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304: Why Everything Feels Urgent, And What to Do First07 Aug 202500:22:54

Ever open your laptop and think "Where do I even start?" with 47 tabs open and your brain running on dial-up internet? This feeling means one thing: you've become the bottleneck in your own business.

In this episode, I break down why everything feels urgent when you're the bottleneck, and give you the exact first step to start building a business operating system that actually works.

You'll discover:

  • Why urgency isn't a time management problem (it's structural)
  • The real reason your to-do list gets longer, not shorter
  • My simple framework to identify where you're the single point of failure
  • A real client example: from £18/hour to £85/hour strategy

If you're tired of bouncing between fires and ready to build systems that hold your business, this episode shows you exactly where to start.

Next step: Book your CEO Operating Audit at https://hollybray.com/audit or DM me "AUDIT" on Instagram.

303: When Standard Business Advice Doesn’t Work for You (and What to Do Instead)31 Jul 202500:24:17

Content note: This episode mentions mental health, burnout, chronic illness, and briefly references the high suicide rates in the veterinary profession.

Does it feel like all the business advice out there just doesn’t work for you?

If you’ve tried the tips - 5 a.m. mornings, batching, delegation - and ended up exhausted or convinced there’s something wrong with you, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

In this episode of The Organised CEO, we talk about:

• Why most business advice is written for people with predictable energy, simple lives and lots of support
• What to do when your reality looks very different - chronic illness, ADHD, parenting, trauma or just a life that doesn’t run on neat routines
• Two client stories showing how designing a business around your reality changes everything

You’ll leave this episode knowing that the problem isn’t your discipline or effort. It’s that you’ve been trying to make strategies work that were never designed for the way you live and work. I’ll walk you through how to start building a business operating system that finally fits.

If traditional advice has always felt like trying to squeeze yourself into someone else’s life, this one’s for you.

Book your CEO Operating Audit: https://hollybray.com/audit 

Download your free Profitable Hour Template: https://hollybray.com/ 

 

294: You Don’t Need Another Plan - You Need a System That Holds You17 May 202500:28:03

In this powerful episode of the Busy to Boss podcast, Holly Bray gets honest about the quiet burnout behind the scenes of “successful” businesses, and the myth that ease and strategy can’t coexist.

She breaks down the five hidden tensions keeping high-capacity creatives stuck in cycles of hustle, guilt, and fragmentation, and introduces a new rhythm rooted in clarity, capacity, and systems that actually support your life.

Whether you’re scaling fast or spiralling quietly, this is your permission to stop building for your highest-energy self and start structuring your business for who you are right now.

Holly also introduces her 90 in 90 Intensive - a done-with-you planning session designed to help you reset your strategy and move into the next quarter with sustainable momentum.

If you’re ready to lead with ease (and still get results), this episode is your blueprint.

Book your 90 In 90 Intensive here: https://abranchofholly.com/90in90 

223: Mini Moment: How to get way more confident in saying the word "NO"10 Oct 202300:08:22

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/007-how-to-create-your-ideal-weekly-routine/id1441425911?i=1000427463889

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Links:

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Grab your business growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

222: How to feel confident in knowing what to focus on to grow your business (Path to Predictable Income Series)06 Oct 202300:32:13

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

 

Welcome to a brand new series here on the podcast called “The Path to Predictable Income”!

 

Over the next 5 episodes, I am going to walk you through 5 steps to help you create steady, consistent income in your business, so you can get out of the feast or famine cycle for good.

 

Here’s something that a lot of my clients and students, when they first start working with me, they have in common.

 

They say: “I've taken training after training after training, and it feels like I'm constantly shifting direction, I’m going round in circles and as a result, I'm just not getting where I want to go.”

 

Have you ever felt that way? 

 

You're just continually adding more pieces to the puzzle, but now it feels like you don't even know what that finished puzzle is supposed to look like? 

 

I know that when I first started my business, I didn't know what direction I was going in. I was trying to just figure it out as I went. 

 

And it wasn't until I finally saw the big picture that things started to finally click into place. 

 

That's why in this episode we are talking about the solopreneur’s growth playbook. 

 

This episode is all about sharing the bigger picture. It's like lifting the lid of the puzzle box so you can see clearly what needs to happen step by step to grow your business.

 

If you want to make sure you're not just wasting time trying out a million different strategies or approaches to grow your business, and you want a strategy that makes sense for YOU - you’ll want to make notes as we go through this episode.

 

Let’s dive in.

 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

221: Mini Moment: A quick exercise to help you attract more clients online03 Oct 202300:06:43

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/043-how-to-attract-more-clients-in-5-days/id1441425911?i=1000453956784

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Links:

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Grab your business growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

220: How to infuse more fun and magic into your business plan29 Sep 202300:27:04

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

Today’s topic is a little bit personal…

This won’t come as a big surprise to you, but sometimes I can be TOO strategic - I like lists, I like things to be in a certain order and I like to just follow the plan. 

So this means I love plans, I love color coding, I am just a really extreme type A person… so incorporating fun and going off script can feel super awkward and stressful for me.

