharing the super easy formula I use to consistently pump out content week after week. Want to get started sharing your passion with the world through podcasting? Let’s di...
Jan 17, 2022•9 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a myth out there about creating and selling online courses. About how to be a profitable course creation business. And today I’m gonna get real and bust that myth wide open. If your business model includes digital courses, then don’t miss this episode, my friend. Because here’s what online course creators must know about building a course biz. Let’s dig in. EP 71 - Discover How to Use a Mind Map to Organize All Those Ideas: Four Easy Steps to Go from Overwhelmed to Organized as an ...
Jan 10, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast I don't know about you, but whenever I'm ready to start a new project, there's a lot of stuff whirling around in my head. Ideas abound, but not in a good way, 'cause they're all over the place. Which brings on those feelings of overwhelm. So to get them out of my head and into working order, I do a brain dump. Yep, I just dump all those ideas out and organize them into something useful. And today, I'm sharing the system and tool I use to do this. Want to learn more? Then keep on listening. FREE ...
Jan 03, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m so excited to introduce you to another guest trainer on today’s episode. Janice Wong is a former Director of Nursing turned business strategist and productivity coach with two small children and two businesses. She strongly believes that women shouldn’t have to choose between career, family, or themselves. And she’s on a mission to help women break free from the constant hustling, realign with their core values, and build their own legacies. As the owner of the Women Entrepreneurs Workgroup,...
Dec 27, 2021•20 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast I can hardly believe it, but I’m here celebrating! The podcast is one-year-old today! I’ve never stayed with a business model this long, lol. Just proves that this was a match made in heaven. With celebration always comes reflection. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the lessons learned over the past year of podcasting. And hopefully, these lessons will inspire you in the coming year. Let’s get to it. Training - 3 KEYS to Conquer Business Stress & Overwhelm: Feeling overwhelmed with s...
Dec 22, 2021•15 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Hello, sister-friend! Welcome back to another episode in the Ditching Business Overwhelm series. And if you’re new to the podcast, I’m so happy you’re here. Be sure to catch the beginning of the series with Episode 63. Today we’re talking about the rabbit hole that is social media, how to clean up your social media platforms, and then finally…how to use social media wisely so it doesn’t take over your whole day as an online solopreneur. Ready to tame the social media monster? Let’s dig right in....
Dec 14, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Okay, sister-friend. We’re over halfway through the Ditching Business Overwhelm series. Are you starting to feel less overwhelmed and stressed? So far we’ve covered a couple of key questions/thoughts to keep in mind as you begin to conquer business overwhelm and stress, freeing up brain space, prioritizing and taking action on your to-do list, and scheduling your workday for maximum productivity. Planning for the long-term is one thing, but you also need to make sure that each day runs as smooth...
Dec 07, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, sister friend. Today’s episode covers one of the most important systems for online entrepreneurs and course creators to get right. Chaos, business overwhelm, stress, and frustration will reign inside your business without it. Not to mention a severe lack of growth. Want to know what it is that ALL online business owners MUST have in place? Okay, I’ll spill the beans. It’s a flexible, yet successful, schedule for your workday. And I’m giving away the 4 key steps, that I’ve found through lots...
Dec 02, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m not trying to be mean, but sister-friend, I’ve gotta be real with you about something. You may not realize it yet, but You Are Not Superwoman. And you’re not supposed to be. You can’t do everything. It’s just not possible. And with limited time and a long to-do list, you’re bound to feel stressed and overwhelmed as an online course creator and entrepreneur. So instead of trying to do More things , how about prioritizing and focusing on just doing the Right things ? Sound like a plan? Good. L...
Nov 23, 2021•19 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, hey, hey, sister friend. Today we continue with the second episode inside my Ditching Business Overwhelm series. Do you have so much information stored inside your head that you're afraid your brain's gonna explode any minute now? Is your to-do list scary long? Or is it compiled of lots of tiny lists in lots of random places? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this is the episode for you. Let's get all that information out of your head and written down in a master list so you c...
