The Working For Me Podcast

I didn't set boundaries in my first couple of years of running an online business - and I ended up bedbound in Bali for 12 weeks.That's what happens when you say yes to every client, every opportunity, and every "quick call" that doesn't actually align with what you want. Slowly, it compounds, and one day, before you know it, your body will make the decision to say no for you.This episode is the first thing I would teach anyone starting an online business: how to set boundaries by getting clear on what you want, setting hard rules around it, and getting comfortable saying no. I'm walking you through the exact boundaries framework I wish I'd had from day one of starting my online business, which would have saved me from burnout and now keeps my business working FOR me instead of against me.Timestamps:0:01 - Why is setting boundaries important when you start an online business2:05 - How to avoid entrepreneur burnout by setting boundaries early4:45 - How to set boundaries at work when you leave your 9-5 and start a business9:57 - How to set boundaries by getting clear on what you want from your business and clients14:28 - How to say no without feeling guilty when you're a people pleaserIn This Episode You'll Learn:Why the 9-5 "say yes to everything" mindset is the #1 thing to unlearn when you go onlineHow to define what you actually want from your business (and your life) before you set a single ruleHow to create a "rule book" of hard boundaries - with real examples like "no meetings before 10:30am"The "hell yes or hell no" framework for deciding what to take onHow to say no kindly but firmly - without leaving room for misinterpretationIf you're a recovering people pleaser building an online business, this one's for you.🎧 Ready to build a business that actually works for you, with solid boundaries? → Join Foundations: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/Freedom-Model-MethodAbout The Working For Me Podcast:Working For Me is for high-achieving dreamers on a journey to build a business, and a life, that actually works for them.Whether you're still stuck in a corporate 9-5, wondering how you can navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur, or you've already quit your job to start and your business is feeling anything but free - this podcast helps you find a better work life balance by building an online business that's set up to achieve your goals.Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, Anti-Hustle Business Mentor and Writer/Host of Working For Me - each episode explores real strategy and honest conversation about doing what you love and building a business that's genuinely working for you, not one you work for!Subscribe for real entrepreneurship stories, and practical strategies for building something that's genuinely yours.Success isn't just a fantasy - but you do need to write your own version of it - this podcast helps you do exactly that.Find your starting point:📖 Quit your 9-5 and navigate the transition into entrepreneurship with my Playbook: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/freedom-founder-playbook🎓 Start an online business using AI in my Business Bootcamp: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-page 💡Re-write your business strategy and align it with your version of success in a 1:1: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.com/11-coaching-call/Connect With Me:🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-biggerstaff-business-coach/📝 Substack: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.substack.com/💻 Website: https://www.itssophiebiggerstaff.com

You DO NOT have to post on Instagram to have a successful online business. This is the biggest content marketing strategy myth out there on the internet right now. Too many aspiring entrepreneurs never start an online business because they’re scared of posting on instagram and don’t know how else to create a content marketing strategy for their business.What if we took Instagram out of your content marketing strategy and looked at marketing where you actually consume and like creating content for. In todays episode of The Working For Me Podcast we’ll explore the alternative content marketing strategies you can use for your online business such as building a LinkedIn personal brand or starting a Substack newsletter if you love to write, using Pinterest for business if you’re a graphic design wizz, or creating long form content for YouTube or a Podcast if you love to yap.Timestamps:6:58 - Why I quit Instagram to build my personal brand elsewhere9:02 - How to grow on LinkedIn and build a linkedin personal brand12:16 - My pinterest strategy: pinterest for business as a search engine14:11 - How to start a substack newsletter (and why I chose to use this in my content marketing stratgey)In This Episode You'll Learn:How to know when to eliminate Instagram from your content marketing strategyHow to grow on LinkedIn and build a linkedin personal brand that brings in real clientsWhy writing is the easiest way to build a personal brand on LinkedIn when the camera isn't your thingHow to use pinterest for business as a search engine, not a social feedWhy you should start a substack newsletter if you love writingIf you want the deeper walkthrough on building a content marketing strategy around your own strengths instead of copying somebody else's playbook, my Freedom Business Bootcamp is a 75-minute session that helps you figure out which online business model actually fits you - check it out here: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-pageAbout The Working For Me Podcast:Working For Me is for high-achieving dreamers on a journey to build a business, and a life, that actually works for them.Whether you're still stuck in a corporate 9-5, wondering how you can navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur, or you've already quit your job to start and your business is feeling anything but free - this podcast helps you find a better work life balance by building an online business that's set up to achieve your goals.Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, Anti-Hustle Business Mentor and Writer/Host of Working For Me - each episode explores real strategy and honest conversation about doing what you love and building a business that's genuinely working for you, not one you work for!Subscribe for real entrepreneurship stories, and practical strategies for building something that's genuinely yours.Success isn't just a fantasy - but you do need to write your own version of it - this podcast helps you do exactly that.Find your starting point:📖 Quit your 9-5 and navigate the transition into entrepreneurship with my Playbook: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/freedom-founder-playbook🎓 Start an online business using AI in my Business Bootcamp: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-page 💡Re-write your business strategy and align it with your version of success in a 1:1: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.com/11-coaching-call/Connect With Me:🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-biggerstaff-business-coach/📝 Substack: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.substack.com/💻 Website: https://www.itssophiebiggerstaff.com

