Ever feel like everyone’s sprinting through business while you’re just trying to keep your coffee hot and your contracts not a mess? In this episode, I sit down with Eva (https://www.flyingcolourscreative.com) to talk honestly about timelines, client expectations, and why not every service needs to come wrapped in a bow labeled “VIP Day.”

I dig into why the world’s obsessed with one-week design sprints, how Eva built her own 12-week branding process (spoiler: it’s not a race), and the beauty of saying “no thanks” to rushed, over-promised packages. If you’re juggling custom work, tired of editing endless workflows, or wondering how to give your clients an actual strategy instead of Pinterest collage vibes—this one’s for you.

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• Streamline your packages by ditching endless custom proposals and setting clear timelines.

• Trust your process—even when everyone else seems to be selling out their intensives.

• Set client expectations early and give them a project roadmap so nobody’s left wondering if they missed something.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Living with anxiety, juggling ADHD, and running a service business isn’t exactly the glamorous rollercoaster social media sells. It’s more like herding cats… while replying to client emails that absolutely must be on calls you never wanted to take. In this episode, I get real with Maggie Patterson (https://bsfreebusiness.com/), digging into the nitty-gritty of setting boundaries, saying “no” to never-ending Zoom calls, and making your business actually work for your brain—not the other way around.

If you’ve ever stared at a tool you hate, ghosted your own productivity hacks, or wondered if it’s okay to fire a client who can’t give feedback in writing, Maggie’s brutally honest stories are going to be your new favorite permission slip. We talk about managing energy, saying “see ya” to extra calls, and why ordinary businesses (with ordinary brains) are actually thriving—one delightfully boring week at a time.

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Key Takeaways

• Set boundaries around client communication—and don’t be afraid to enforce them, even if it means walking away.

• Adapt productivity tools and schedules to your brain, not what the latest guru prescribes.

• Build breaks and flexibility into your routine, because rest isn’t a reward—it’s required maintenance.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Ever wondered how “family business” looks when it’s not a legacy empire, just dinner at the kitchen table and your kid running your Instagram ads? In this episode, I sat down with Jenn Green (https://thejenngreen.com/) to talk about leaning all the way into getting help from the people under your own roof—because who said entrepreneurship can’t include floaty bloopers, animated marketing graphics, and a husband who’s definitely not the Elf movie dad?

>> Thanks to our sponsor, ⁠The Co-Promotion Club⁠!

Jenn and I cover what it really looks like when family pitches in on your business, including swapping default parent roles, making the numbers actually work (including all the sneaky costs of “regular” jobs), setting boundaries when your coworkers are your literal family, and why ordinary business owners might want to delegate.

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Key Takeaways:

• Reframe “help” by inviting your family into the business in ways that actually work for your life—no corporate org chart required.

• Get brutally honest about the math: sometimes the best career move is becoming the not-default parent and asking your partner to jump in.

• Normalize paying the kids (or at least giving them skills) for real work, and don’t be afraid to press pause on perfection when you delegate.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Feeling like your business is ghosting you? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I'm sitting down with Marissa Lawton (https://www.marissalawton.com/) to talk about what it actually looks like to have a relationship with your business—spoiler alert: it’s less “sexy CEO power moves” and more “figuring out where the heck your passwords are.” If you've ever avoided opening your bank account or pretended your business subscriptions just…sort themselves out, you are so in the right place.

>> Thanks to our sponsor, ⁠Holly Tate⁠!

Today, Marissa and I dig into the art of reconnecting with your work (without the guilt), the messy middle of hiring and firing help, and why you don’t need to know code to run a successful website. Plus, you’ll get a healthy dose of honesty about setting up boundaries, ditching hustle culture, and building a sustainable rhythm that doesn’t wreck your life. Yes, snacks by the kitchen island are a business strategy.

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Key Takeaways:

• Own your numbers (even if you still pay for mystery subscriptions)—knowing your metrics keeps you in the driver’s seat.

• Build your business around your actual life, not some internet millionaire’s schedule or expectations.

• Reconnect with why you started by mapping your customer’s journey and getting (gasp) honest about what you want your business to do for you.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

The State of Online Business 2026 survey results are in, and we have thoughts!

Read for yourself: https://theordinarybusiness.com/state-of-online-business-survey-2026/

In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I’m sitting down with two of my best business friends—Jodi and Ginny—for a chat about what actually goes on behind the scenes of real small businesses. If you’re tired of those “million-dollar flexes” and want insight into making your everyday, ordinary business work for your real life, you’re in the right place.

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Key Takeaways:

• Make your money count by understanding your take-home pay, not just your top-line revenue.

• Choose your tools (and expenses) wisely—sometimes “good enough” really is good enough.

• Embrace the fact that there’s no “right” way to run a business—ordinary but thriving is the new extraordinary.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for not waking up at 5AM, meditating and journaling and running a marathon before breakfast—this episode is for you. I sat down with Becca Post (https://forwardhealing.co/), intuitive therapist, coach, and fellow gluten-free baking enthusiast, to talk about what happens when you ditch the “perfect routine” and start anchoring your day with rituals that actually fit your real life.

>> Shout-out to our sponsor, Leah! Head to leahbryantco.com/getfound and use coupon code "Ordinary" to get started.

