Have you ever been on a client call, trying to set up systems or just log in for them, and run into the dreaded Google 2FA wall? You’re doing something you’ve done dozens of times.You just need the code. And then…it doesn’t come. That’s what happened on a recent Zoom call. My client and I were trying… Continue reading What To Do When Google Won’t Let You In
Sustainable Systems with AI – The FlyLady Way
Most business systems aren’t broken. They just assume you’ll always have time, energy, and focus. But life gets chaotic. Client work expands. A rabbit trail derails you. Or your cats decide it’s time to sprint across the house like it’s a racetrack. That’s not failure. That’s real life. Sustainable systems are built for this. They can… Continue reading Sustainable Systems with AI – The FlyLady Way
When Automations Miss the Mark (and What You Can Do About It)
The Tool That Helped Me Show Up During the Hardest Weeks
The holidays can be wonderful, but then comes the crash… all the anticipation, preparation, and just like that, it’s over. You’re left with clean-up, maybe dealing with unmet expectations of what you hoped it would be, and oh yeah… it’s time to get back to business. This year, the holidays were low-key for my family.… Continue reading The Tool That Helped Me Show Up During the Hardest Weeks
Streamlining Your Business Back End with AI (Without the Overwhelm)
If your to-do list never ends and you’re spending more time on admin than actual client work, you’re not alone. Many small business owners find themselves bogged down in the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep things running, but don’t generate revenue. The good news? AI can quietly transform the back end of your business with no… Continue reading Streamlining Your Business Back End with AI (Without the Overwhelm)
Slow Down to Move to the Next Level: A Simple System You Can Set Up Before the New Year
The end of the year invites us to slow down. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need in order to move forward with more clarity and confidence. With the holidays, full schedules, and a natural dip in business activity, December can feel too scattered to start anything new. But that slower pace creates the perfect… Continue reading Slow Down to Move to the Next Level: A Simple System You Can Set Up Before the New Year
Clean Up Your Scattered Email Lists in Under 30 Minutes
Prefer to listen on the go? Clink the link below! If you’re like most business owners I talk to, your email contacts are scattered in ten different places. Acuity. Squarespace. Old Mailchimp lists. Google Contacts. Freebie signups. Facebook or LinkedIn downloads. Random spreadsheets that have been sitting on your desktop for a year. You look at… Continue reading Clean Up Your Scattered Email Lists in Under 30 Minutes
What My Cats Taught Me About Consistency in My Business
Prefer to listen on the go? Click the link below! Cats are a lot like our clients and customers. They want to know we’re around, but they don’t want to be chased. They may act like they’re not paying attention, but the moment you stop showing up, they notice. Take my cats, Gwennie and Cassie. They don’t… Continue reading What My Cats Taught Me About Consistency in My Business
Traveling Light: What Life on the Road Taught Me About Streamlined Systems
Prefer to listen on the go? Click the link below! When my husband and I spent five years living and working on the road, we became experts at traveling light. We both worked in hotel reconstruction, which meant we often had only a few days’ notice before moving to the next town. Everything we owned fit… Continue reading Traveling Light: What Life on the Road Taught Me About Streamlined Systems
Grow Your List (Without the Ick)
Prefer to listen on the go? Click the link below! When I started strength training years ago, I began with two-pound weights and a ten-minute workout. That first session left me exhausted and I slept the rest of the afternoon. My trainer was patient and kind. He kept reminding me real strength builds slowly, one rep… Continue reading Grow Your List (Without the Ick)