Episodi

  • Building a Strong Foundation: 3 Systems for Small Business Success
    Nov 20 2025

    Does your brain always feel full? If you're stuck in "chaos mode" and feel like you have no time to be the CEO, you're not failing — you just need a solid foundation.


    In this video, I break down the three key systems that every small business owner needs to create a scaffolding for their work. We're not talking about rigid, robotic rules. We're talking about systems that create flexibility, clarity, and the space you need to finally work in your zone of genius.


    I cover:


    ✔️ Client Relationship Management (CRM): How to create a kick-ass, professional client experience that runs on autopilot (and stop wondering, "Did I send that contract?").

    ✔️ Project Management: How to build a "home base for your business" so you can stop shuffling papers and know exactly what to work on every day.

    ✔️ Marketing Systems: A simple 3-part framework to help people find you, nurture them, and become clients.


    To help you get started, I created a free resource: The Calm CEO Starter Pack. It includes a guided video workshop, a journaling tool to find your vision of simplicity, and a 25% discount on my toolkits.


    ► Grab your free Calm CEO Starter Pack here: https://www.calibratedconcepts.com/freebies


    Thanks for watching! Don't forget to comment and let me know which of the three systems you're focusing on first.

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    12 min
  • Hustle-Free Business? Here’s What I Say No To (and Why)
    Aug 8 2025

    I’m breaking down all the things I don’t do in my business and why I’m so glad I’ve learned to say no to them. From ditching hustle culture (no working weekends here!) to ditching outdated definitions of “professionalism,” I’m sharing the boundaries, systems, and choices that have made my business simpler, more flexible, and honestly, way more fun.

    Whether it’s turning off notifications, outsourcing what drains me, or working from my sofa with dry shampoo in my hair. These no’s have made space for bigger, better yeses. I’d love to know: what’s something you’ve stopped doing in your business?

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    10 min
  • My Childhood Love of Organizing (Matchbox Cars!) Turned Into a Career
    Aug 1 2025

    What do Matchbox cars, a racetrack rug, and an alphabetized movie collection have to do with running a business? In this video, I’m sharing the childhood quirks that became the foundation of my career — and how my love of tidying, organizing, and creating systems became the heart of Calibrated Concepts.


    From lining up toy cars to designing streamlined onboarding systems, I’ve always found comfort in bringing order to chaos. And as it turns out, that coping mechanism (hello, undiagnosed anxiety!) turned into my superpower as a systems strategist for small businesses.


    This video is for anyone who’s ever wondered how their weird little habits might actually be a gift — and a reminder that the things we loved (or needed) as kids often point us toward the work we're meant to do.


    💡 If your business backend feels more like a racetrack than a library, I’d love to help. Check out the links below to work together or connect.

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    6 min
  • What I’d Tell Myself If I Were Starting My Business All Over Again
    Jul 14 2025

    What would I tell myself if I were starting my business from scratch? After nearly 8 years in business (and a whole lot of trial and error), I’ve learned a thing or two about what actually makes a business sustainable... and what doesn’t.


    In this video, I’m sharing the lessons I wish I’d known earlier, from setting boundaries to building the right systems, to learning to let your business evolve with you. If you’re in the early stages of your business or going through a season of change, I hope this offers you some clarity and encouragement.


    🔗 Grab my free tools + templates over at https://calibratedconcepts.com

    📩 Join my behind-the-scenes email list: https://calibratedconcepts.myflodesk.com/db2d8ed7-f554-435a-94af-1431d94534d6


    Let me know in the comments: What’s your biggest lesson so far?

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    13 min
  • From Burnout to Business Wins: My Quarterly Check-In
    Jun 26 2025

    In this quarterly update, I’m sharing the latest happenings in my life and business, including the launch of my newly updated website with exciting new services and ongoing experiments with a quiz freebie.

    I'm also battling some burnout while trying to maintain balance and prepare for my annual birthday sale in August. I’m also discussing my efforts to build a local entrepreneurial community and my personal adventures with my new puppy, Guinness.

    Stay tuned for more updates and feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions!


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    14 min
  • What To Do If Your To-Do List Makes You Want to Scream!
    Jun 13 2025

    In this episode, I share my personal strategies for tackling overwhelm when your to-do list feels unmanageable. I discuss the importance of journaling, tracking your time, and allowing flexibility in deadlines to maintain sanity. I also emphasize the need for self-kindness and the power of saying no to tasks that aren't priorities. If you find these tips helpful, please consider subscribing for more insights!

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    9 min
  • Business overwhelm? What to automate first!
    Jun 4 2025

    I'm sharing my top three tips for automating and simplifying your business processes to help you regain control over your time and energy. I'm also covering the importance of tracking where you lose time and my favorite tools, like scheduling software and client relationship management systems to streamline your operations.

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    14 min
  • How to Prep for a Brand Shoot Without Losing Your Mind or Your Style
    Apr 18 2025

    If you've been putting off a brand photo shoot (because posing awkwardly in front of a camera sounds like actual torture), this one's for you.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down everything I’ve learned from doing three very different brand photo shoots for my business. From choosing the right photographer and prepping props to nailing the outfits and planning a shot list, I’m walking you through what worked, what I’d do differently, and how to make your next shoot feel fun, intentional, and totally you.

    Plus, I’ll show you the behind-the-scenes setup and talk through the difference each shoot made for my confidence and marketing!


    • Shout out to Gillian https://gillianrobbphotography.co.uk/
    • My personal photoshoot Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/hmmm_i_wish/branding-photoshoots/
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    10 min