Beyond Busyness
by Kristen Van Horn
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast is designed to be your guide to success with a twist – we're all about working smarter, not harder. Our tagline, 'Elevate your business, simplify your life,' encapsulates the heart of our show. We believe that it's possible to build a thriving business without sacrificing your precious time and well-being. If you're a female entrepreneur who dreams of success without being tethered to your desk 24/7, you're in the right place!
Episodes
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38 || organizing your time for success
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into the concept of organizing your time in a way that doesn’t just lead to business success, but also creates space for joyful living. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to balance growing your business with personal time,...
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37 || time management myths + how to overcome them
Are time management myths holding you back from true productivity? In this episode, we’re busting the most common beliefs that keep female entrepreneurs stuck in busy work, burnout, and overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just not good at managing your time or wished for more hours in the...
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36 || 3 tips for building a schedule that fits your life + goals
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we're diving into how to create a schedule that actually fits your life, so you can balance family, work, and personal goals without the chaos. Whether you’re running a business, working full-time, or juggling a packed family schedule, finding the right…
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35 || how to plan for productivity + balance
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into the difference between being busy and being truly productive. Many of us fall into the trap of filling our days with task after task, only to end up exhausted and unfulfilled. We’ll explore why effective planning is key to focusing on...
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34 || how to grow your business working just 4-hours a day
In this episode, Kristen guides you through her proven four-step framework to help you grow your business in just four hours a day, four days a week that she shared in her recent workshop. We discuss overcoming limiting beliefs, simple and powerful time management strategies, and creating your...
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33 || overcoming overwhelm
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into a topic that so many female entrepreneurs, online business owners, and working moms can relate to – overcoming overwhelm. When life feels like an endless to-do list, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We explore structured time...
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32 || getting vulnerable + reflecting on the last 40 years of life
In this open + honest episode of Beyond Busyness, I share my reflection on turning 40 and the life lessons I’ve learned along the way. From struggling through my 20s with self-doubt and career uncertainty to battling postpartum depression in her 30s, I’m sharing how each stage has shaped me into...
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31 || elevate your mindset + unlock your full potential with Brad Bizjack
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we sit down with Brad Bizjack, a certified High-Performance Coach and personal development expert, who shares his journey from being $92,000 in debt to building a multi-7-figure business in just three years. Brad reveals the keys to mindset mastery and how you...
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30 || 3 productivity mistakes you're making (+ how to fix them!)
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, Kristen shares the three most common productivity mistakes that many female entrepreneurs make and how to overcome them. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not making the progress you want, this episode is for you! Discover practical strategies...
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29 || managing your time during life's busy seasons
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for every busy mompreneur... How to manage your time during the busiest seasons of life. Whether you're juggling family, business, or both, it can feel impossible to get everything done. Kristen shares her personal story...
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28 || why you should be planning quarterly
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into the importance of quarterly planning and why it's such a game-changer for female entrepreneurs and online business owners. If you’re feeling scattered, unfocused, or unsure about where to spend your time, quarterly planning could be the solution...
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27 || why I switched from Trello to Asana
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, I’m sharing why I made the switch from Trello to Asana and how it's simplified my business as I grow my team. If you’re a female entrepreneur managing multiple projects or starting to scale your business, this episode is for you! I discuss the key differences...
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26 || how Krysti found balance in life + business
In today’s episode, I sit down with Krysti, a plus-size personal trainer and body confidence coach, to talk about her journey as a mom, business owner, and Beyond Busyness member. Krysti opens up about the pressures of juggling a business, motherhood, and self-care, and how she was stuck in the...
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25 || making time for self-care alongside your business + family
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into the essential topic of making time for self-care while balancing the demands of running a business and caring for your family. As female entrepreneurs, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before our own, but neglecting self-care can lead to...
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24 || creating back to school routines that work
There are less than 2 weeks left before my kiddos head back to school for 4th and 7th grade. I honestly cannot believe that in 2 short years, I'll have one in high school and the other in middle school. But, I don't want to get too far ahead of myself because this school year hasn't even started...
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23 || getting vulnerable about being a mom + entrepreneur with Rachel McMichael
I am so excited to finally get to introduce you to my friend, my mentor, and my fellow co-owner of Magnify Your Content, Rachel McMichael! Here's the thing you need to know about Rachel... I didn't even know it was possible to work just 4-hours a day, 4 days per week until Rachel came along. But,...
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22 || how to achieve your 2024 goals by the end of the year
Does anyone else forget about their goals by the end of January? Or is that just me?! Although I'm an Enneagram 9, I am also someone who LOVES to achieve some goals. Mostly just getting things crossed off my list every single day, but having some sort of outcome in mind helps motivate me to...
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21 || finding time for your goals with Jasmin Niemiec
I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today, Jasmin Niemiec! Jasmin is a mom of 4 and an entrepreneur... but she's also the person who helped me start my entrepreneurial journey 8 years ago. Through Jasmin's coaching, I was able to learn how to grow and scale my business so that I could…
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20 || where I started, pivoting, and creating your 4 hour work day
If you've been around my business for awhile, you already know that what I'm doing today (time management, planning, and content) is NOT where I started. Actually, where I started is about the farthest thing away from those things. Here's the thing about being an entrepreneur... You probably have...
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19 || overcoming struggles as an entrepreneur with Kristin Maahs
I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Kristin Maahs in today's episode. Kristin is a course creation coach who helps coaches, consultants, and service providers increase their income and impact while also getting their time back by becoming an effective course creator. And just like…
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18 || summer reading list to boost your productivity
The summer is approaching, which means I will be spending almost all of my free time at the pool or on vacation with the family in Florida or Branson. And because that also means a lot of time sitting in a chair, I love to get a list of books together so that I'm not just twiddling my thumbs. On...
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17 || balancing life + business during the summer
As I was creating the outline for this episode, I realized that I only have a few summers left until my kiddos will be old enough to work or will be off to college. And I absolutely hate the thought of wishing the summer away so that I can just get back to my "normal" routine and grow my…
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16 || prepping your business for the summer
After being a teacher for 8 years and having summers off to spend with my family, becoming a fulltime entrepreneur was really tough for me. I wanted to be able to go to the pool whenever I wanted. I wanted to be able to take my kids to the zoo on a nice day. I wanted to feel that FREEDOM I had as…
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15 || finding time for family + business with Allison Hardy
I am so excited to introduce you to my friend, Allison Hardy, on this episode. Allison is an email marketing expert and the host of the 6-Figure Secrets Podcast. She helps coaches and experts enroll new clients into their courses or memberships on autopilot. This is honestly why I wanted to work...
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14 || spring cleaning your productivity
If you're anything like me, the warmer weather has you wanting to throw open the windows and get the house ready for the summer months. We've been busy organizing the inside of the house and also getting the patio and landscaping ready to enjoy some beers outside with family + friends. But, have...
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13 || manage your time better with boundaries
There are 3 big mistakes I see many female entrepreneurs making when they struggle with time management, but this is the one that always takes the cake. You don't have BOUNDARIES in your life or your business. In this episode, I'm sharing 6 things to help you create and stick to your boundaries…
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12 || shifting priorities
You might have noticed I've been a bit MIA with recording episodes. In today's episode, I'm sharing why that is and what I've been up to -- as well as some encouragement for you if you're feeling a shift in priorities too. You can also catch me soon as the co-host of new episodes on the Business...
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11 || your simple website system with Melissa McKenzie
I am so excited to have my friend Melissa McKenzie from Carbon + Clay back on the podcast again. If you missed her first episode with me, go back and listen to Episode 2. In today's episode, we are chatting all things productivity and SYSTEMS, but more specifically, how your website can be a…
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10 || 3 mistakes that are killing your productivity (+ how to fix them)
When I get asked to be a guest expert for a program or on a podcast, what they want always comes down to one thing. How can entrepreneurs be more productive? What is the secret? Why are we always feeling overwhelmed and scattered? And usually when I start working with my clients, I see 3 mistakes...
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09 || content creation hacks that will save your hours
The one question I feel like I answer more than any other when it comes to my business is... "How do you stay so consistent on social media? What's your posting schedule?" OK, so that's 2 questions but they're always asked together. Because, like my clients, you know the importance of showing up...
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08 || how hard times helped Amber find balance in her life
I am so excited to introduce you to my friend, Amber Willis. Amber is a mom of 2 and a former teacher turned copywriter. And Amber has quite the story to tell about finding balance during a time no parent ever wants to go through. You will be so inspired after listening to her story! >> Follow...
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07 || how to make 2024 your breakthrough year in business
You know the word search grids on social media that say the first 3 words are going to describe your year? Well, that's exactly how I picked my word of the year this year. It was the first word I saw and I immediately knew that it was how I wanted my year to go. What's that word? You're just…
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{BONUS EPISODE} how to go from busy to balanced
So, you think work/life balance is a myth? I mean, that's what we're told right -- that there's no such thing as work/life balance. And while yes, you will NEVER have equal amounts of time for both your life + your business... that's just not the reality... It doesn't mean that you can't achieve...
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{BONUS EPISODE} hot mess mama or beyond busy boss babe -- which are you?
In today's episode, we continue our journey toward a 4-hour workday, 4 days a week. We're going to take a look at where you're at in your life + business, and how you can go from "Hot Mess Mama" to have balance + control with your business + your to-do list -- without sacrificing yourself, your...
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{BONUS EPISODE} you don't have to do THIS to work just 4-hours a day in your business
I have a confession to make... I used to think I had to hustle in order to hit my goals in my business. I'm a high achiever and sort of a workaholic when it comes to my business. What can I say, I love what I do. But, after MONTHS of working 7-8 hours a day, opening my laptop up after the kids…
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06 || how to work just 4-hours a day, 4-days per week in your business
As a special little Christmas gift to you, I'm doing a 3-day BONUS series that is going to break down how to work just 4-hours a day, 4-days per week in your business -- WITHOUT sacrificing your family, your free time, or your sanity. You can get EARLY access to the episodes as well as a free...
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05 || how to achieve your goals in 2024
It's officially December, and if you're anything like me, you're probably starting to think about your goals for 2024. Maybe your goals didn't quite go as you expected them to this past year. Or, maybe you totally forgot what your goals were that you set a year ago. Regardless, I know as a female...
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04 || the pros + cons of time blocking
In last week's episode, we talked all about how time blocking can be the key to unlocking your 4-day work week schedule. But, maybe you've tried time blocking in the past and it just wasn't for you. Many of my clients before they work with me feel that time blocking is going to box them in to a...
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03 || the first step to working just 4-hours a day, 4-days per week in your business
Does working 4-hours a day, 4-days per week feel absolutely unachievable? Surely you have to hustle and work long hours in order to get there, right?! Here's the short answer: NOPE. On today's episode, I want to bust the belief that in order to work fewer hours in your business, you have to…
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02 || how Melissa McKenzie balances life + business on a daily basis
Today on the show, I get to talk to my friend Melissa McKenzie. Melissa is a mom and the co-owner of Carbon and Clay. I absolutely loved getting to chat with Melissa about how she balances both being a busy mom of 5 kids (including an infant she and her husband recently adopted) and running her...
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01 || the first step to better productivity
Do you feel busy all the time? Or when you’re not busy, you feel guilty so you FIND something to do? And then because you’re so busy, you feel guilty because you’re not actually spending time on (or with) the things that matter most? This was me right after I quit my job to become a fulltime...
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Welcome to the Beyond Busyness Podcast
I'm your host, Kristen Van Horn, and it's my mission to help busy female entrepreneurs grow a successful, thriving business without sacrificing their families or their free time. I believe it is possible to work just 4 hours a day, 4 days per week in your business, and I'll be sharing real-life...
About this show
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this podcast is designed to be your guide to success with a twist – we're all about working smarter, not harder. Our tagline, 'Elevate your business, simplify your life,' encapsulates the heart of our show. We believe that it's possible to build a thriving business without sacrificing your precious time and well-being. If you're a female entrepreneur who dreams of success without being tethered to your desk 24/7, you're in the right place!
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Kristen Van Horn
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