108 | Tired of Social Media? Grow Your Audience Like This Instead With Kylie Kelly
What if I told you that you could build a thriving business and grow your email list—all without using social media?
In this episode, I sit down with Kylie Kelly, host of the No Socials, No Worries podcast and founder of The Email Collab, who helps coaches, course creators, and service providers grow their email lists through relationship-based strategies, not reels and DMs. Kylie shares her personal journey from burnt-out wedding photographer to email marketing pro—and exactly how she makes collaborations her growth superpower.
We dive into how to ditch social without ditching your growth, how to use bundles, summits, and freebie swaps to grow your list, and how Kylie organizes it all without a team. Plus, we cover her “V2 Collaboration Framework” and how to choose the right strategies for long- and short-term list-building wins.
Thinking about quitting Instagram? This is your permission slip.
What you’ll learn:
How Kylie grew her email list from zero to 600 in one event (without social media)
Why social media made her feel stuck—and how she finally let it go
What a 9-grid is and how she uses it as a digital storefront
Her favorite high-converting collab strategies (summits, bundles, swaps)
The #1 mistake people make when joining bundles (and how to avoid it)
Kylie’s “V2 Collaboration Framework” for choosing smart list-building strategies
How she organizes all her collaborations with a simple Google Sheet
The real talk on FOMO, unsubscribes, and promo fatigue—and how to manage them
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107 | The ONE Habit That Will Save You Hours Every Week
Do you ever feel like your computer is one big junk drawer?
If you're constantly hunting down files, re-downloading things, or wondering where in the world you saved that doc, this episode is your digital rescue plan.
I'm sharing the two simple habits I’ve been coaching on over and over lately—and they’ll help you actually stay organized after your initial digital cleanup. Whether you're just starting your organizing journey or you've got a shiny new file structure, these tips are your maintenance BFFs.
Plus, I’m breaking down:
Why organizing is a project AND a lifestyle (yep, like eating veggies and flossing)
The foundational mindset shift to think of organizing like a 12-week sprint
My go-to Google Drive tip to save time and reduce decision fatigue
What to do if your desktop is turning into a clutter crime scene
How to download smarter (not just dump everything in "Downloads")
And if you’ve ever felt guilty seeing 94 PDFs piled on your screen...you’re not alone. But this episode gives you a no-shame plan to fix it.
💡What You’ll Learn:
The two habits that will help you maintain your digital organization long-term
Why you don’t need to be perfect—just consistent
How to “name and home” like a pro
How to adjust your habits based on your clutter tolerance
Why maintenance routines (just like brushing your teeth) matter for your digital life
How to use Tracy’s File Naming Formula and 5-File System to simplify everything
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/107
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106 | No One Buying Your Coaching Offer? Do This. with Candy Motzek
Ever feel like your coaching business is stuck in no-man’s-land? You’ve got your offer, your socials are active, maybe you've even had a few clients—but now it’s crickets. No one’s buying, and you're starting to question... everything.
In this episode, I sit down with business coach Candy Motzek to unpack what’s really going on when the clients stop coming. From the real reason people don’t want “coaching” (spoiler: no one does) to the mindset shifts that get you back into momentum, this conversation is equal parts strategy and soul-search.
Whether you’re in a dry spell or just need to reignite your belief in your offer, Candy offers the wisdom, tools, and compassion every coach needs to hear.
We cover:
How to shift out of discouragement and get back into aligned action
Why people aren’t buying your “coaching package” (and what they do want)
How to market research the right way (hint: use Amazon!)
What gamifying your client-getting strategy might do for your energy
Mindset hacks to fall back in love with your business again
The surprising power of journaling and how to use it to get unstuck
When to pivot your offer (and how to know it’s the right time)
What You’ll Learn:
Why even great coaches hit dry spells—and how to handle them
The #1 shift that will make your offer more sellable instantly
What to ask your dream client to uncover irresistible copy
The simple journaling prompt Candy swears by
How to know if it’s time to pivot (or just repackage your offer)
For the full transcript, notes, links, and to connect with Candy Motzek, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/106
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105 | Building a Business That Supports Creativity with Laurie Smith
Have you ever felt like your creativity thrives—but your systems are falling apart behind the scenes? 😬
If so, you are going to LOVE this conversation with my past one-on-one coaching client, Laurie Smith.