Search for a to-do list for ADHD, and you'll probably find generic templates and advice that aren’t built for your specific brain - because let’s be honest - all brains, especially neurodivergent brains, are ALL different. My brain does not work well with the structure of time-blocking or self-imposed deadlines, so I had to create my own system to manage my energy, not time, to keep myself productive.In this episode, I break down the exact productivity system I use now as an ADHD entrepreneur to manage my energy, not time: including a weekly to-do list split into wants and needs, a simple task prioritization matrix that ranks everything by what actually moves the business forward, and the prioritization skills that stopped me from forcing myself into a structure my brain was always going to reject.Timestamps:0:02 - Why I rebuilt my entire to-do list system after burning out twice3:43 - Why time blocking doesn't work for my brain (and might not work for yours)6:03 - The morning routine that comes before any prioritization skills kick in12:27 - How I manage energy, not time: sorting a weekly to-do list into wants and needs14:43 - My task prioritization matrix, numbered one to tenIn This Episode You'll Learn:Why a standard to-do list for adhd (or any easily overwhelmed brain) needs to be weekly, not dailyWhat changed when I stopped fighting my schedule and learned to manage energy, not time insteadHow I built my own task prioritization matrix instead of downloading another adhd to do list templateWhat prioritization skills actually look like day to day, numbered one to ten instead of assigned to a dayWhy I ditched every ADHD to-do list app I tried before landing on paper and a reMarkableSteal my to-do list and energy management system from this video and see if it helps your ADHD brain too!I teach this exact method, along with everything else about building a business around your own version of success, inside Foundations, my signature course and group coaching program - check it out here: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/Freedom-Model-MethodAbout The Working For Me Podcast:Working For Me is for high-achieving dreamers on a journey to build a business, and a life, that actually works for them.Whether you're still stuck in a corporate 9-5, wondering how you can navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur, or you've already quit your job to start and your business is feeling anything but free - this podcast helps you find a better work life balance by building an online business that's set up to achieve your goals.Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, Anti-Hustle Business Mentor and Writer/Host of Working For Me - each episode explores real strategy and honest conversation about doing what you love and building a business that's genuinely working for you, not one you work for!Subscribe for real entrepreneurship stories, and practical strategies for building something that's genuinely yours.Success isn't just a fantasy - but you do need to write your own version of it - this podcast helps you do exactly that.Find your starting point:📖 Quit your 9-5 and navigate the transition into entrepreneurship with my Playbook: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/freedom-founder-playbook🎓 Start an online business using AI in my Business Bootcamp: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-page 💡Re-write your business strategy and align it with your version of success in a 1:1: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.com/11-coaching-call/Connect With Me:🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-biggerstaff-business-coach/📝 Substack: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.substack.com/💻 Website: https://www.itssophiebiggerstaff.comMentioned in this episode:Sponsored By OmnisendAd | The Episode Is Sponsored By Email Marketing Tool Omnisend - Unlock Your Exclusive Listener Discount Here: https://www.omnisend.com/sophiebiggerstaff/

