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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 12 MIN

162. How to Slow Down Without Losing Momentum When Life Gets Busy

from Small Business Savvy | Web Design, Systems, and Marketing · host Kristen Doyle, web designer and business coach

This summer I found myself racing toward burnout, and it made me stop and ask, “What if I slowed down instead of keeping up this crazy pace?” That question led me to what I call minimum viable marketing, focusing only on the few essentials that truly move your business forward and giving yourself permission to let go of the rest during busy seasons. In this episode, I’m sharing what that looks like in my own business, why I’m taking September off from podcasting, and how you can create a plan that keeps your business sustainable without burning yourself out.01:28 - Recognizing the signs of burnout and why slowing down is actually smart business03:00 - What “minimum viable marketing” really means and how to identify the essentials that move your business forward05:25 -  The difference between scaling back vs. needing a true break and my plan for September07:40 - Tools and strategies for sustaining minimum viable marketing09:23 - Giving yourself permission to step back and why it’s smart for long-term business healthLinks & Resources:The Savvy Seller CollectiveFollow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co Check out my Everything Page: a one-stop shop for savvy selling!Join my private Facebook community: Savvy Teacher SellersMore resources for growing your TPT businessRate & review The Savvy Teacher Seller on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode162 Send us a text! (If you'd like a reply, please share your # in the message)Stop managing your WordPress website and let us handle it! Learn more about our WordPress Careplan at kristendoyle.co/care. Book your FREE Website Gameplan Call: https://kristendoyle.co/gameplanLearn more about my WordPress CarePlan: https://kristendoyle.co/wordpress-care-plan/

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This summer I found myself racing toward burnout, and it made me stop and ask, “What if I slowed down instead of keeping up this crazy pace?” That question led me to what I call minimum viable marketing, focusing only on the few essentials that truly move your business forward and giving yourself permission to let go of the rest during busy seasons. In this episode, I’m sharing what that looks like in my own business, why I’m taking September off from podcasting, and how you can create a plan...

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