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Be honest… what’s one thing on your calendar you keep saying yes to but secretly dread? 😬Time management coach Anna Dear...
07/22/2025

Be honest… what’s one thing on your calendar you keep saying yes to but secretly dread? 😬

Time management coach Anna Dearman Kornick says the key to better time management isn’t just about doing more... It’s about doing what matters most.

In this episode, we talk about:
🗓 Creating an ideal week
🪨 Planning around big rocks (not pebbles)
🚫 Saying no without the guilt

Drop your “why did I agree to this?” item below 👇 — we’ve all got one!

07/22/2025

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

07/17/2025

Here’s the truth: clients can feel your chaos—even when they don’t see it.

Messy systems create dropped balls, delayed follow-ups, and a lack of confidence (on both sides).

A polished backend creates a trustworthy experience that keeps people coming back.

🔥 Ready to stop silently repelling the very clients you want to attract?

If you’re constantly putting out fires, juggling tasks, and wondering where your time (and energy) went… it’s time for a...
07/15/2025

If you’re constantly putting out fires, juggling tasks, and wondering where your time (and energy) went… it’s time for a reset.

You didn’t start your business to be buried in busywork.

Let’s talk about what disorganization is really costing you—and how to stop the money leaks before they grow.

💬 What’s the biggest thing you lose time on in your business right now?

07/15/2025

For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/120
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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

Ever wonder how someone builds a 7-figure business working just 8 to 10 hours a week?This week, I brought on the queen o...
07/10/2025

Ever wonder how someone builds a 7-figure business working just 8 to 10 hours a week?

This week, I brought on the queen of batching herself, Holly Marie Haynes, to explain how she did exactly that. ✨

We talk about:
Her signature CEO Week framework
Theme days that actually work
The non-negotiable “creative block” every business owner needs
How she went from a corporate job with twins in kindergarten to full-time entrepreneur scaling to 7 figures in 5 years

She shares how she intentionally shrunk her calendar by building a team, and why your business should feel a little boring if it’s running smoothly.

This conversation gave me a wake-up call. I talk about where I noticed resistance in my own calendar, how my boundaries had shifted without me realizing it, and the simple changes I’m making now to reclaim my time.

If your week feels chaotic or your calendar owns you, save this post to come back to later — or send it to your biz besties who’s ready for a reset. 🎧

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I reworked my calendar after this.Seriously. After sitting down with Holly Marie Haynes & Co to talk all things CEO Week...
07/09/2025

I reworked my calendar after this.

Seriously.

After sitting down with Holly Marie Haynes & Co to talk all things CEO Week, I went straight to my calendar and started blocking off days.

Because here’s the thing: as business owners, we’re often drowning in to-do lists, bouncing from client calls to content to admin to putting out fires, all in the same day.

No wonder we’re exhausted.

But Holly shared the simplest (and most sustainable) way to organize your business and your week so you can grow without burning out. It’s called CEO Week, and it’s built on three pillars:

✔️ Theme Days (where you focus on ONE type of work, so your brain isn’t constantly switching tasks)

✔️ A Creative Block (longer, dedicated time to dive deep into projects without interruptions)

✔️ CEO Time (stepping back to look at the big picture and lead your business, not just work in it)

It sounds simple — because it is. And that’s exactly why it works. Holly grew her business to 7 figures in under 10 hours a week with this framework.

Inside our conversation, we also got real about:

✨ Why your business should feel a little boring if it’s running well

✨ How to actually keep boundaries around your schedule (and what to do when your week goes off the rails)

✨ The first hires that helped Holly get her time back — and how to know when it’s time for you to do the same

I left this episode completely rethinking how I was structuring my days. I bet you will too.

Listen to the podcast here:
https://simplysquaredaway.com/119

👉 Ready to rework your calendar?

What would your theme days be?

Drop them below. We’d love to see how you’d design your dream week.

07/08/2025

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

07/03/2025

This episode is your no-fluff guide to what getting organized really takes as a coach and business owner. You’ll learn:

✅ Why perfection is NOT the goal
✅ How disorganization might be costing you 5–10 hours a week
✅ What to do instead of buying another productivity tool
✅ How to finally free yourself from mental clutter
✅ And the surprising link between burnout and your back end

If you’re tired of spinning in circles, let’s get to the root of it.

🎧 Listen now!

What’s one area of your coaching business that feels totally unorganized right now? Be honest—we’ve all got one.

Here’s to what life really looks like with you .hoth 🥳(behind the scenes living with this birthday girl…)
07/03/2025

Here’s to what life really looks like with you .hoth 🥳

(behind the scenes living with this birthday girl…)

Happy birthday .hoth 🥳You bring us all together. You are our selfie taker. You are the worker, cleaner, cooker, game pla...
07/03/2025

Happy birthday .hoth 🥳

You bring us all together. You are our selfie taker. You are the worker, cleaner, cooker, game player, my workout and walking partner, the peacemaker, Jesus-lover, over-achiever, faithful one who makes us proud!

I am sooooo grateful God gave me YOU!

Happy, happy 23rd birthday. 🎂 🎈 😘

Here’s a sneak peek at the first 5:1️⃣ Organization isn’t about perfection2️⃣ You’re wasting hours each week searching f...
07/01/2025

Here’s a sneak peek at the first 5:

1️⃣ Organization isn’t about perfection
2️⃣ You’re wasting hours each week searching for stuff
3️⃣ You don’t need more tools—you need better systems
4️⃣ Systems actually give you freedom
5️⃣ You can’t delegate what you haven’t organized

👀 Sound familiar?

These alone can change how you run your business—but the next 5? Game-changers.

🎧 Tune into the latest episode to hear the full list and learn how to finally get your coaching biz in order (without a single color-coded binder).

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