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Get ready to hear the full method (PLUS a concrete example!) for how to turn your goal into a step-by-step action plan.   In this episode, I introduce you to my 'Growth Goal Mapping Method' to help you achieve your business goals. I take the example of "launching a podcast" and provide a detailed guide on how to break down big goals into manageable tasks, set deadlines, and maintain productive momentum.    Here's what to expect:    00:39 A change coming to our weekly shorty episodes 01:20 Planning for September and Setting Goals 03:01 The Growth Goal Mapping Method 03:35 Step-by-Step Guide to Launching a Podcast 06:04 Creating an Action Plan 08:16 Setting Deadlines and Prioritising Tasks 11:05 Maintaining Momentum and Avoiding Overwhelm 12:41 Final Thoughts and How to Get Help   If you want help breaking your big goals down into action plans, book your Make It Happen Intensive here! https://abranchofholly.thrivecart.com/intensive/    To making it happen 💫   ... 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

Book your Make It Happen Intensive here! https://abranchofholly.thrivecart.com/intensive/  Download your Weekly Prep Checklist here: https://abranchofholly.com/week ... Happy August! We are officially in the second month of Q3. In this week's episode, I wanted to continue with the theme of walking you through some of my best strategies to be thinking about as we continue through the summer. So many of us can see summer as "quiet". Our clients might be away on holiday, their kids might be out of school, they're out of their usual routine and we start to get this feeling of, "no one is paying attention right now - maybe I should press pause on the business and then pick up when autumn comes."  Sassy Holly is here to tell you... NO! That is NOT the best approach for anyone who is serious about maintaining and building that momentum in their business. And even if summer is a little bit quieter for you and you don't tend to make as many sales, (and that is proven with data) - I can directly tie the marketing activities that I am doing in the summer months to the results that I get when things start to pick back up again in September. So in today's episode, I'm going to share five ways you can find that time this summer and how to actually make this happen. Here's what we cover in the episode: - Why a mid-year review is a non-negotiable to help you figure out what you want to focus on over the summer - How to set your summer hours (and why reevaluating your values and priorities every season is important) - A review of your Weekly Prep Meeting and how it'll help you make things happen quicker - The importance of saying "no" over the summer and identifying what's important to you - Why to change up your environment over the summer (with lots of examples!) And spoiler alert before we dive in: there is no finding the time you have to make the time. Let's dive in and make it happen! ... 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

Book your Make It Happen Intensive here! https://abranchofholly.thrivecart.com/intensive/  Download your Weekly Prep Checklist here: https://abranchofholly.com/week ... Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated and unfocused in your business to the point where you know you aren't doing the things that need to be done in order to get you to your big business goals? This can be especially prominent in the summer. So, instead of giving you a list of things you can do to "keep up", in this episode, I want to share how you can balance work and time off. How you can take a break without falling behind, and the ONE practice I have put in place in my business that ensures that I'm staying focused and on track towards achieving my goals... even during the summer. Even if you do nothing else for your business over the summer apart from this, you will be MORE than okay.  We are here to keep things simple and strategic, to create success on your terms. You’re here because you want more freedom, more flexibility, and more impact - you want to be able to create your own definition of success. But one of the biggest challenges I hear from you is: we set those big dreams and goals at the beginning of the year, but a few weeks or months in, we find ourselves off track. We find ourselves struggling with those shiny objects that keep asking for our attention, begging for our attention, and as a result, we're not getting where we need to go. Sound familiar? Do you relate to that feeling of sitting down at your desk and just feeling completely unsure of where your time and energy should be focused each and every day? Well, if that's you, you're in luck because I’ve got you covered today. The one practice I have that helps me stay focused each and every week in my business is... (drumroll please)... my Weekly Prep Meeting. Here's what we cover in this episode: The purpose of having a weekly CEO date in your business (plus how to carve out the time for it) Two major parts of this weekly self-accountability session that mean you can work through this in 30 minutes or less The only two metrics you need to track in your business (and how to identify them for you specifically) All the steps we go through for the Weekly Prep Meeting, and what tasks and projects you need to be laying out for the week ahead  This episode takes you through this step-by-step (it's truly one of mine and my clients' favourite parts of running our businesses! To making it happen, Holly ... 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