My mindset coach is always reminding me that because I’m so logical I forget to believe in magic and so I thought this would be a great conversation for us to have as we wrap up Q3 and head into the last quarter of the year. 

Because when I do infuse fun and magic and playfulness, that’s when I usually have the biggest breakthroughs and I hope that you can too. 

Here’s the lowdown of what we’re going to cover:

- My personal experience with infusing more fun and magic into my business

- Some journal prompts to help you start to implement this

- A few tangible action steps for you to round this up (because I know you love those!)

I truly believe in having a plan. And for you to be in business for the long-term you need to make sure that you love what you're doing and that you’re loving the everyday activities you’re doing too.

For me, the long game means enjoying what you do, infusing fun and magic into your business, and also really thinking about how do you want to live first and then work your business around that.

I would LOVE for you to share with me how can you incorporate more fun into the work you are doing - head over to Instagram, pop me a message and let me know.

I think you'll be surprised with how motivating it can be to help you get the results that you have been dreaming of. 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

219: Mini Moment: How to create more trust with your audience online26 Sep 202300:07:06

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/011-how-to-create-a-months-worth-of-social/id1441425911?i=1000429445065

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Links:

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Grab your business growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

218: Listen to this meditation to help relieve pressure & stress (Boss your Q4 series)22 Sep 202300:15:52

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

Welcome to episode 5 of the Boss Your Q4 series!

Today we’re wrapping up the series with a short guided audio and affirmation pep talk to help you start Q4 in the best way possible. 

This is WAY out of my comfort zone, I have never done anything like this on the podcast before… but I thought this was the best way to end our series getting you all prepped and ready for Q4.

This is part of the Boss Your Q4 series specifically, but it’s also perfect to listen to anytime you need a pep talk from yours truly. 

Ideally I want you to be sat down and really present listening to this because I want you to feel some of the things I’ll be saying to you.

I promise this will be 5 minutes of your time you’ll be so glad you spent taking that time for yourself and your future.

I would also encourage you to have your journal by your side so that after you’ve done this meditation, you can write down how you felt or anything that’s coming up for you immediately. 

So get ready to feel a shift and with that said I will lead you gently through this guided audio. 

Come back to this whenever you need a pep talk and have an amazing day ahead.

 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

217: Mini Moment: 6 of the best types of lead magnets to grow your email list19 Sep 202300:10:47

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/036-the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-your-audience-7/id1441425911?i=1000447600567

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Links:

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Grab your business growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

216: How to take guilt-free time off as a business owner (Boss your Q4 series)15 Sep 202300:24:23

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

Welcome to episode 4 of the Boss Your Q4 series!

Over 5 episodes, I’m going to be coaching you on finishing 2023 strong, strategising the rest of the year and me basically trying to help you as much as I can!

So far we’ve talked about how to boss the rest of 2023 with a successful strategy, how to take advantage of the seasons when content planning, and how to plan for an epic Black Friday

That brings us to the fourth installment of this series in which we are going to be talking all about taking time off.

I always have at least two weeks off at Christmas and one question I get asked a lot is: how do I plan for that? How do you take that amount of time off when you are the CEO of your business? 

So this week on podcast, we are talking about how to plan holiday time off as business owners. This is a non-negotiable for me, throughout the year but especially in December. 

And this is the thing as the boss of your business, you are the business owner, you make the rules, you make the schedule. So there are these seasons throughout the year that we get to plan for to take time off. 

Whatever that looks like for you throughout the year, I want to give you the context and thought process that I go through when I am planning to take these bigger amounts of time off, so you can plan for them too. 

Let’s dive in.

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Episode 162 about how to manage & combat the guilt when taking time off: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hVF7a0r6GetPSu3e5RPM5?si=0f2418f15f274136

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

215: Mini Moment: How to implement an effective repurposing content strategy12 Sep 202300:08:07

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/038-the-best-content-creation-strategy-for-2020-beyond/id1441425911?i=1000449610732

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Links:

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Grab your business growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

214: How to create an epic Black Friday Plan (Boss your Q4 series)08 Sep 202300:27:10

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective 

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

 

Welcome to episode 3 of the Boss Your Q4 series!

Over 5 episodes, I’m going to be coaching you on finishing 2023 strong, strategising the rest of the year and me basically trying to help you as much as I can!

So far we’ve talked about how to boss the rest of 2023 with a successful strategy and how to take advantage of the seasons when content planning.

That brings us to the third installment of this series which is going to be all about how to prep for Black Friday. 

Spoiler alert: I highly, highly, highly recommend planning for this ahead of time. 

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about different ideas, different ways to promote and different things that you can put on sale for Black Friday.

A lot of these ways that I’m going to share with you are so fun and creative and I'm excited to see what you come up with. 

But beyond that, we're gonna talk about how to prepare for this event in your business PLUS how to get your audience ready for it too. 

So grab your notebook and let’s map out your Black Friday plan.

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

293: From Survival Mode to Systems Strategist: The Truth Behind My OBM Pivot08 May 202500:20:21

What happens when your business can’t run without you - and your life demands you step back?