Nov 15, 2021•12 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Alright, girlfriend. Let's be totally honest with each other, okay? Are you feeling overwhelmed most days trying to run your online business all by yourself? Wearing all the hats and doing all the things? Well, I've been where you are and know that it's not fun. Heck, it can even stop you in your tracks and make you want to quit the whole working online thing. Make your dreams feel unachievable. But it doesn't have to be that way. Today I'm starting a whole series on ditching busines...
Nov 11, 2021•11 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have a passion for sharing and engaging on social media or do you absolutely dread that business task? If you're anything at all like me, social media may not be top of your "I can't wait to do this" list. But wait, there's hope. Today's guest trainer, Michelle Zavala, is in the house and is talking all about how taking bite-sized fun actions can actually make social media engagement effortless. You're going to find out: Why fun-sized actions work to build effortless habits (spoiler...
Nov 05, 2021•19 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast I absolutely can't stand to waste time in my business. I mean, there aren't usually enough hours in my workday as it is. Are you feeling me, sister? Well, in today's episode, I'm talking all about the powerful tool you can use in your online course business to stop wasting time, be more consistent in your work/brand, and get rid of some of the overwhelm . Are you in? Let's do it. Hey, my friend! I'd love to invite you inside my free resource library where you'll find mini-courses and downloadabl...
Oct 26, 2021•8 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, hey, hey, my sweet sister-friend. I’m curious. Have you ever heard any of the big, well-known, “experts” in the online entrepreneurial space talk about niching down? Do you have a super-niched-down avatar (ideal client or customer) in mind when you create content? Sometimes it’s hard to decide on that perfect audience member, huh? It can take a lot of introspection and prayer to make a decision like that. I know from experience that focusing that tightly on one person can be scary. That you...
Oct 14, 2021•9 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast There's no denying that working from home offers many advantages. It's the ultimate freedom: being your own boss, working whenever and from wherever you want, being able to spend more time with your loved ones. But those same advantages can quickly become disadvantages. Today we’re looking at four common mistakes that actually keep many entrepreneurs from building successful online businesses. Take a listen. Are any of these mistakes affecting your business? And, don’t forget about my Time Manag...
Oct 06, 2021•10 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Today I want you to think carefully about your answers to the following questions, okay? 1 - Are you highly critical of yourself and your work? 2 - Do you have unrealistic standards and goals? 3 - Do you have a big fear of failure? 4 - Are you a procrastinator? And 5 - Do you tend to be defensive when it comes to your work and your perceived failings? This may or may not be a big surprise to you, but if you answered yes to some or all of these questions, you may be a perfectionist. So why ...
Sep 30, 2021•12 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Someone recently asked me how to stay motivated as a solopreneur wearing all the hats and doing all the things . You know what I’m talking about, right? It can be overwhelming and stressful to be an entrepreneur who’s building and growing an online business all by yourself. Well, it just so happens that I’ve got the answer to that question, my sweet friend. And it’s part of my SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed series. Yeah, I know. You probably thought I’d forgotten all about that series or that i...
Sep 24, 2021•8 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast We all know that we can’t get to any new destination without a roadmap. And the same is true with goals. Today we have guest trainer, Melodie Bishop, on the show giving you the roadmap you need to crush your goals and beyond. Learn the FOUR stops you need to make along the way to your business destination! And as a bonus, Melodie has a free printable for you as well. Let’s dive in! Blessings, Kristi Full Show Notes, Links mentioned, & Full Transcript : https://simplicityforsolopreneurs.com/b...
Sep 22, 2021•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, hey, hey, sweet friend. Welcome back to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs™ podcast ! I have a question for you - does your to-list seem never-ending ? Are you unclear where to even begin? Does the thought of that list make you want to jump back in bed and throw the covers over your head? Well, if that sounds like you, then definitely keep listening to today’s episode. Because I’m breaking it all down into 3 easy hacks to get that list of yours under control , once and for all. Can you say gam...
Sep 17, 2021•10 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back, girlfriend! Today we’re talking about the #1 tool I recommend to all entrepreneurs , new and not so new, lol. This tool will get you super organized and keep you sane . Guaranteed. But first, I want to encourage you to get your time management struggles under control before you start using the tool I’m talking about today. “Cause all the tools in the world aren’t going to help your business grow if you’re snowed under and can’t find the time to learn and use them properly. So, if y...