Book your Make It Happen Quicker Intensive at this link! https://abranchofholly.thrivecart.com/intensive/ ... 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

Book a free 30-minute Strategy Session here: https://calendly.com/hollybray/free  Here's all the info you need about The FOCUS Experience! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQBXEOOj4ZWC_hdYV1AEk7Rx5iiY9YQ0-sPj0UFtcVY/edit?usp=sharing -- In this episode, I have another client case study for you, where I’m breaking down how my client doubled her turnover in a year.   You’ll learn more about their results and strategies to make this happen, as well as get lessons to implement in your own business.   I’m going to walk you through how she achieved this using The Focus Method that I mentor and manage my clients through.   What’s so interesting about this is that we worked together to implement this method into her business to generate these results - and we’re about to do the same again for her next level, next iteration, next phase of business which I’ll also talk about!   We’ll dive into:   How to stay the course when you’re in the “messy middle” Why it’s safe to raise your prices (and important to do so) The importance of staying true to who you are and what you preach   If you enjoyed this episode, download a few more and share them with a friend! If you do tune in, post on social media and tag me so we can connect. And don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast to get notified when new episodes go live.   xo Holly   For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast   …   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

Book a free 30-minute Strategy Session here: https://calendly.com/hollybray/free    Here's all the info you need about The FOCUS Experience! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQBXEOOj4ZWC_hdYV1AEk7Rx5iiY9YQ0-sPj0UFtcVY/edit?usp=sharing   Welcome back to the podcast! We’re continuing our series around running your business on an operating system so you can generate more sales and visibility in less time.   So far, we’ve talked about where The FOCUS method can take you, what’s currently holding you back from building the business and life you want, and today - we’re going to dive into proven strategies to create a full booked business on repeat.   As a mentor, I am BIG on implementation.    Because being fully booked once is one thing. But sustaining it from there is the biggest difference. Not to mention sustaining a fully booked business while life naturally “lifes”.   There’s also a big different between just running on intuition vs having a plan and a strong foundation.   We want both - the space for creativity and intuition, as well as a sustainable system to grow from.   So let’s dive into 6 proven strategies that can help you build a fully booked business on repeat.   It’s going to be juicy!   xo Holly   For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast   … 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  

All the information you need about this new 1:1 program here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQBXEOOj4ZWC_hdYV1AEk7Rx5iiY9YQ0-sPj0UFtcVY/edit?usp=sharing Book a free 30-minute Strategy Session here: https://calendly.com/hollybray/free  Have you ever wondered how you'd set up your business to take 9-10 months off? And whether that would be possible in just 90 days? If you're thinking this is impossible, it's not. In fact, my client proved it’s possible, because she just did it herself. Welcome to a brand new Client Case Study of her my client implemented my FOCUS method to get her business ready for mat leave (as well as lots of other amazing wins along the way)! In this episode,  I'll walk you through exactly what we did as well as the key takeaways so you can start applying them to your business as soon as … right now.

Here's all the info you need about The FOCUS Experience! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQBXEOOj4ZWC_hdYV1AEk7Rx5iiY9YQ0-sPj0UFtcVY/edit?usp=sharing   Buckle up, because we’re going to talk about the elephant in the room in terms of what could be holding you back from reaching your next milestone in business.    Last week I really spoke about what is possible for you when you implement my FOCUS Operating System into your business.   But I also think it’s important as your Mentor, to meet you where you’re at.   The FOCUS Operating System has been created based on the 6 most common problems I’ve seen clients struggle with in their businesses.   In this episode, I’m going to walk you through each one (using REAL words from my clients), how these might manifest in your business PLUS how to solve each one using a component from the FOCUS Operating System.   It’s going to be a good one!   Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast …   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

All the information you need about this new 1:1 program here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQBXEOOj4ZWC_hdYV1AEk7Rx5iiY9YQ0-sPj0UFtcVY/edit?usp=sharing Book a free 30-minute Strategy Session here: https://calendly.com/hollybray/free  In this episode, Holly introduces her brand new 1:1 Mentorship & Management program: The Focus Experience. She shares the results you can expect to see through partnering up together in the program, and why the work you do now is so important for where you want to be in 3-6 months. Tune in to learn what The Focus Experience includes and if it's right for you.