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind my shift from overwhelmed coach to OBM and systems strategist. It’s raw, grounded, and honest - the exact moment I knew I couldn’t keep building a business that only worked when I was at 100%.

You’ll hear how I went from willpower to rhythm, from burnout to breathing room, and why building a business that holds you isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline.

If you’re ready to create more spaciousness, clarity, and sustainable growth - not by hustling harder, but by creating a system that evolves with you - this one’s for you.

🎧 Plus: I’m sharing details about my brand-new offer, the 90 in 90 Intensive - a powerful reset designed to help you map your next 90 days with clarity, ease, and momentum.

👉 Book your 90 in 90 Intensive here: https://abranchofholly.com/90in90

 

213: Mini Moment: How to promote a freebie & grow your email list05 Sep 202300:08:09

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/026-5-easy-ways-to-promote-a-freebie-grow-your-email-list/id1441425911?i=1000439207565

 

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Links:

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Grab your business growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

212: How to take advantage of different seasons when content planning (Boss Your Q4 Series)01 Sep 202300:15:31

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

Welcome to episode 2 of the Boss Your Q4 series!

Over 5 episodes, I’m going to be coaching you on finishing 2023 strong, strategising the rest of the year and me basically trying to help you as much as I can!

For the second installment of the series, we're talking about how to prepare seasonal content in your business.

When it comes to seasonal content, there's so much that can be done and there's so much fun that we can have. So we don't want to be rushing around at the last minute to whip up graphics, to think about promotion and to think about how to leverage the season at hand for our marketing.

That’s why I want to plant the seed during this Boss Your Q4 series so you can get the wheels turning, get inspiration, and plan in advance - so by the time the holiday season gets here, you have a plan.

You know what you want to do, you know what you want to promote, you know what you want to say, and it all ties together perfectly.

Which is exactly what we’re going to dive into in this episode.

Get ready to take notes!

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

211: Mini Moment: Why batch working is the most efficient way to get stuff done29 Aug 202300:08:58

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/024-batch-working-101-how-to-do-more-in-less-time/id1441425911?i=1000437714874

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Links:

Grab your busienss growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

210: How to BOSS the rest of 2023 with a successful strategy (Boss Your Q4 Series)25 Aug 202300:25:44

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

I am SO excited to bring you the Boss Your Q4 series!!!!

Over the next 5 weeks I’m going to be coaching you on finishing 2023 strong, strategising the rest of the year and me basically trying to help you as much as I can!

Now, I get that we are at the end of August, but let me tell you - this is the time to be thinking about Q4. 

You don’t want to be thinking about these things in October and November when you are rushing to execute, rushing to plan, rushing to strategize, you feel like you've lost a grip on your goals, you're trying to slow down for the holiday season. 

That's not the vibe. You want to make sure  that you're looking at these things with enough space and looking at them ahead of time so you can really plan and set yourself up for success. 

So to kick things off with the first episode in this series, I’m going to share with you the things that I encourage you to look at for this point in the year.

This is going to allow you to see what’s going on, what’s already planned for the rest of the year and anywhere we need to reevaluate, readjust, and re-strategise.

So get your pen and paper out because you're definitely going to want to write these things down!

 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911

209: Mini Moment: A powerful exercise to help you get clear on your why22 Aug 202300:09:57

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/004-how-to-prioritise-whats-actually-going-to-bring/id1441425911?i=1000424413090

Mentioned in the episode:

Simon Sinek Ted Talks: https://simonsinek.com/videos/ted-talks/

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Links:

Grab your busienss growth freebie: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

 

208: Are you winding down or ramping up? How to boss the last 90 days of 202318 Aug 202300:32:36

Get on the waitlist for The Embodied Boss Collective: https://abranchofholly.com/collective

Get your free copy of The Solopreneur’s Growth Playbook: https://abranchofholly.com/growth

Grab your 12 Month Boss Gameplan: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Download the Weekly Prep Meeting Checklist: https://abranchofholly.com/week

In just a month and a half, we will be getting down to the last 90 days of 2023. 

So I wanted to ask you a really important question: are you winding down or are you ramping up? Here's what I mean by that. 

For some of us, we get to the end of September and we've already decided that the year is pretty much over - the festive season is just around the corner. We’re busy taking part in festive fun or taking kids to all their activities. It's just easier to go with the flow than to focus on your big goals.

 But in today's episode, I wanted to talk with you about why right now is the perfect time to start ramping up and laying the foundation for 2024 in these last 90 days of the year. 

We dive into:

  • A brand new series coming to the podcast from next week to help you boss your Q4

  • 3 ways you can simply and effectively make the most of the remaining few months of the year

  • The biggest mindset shift you can make when it comes to finding more time

 

Let’s get ready to boss Q4!

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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207: Mini Moment: A formula to help you write engaging social media posts15 Aug 202300:12:52

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/049-how-to-write-more-engaging-social-media-posts/id1441425911?i=1000466949646

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Links:

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Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

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Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

206: This is the easiest way to stay focused & stick to your plan11 Aug 202300:50:35

Click here to download your Weekly Prep Meeting checklist! https://abranchofholly.com/week


Click here to get on the waitlist for my brand new group signature offer launching in 2024. https://abranchofholly.com/collective


A plan only works if you work the plan, but what if you're struggling to stick to the plan? What do you do when the plan goes completely out the window? 

