I don't know about you, but my adhd brain struggles a metric f*ck ton with transitions.

I spent the last 2+ weeks in "Holiday Mode".

"Holiday Mode Courtney" is playing video games with her brothers, having dance parties in the garage, doing art projects, and going to the Children's museum.

The thing is...

Holiday Courtney doesn't know that Work Courtney even exists!

For all Holiday Courtney knows, she is a lady of leisure and money falls from the sky (or Christmas presents?)

In order for me to go from "Holiday Courtney" into "Work Courtney" I need time to transition.

And that transition time?

It looks a lot like dicking around on my computer.

Time to click around on various apps and websites to start to remember who I am, what I do, and where I left off.

Time to brain dump on 750words.com.

Time to make lists and write down ideas.

However...the only way that you can feel good easing slowly into 2026 is if you can trust your plans.

Me?

I've baked "easing in" time to the first 2 weeks of the year using my ​Time Puzzle​ philosophy and my ​10 Calendar Commandments.​

📆 On January 15 I'm hosting a workshop teaching my Time Puzzle philosophy. ​Details on how to get a free ticket here!​

🎧 I also just released a podcast episode going over my 10 Calendar Commandments. ​You can listen to it here!

I guess the point of this email is to let you off the hook this week.

You don't need to hit the ground running, or even walking for that matter.

You can take tomorrow to simply remember where the ground even is.

Maybe sit on it for a bit.

Do some gentle stretches.

This idea that we need to GO HARD right away comes, I think, from fear.

The fear comes from the pain of never reaching your goals and the determination to make this year different.

But I can tell you from experience that this is not a sustainable way to work.

You're off the hook...ok?

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Your Six Figure Time Puzzle

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This calendar system changed my life. (I know how hyperbolic that sounds!)

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on Your Time Puzzle—the calendar system I created that has literally changed the way I run my business (and my life). I know that sounds dramatic, but I swear: this is the system that helped me have the most productive year of my entire life while raising two tiny humans and still having time to breathe.

If your relationship with your calendar feels like chaos, if you’re constantly playing catch-up, or if you spiral every time your plans get thrown off course (hi, me too 🙋🏻‍♀️), then buckle up—this one’s gonna hit.

I’ll walk you through:

The exact system I use to plan my time (even when life throws curveballs)

My 10 Calendar Commandments that have gone viral (for a reason)

The real reason most entrepreneurs are struggling with time (hint: it’s not what you think)

I’m also sharing all the details about this month’s workshop where we’ll go deep into this process: the Six-Figure Time Puzzle.

🧠 This isn’t your average productivity chat. It’s a full-on mindset + math reframe that will change how you think about time forever.

Why traditional productivity hacks don’t work for service providers

The 3 calendar mistakes you’re probably making right now (and how to fix them)

How I use my calendar as a partner—not a prison

What to do when things don’t go to plan (because they won’t)

Why mastering your time starts with mastering your math

The mindset shift that helped me stop catastrophizing and start taking aligned action

🎁 Mentioned in this episode:

Get the free 10 Calendar Commandments guide: https://courtneychaal.com/calendar

Sign up for the Time Puzzle Workshop (live January 15): https://courtneychaal.com/time-puzzle

Replay available after the event for $47 if you don’t attend live. After that? It’s $97 in the shop!

Take action now!

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Do you really need a fancy all-in-one CRM to run your business like a pro? Plot twist: NOPE. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I’ve successfully onboarded hundreds of clients over the years—without ever stepping foot inside Dubsado, Honeybook, or any of those popular client management tools.

This episode was inspired by a question from my Six-Figure Sprint client, Alyssa, who asked what CRM everyone uses. Spoiler: I don’t use one. And the real kicker? I don’t think you need to either (unless you want to!).

Instead, I’m sharing my super streamlined, rinse-and-repeat onboarding process that doesn’t require any complicated software. It's simple, boring, profitable—and ADHD-friendly. If your current system is clunky, chaotic, or (let's be honest) non-existent, this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why I’ve never used a CRM (and still built a multiple six-figure business)

What you actually need to onboard clients seamlessly (hint: it's not 12 tools)

A step-by-step walkthrough of my onboarding workflow

The 3 essential tools I use (and how to set them up in less than an hour)

Why the welcome email is the most important part of your client experience

How to use Asana or Airtable to manage clients without the overwhelm

The psychology behind clear client communication—and how it prevents burnout

Mentioned Resources:

Download the free client welcome email template: https://courtneychaal.com/welcome-email

Watch the free masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Join Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Apply for Six-Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/apply

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Are you addicted to complexity in your business… but calling it “freedom” and “creativity”?

Yeah. Been there. Built a 17-tab Airtable base there.