Sep 13, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast. I have the amazing Amber Glus back for one last guest training. Today Amber’s going to take you through some simple, yet powerful, copywriting hacks for busy solopreneurs. Listen in as Amber discusses: the 2 books you must have in your copywriting and marketing arsenal what Jason Bourne has to do with your copy and a cautionary tale of story loops . Okay, let’s dive right in so you can master copywriting that sets you apart from everyone e...
Sep 10, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast. I have the amazing Amber Glus back for another great guest training. Today Amber’s going to take you through copywriting basics , making it super easy for you as a solopreneur to write efficient and strategic copy for your business. She’s breaking it down, and you’re definitely gonna want to take notes for this one, my friend. Listen in as Amber discusses: the 3 categories of copy that everyone writes the “ secret ” to amazing copy her PES...
Sep 09, 2021•20 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, hey, hey, and welcome back. I’m announcing a new feature on the podcast today - guest trainers - and I’m so stinkin’ excited to start with copywriting wizard and new friend, Amber Glus . I think we’re soul sisters, actually, ‘cause the girl loves her some coffee and the TV series “Friends” as much as I do. Plus she’s a delight to visit with. We chatted for almost an hour on a Zoom call, lol! Okay, if the term SALES FUNNEL sounds scary, and you get an image of a complicated mess in your head...
Sep 01, 2021•25 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Discipline is all about persistence and seeing things through to the end. Let me say that again for you in the back, ‘cause it’s just that important. Discipline is all about persistence and seeing things through to the end. Now, I haven’t always been disciplined in my work-from-home business. And it’s quite apparent in a lot of ways, such as not sticking with blogging or creating videos. And not sticking with the first niches and business models I chose. In the beginning, I had a huge problem wi...
Aug 27, 2021•11 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Continuing with my SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets series, (try to say that 5 times fast, lol!) I’m revealing the list of digital tools you MUST have in your business toolkit as an online entrepreneur. Hint: They need to grow with you as your business grows and they depend on your business model. Listen in to today’s episode so you can choose the right digital tools for your online business. Blessings, Kristi SIMPLE SUCCESS™ Business Beginnings course bundle: https://bit.ly/businessbeginnings . Soloprene...
Aug 24, 2021•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve been where you are, sister-friend. My husband has come home from work more than enough times and said, “Hey, babe. How was your day? So, what did you get done today?” And I’ve sheepishly looked the other way and changed the subject. Why? Because to be honest, I really had no answer. I didn’t really know what I’d gotten accomplished. Too much wasted time. Indecision. Not sure what I was working on or if it was making a real difference. Jumping from task to task with no real rhyme or reason. ...
Aug 19, 2021•8 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Hello, sweet lady! I have a question for you. Have you ever witnessed God using an ordinary experience to give you a special message that you needed to hear? Well, I’ve been witness to that very thing in my life on lots of occasions. And it happened again today. Want to know what that message is? Let me just say - Yes. Yes, you do! Because it applies to you as well, especially as a solopreneur doing All The Things. So, listen in to what could be a life-changing, and business-changing, message th...
Aug 16, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we begin a series on the habits that all entrepreneurs must have in order to be successful. I’m calling the series, “SIMPLE SUCCESS Secrets Revealed” , and each episode will look into one main success habit. The first success habit we’re going to look at is fostering a growth mindset as an online entrepreneur. A growth mindset is super important for entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. It’s absolutely amazing what an effect your state of mind can have on all aspects of you...
Aug 12, 2021•12 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re keepin’ it real, sister. This episode is all about SOS (Shiny Object Syndrome) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and the mess that comes from these two business foes. You know what I’m talking about. Seeing what everyone else is doing in their business and thinking maybe you should follow along. Having so many ideas in your head that you’re afraid it’s gonna explode. Not knowing what to focus on in your own business. Listen in so we can fix this problem pronto. Cause ain’t nobody got ti...
Jul 28, 2021•8 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 