Relatable, right?

Sometimes we're dealing with personal challenges that disrupt our business. Sometimes we have to navigate external challenges that we can't control. Sometimes… it’s both. 

A boss knows that the key to sustainable success is a combination of being focused and flexible with the strategic plan that they have put in place. 

So in this final installment of the Unsexy Secrets to Sustainable Success, I'm gonna be sharing with you how you can be both focused and flexible as you navigate new challenges in life and business. 

PLUS I’m diving alllll the details you need to know so far about my new offer coming next year.

This is honestly one of my favourite episodes that I’ve ever recorded… I hope you enjoy it too! 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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205: Mini Moment: 5 ways to fill your content calendar with amazing ideas08 Aug 202300:12:28

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/037-content-creation-hacks-how-to-create-a-3-month/id1441425911?i=1000448775883

 

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Links:

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Grab your 12 month gameplan workbook: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/boss

DM Holly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly/

Rate & review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-to-boss-podcast/id1441425911 

204: How to create a month by month profit plan for 202404 Aug 202300:46:58

Click here to download Your Boss 12 Month Gameplan!

Let’s talk about the B word - BURNOUT.

Burnout is a massive problem for women entrepreneurs. 

Let's face it, we're not only starting and growing businesses, but we're also raising families, caring for aging parents. We're doing so many different things on top of growing this business.

But one of the key reasons burnout is such a massive problem for women entrepreneurs isn't just that there's so much to do… it's that we don't always have a clear plan for how we are going to show up and run our business. 

That's what we are going to talk about today in the second part of the Unsexy Secrets to Sustainable Success series: the simple, easiest way to help you start planning your most profitable year in your business yet.

We dive into:

  • A client case study from someone who has implemented the strategy I’m going to share with you today

  • Why strategic planning truly is the missing piece for a lot of people (+ the difference it can make in your business & life)

  • The unsexy truth around the only way you’re going to get out of this feast or famine, panic driven cycle in your business

  • A refresher of my 5-part marketing strategy

  • How to create and implement a 12-month profit plan in your business 

Hope you’re ready for this… don’t forget to download the resource that goes with this episode!

You can get it here: https://abranchofholly.com/profit

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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292: The Messy Middle: 4 Months Off, 4 Months On & What I’m Learning About Sustainable Growth01 May 202500:16:35

In this special heart-to-heart episode of Busy to Boss, I’m sharing the story behind the season that changed everything. After stepping away from my business for four months, I returned with more clarity than I expected, and more questions, too. This is a real-time glimpse into what it looks like to rebuild your business after having to take a step back, slow down to speed up, and start anchoring sustainable growth from the inside out.

We’ll talk about the messy middle that so many entrepreneurs find themselves in - that space between “I can’t do it like this anymore” and “I’m not sure what’s next.” You’ll hear how I moved through mental health recovery, navigated business and motherhood, and redefined my version of success with systems that support my actual life, not just my to-do list.

Whether you’re feeling off-track, emotionally overloaded, or simply craving more stability and clarity in your business, this episode is for you.

We’re talking business clarity after a break, intuitive business growth, entrepreneurship and chronic capacity shifts, the real cost of building without systems, and the quiet power of making space for what’s next.

✨ This is for you if you’re exploring what sustainable success really looks like - through systems, slow momentum, and the courage to choose differently.

If today’s episode resonated, I’d love to know. DM me over on Instagram and let me know what part landed or simply share this episode with a friend who’s in their own messy middle.

We’re doing business differently now. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Connect with me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/abranchofholly 

203: Mini Moment: How to engage your viewers with your Instagram Stories01 Aug 202300:11:26

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/006-how-to-use-instagram-stories-to-grow-your-email-list/id1441425911?i=1000425329413

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Links:

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Get the Behind The Boss Newsletter: https://abranchofholly.com/behind-the-boss

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202: How to have a breakthrough to get to your next income goal28 Jul 202300:30:56

Download The Solopreneur's Growth Playbook for free here!

Does the word stuck resonate with where you feel like you’re at right now? 

There's a big reason why so many women entrepreneurs are finding themselves stuck in their business.

Despite all of the courses, all of the late nights, all of the Googling for answers, they find themselves unable to get past their current level of success, and they're not exactly sure what it is that's going to help them breakthrough to that elusive next level, where they have more revenue coming in the doors, more time back in their schedule and the dream life and business they've been promised. 

Well in this episode, I'm diving into why we need to get out of information overload and start getting into implementation mode so that you can truly see the results that you're looking for.