If you quit your 9-5 to start an online business after corporate burnout. These entrepreneur mindset shifts NEED to be taken seriously, or you’ll risk creating yourself another job.I spent twelve years managing a $380 million fashion business and presenting strategy to some of the industry's biggest boards, and none of it prepared me for the entrepreneurial mindset shift I would have to make to run my own business. In this episode I break down the four specific habits from your 9-5 that you are going to have to drop so you don’t burnout in your first years in business. If you actually want to learn how to think like an entrepreneur instead of an employee before you quit your 9-5, these are the habits I wish I knew I needed to change sooner!Timestamps:2:20 - The pricing mistake that comes from an employee mindset12:17 - Why busy isn't the same as productive (unlearning corporate burnout habits)14:32 - Designing your own work hours instead of copying the 9-5 structure17:38 - Saying no: unlearning people-pleasing as part of the mindset shiftIn This Episode You'll Learn:How to price your offers properly as a new entrepreneur coming out of a 9-5.What career burnout looks like when you've built a business that just replicates your old job.How to think like an entrepreneur instead of an employee when it comes to your working hours.An entrepreneur mindset doesn't show up the day you quit your 9-5, you build it on purpose, one unlearned habit at a time. I teach this exact shift inside Foundations, my signature course and group coaching program for building a business around your own version of success from day one. Start an online business? Check it out here: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/Freedom-Model-MethodRead my full story on how to transition from 9-5 into entrepreneurship here: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/freedom-founder-playbookAbout The Working For Me Podcast:Working For Me is for high-achieving dreamers on a journey to build a business, and a life, that actually works for them.Whether you're still stuck in a corporate 9-5, wondering how you can navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur, or you've already quit your job to start and your business is feeling anything but free - this podcast helps you find a better work life balance by building an online business that's set up to achieve your goals.Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, Anti-Hustle Business Mentor and Writer/Host of Working For Me - each episode explores real strategy and honest conversation about doing what you love and building a business that's genuinely working for you, not one you work for!Subscribe for real entrepreneurship stories, and practical strategies for building something that's genuinely yours.Success isn't just a fantasy - but you do need to write your own version of it - this podcast helps you do exactly that.Find your starting point:📖 Quit your 9-5 and navigate the transition into entrepreneurship with my Playbook: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/freedom-founder-playbook🎓 Start an online business using AI in my Business Bootcamp: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-page 💡Re-write your business strategy and align it with your version of success in a 1:1: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.com/11-coaching-call/Connect With Me:🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-biggerstaff-business-coach/📝 Substack: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.substack.com/💻 Website: https://www.itssophiebiggerstaff.comMentioned in this episode:Sponsored By OmnisendAd | The Episode Is Sponsored By Email Marketing Tool Omnisend - Unlock Your Exclusive Listener Discount Here: https://www.omnisend.com/sophiebiggerstaff/

I almost scrapped this podcast entirely because doing what I love had stopped working for me, so this week I threw out the script and just started talking.This episode of my newly re-branded podcast Working For Me (formerly The Freedom Method) is about authentic branding, and why how you market your business matters more than what a generic online business marketing strategy tells you to do. I'd been following outside advice on how to structure my show, and it turned recording into a performance instead of a conversation, so I'm getting honest about why that stopped working for me and what I'm doing instead.Listen for my latest podcast announcement and get some real inspiration for building a business that's actually working for you.Timestamps:0:00 - How To Know If Your Business Is Working For You7:15 - LinkedIn Vs Instagram Growth: How To Market Your Business Authentically11:55 - How To Build Authentic Branding Without A Perfect Studio Setup14:18 - How To Tell When Something In Your Business Isn't Working For YouIn This Episode You'll Learn:How to know when something in your business isn't working for you anymoreWhat online business marketing strategy is best if you want an authentic brandHow to market your business in the most authentic wayIf you've been forcing something in your business to work instead of letting it work for you, today's the day to stop and realign your online business marketing with your actual authentic brand voice, not someone else's version of doing what you love.Get my real-time, working-for-you BTS business tips by subscribing to my Substack Working For Me: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.substack.com/About The Working For Me Podcast:Working For Me is for high-achieving dreamers on a journey to build a business, and a life, that actually works for them.Whether you're still stuck in a corporate 9-5, wondering how you can navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur, or you've already quit your job to start and your business is feeling anything but free - this podcast helps you find a better work life balance by building an online business that's set up to achieve your goals.Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, Anti-Hustle Business Mentor and Writer/Host of Working For Me - each episode explores real strategy and honest conversation about doing what you love and building a business that's genuinely working for you, not one you work for!Subscribe for real entrepreneurship stories, and practical strategies for building something that's genuinely yours.Success isn't just a fantasy - but you do need to write your own version of it - this podcast helps you do exactly that.Find your starting point:📖 Quit your 9-5 and navigate the transition into entrepreneurship with my Playbook: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/freedom-founder-playbook🎓 Start an online business using AI in my Business Bootcamp: https://onlinebusinessschool.itssophiebiggerstaff.com/registration-page 💡Re-write your business strategy and align it with your version of success in a 1:1: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.com/11-coaching-call/Connect With Me:🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-biggerstaff-business-coach/📝 Substack: https://itssophiebiggerstaff.substack.com/💻 Website: https://www.itssophiebiggerstaff.comMentioned in this episode:Sponsored By OmnisendAd | The Episode Is Sponsored By Email Marketing Tool Omnisend - Unlock Your Exclusive Listener Discount Here: https://www.omnisend.com/sophiebiggerstaff/