Here's all the info you need about The FOCUS Experience! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQBXEOOj4ZWC_hdYV1AEk7Rx5iiY9YQ0-sPj0UFtcVY/edit?usp=sharing  As ambitious business owners, we're always looking for ways to make our income more predictable and consistent. But what's inevitable for all of us is hitting the ceiling.  And there comes a tipping point where we either take specific action to continue our growth or we plateau and become stuck where we’re at. That’s where my FOCUS Operating System comes in. This allows you to run your business on a system so you can predict your revenue and hit your income goals month after month. In this episode, I'll walk you through the 6 key components of the FOCUS operating system and how each piece can allow you to hit your income goals month after month. Let's go! xo Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  ...  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

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   …   Spoiler alert - I’m going to be saying pivot a lot in this podcast episode, so let’s clear up the elephant in the room!    If youd have asked me a few weeks ago I would’ve said pivoting was the scariest thing you could ever do in your business.  Now I have a different perspective - I can safely say that pivoting can be the best possible thing to happen to you - when it’s needed. And that last part is what we’re going to talk about today.   In this episode, I’m going to walk you through 6 signs it’s time for a pivot and because we all love tangible action steps, what to actually do about each one - a small and specific area for you to focus on.   I’m very much in the weeds with my pivot at the moment and what I’ve realised so far is that yes, pivoting can bring you a lot of challenges and self-doubt.   But it also brings a lot of certainty.   Making the decision to pivot is one of the hardest things to do, because you’re the only one who can really make it.   And it’s my job today to guide you in making that decision!   We’re going to cover:   What to do when your current business doesn’t align with your life (and what alignment actually means) How a shift in your identity can encourage you to make a pivot Why you aren’t getting anywhere by craving clairty (and what to do instead) How to get your creative spark back with your work What to do when your ideal client changes How to manage when you’re forced to pivot for reasons outside of your control    This is a juicy episode so get ready to make notes!   Keep bossing it,   xo Coach Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  ...  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  

I have always been so open about sharing how much my business has changed since having kids.   But I haven’t been fully honest with you this year.   And what I’ve realised over the last few weeks?   If I carry on the way I am, there’s only one way it will go.   So because of that, something needs to change.   Not only a complete business restructure and rebrand (!) - but also in my approach thinking.   The big mistake I made is this:   What has been driving everything for me has been “what will bring in money and what do I think my audience wants/needs?”   Vs “What do I feel so called to share? Where do my passions lie? What’s my mission and my legacy? What can I help people with and why am I the person to help them with that?”   This is what my next level looks like.   No more creating offers just because that’s what other coaches in the space are doing.   No more talking about certain content topics because it’s what a business coach does.   I am not your average business coach and I never have been.   And the truth is - I have not been honouring my business in the way it deserves and that all changes now.   A new era of ABOH is evolving.   Do I know all the specifics yet? No, but I’ll be bringing you along for the ride.   And in this episode, you’re hearing it all first.   I’m sharing the specifics of how I’ve been feeling, what I’ve been craving in my business (that I haven’t shared yet), plus what I’ve done so far to navigate through this.   This is your permission slip if you need one.   Let me know what you think!   xo Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  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 ...  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  

