545 - How to Stay Consistent All Year: Creating a CEO Schedule You Can Stick To

Feeling scattered every time you open your Google Drive? In this episode, I chat with organizing expert Tracy Hoth about how to become an organized CEO—starting with your digital files. Tracy is a 17-year veteran professional organizer and host of the Organized Coach podcast. She breaks down her simple framework for organizing your business so you can save time, reduce stress, and finally feel in control of your backend systems. If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is your step-by-step guide. Today you’ll hear:Tracy’s 5 essential file folders every digital business needs (and how to use them!)Her “SPASM” framework for organizing anything—from your files to your calendar to your thoughtsThe ROI of getting organized, from saving time to increasing your confidence and clarityTips for maintaining an organized inbox, creating Google Sheet dashboards, and using simple systems you’ll actually stick withHow to treat organizing like a project (and get it done without burning out) CONNECT WITH KIM:Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/Instagram: @tracyhothLinkedIn: @tracyhothFREE Download: The Only 5 Digital Files You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business - https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

This Summer Solstice Series is a seasonal rewind to our most powerful soul-infused episodes. This week, I share how blending strategy with a soulful touch can truly elevate your business. In today's episode, I share:The significance of episode number 444Importance of combining both masculine and feminine strategy aspects for alignment in your businessMy experience from burnout due to an overemphasis on traditional strategy to soulful business strategy elementsReal-life examples of how to attract aligned clients through soulful integration using your gifts and passionsActionable questions to help you align your soulful business strategy 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

What does it really look like to build a profitable product-based business in a small town—with your whole family involved? In this episode, I chat with Kim Videkovich, co-founder of County Line Meats, a fifth-generation farm-turned-direct-to-consumer brand based in Central Ohio. Kim shares how she and her husband launched their farm business during the pandemic and scaled it using local partnerships, a smart subscription model, and an ultra-intentional customer experience—while also juggling a full-time job and raising three boys. Whether you're selling physical products or just want to create stronger community connections, Kim’s story is full of down-to-earth insights on visibility, pricing, and building local trust without burning out. You’ll hear:How Kim turned a one-freezer experiment into a 12-freezer operation with recurring monthly revenueThe subscription strategy that made their premium beef more accessible and created consistent incomeCreative ways County Line Meats built visibility in the community—without relying on farmers’ marketsWhy pricing with confidence is a game-changer (and how their butcher helped validate their value)How Kim uses email storytelling to drive sales and deepen customer connectionThe systems she uses to keep things simple, convenient, and scalable for a small local audience CONNECT WITH KIM:Website: www.countylinemeatsohio.comInstagram: @countylinemeatsohioFREE Download: Three Favorite Family Recipes - https://www.countylinemeatsohio.com/downloads 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

In this week's pep talk, I share how to build a rinse-and-repeat weekly system that supports both your business growth and your life (yes, you can have both). In today's episode, I share:The 3-part CEO system that keeps you focused all week How to prioritize like a boss (no more to-do list overwhelm) Why building systems is the key to long-term success (and sanity) 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Scaling your agency without a big team? In this episode, I chat with branding expert, TEDx speaker, and author Pia Silva about how she built a highly profitable business with no employees—just her and her husband. Pia is the founder of NO BS Agency Mastery, where she teaches small-but-mighty agencies how to earn 30k+ months with streamlined systems, premium pricing, and productized services. If you're tired of the hiring hamster wheel and want to grow by doing less (and charging more), this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration to rethink your model. Today you will hear:How Pia turned a $3K “VIP day” into a $40K brand intensive—and scaled to $500K in 12 months without a teamThe structure behind her signature offer and how she sets client expectations for smooth deliveryWhy simplifying your offer is the key to scaling profitably without burnoutThe mindset shifts that helped her raise her prices while delivering even more valuePia’s strategy for replacing free discovery calls with a paid lead product (and why it’s a game-changer) CONNECT WITH PIA:Website: https://www.nobsagencies.com/Instagram: @pialovesyourbizFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pialovesyourbiz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piapiasilvaFREE audiobook: Badass Your Brand 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

