Every Day I’m Puzzlin’: What Your Business Might Be Missing (Solo Episode)

Text Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the showRunning a business can feel a lot like working on a puzzle.You’ve got pieces everywhere — ideas, tools, workflows, client needs — and you know they’re supposed to fit together… but sometimes the picture just doesn’t feel complete.With National Puzzle Day coming up, I’m leaning into one of my favorite metaphors and breaking down how puzzles and business are surprisingly similar — especially for solopreneurs navigating the messy middle of growth.In this episode, I’m sharing:Why January can feel overwhelming (even when nothing is “wrong”)A simple PUZZLE framework to help you figure out what’s missingThree different ways people naturally approach building a businessWhy support systems don’t replace your thinking — they protect your progressHow to stop feeling scattered and start placing the right next pieceIf your business feels heavy, incomplete, or just slightly off right now, this episode will help you zoom out, get grounded, and move forward with more clarity.ICYMIEp 140: No Man's Land: Why the Messy Middle Isn't the End of Your Fairytale🎁 17hats Giveaway (through January 25, 2026)If leads, contracts, invoices, or client follow-up feel heavier than they should, this is a great time to explore what better backend support could look like.Details & enter here.🧩 Completing the Puzzle Subscription Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to unwind? A subscription with Completing the Puzzle could be a great fit! They send you a puzzle, you enjoy it, send it back, and move on to the next one (no clutter, no stacks collecting dust). Use code FAIRYTALE for $6 off your first month.