We dive into:

  • The real life stats behind what female entrepreneurs are actually earning

  • The two types of business owners that fall into this trap (+ how to identify which one you are)

  • 3 “excuses” we see from people who are in the top secret entrepreneur lab

  • A case study from one of my clients who went from 0 to consistent income in less than 12 months

  • How to identify where you are on the business growth spectrum

 If you’re ready to get into implementation mode, you will LOVE this episode.

 xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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201: Mini Moment: How to increase your confidence in 5 simple steps25 Jul 202300:08:04

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/001-what-to-do-when-you-dont-feel-good-enough/id1441425911?i=1000423974499

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200: 8 powerful guiding principles to support you in being the boss of your life21 Jul 202300:47:40

Today, we are celebrating 200 episodes of the podcast!

I always like to do something special to mark these milestones so I have something very empowering and motivating for you today, that I really hope is going to meet you right where you’re at. 

In this episode, I am going to share 8 guiding principles that have kept me grounded, focused & moving forward on my business journey so far.

Out of all the mindset work out there, these have allowed me to better myself and have been the most powerful.

We dive into: 

  • A conversation around identity and why this is always the first step

  • Why you need to take non-ordinary, extraordinary action if you want to get non-ordinary, extraordinary results

  • The importance of always making moves and taking action

  • How to see certain situations in your life as feedback & actively reject what you don’t want

  • The power of the compound effect

  • Why you ned to act from a place of vision, not circumstance

  • The difference between working to maintain versus to attain

  • One of the most powerful mindset techniques to support you

  • How to feel elements of your future desired feelings now

Thank you SO much for your support on hitting 200 episodes!

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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199: Mini Moment: 5 content creation hacks to save loads of time & energy18 Jul 202300:07:16

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/045-5-content-creation-hacks-to-save-loads-of-time/id1441425911?i=1000458177315

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198: Why I’ve invested 5 figures into mentorship (that goes beyond the income milestones)14 Jul 202300:42:25

In today’s episode, I am going to take you behind-the-scenes today of some big investment decisions I’ve made inside of my business. 

But more specifically, I’m going to share why I kept investing in the same mastermind and the same coach… beyond the income milestones.

I hope this inspires you and ignites something within you to play a bigger game.

In this episode we cover:

  • Why you should value proximity (& why it’s important to realise you don’t have to do it alone)

  • The importance of community as you grow in your business

  • My desire to strive to be a better mentor every single day

  • A conversation around integrity, embodiment and practicing what you preach

  • How mentorship has a ripple effect on your personal life, not just your business

  • The importance of valuing long-term commitments to yourself

I know 1000% that through mentorship, I'm going to be a better human, a better mentor, and everything else that it encompasses to have that community, proximity, support and those high level conversations. 

It makes me better in all ways. And when I'm better and I feel better, the income follows, the ideas follow the community, and the impact follows.

So if you've been looking for a sign to join a high level group programme of some kind, this is it!

I highly encourage you to DM me on Instagram and ask me about my new signature offer coming next year.

If you are truly wanting a space to scale your business, but also your personal life, if what I said here resonates with you at all, I urge you to come and DM me, and we can chat about your goals and what’s best for you. 

 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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197: Mini Moment: How to be the boss of your time in 4 simple steps11 Jul 202300:09:58

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/003-4-step-time-management-system-to-help-you-save/id1441425911?i=1000423974500

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196: 32 of the best money-making activities to implement in your business today07 Jul 202300:59:58

In celebration of my 32nd birthday, today on the podcast I’m bringing you 32 of my favourite money-making activities!

Whenever I do list style episodes like this one (I mean, there are 32 things in here)...  this is just a reminder that you are not meant to do all of them right now. Take what feels good and leave what doesn’t.

So many business owners think they’re focusing on income-producing tasks when actually, it’s just busy work.

Your week should always be made up of a blend of these 3 categories. Do that and you can’t not reach the version of success that you desire.

We are going to split these up into the 3 core groups of income producing activities to focus on which are:

Your current clients & customers

Potential clients & customers

Working on yourself / on the business

This is one of my favourite things to talk about and has come highly requested from you, so lets not waste any time and dive straight in.

 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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195: Mini Moment: Feeling undervalued? You need to listen to this04 Jul 202300:10:11

In these "Mini Moment" episodes, we'll be pulling some of my favourite most impactful mini lessons from the Busy To Boss podcast in order to give you a quick digestible lesson or bit of inspiration in under 10 minutes.

If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/002-how-to-grow-your-blog-traffic-fast/id1441425911?i=1000423974501

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194: A real and raw behind-the-scenes of my first 6 months of the year30 Jun 202300:58:46

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This is a very special (and vulnerable) episode to mark the middle of the year… I am going to be taking you behind-the-scenes of my very own mid-year review.

 

The reason I wanted to do this is because yes, business is strategic and I want to show you the strategy and techniques in terms of what 6 months can look like for a business and a business owner.

 

But we’re all also navigating being human.

 

It can be really hard when we’re watching everyone’s highlight reel on Instagram and we don’t feel like we’re matching up to the mark.

 

I know that so many of my clients have experienced this this year and I have too - imposter syndrome creeps in, doubt creeps in and we feel so utterly rubbish about ourselves.

And the truth is this: things can change and change and change again… which is essentially the premise of what this episode is about.

Come with me as I walk you through the year so far: the good, the bad and everything in between.

For each month I’ll be sharing:

  • A personal update

  • A business update

  • My summary/lessons from the month

Then I’ll be wrapping up the episode with a quick overview of what’s coming next.

I didn’t think I’d ever share something like this but after I did my own mid-year review I just knew that sharing this would help SO you so much.

I really hope it lands with you the way that I intend it to.

If you haven’t done a deep dive into your mid-year review & it’s something you want to prioritise, click here to download the mid-year review workbook where I walk you through the process. 

 

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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291: You Built the Business. Now Let’s Build the System to Hold It.17 Apr 202500:23:26

You’ve built a successful business, but if it still runs entirely on your energy, it’s not sustainable. In this episode, Holly shares the real reason you’re exhausted (hint: it’s not just your to-do list) and walks you through what it really looks like to build systems that support you, so you can finally lead without burning out.

Ready to feel held while you lead?

Apply for a 1:1 mentorship spot inside The CEO Studio here: https://mbcsgfz9phy.typeform.com/to/Z2whZV4x

193: How to measure what matters to achieve your business goals27 Jun 202300:26:23

Welcome to another Tuesday shorty episode!

Today we're talking about numbers: the numbers that you should be tracking to make sure that you can achieve your business goals.

There are things that dramatically impact the end result and it's your job to pay attention to what drives the results in your business.

I see a lot of business owners who just keep throwing spaghetti at the wall hoping that something is going to stick. But the problem with throwing the spaghetti at the wall is that you never know what’s actually working.

If you're trying way too many things and you're not tracking your results, you never actually know when something works and when everything else isn't working.

So I have a question for you...

In your business, could you pinpoint the one thing? That one leading metric that would tell you if you’re the most likely to reach your goals?

If your mind has gone blank... you need to tune into this episode.

Here's what we'll dive into:

  • A recent health journey I've been on and how it's such a great example of this topic in relation to business
  • How to identify the "leading" metric and "lagging" metric in your business (plus examples for each)
  • Why focusing on the wrong metrics could be impacting your mindset & productivity in a negative way
  • How the knowledge of all of this will be able to help you reverse engineer your revenue goals

Talking about numbers is never easy, but when you understand this concept you start to empower yourself.

So let's dive in.

xo
Coach Holly

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192: How to do an effective mid-year review for your business (mini masterclass)23 Jun 202300:49:48

Grab your Mid-Year Review Workbook here!

We are officially at the midway point for 2023, so let me ask you this: are you on track with the goals that you set at the beginning of the year way back in January? 

If not, have no fear. 

We are going to press pause today, do a quick mid-year review together, and determine what's working, what's not working, and how you can move forward and plan for the final half of 2023. 

It’s so powerful to make an intention to do this review before the middle of the year comes so you can really hit the ground running from July to December. Plus this is just such a nice bit of quiet time you can use to review and reflect.

This is one of the practices that I feel entrepreneurs often forget to do because we get so in the day-to-day of our business. We're in the weeds: working with our clients, fulfilling orders, growing our business, and we forget that we made a plan, we set goals at the beginning of the year. 

But if we're not regularly checking in on that plan, checking in on those goals, then it's really easy to find yourself off track or not even know where you are in relation to that plan that you originally created.

So I want to walk you through this process today of doing a mid-year review and I do have a special download to go along with this episode where you can get a free workbook! 

Click right here to get the workbook that goes along with the questions I'm going to walk you through today or you can DM me the word “review” on Instagram and the link to grab it will get sent straight to your inbox. 

 Let’s dive into our mid-year review together!

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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191: How to avoid the summer slump when it feels hard16 Jun 202300:36:08

What do you do when things get hard, frustrating or it feels like nothing is going your way?

In this episode, we’re going to talk about what to do when you’re in a hard season of your business. 

Notice that I didn’t say if it happens… it’s WHEN it happens. 

There are hard seasons at every level of your business. It’s not “I’m going to have a hard season in the beginning because I’m a beginner, and then all those lessons are going to be behind me and it gets to be easy from here on out.” No.

We tend to have this idea, this illusion that once I’m a beginner, once I master that, once I’m over that - it gets to be easy from here on out. And that is just not the way it works. 

If you’ve been in business for any length of time you have probably noticed by now that there are hard seasons. And I’m not talking day… sometimes it’s months, sometimes it’s years. 

So I want to talk about what to do and how to view the seasons when it’s hard because you’re going to face them at every level in your business. 

So get ready for a big pep talk, Boss.

xo
Coach Holly

For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast 

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190: This is why rest is the most strategic move you can prioritise13 Jun 202300:17:06

Today is our listener question episode where I take a questions from one of you and answer it on the podcast.

But today, we're breaking the rules a little bit.

When most people think about creating next level success in their business, their first instinct is to talk about next level strategies to grow their business, to get more sales, to get more customers - a lot of things that are marketing and sales focused.

However, I have seen again and again that truly creating next level success in your business is more than sales and marketing.

It's about leadership. Stepping into a next level of leadership for yourself, for your clients, for your community.