This week's pep talk is a replay of the third and final shift of our live CEO week series—bringing your dream schedule to life with simple, focused strategies. Over the past two episodes, we explored the significance of a dedicated CEO day and debunked the myth that social media is your sole business strategy. Today, we are digging into shift number 3: "more work does not equal more success." In today's episode, I share:Aligning business priorities with personal prioritiesWhy working more hours doesn't equal successHow to create theme days for maximum productivityWhat the themes of my CEO Week look like, and what they could look like for you - even with a varying schedule! 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Think brand sponsorships are only for big-name influencers with massive followings? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Justin Moore—founder of Creator Wizard and author of Sponsor Magnet—to bust that myth wide open. Justin shares his proven approach to landing paid sponsorships, even if you're working with a small but mighty audience. Whether you're a content creator, coach, or course owner, this episode will show you how to pitch partnerships confidently, build long-term brand relationships, and unlock new income streams—without selling out or feeling salesy. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get started with brand partnerships—this is it. Today you’ll learn:Why sponsorship success has more to do with who you reach than how many people follow you.The biggest mistakes people make when pitching brands—and how to avoid them using Justin’s ROPE Method.Real-world examples of unique brand collaborations (including a live pitch breakdown on-air).How to align brand deals with your offers, events, and launches to fuel both income and visibility.The simple shift that helped Justin sell out a high-ticket mastermind using nothing but a Google Doc. CONNECT WITH JUSTIN:Website: https://www.creatorwizard.com/Instagram: @creatorwizardJoin Creator Wizard: https://www.creatorwizard.com/join🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

This week's pep talk is a replay of part 2 of our very first ever live CEO Week series. In this series, we'll be breaking down actionable tips to help you design your dream schedule and bring your business vision to life without burning out. Each week, you'll learn three crucial shifts to focus your efforts, attract the right customers, and create a balanced life you love. Today, we we tackle shift number two: "Instagram is not a business strategy." In today's episode, I share:Common mistakes when attempting to scale a business on social mediaThe importance of metrics and feedback to attract new clientsHow to implement theme days to stay focused 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Selling doesn’t have to feel awkward, pushy, or overwhelming—especially if you’re an introvert. In this episode, I chat with Krista Demcher, sales strategist and founder of The ACORN Method, who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs learn how to sell in a way that feels like them. Krista shares how to shift your mindset around sales, embrace conversations as connection, and use storytelling to sell with confidence—no scripts, no sleaze, no huge team required. Whether you're gearing up for a launch or just want to feel more natural talking about your offers, this one’s packed with practical wisdom and real-world encouragement. In this episode, you’ll learn:The mindset shift that helps you embrace sales as a service, not a pitchWhy introverts actually have a superpower when it comes to sellingHow to use storytelling to connect, build trust, and guide someone toward a decisionWhat selling looks like as a solo business owner—without fancy funnels or big teamsThe sales trends Krista is seeing for 2025, and why being human is the most powerful strategy you haveCONNECT WITH KRISTA:Website: www.kristademcher.comInstagram: @kristademcherFREE RESOURCES:What's Your Sales Style Quiz: https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quizBack To Story School Mini Course: https://kristademcher.kartra.com/page/storyschoolThe New School Of Sales Workshop: https://www.kristademcher.com/newschoolofsales🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

This week's pep talk kicks-off a replay of our very first ever live CEO Week series. In this series, we'll be breaking down actionable tips to help you design your dream schedule and bring your business vision to life without burning out. Each week, you'll learn three crucial shifts to focus your efforts, attract the right customers, and create a balanced life you love. Today, we begin with Shift #1: Finding your focus. In today's episode, I share:What a CEO Week actually looks like (spoiler: it’s more than just blocking off time) How to prioritize the right tasks based on your season of life and business The 3 key categories that should always be on your CEO calendar Why traditional to-do lists are failing you—and what to do instead Real-life examples you can model (even if your schedule feels crazy) 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes