The Business Edit®

If you feel like your digital life is out of control – endless downloads, messy Google Drive folders, chaotic email inboxes, and tabs open from weeks ago – this episode is your nudge to finally get organized. In this week’s episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, life coach and professional organizer at Simply Squared Away, to talk about practical digital organization strategies for business owners who are ready to simplify and save time.Tracy shares her journey from organizing closets as a stay-at-home mom to building her online business helping entrepreneurs create simple, effective systems. She breaks down her five-folder method for organizing your business files, how to streamline your bookmarks bar, and why the simplest definition of organization is just knowing what you have and being able to find it when you need it.If you’re tired of feeling scattered every time you open your laptop and want to finally feel like the CEO of your business systems, tune into this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast. You’ll walk away with practical tips to save hours every week and mental energy to focus on what really matters.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/digital-organization-for-business-owners-with-tracy-hothLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Website: Simply Squared AwayOrganized Coach PodcastInstagram: @tracyhothTracy’s free resources on digital organizationCONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

If you've ever felt completely overwhelmed by the state of your home and the mental load that comes with it, you're not alone. Whether you’re constantly managing toys, laundry, paperwork, or just the general chaos of motherhood, it can feel like a never-ending task list with no breathing room. In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by Megan Smith of Stress Less Organizing to talk about how to simplify your home and reclaim your energy—especially if you're juggling ADHD, parenting, business ownership, or all of the above.Megan is a South Dakota farm wife, mom of three, elementary teacher, and the voice behind The Stress Less Podcast. She’s also the founder of Stress Less Organizing, where she helps busy, overwhelmed moms—especially those with ADHD—declutter their homes and build simple, sustainable systems that actually work. Her 4-step method to organizing any space is rooted in real life, not Pinterest perfection. As someone who’s learned how to make her home work with her brain instead of against it, Megan brings a fresh, judgment-free approach to home organization—focused on making motherhood more manageable, one reset at a time.Whether you're drowning in toys, struggling to find the energy to declutter, or just want to feel a little more in control of your environment, this episode is for you. Megan brings so much clarity, compassion, and real-life strategies that will help you reduce home stress and make space for what really matters.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/from-overstimulated-to-less-home-stress-with-megan-smith CONNECT WITH MEGAN:Megan's Podcast: Stress Less PodcastMegan's Instagram: @megansmithstresslessMegan's Website: www.megansmithstressless.comLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Decide GuidePlay Spaces That WorkThe Lazy Genius Way by Kendra AdachiThe Lazy Genius Podcast CONNECT WITH JADE:WebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital Course

What if the key to your next big breakthrough in business isn’t in hustling harder, but in actually slowing down? If you’ve been caught in the cycle of go-go-go, pushing toward the next goal while ignoring how exhausted you feel, then this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast is one you need to hear. I’m joined by Sarah Watson, leadership consultant and self-proclaimed "Creator of Calm" at The Restoration Project, to talk about the power of pause in business and why slowing down might be your best productivity hack yet.In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Sarah shares why redefining success is essential for long-term sustainability and how her own shift from constant striving to intentional planning has made her work and life more fulfilling. We talk about toxic productivity, separating your self-worth from your work, and how to create a business that honors both your ambition and your humanity. And for those of you leading a team or considering your first hire, Sarah gives tangible advice on what it really looks like to lead well (hint: it doesn’t mean having all the answers).Whether you’re scaling your team or managing it all solo, you’ll walk away from this conversation with a renewed perspective on what success looks like in different seasons — and why letting go of "busy" is often the most powerful move you can make. If you’re ready to stop chasing "more" and start building something that lasts, hit play on this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/slowing-down-to-succeed-with-sarah-watsonLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Restoration Project Website@yourleadershipcoaches on InstagramYour Leadership Coaches on LinkedInFree resources at The Learning Hub CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast Archive

Feeling stuck with Instagram? Not sure what to post anymore — or wondering why your content isn’t converting the way it used to? In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by Shannon McKinstrie, a social media strategist and queen of simplifying content marketing. Shannon breaks down her signature "4 H's" content strategy and gives you practical tips, real-world examples, and a whole lot of permission to ditch the rules and start having fun with content again.Shannon also shares a fresh perspective on what really leads to conversions on Instagram (hint: it’s not just about follower count or trendy audios). Whether you’re posting consistently and not seeing results, or avoiding Instagram altogether because it feels overwhelming, this conversation will help you reframe your strategy and approach content creation with confidence.If you want to grow an engaged audience on social media and build a brand that actually connects with people, tune in to this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast and get ready to simplify your content strategy.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/4-repeatable-posts-to-grow-an-engaged-instagram-audience-with-shannon-mckinstrieLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Good Content Podcast with Shannon McKinstrieThe Reels LabCONNECT WITH SHANNON:Instagram: @shannonmckinstrieThreads: @shannonmckinstrieLinkedIn: Shannon McKinstrieWebsite: shannonmckinstrie.com CONNECT WITH JADE:WebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint Workbook

Embracing Contentment and Finding your Identity with Lindsy Trotter

24/4/2025 | 48 mins.

What if true success in business isn’t about chasing bigger goals, hitting higher revenue milestones, or constantly being "on" — but about learning to be content with what you’ve already built? In this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast, I’m joined by my long-time client and friend, Lindsy Trotter, the founder of Chilled Freezer Meals, to talk about what it looks like to slow down and scale back while embracing contentment in a season of maintenance rather than hustle for constant growth.This is the kind of conversation I wish more women in business were having — the honest behind-the-scenes of what happens after you hit the big numbers, grow your team, and build the business you once dreamed about. What if that "success" doesn’t feel the way you expected it to? What if instead of more hustle, your next move is actually less?If you’re feeling pulled in a hundred directions, questioning your next step, or simply craving a slower pace of business, tune in to this episode of The Business Edit™ Podcast for a refreshing, real-life perspective on what success can look like when you give yourself permission to grow differently.SHOW NOTES: jadeboyd.co/embracing-contentment-and-finding-your-identity-with-lindsy-trotterLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Chilled Freezer Meals (join Lindsy's email list here!)Instagram: @chilledfreezermealsInstagram: @lindsy.trotter for Cooking Skills to Cash course informationLexi @myliumarketing CONNECT WITH JADEWebsiteInstagramJoin My Email List LEVEL UP YOUR BUSINESS + PRODUCTIVITYOrganize your Business Digital CourseThe Business Edit™ Coaching ProgramFREE RESOURCESFREE Double your Profit While Working Less MasterclassFREE Task Batching WorkbookFREE Weekly Review ChecklistThe Business Minimalist Blueprint WorkbookThe Business Minimalist Podcast ArchiveMentioned in this episode:Download the CEO Day ChecklistDownload the free CEO Day Checklist at https://www.jadeboyd.co/ceoday.