So in our Tuesday shorty episode today, I wanted to talk around a hard topic and really take a look at how we can step into that next level leadership in our business through one of the most strategic moves you can make...

REST.

I hope you enjoy it.

xo
Coach Holly

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189: 10 ways to grow your business this summer (without being chained to your desk)09 Jun 202300:23:29

Get ready and excited for an actionable episode because we are going to be talking about 10 ideas to grow your business this summer, while still enjoying your time off. I mean, that’s the dream isn’t it?

I wanted to record this episode to give you some ideas on how you can continue to grow your business throughout the summer while not feeling like you have to be tied to your computer or your phone 24/7.

It’s a huge value of mine that as entrepreneurs, we are able to grow and scale our businesses in a way that's sustainable, that still allows us to enjoy our life. Everything I do is to help you build a business that truly support your life.

And obviously everyone’s business is different so depending on your type of business, you might have a really busy summer or you might have a really slow summer.

Regardless of where you're at, regardless of whether your business ramps up during the summer or slows down, I know that these tips are going to help you. 

Listen to these tips and then instead of feeling like you have to do them all, take just one or two ideas to actually implement into your business.

This will be an inspirational episode and hopefully spark some creative ideas that you can do to keep growing your business during the summer. 

Grab a notebook and a pen and let’s dive in. 

xo
Coach Holly

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188: Client case study: 4 steps to taking guilt-free time off06 Jun 202300:16:53

Welcome to another client case study!

These case studies are where I take a client and we break down a big result they achieved together and this is a slightly different one today, because it's not about a monetary win.

Over the past 3 years, his client is now full-time in her business, she has a steady stream of clients and she’s launched her first digital product with another one on the horizon.

But the one thing she struggled with more than anything was taking time off and this is honestly such a struggle for so many of my clients.

And this year more than ever, she’s been forced to take more time off than EVER.

So how did she go from wanting to work every single minute of every single day and taking her laptop with her whenever she went, holidays and all, to being able to have restful time off with no guilt for not working and unplugging?

Here are some of the things we cover:

  • Why leaning into your word of the year is so powerful
  • The importance of perspective when it comes to your current reality vs your vision
  • Taking ALL the action
  • The biggest belief that can lead to guilt-free time off.

We also end with 4 key lessons for you to take away and implement into your own business.

This is a juicy one so get ready to take notes!

xo
Coach Holly

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187: 3 questions to help you know where to put your focus for the rest of the year02 Jun 202300:36:37

I have a question for you, Boss…

With all the different ways that you can grow your business, how do you decide what you should be focused on next? 

This is a question I get asked all the time, and I completely understand it.

As business owners, we are overwhelmed with all the ideas, all the different marketing strategies we could implement, all the different branding updates we could make. We're always wanting to tweak and test and create new things.

But what do you actually need to get laser focused on in order to see the results that you want to see in 2023 and beyond? 

In this episode, I'm going to break down how to decide what you should focus on next based on three big questions you need to ask yourself.

If you've been feeling like you're spinning your wheels a little bit and you have a to-do list a mile long, but you can't quite figure out how to prioritise where you should be investing your time and energy… you’ll want to listen up.

We are going to go through this quick process to help you decide what to focus on next so that you can get to those results you're looking for even faster. 

Let’s dive in.

 xo
Coach Holly

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186: The ONE thing I'd focus on if I was starting my business from scratch30 May 202300:29:53

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The ONE thing I talk about in this episode is the one thing for a reason...

It's the one thing I'd focus on if I was starting my business from scratch. The one thing that all of my clients have in common. And the one thing that has got me to where I am today.

I'm going to be taking you all the way back to 2019 when I went from burnout, barely making £2k a month, to booking out my 1:1 coaching programme and scaling my business from there. 

And the best part is that this very step actually laid the foundation for every single launch that was to come, every single milestone I hit and that’s exactly the same for my clients too.

So if you are in a place that you are ready to learn how to grow, no matter what stage of business you’re at (whether you’re one year in or ten years in), you are going to love what we're diving into today.

xo
Coach Holly

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185: 50% growth in 4 weeks [The Boss Project]26 May 202300:50:20

The 30 Day Boss Project runs from 1st - 30th June and the investment is just £44.

Get ready to come behind-the-scenes with me…

I’ve been looking at my numbers and May has been a phenomenal month - a really incredible month for me personally and for the business.

In the last month alone, the business has grown by almost 50% which is just amazing.

Just think about, how open are we to even entertain the question of “what would it look like if I grew my business by 50%, if I doubled the results in my business?” 

How many of us are actually available for that within our awareness? 

That is what we’re going to dive into today, the strategy behind it, the circumstances behind it and how it can be possible for you too. 

Let’s dive in…

 xo
Coach Holly

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Get more done with these 5 tips - Day 4 of Abundant Action25 May 202300:20:24

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We are trained to believe that we should sacrifice everything at the altar of making more and more and more money and being more and more and more successful in one area of our life, while completely ignoring what success looks like for our health, our family, our relationships, our friends, our creativity, our spirituality.

All the things that make us feel like us like a fully evolved human.