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Becca and I riff on the messy, unpredictable workdays that come with running your own business, especially when “routine” means whatever grounds you—whether that’s sipping warm water in the morning or driving in silence after a client call. We get blunt about the myth of consistency, talk anchor points instead of rigid schedules, and laugh about how anyone’s nervous system is supposed to stay chill when every business podcast out there wants you to “never miss a Monday.” Spoiler: Ordinary wins count just as much as the shiny ones.

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Key Takeaways:

• Reclaim mornings (and sanity) by recognizing small anchor points you already do—think drinking coffee, warm water, or taking a shower—without piling on extra rules.

• Build flexibility into your workday by asking, “What actually grounds me?” instead of forcing yourself to stick to routines that just make you miserable.

• Give yourself permission to make change “more often than not”—consistency isn’t about perfection, it’s about what feels doable for ordinary business owners, just like you.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Ready to ditch the “always-on” grind and actually enjoy your life (and your business)? In this episode of The Ordinary Business Podcast, I sit down with Brittany Burns (Brittanyalexaburns.com)—a health and wellness coach and seasoned business owner who’s figured out how to run her biz without sacrificing her sanity, her family time, or her love for rock climbing (yep, you read that right).

>> Thanks to our sponsor, The Co-Promotion Club!

I get Brittany talking about why she only takes calls on Mondays and Tuesdays, office hours that start at the “ungodly” hour of 6am, and the genius of scheduling takeout instead of pretending you’ll cook every night (can’t relate more). You’ll hear candid stories about burnout, real-life boundary setting, and how the “all or nothing” hustle mentality is officially canceled. Spoiler: ordinary business owners actually thrive by being ordinary—lean, flexible, and unapologetically practical.

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Key Takeaways:

• Schedule your week based on actual priorities (family, workouts, and yes—takeout counts as a priority).

• Set up clear boundaries for client calls and office hours so you can avoid burnout and be present with your people.

• Ditch “all or nothing” thinking; flexibility and small tweaks matter more than perfect routines.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Ever wondered how “ordinary” business owners actually get through wild seasons—like running a lean business while juggling IVF, chronic illness, and raising a baby? (Spoiler: There’s no sexy guru hack, just a lot of honesty and resilience.)

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Weiss to talk about the real stuff nobody puts on their highlight reel: messy boundaries, secret fears about losing clients, and creative ways to fit work around medical appointments and nap time.

>> Thanks to our sponsor, Mindi Huebner!

We get blunt about the weirdness of hiding big life news from clients, why flexibility isn’t just lunch dates—it’s sometimes working after bedtime—and how both of us survived a season of wobbly client inquiries and “are-you-really-coming-back?” vibes. Whether you’re prepping for IVF, dealing with chronic illness, or just craving a business that doesn’t demand your soul, you’ll find your people here.

→ Learn more about The Ordinary Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theordinarybusiness.com
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Key Takeaways:

• Lean on community—sometimes your best support comes from strangers on TikTok who just get it.

• Reimagine what boundaries and flexibility actually mean; working from bed with the laptop isn’t a crisis, it’s a win for your season.

• Simplify client management and recurring revenue by automating simple, repeatable offers (hello, email templates!).

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

I’m here for the business owners who are just plain tired of notifications, Slack pings, and that urge to check email (even when you’re relaxing on the couch—guilty, just like you). This episode is all about reclaiming some peace and reminding yourself that running a thriving business doesn’t mean you need to be “always on”—especially if your mental health has had enough of hustle expectations.

>> Thanks to our sponsor, Holly Tate!

Today, I chat with Elizabeth Quakkelaar—a real-deal accounting pro who kicked business apps off her phone and set boundaries that preserve her sanity. You’ll hear honest talk about the myths of flexibility, the rhythm of responding to clients without being on-call 24/7, and those sweet moments of deleting Instagram for weeks at a time. Spoiler: You don’t need all the shiny tools to serve your clients well.

→ Learn more about The Ordinary Business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theordinarybusiness.com
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Key Takeaways:

• Start by turning off every single notification (yes, even text alerts—your mom and maybe your dog sitter get priority).

• Set clear expectations with clients about when and where you’ll actually answer, so you’re not stalking the DMs while meal planning.

• Protect your peace and productivity by intentionally building in guardrails, and try deleting those “time-suck” apps—your future self will thank you.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.

Let’s be honest—juggling preschool drop-offs, pick-ups, and client calls is not exactly what “business influencers” are Instagramming about. In this episode, I dive into the very real mess and magic of managing a service-based business while figuring out preschool logistics, family schedules, and the infamous car pickup line.

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If you’ve ever wondered how actual people get work done without a full-time team or celebrity nanny, you’re definitely my kind of ordinary business owner.

This chat covers the whole parade: why flexibility doesn’t always feel easy, what happens when your childcare situation flips upside down, and how I turned waiting in the car pickup line into a weirdly productive slice of my day.

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Key Takeaways:

• Reframe childcare costs as part of your business decision-making, not just a family expense.

• Experiment with flexible work rhythms and stop stressing when your old systems don’t fit your new reality.

• Remember: You’re not failing just because you need to change things up—business (and life) are allowed to be messy and ordinary.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.