Your Petite Practice with Dr. Christiane Schroeder

Send us Fan MailYour calendar is full, your desk is crowded, and somehow the business still feels stuck. We sit down with Dr. Christiana Schroeder, professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at Cal Poly and author of the upcoming book “Petite Practice,” to unpack a deceptively simple idea: small, consistent steps work best when they begin with a pause.We get practical about what that pause looks like for business owners and entrepreneurs. Christiana walks us through a sticky-note brain dump, how to sort work by what actually moves the needle, and why “delete, delegate, or direct” can unlock real focus. We also talk about decluttering your workspace to reduce task switching, protect willpower, and create an environment that supports deep work instead of constant distraction.Then we go deeper with values and identity. Christiana shares her “tombstone test” for clarifying what you want to be remembered for, plus simple systems that help you maintain momentum: an accountability partner, a Weekly Wins review, and “Margin Monday,” a no-meetings day that becomes a creative playground for strategy, learning, writing, and growth. We wrap with a sharp sales takeaway that improves every pitch: listen first, speak second.If you want better productivity, clearer priorities, and a more sustainable way to grow your business, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one task you will delete this week?Support the showCheck out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!