So, for day 4 of the Abundant Action challenge, I'm sharing a strategy that has made the biggest difference to my life and business: I call it the weekly outline.

The approach to the weekly outline is understanding that if you don't run your week, your week will run you.

But what I want to do in this episode is to share some tips to maximise the creation of your weekly outline.

People are always on the hunt for productivity tips. We want to cram as many tasks as possible into as little time as possible.

But what if I told you that usually backfires? 🥴

When we overload our schedule and to-do list, we are left feeling burned out and exhausted.

Plus, half the stuff on our to-do lists doesn't get done anyway so...

Keep listening to learn 5 underrated tips that will help you actually get more done without losing your mind.

Let's dive in and I'll see you for day 4 of the challenge.

JOIN THE ABUNDANT ACTION CHALLENGE HERE >> https://www.busytobossacademy.com/offers/TccHp5UJ/checkout 

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290: Consistent, Strategic, Stress-Free Content? It’s Possible.10 Apr 202500:21:59

Does it feel like content is taking over your entire week - and still not doing what it’s supposed to?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest hidden time drains in business: marketing without a system. We’re talking second-guessing every post, spiraling into overthinking, and constantly feeling behind.

If content planning feels chaotic, stressful, or like it never sticks - this one’s for you.

Inside, I’ll share:

  • Why content isn’t the problem (but your system might be)

  • The mindset shift that changes everything

  • 3 essential pieces of a content system that saves time and sells

  • Tangible actions to take this week to reduce your mental load

You’ll also hear how my clients inside The Make It Happen Collective and The CEO Studio are using these systems to repurpose better, create faster, and finally feel clear.

Whether you’re a solo founder, service provider, or multi-offer CEO, this episode will help you simplify your strategy and reconnect with your voice.

🎧 Hit play for a breath of fresh air in your marketing, and let’s build you a system that supports how you actually work.

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Is your business truly aligned with you? Day 3 of Abundant Action24 May 202300:25:03

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Today we’re going to talk about alignment. 

Business owners tend to be an action-oriented group. We get big ideas and dive right in without too much time thinking about it.

When we don't take the time to plan and track our progress, we end up working harder than required. Hello burnout!

According to Brian Tracy, every minute you spend planning saves you 10 minutes of spinning your wheels trying to figure it out as you go.

This is why your Weekly Prep Meeting is so essential - 1 hour dedicated to this per week saves over 10 hours in implementation! And this is what we’re going to be going through in Day 3 of the challenge today.

Your Weekly Prep Meeting is not only the time to make sure you're on track with your business goals, but also make sure these goals are still in alignment with you and your desired lifestyle.

Is your business truly working for you? Is it helping you to have the lifestyle you actually want right now? Or do you feel like you have been put on this hamster wheel of “When I get to this level, then I'll finally have the life I want. When I get to this revenue level, then things will get easier. When I get here, then everything will happen”? If this is the case, you might find yourself getting frustrated, and even starting to wonder, “Why am I doing this? Should I just burn it all down?”

Well, before you burn down your business, I want to talk about how we need to be thinking, making more strategic decisions, and aligning our business to what truly works for us as individual human beings running the business.

Let's dive in and I'll see you for day 3 of the challenge.

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Are you really working as the boss of your business? Day 2 of Abundant Action23 May 202300:12:19

There’s a big reason why so many women entrepreneurs are finding themselves stuck in their business.

Despite all of the courses, all of the late nights, all of the Googling for answers, they find themselves unable to get past their current level of success…

… and they’re not exactly sure what it is that’s going to help them break through to that elusive Next Level where they have more revenue coming in the doors, more time back in their schedule, and the ‘dream life and business’ they have been promised.

To get you ready for Day 2 of the Abundant Action challenge, we are going to start by looking at what I have observed with women entrepreneurs who are feeling stuck in their business.

The statistics show that it’s not uncommon to get stuck at a certain level of success.

If you're ready to move from mainenance mode to growth mode in your business, I need you to tune into Day 2 of the Abundant Action challenge because we are going to go deep into:

  • How to free yourself from the swirling vortex of overwhelm that's keeping you up at night
  • The simplest and most effective exercise to prioritise your tasks
  • How to figure out your weekly BOSS score & why it's so important

Get ready for a hack that will change your life.

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It's time to go from busy to boss: Day 1 of Abundant Action22 May 202300:11:00

As we get to the halfway point of the year, this is a great time to ask yourself: Are you aligned? Are you where you want to be?

What are the next 6 months going to create? Who are you going to be in 6 months from now?

What have you done to move towards your goals?

And I mean your big BIG picture goals - how much time have you spent on those this year?

Or has it been another 5 months of going through the motions telling yourself the same story.

Because you deserve to go after your big picture goals and you get to choose to prioritise them.

 If this is lighting a fire in you right now, I need you to come to Day 1 of the Abundant Action challenge LIVE on Instagram at 12pm BST because we are going to go deep into:

  • How you should be allocating your time
  • Why not all tasks are created qual
  • And you should be asking the question: what would the BOSS version of you do?

Ready to make the shift from busy to boss? You will on day one.

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