This week on the podcast, I’m getting REAL about what’s holding so many service providers back from making consistent, six-figure income—and surprise! It’s not your marketing, or your audience size, or the fact that you haven’t posted on Instagram in a week. It’s the way you’re clinging to chaos in the name of passion and possibility.

This episode is your wake-up call.

We’re talking about the personal and strategic shift I’m making for 2026: boring and profitable.

This is not about making your business soulless. It’s about getting laser-focused, creating repeatable systems, and constraining your energy so that your business runs smoother, pays you more, and takes less of your life force to operate.

I’ll walk you through what’s changing in my business, the symptoms of over-complexity you might not realize you’re dealing with, and how to adopt the “boring and profitable” mantra to simplify and scale.

And hey, if you're multi-passionate, high on ideas, or allergic to planning... you're gonna feel very seen.

• Why creative entrepreneurs overcomplicate EVERYTHING
• The 4 main functions of your business and how to simplify each one
• Signs your business is too complex (even if it’s “working”)
• The sneaky drama you’re addicted to (and how it’s costing you money)
• What actually builds a profitable business (hint: it’s not another new offer)
• How I’m structuring my 2026 with boring, repeatable systems
• What it takes to become a 6-figure CEO—and what’s getting in your way

• 🎯 Reverse Engineer Your First 100K Workshop
• 💻 Apply for the Six Figure Sprint
• 💸 Profit Pillars by Parker Stevenson
• 🎧 The Ultimate Guide to Packaging Part 1

Take action now!

• Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
• Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

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Ever feel like your business should be working—but clients just aren’t flowing in like they’re supposed to?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the 100K Roadmap Calls I’ve been doing lately and walking you through the most common problems I see with service providers’ Client Booking Machines.

Here’s the truth: Most of y’all already have a bunch of stuff set up—but if it’s built out of order or the pieces aren’t connected properly, it’s leaking clients, momentum, and money.

Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re just starting to sell your services, I’ll help you diagnose exactly what’s missing, what’s broken, and how to plug those gaps so you can finally create consistent cash flow.

🎟️ Want to build your Client Booking Machine the right way in 2026?
Come to my workshop: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K Year happening December 3. 

It’s $97—or you can get a free ticket right now here:
👉 https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The #1 reason why your offer isn’t selling (hint: it’s not your marketing)
• The 4 major “leaks” in your Client Booking Machine
• How to self-diagnose what’s working vs. what needs fixing
• Why building your sales system out of order guarantees burnout
• The real role of visibility (and why Instagram Reels aren’t your savior)
• What to do if you’ve already built a bunch of stuff but it’s not working
• How to align your offer, sales system, and marketing to book more clients with less stress

Resources mentioned:

• Free Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass
• Sign up for the Dec 3 workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K
• Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop
• Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free
• Connect on social:  https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

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If you’ve ever felt like your services are too custom to be simplified, you need to meet Miranda Braithwaite from Moonstone Creative—a brand and web designer who creates astrology-infused brands based on your birth chart.

In this episode, we talk about how Miranda went from overdelivering and undercharging to building a three-tier product suite that attracts dream clients, books up her calendar, and sets her apart as a market of one.

Together we go deep on:

• How she infused astrology into her entire design process (and why clients LOVE it)
  
   
• Why the "mini offer" route didn’t make sense for her—and what she did instead
  
   
• Breaking the addiction to over-customization and perfectionism (this part is a must-listen)
  
   
• What finally got her to launch the damn thing (hint: tough love + deadlines)
  
   
• And the exact structure of her offer suite (including the signature service that starts it all)
  
   

This is one of those juicy behind-the-scenes convos that shows you what it really looks like to evolve your business, own your magic, and design offers that sell themselves.

Whether you’re a designer, coach, or service provider who wants to do things differently (and more joyfully), this episode is going to give you permission and a game plan.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why astrology makes Miranda a better brand designer (seriously, it’s genius)
• The surprising reason her clients are excited to upgrade to higher-ticket offers
• How to create a 3-tier product suite without being random or redundant
• The mindset shift that helped her launch her service with confidence
• What it really takes to turn your “messy magic” into a marketable system

Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!  (I'm doing 100 free calls first come, first served!)

Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

All my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

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This is your 100K wake-up call AKA why six figures needs to be the floor (not the dream)

Are you building your business like a real business… or are you secretly gambling your time, energy, and money away on what-ifs and maybes?

In this foundational episode, I’m breaking down exactly why $100K is the floor of what your business should be aiming for next year. Not the ceiling. Not some wild, distant dream. The goddamn baseline.

This is the wake-up call that I want everyone in my audience to hear — especially if you’ve been treating $5K months like a goal instead of a stepping stone.

I’ll also share the big change I’m making in 2026 (starting with a free live workshop on December 3rd), what I mean by being "profitable and boring," and why your business isn’t a hobby, a hope, or a gamble.