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 …   What would you do with an extra 10 hours a week in your business?   Boss - I’m about to make that a reality.   In this episode, I’m going to share 10 ways you can actually get 10 hours back in your work week.   These are things that have helped myself and my clients, and now they’ll help you to become less overwhelmed, to be more productive and to get more time back in your business, so you can spend your time how you want to be spending your time, rather than your business running your life.   And full transparency - that used to be me. I used to work more than 60 hours in my business each week. I wasn’t getting done everything that I wanted to get done and I didn’t feel like I was creating momentum or achieving any of my goals because I was always putting out fires. I just felt like I was keeping my head above water with the day-to-day tasks that needed doing each week.   Now, I’ve changed all of that so I’ll skip the story and get into how you can create these productivity systems for yourself.   Get ready to take notes!   Keep #bossingit,  xo Coach Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  ...  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

Work with me 1:1 here: https://abranchofholly.com/coaching  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 … Need a pep talk? I got you.   A lot of us are fed up with some things that are happening in the online space at the moment and I think we need to talk about it.   This pep talk is for you if you are feeling overwhelmed, disorganised, you’re trying things but nothing is working, or you think you’re not cut out for entrepreneurship.   It’s going to be okay.   In this pep talk, we will chat through:   #: The ONE thing you need to do to go from overwhelm to empowerment #: What the most successful people in our industry are ACTUALLY doing every day #: What you need to focus on to get to where you want to be #: How to empower yourself to know your numbers    This is a real Sassy Holly pep talk and my DMs are always open if you need me!   Keep #bossingit xo Coach Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  ...  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

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 ... When we first start dreaming up our dreams and taking the first steps toward making them happen, we are in the honeymoon period - but what happens when that seasons ends? What about when you're in the trenches of the mundane day-to-day tasks of working beheind-the-scenes in order to actually make it happen? You're over it. You're not motivated and it doesn't seem worth it to you anymore. What do you do? In this shorty episode, I'm sharing 3 things that you can do to help you make goal-setting feel less like a chore, so you can stay the course. If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing to the show and leaving a rating & review on Apple podcasts <3 Keep bossing it! xo Coach Holly ...  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

Work with me 1:1 here: https://abranchofholly.com/coaching    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   …   Do you have a deep knowing that you’re meant for more? Maybe you know it’s time to expand your capacity or that you’re bumping into an upper limit right now.   I’m going to talk to you about what all that means and use my own experience to share the 3 biggest things I shifted, so you can get some inspiration and advice for what you can do to start to expand your capacity so that you can grow, get out of that plateau and avoid burnout.   We will chat through: What my plateau looked like when I first started my business  The biggest places where I see all business owners get stuck (and what to do if this happens to you) Why it’s so powerful to pause (and why so many of us don’t do this) The importance of connecting with yourself and understanding what your brain is doing Why you need to prioritise discomfort every single day How I changed my identity as a coach to help me deliver even better results for my clients   I came at this episode from a different perspective than I originally anticipated so I hope this resonates with you!   xo Coach Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  ...  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

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 ... Frustrated or annoyed with the season that you're currently in? Do you feel defeated and unsure of what to do when you're not happy with where you're at? Tune in for 3 things that you can do when you're not loving the season that you're in. If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing to the show and leaving a rating & review on Apple podcasts <3 Keep bossing it! xo Coach Holly ...  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

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 ... Do you want so badly to get clear on your purpose but you just don't know what your dream looks like? In this Tuesday shorty episode, we are chatting about 3 things you can do right now to help you get clear on your purpose. If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing to the show and leaving a rating & review on Apple podcasts <3 Keep bossing it! xo Coach Holly ...  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

Work with me 1:1 here: https://abranchofholly.com/coaching  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 … Why do successful people quit their businesses? Perplexing, right? In this episode, we are going to talk about the paradox of successful people quitting, why it happens, and what to do if you ever face this in your business. I will walk you through a conversation that I had with my client which inspired this episode, as well as elements of my own story (so this will be a bit of a vulnerable share!) We will chat through: What circumstances led to my client experiencing this My experience with fear and shame in my own business and how it led to me wanting to burn everything down What happens when shame is in the drivers seat trying to run our business How I would coach you through other options/routes to go down if you were my client If you resonate with this, I really hope it gives you the clarity you’re looking for!    Let’s dive in. xo Coach Holly For full show notes go to abranchofholly.com/podcast  ...  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