Laurie is an author, a workshop leader, and a fierce advocate for flow. She lights up when she talks about creativity—but struggled behind the scenes to organize her growing business, especially as she landed a book deal with a major publisher (hello, Hay House!).
In this episode, Laurie gets real about what it’s like to run a creative business that’s scaling fast—and how disorganization was costing her more than just time. We talk about the emotional impact of digital clutter, the power of honoring how you're wired (instead of fighting it), and how she shifted into a CEO mindset… complete with a sticky-note wall, a customized bookmarks bar, and a little Beyoncé alter ego energy.
Get ready for a warm, honest, and super-inspiring conversation that’ll make you want to spend the weekend organizing your bookmarks—and maybe your life.
What you'll hear in this episode:
How Laurie knew it was time to invest in organization for business growth and how it impacted her creativity
The surprising link between being organized and helping people feel safe
Laurie’s “book baby” metaphor—and how she wanted to prepare for her third "child"
Why the ability to find things is more important than having a Pinterest-perfect system
What happened when she started building systems her way (she carried herself differently is one thing)
The mindset shift that helped her stop judging herself for how she works
Post-it walls, branding audits, and CEO alter egos (we cover it ALL)
For the notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/105
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104 | This Tiny Rule Will Make You More Organized Today
Feeling distracted and overwhelmed with a million tabs open—literally or mentally?
You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing one simple yet powerful strategy that has been a total game-changer in my own business this week. It’s about reducing decision fatigue, staying laser-focused, and actually finishing tasks. (Yes, even when your brain wants to jump ship every 10 seconds.)
But first—a little reminder: the doors to Organized Coach Academy are officially OPEN. This is your sign if you’re craving calm, order, and confidence in your business. Want to stop wasting time, find what you need fast, and finally get that scribbly mess out of your brain? Then, let’s do this together.
Organized Coach Academy's deal of the century ends today, so join now by clicking here.
I even pulled out some recent student wins to give you a peek behind the scenes (and to show you what’s possible when you organize your biz like a pro).
Then, we dive into the power of one—one tab, one task, one Post-it. I walk you through how this approach helps you ditch distractions and get stuff DONE. Think of this as your brain’s best friend, especially if you're prone to hopping from idea to idea like it's your job.
If you're ready to feel in control and love your systems, this episode is for you.
What you’ll learn:
What real students are saying about Organized Coach Academy (and why they're loving the checklists)
How the “power of one” helps reduce mental clutter
A simple Post-it note trick to instantly increase your focus
What to do when 47 browser tabs (or brain tabs) are fighting for your attention
Why clarity is a kindness to your future self
How this one trick changed my day (and how it can change yours)
For the full transcript, notes, links, and more, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/104
About The Organized Coach - Productivity, Business Systems, Time Management, ADHD, Routines, Life Coach, Entrepreneur
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❓Do you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires instead of creating an organized, streamlined, automated business?
❓Do you struggle to stay organized and on top of your to-do list, overwhelmed and bogged down by administrative tasks?
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I’m here to help you organize, systemize, and streamline your life coach business so you can focus on what really matters: helping your clients.
As a 15-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach, I understand the unique challenges of being an entrepreneur, running a successful business, and serving clients. I’ve helped hundreds of people get organized. However, organizing my own business was more challenging than I thought. I had to figure out what worked, how to create processes, what software programs to use, how to track clients and leads, schedule social media consistently, and so much more.
My journey hasn’t always been easy. I’ve faced my own share of obstacles and setbacks, and I know how difficult it can be to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, keep things organized, and create systems and procedures, ALL while doing everything else in my business.
That’s why I created this podcast: to share the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me build a strong foundation in my own business and help other life coach clients overcome these challenges and succeed on their own terms.
Through my podcast, you’ll learn how to:
🌟 Streamline your business processes and automate repetitive tasks
🌟 Build a solid foundation for scaling and growth
🌟 Develop a healthy, organized mindset that supports your success
🌟 Prioritize and create an organized calendar so you can work less and make more money
🌟 Reach more people and make a bigger impact
🌟 Organize your office, paper, digital assets, Canva, and anything else to help you.
Whether you’re just starting or have had your coaching business for years, my podcast has something for you. If you are diagnosed with ADHD or feel like you’re missing the organizing gene, I can help. If you love all things organizing, join me to learn more!
So, if you’re ready to take your life coach business to the next level, join me on this journey. Let’s organize, systemize, and streamline to become Organized Coaches!
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