• Why six figures isn’t luxury — it’s dignity
• The mindset trap that’s keeping you stuck at $2K, $5K, even $8K months
• How to stop building from the past and start planning from the future
• Why a $100K plan isn’t just possible—it’s your responsibility
• The exact math behind what it takes to pay yourself well
• Why reverse engineering your revenue is the smartest move you can make

🎟️ Get your free ticket for the live workshop: Reverse Engineer Your First 100K Year (Dec 3!) https://courtneychaal.com/100k-workshop

Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!  (I'm doing 100 free calls first come, first served!)

Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

All my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

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This is Part 2 of the ultimate guide to packaging your service—and if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, stop what you’re doing and go back. I promise I rarely say this, but it’s that important. Part 1 is the mindset. The positioning. The reason your offer even matters. Part 2? That’s the mechanics. And if you don’t get your head right first, no framework in the world is going to save your service.

Now, assuming you’re caught up… today we’re diving into the 5 steps to actually build a signature service. Not the bloated, 12-week, 7-call Frankenstein offer you see all over Instagram. We’re talking about packaging something your clients will actually buy—and rave about.

This episode is pure fire, start to finish. I’m breaking down real stories from client sessions and sales DMs, and yes, even a conversation I eavesdropped on in a hair salon 👀. All to show you how most people are still packaging their services in a way that keeps them stuck.

If you want your signature service to sell on repeat (without burning you out), this episode is your new roadmap.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

The #1 mistake people make when they package a service

Why more “stuff” doesn’t make your offer more valuable

The exact 5-step process to go from brainstorm to offer

Why being “introverted” is not an excuse to skip market research

How to create a framework that sells (even if your work is nonlinear)

Ways to balance what your client thinks they want vs. what they actually need

A better alternative to “unlimited Voxer” (please stop doing this 🙏)

Why your pricing, timeline, and deliverables need to be designed around results—not just what’s standard in your industry

📚 Mentioned Resources:

Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!

Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint

Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients

Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator

All my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shop

Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/

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Your package isn’t the problem (but your approach might be)

You’re stuck in a service package spiral and wondering why nobody’s biting.

You’ve followed all the rules, named your niche, picked a job title, copied someone’s “signature package” off their website, put your offer together, and still… crickets?

Let’s change that.

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode series, and it’s the one you cannot skip. I just wrapped the first round of my free “100K Roadmap” mini service calls (PSA: book yours at the link below), and there was one BIG theme that came up over and over again:

Packaging. But not in the way you think.

Most service providers are packaging their offers backwards. You're building from your skillset instead of starting with what your market actually wants. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how to craft a signature service that actually books clients and grows your business without you burning out or undercharging.

If you’re tired of hourly work, custom proposals, or no one buying your stuff, hit play now.

The #1 mistake service providers make when packaging their offers

Why copying others in your niche will keep you stuck (and broke)

What it actually means to be commodified—and why that’s killing your sales

The missing piece that Marie Forleo’s B-School didn’t teach back in the day

Why you must separate your skillset from your business offer (yes, really)

How to shift from freelancer mode to true business owner thinking

What positioning actually means (and why your package doesn’t matter until you’ve nailed this)

If you want to create a service that people see and say “YES—this is exactly what I need,” this is the episode to binge. (And don’t forget to tune in next week for Part 2 where we get into the nitty-gritty of what goes in your package.)

🎯 Book your FREE 100K Roadmap Call: https://courtneychaal.com/roadmap

🛍 Grab Booked in 5 Days Challenge for $17 ($20 off with code PODCAST): https://courtneychaal.com/booked

🎓 Watch the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

💡 Ready to build your signature service? Join Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay

Take action now!

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Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free

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Coming back from (what I’m calling) maternity leave at the start of 2025, my business revenue had basically gone poof. I had shut down a program, my offers were scattered, cash flow was spotty, and I was impatiently trying to force things to click with digital products and course funnels.

Spoiler: It wasn’t working.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how I got back to an $8K/month baseline using one specific service—and how I followed the exact process I teach inside of Yay for Clients to do it. No magic. No fluff. Just strategy, mindset, and a few blunt realizations that changed everything.

If you're stuck in the “I want to scale” phase but your cash flow is stressed AF, this is your permission slip to stop chasing every idea and focus on what works.

You’ll also hear the full evolution of my “Courtney for a Quarter” offer into what’s now the Six Figure Sprint—and why I believe every service provider should start here before trying to automate or scale.

Why I let go of my course revenue goals (for now) to prioritize service cash flow

How trying to be “above” my own strategy was keeping me stuck

The blunt mindset shift that got me out of burnout and back in the driver’s seat

The exact steps I followed to book out my service and hit 8K months

Why 100K should be your floor, not your dream

How I rebranded and repositioned my offer for better results (without burning it all down)

Yay for Clients Program

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Your Six Figure Time Puzzle

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