Beyond Busyness

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, this episode is for you! I’ll share simple, actionable strategies to help you prioritize what matters most, time block for freedom (not restriction), and embrace flexibility in your schedule – all while making space for the things you love.Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 day, this is the episode for you.Say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to a more productive, balanced approach to time management.Resources Mentioned:The Slay Your Schedule PlannerConnect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 approach to planning your week is essential.If you're ready to take back control of your time and get organized, this episode is for you!Resources Mentioned:The Slay Your Schedule PlannerConnect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 high-impact tasks that actually move the needle in your business and how the Slay Your Schedule Planner was designed to help you reclaim time and maintain balance. This episode will help you shift your mindset from doing more to doing what matters.Resources Mentioned:The Slay Your Schedule PlannerConnect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 desired lifestyle without feeling overwhelmed. She explains the importance of clarity, structured days, routines, and accountability to achieve a successful work-life balance.Learn more about Beyond Busyness here.Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 management as a powerful tool to help you reclaim control of your day and create meaningful space for yourself, your family, and your business goals. Resources Mentioned:The Slay Your Schedule PlannerMagnify Your Content™Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 the person I am today. Now, at 40, I am living my best life and embracing the path I’m on with purpose and intention.This candid episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the direction of their life. My journey is a reminder that growth takes time, and it's never too late to start living the life you truly want!Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 can overcome the obstacles that hold you back from living the life you deserve. Discover actionable strategies to elevate your mindsets, careers, and relationships, and learn how to achieve more without working more.And be sure to join the FREE Success Accelerator Challenge, starting Monday, October 21! >> Click here to learn more + save your seat!CHECK OUT BRAD:Brad’s WebsiteBrad’s Podcast: The Path to Mindset MasteryFollow Brad on InstagramConnect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 to reclaim your time, get more done in less time, and set boundaries that protect your energy. Plus, Kristen shares her secret for saying "no" and how it can transform your business and life.Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 of navigating one of the most hectic seasons of her life and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.This episode is packed with practical strategies to help you manage your time more effectively and find balance, even when life feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled to balance work and family or felt like you’re always running out of time, this episode is for you!Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 you’ve been looking for.Kristen breaks down how working in 90-day increments helps you stay focused on what matters most, adjust your strategy as needed, and avoid the overwhelm that comes with trying to do too much at once.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why quarterly planning is the key to hitting your business goalsHow it helps you stay focused, productive, and accountableThe importance of using data to adjust your plan and improve resultsHow to get started with your own quarterly planning processReady to stop feeling scattered and start achieving more in your business? Join Kristen for the Quarterly Planning Workshop!Resources Mentioned:Join the Quarterly Planning Workshop: In this live workshop, you’ll create a clear plan for Q4, so you can end the year with more focus and sales. Connect with Kristen:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintDon’t forget to subscribe to Beyond Busyness so you never miss an episode! If you found this episode helpful, share it with a fellow business owner or leave a review – I’d love to hear from you!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 between Trello and Asana, the features that won me over, and how Asana has made my daily workflow more efficient. Plus, I offer tips for transitioning from Trello (or any platform) to Asana.Connect with Me:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintIf you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 cycle of overwhelm before joining Beyond Busyness.We dive deep into the challenges of being a mom in today’s world, shifting the narrative from weight loss to body confidence, and breaking free from the 'busy equals success' mindset. Krysti shares how the program helped her manage her time more effectively, balance her priorities, and find more freedom in her day-to-day life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly spinning your wheels trying to do it all, you won’t want to miss this episode!Resources mentioned:Join the waitlist for Beyond Busyness (the doors are opening SOON)Connect with Krysti on InstagramConnect with Me:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintIf you loved this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 burnout and decreased productivity.Join me as I share practical tips and strategies to integrate self-care into your daily routine, set clear boundaries between work and personal time, and even involve your family in your self-care practices. You’ll learn how to take small but powerful steps to ensure you’re caring for yourself without sacrificing your business or family time.Whether you’re struggling to find time for yourself or just looking for new ways to enhance your self-care practices, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive in both your business and personal life.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about Beyond BusynessBook a Power Hour Coaching SessionConnect with Me:Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Website: http://kristenvanhorn.comGrab your FREE 4-Day Work Week BlueprintHave questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out on social media or email me!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 yet.And while I've enjoyed the last 81 days of not having to pack a lunch for my kids, I always look forward to a "fresh start" that the new school year brings.The summer is a lot more relaxed in our household with all 4 of us home (since the husband is in the education world), which means I want to start thinking about our morning and afterschool routines to set our schoolyear up for success on a regular basis.Because I know that without a solid routine in place (especially that morning routine for me), I'll start feeling overwhelmed and fall behind on everything that needs to get done around the house.On today's episode, I'm sharing 3 steps I take when I am planning ANY new routine, but especially those daily routines that are so crucial for the success of our days. Plus, I take you behind the scenes on what my actual morning routine looks like.---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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, that's not how it was for me OR her when we started on our respective entrepreneurial journeys.And because Rachel is a good friend of mine, I asked her some questions that made her get a little vulnerable with where she was just a few years ago, and how she's learned how to balance motherhood and being a successful multi-six-figure business owner.If you loved this episode, be sure to follow Rachel on Instagram and give her podcast a listen (it's so so good)!Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelrmcmichaelListen to Rachel's Business with Impact podcast---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 actually take action.Because that's just it... your goals really aren't about your goals. They're about action.And in today's episode, I'm sharing the 4 questions I ask myself about my goals to help me achieve them over and over and over again.If you loved this episode, could you take a few minutes to rate and review this podcast? This helps my podcast get seen by other people who might find it valuable! Thanks!---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 quit my teaching job, but she also taught me a TON about time management.Because as you know, raising a business + kids is not an easy task -- especially during the busy summer months.I loved all Jasmin's tips and tricks for how she manages to be an amazing mom while growing her online business in this episode!Follow Jasmin on Instagram >> @jasminniemiecLearn more about Jasmin here >> http://jasminniemiec.com---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 more than one thing you are passionate about, and that's OK. You probably have a million ideas running through your head right now. Some are great, and some need some more time to marinate.But, knowing when to pivot can be tough at times.In today's episode, I'm changing things up a bit -- or pivoting. Instead of interviewing my friend Rachel McMichael, she interviews me about where my entrepreneurial journey started, the many pivots I've made, as well as some of the mistakes I see many female entrepreneurs make that are costing them valuable time.(And don't worry, I'll be interviewing Rachel a little later this summer too!)Sign up for the FREE Creating Your 4-Hour Work Day Workshop on June 6 >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/workshop---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @‌kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 having the same name, we also have very similar backgrounds to how we started our entrepreneurship journey. We dive deep into the struggles we both have faced as entrepreneurs and how Kristin has found ways to fight through them and make being a business owner AND a mom work for her!This is an especially helpful episode as we head into the summer months when the kids are home and how to balance it all.Follow Kristin on Instagram >> @shesbuildingadreamClick here to listen to The Effective Course Creator podcast---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 this episode, I'm sharing my favorite personal development books, as well as my top 3 five-star reads that I'm still thinking about to this day.But, I'd love for you to email me or DM me over on Instagram and give me so of your favorite books to add to my TBR list this summer too!AT YOUR BEST By Carey Nieuwhof WIN THE DAY By Mark Batterson THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD By Ryder Carroll ATOMIC HABITS By James Clear PROFIT FIRST By Mike Michaelowicz DEFENDING JACOB By William Landay THE ONLY ONE LEFT By Riley Sager SHARP OBJECTS By Gillian Flynn ---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_ Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 business.But, I truly believe that it is possible to enjoy the summer with your family WHILE growing your business, without having to sacrifice one or the other.In today's episode, I'm sharing what I do to help balance life + business over the summer months so that I don't feel like I'm missing out on time with my kids, or wishing the summer away.---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 a school-aged kid and when I was a teacher. I wanted to be able to successfully maintain +/or GROW my business, without feeling tethered to it.So around this time every year, I start prepping my business for the summer months so that I don't lose momentum and can still enjoy my summer with my family fully.In this episode, I share the 6 things you can start doing TODAY to prep your business for the summer.---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 with Allison in the first place and bring her on the podcast to share not only her story, but also how she sets her business up for success with systems and automation.This conversation is so insightful and you can see how she is definitely the expert at what she does.Follow Allison on Instagram >> @allison_hardy_Click here to listen to the 6-Figure Secrets Podcast---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 you ever thought about spring cleaning your to-do list to help you be more productive?! You're probably already in a productive mode (hence why we spring clean or nest in the first place), so why not put some of that effort into your business + work tasks too?! I'm sharing 9 ways to spring clean your productivity in this episode of Beyond Busyness! --- Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 so that you're no longer a doormat for other people to walk all over. And if you need more help with boundaries, check out my 12-week group coaching program, Beyond Busyness! >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/beyondbusyness --- Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 with Impact podcast! Click here to subscribe + follow so you don't miss a single episode! ---Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintFollow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 system that works for YOU in your business! In addition, Melissa is giving my listeners 10% off any of her Squarespace templates with the code KRISTEN10. Head to http://carbonandclay.co/shop to check them out! --- Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 they are making that is killing their productivity. If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed with your to-do list, or you just wish you had an extra hour in your day, this episode is for you. Here are the 3 mistakes that are killing your productivity – and the simple things you can do to fix them! Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 consistently on social media in your business. It's one of the easiest, most effective ways of getting visible -- without paying for ads. But, like most of my clients, creating content doesn't come naturally or easy to all of us. Guess what? It doesn't really to me either. But, like everything else in my business, I've created a system that has helped me stay consistent and take LESS TIME creating content that helps me grow my email list and bring in more clients. And I'm sharing my personal posting plan and some other hacks to help you get consistent, grow your email list, and bring in more clients in today's podcast! Want to learn the 5-minute content method? Join the FREE 3-day challenge here >> http://magnifyyourcontent.com/challenge --- Got a question? Send me an email at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram @kristenvanhornFollow Magnify Your Content on Instagram @magnifyyourcontentSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 Amber on Instagram >> Check out Amber's course The Copywriting Advantage (and get a 50% discount with the code BEYONDBUSYNESS50) --- Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the 4-Day Work Week Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow my on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 going to have to listen to the episode to find out... But, we're not just talking about my word of the year (because honestly, do you really care what my word is?!). I'm breaking down how to plan out the first quarter of the year so that this can be YOUR best year ever in business! ----- Got a question? Send me an email >> [email protected] Download the 4-Day Workweek Blueprint >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 what work/life balance looks like to you. And thinking that work/life balance is an impossibility is most likely why you're feeling stressed, scattered, overwhelmed, and like you never have enough time to get things done. It's like assuming you can't juggle without dropping a ball. A skilled juggler has to figure out his equilibrium and timing to keep the balls in the air without dropping them. It might be a mess at first and he probably drops the balls A LOT, but eventually, it gets easier and he's no longer just juggling balls, but clubs and sticks of fire! It's a delicate balance, and it's probably going to be messy at first, but once you find a rhythm that works for you, you CAN have the work/life balancee you desire. It's not about avoiding the act of juggling, but refining your technique and embracing the challenge. And I'm sharing the 3 things you NEED to have in order to make that balance a bit easier for you to achieve in our final training. --- Learn more about the Beyond Busyness 12-Week Group Coaching program here >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/beyondbusyness You can listen to day 1 here >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/podcast/seriesday1 You can listen to day 2 here >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/podcast/seriesday2 You can download the companion workbook here >> http://kristenvanhorn.ck.page/podseriesSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 sleep, or your sanity. --- Did you miss day 1? You can listen to it here: http://kristenvanhorn.com/podcast/seriesday1 You can get early access to the episodes and a downloadable workbook to follow along with here >> http://kristenvanhorn.ck.page/podseriesSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 went to bed, and working instead of watching my kids at gymnastics or soccer practice... I was BURNT OUT. I wanted to watch TV. I wanted to read a book. I wanted to do anything but work HARDER in order to hit my goals. So, let's talk about hustle in Day 1 of this bonus series. --- You can get early access to the episodes and a downloadable workbook to follow along with here >> http://kristenvanhorn.ck.page/podseriesSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 downloadable workbook to follow along with here >> http://kristenvanhorn.ck.page/podseriesSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 entrepreneur, you have your sights set on GREAT things and you want 2024 to be a breakthrough year. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to set goals that will actually bring you RESULTS in 2024! --- You can read the transcript of this episode here >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blog/2024-goal-setting Get the FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint here >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow Kristen on Instagram + TikTok >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 rigid schedule -- and that's just not true. So, let's dive into the pros and cons of time blocking in today's episode! --- Learn more abut time blocking with Slay Your Schedule >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/timeblocking Get my 4-Day Work Week Blueprint to help get you started >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow me on Instagram + TikTok >> @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 hustle to do it. And I'm sharing the first step to make it happen. --- Learn more abut time blocking with Slay Your Schedule >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/timeblocking Get my 4-Day Work Week Blueprint to help get you started >> http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprintSend us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 online website design business. I know you are absolutely going to love this episode about balance, systems, and letting enough be enough! --- Be sure to give Melissa some love over on Instagram and check out Carbon & Clay's beautifully designed Squarespace templates (I used one of their templates for my own site and I am OBSESSED). --- Grab my FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint here.Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 entrepreneur. I felt the need to be working all the time… like, if I wasn’t working, then I wasn’t making money. But, then my kids would get home from school and I’d be so exhausted that the last thing I wanted to do was actually spend time with them – because I still needed to make dinner, clean the house, and finish what was left on my to-do list. It was an endless cycle of feeling busy, guilty, and overwhelmed – and if I didn’t have something to do, I made myself busy. It wasn’t until I figured out where my time was actually going that things started to click for me. All of a sudden, I had time again.I wasn’t opening my laptop up after the kids went to bed.I wasn’t trying to “disconnect” by scrolling my phone as soon as the kids got home. And best of all, I was actually working LESS and getting more done during that time. Wanna know the secret stop being busy and having more time? You’ll want to listen to this episode! --- Be sure to download your FREE 4-Day Work Week Blueprint: http://kristenvanhorn.com/blueprint Follow Kristen on Instagram + TikTok: @kristenvanhorn_Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]

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 tips and stories to help YOU do the same!Send us Fan Mail---Connect with me:Follow me on Instagram: @kristenvanhorn_Download your FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistSend me an email >> [email protected]