Simply Squared Away

Simply Squared Away I help life coaches organize & systemize their coaching biz to create time freedom & scalability.

I have a question for you...How many times have you searched for the same file this week? 👀Not because it was lost.Becau...
06/04/2026

I have a question for you...

How many times have you searched for the same file this week? 👀

Not because it was lost.

Because you couldn’t remember where you saved it.

Google Drive?
Downloads?
Desktop?
That random folder you created six months ago?

If you’ve ever spent 15 minutes looking for something that should’ve taken 15 seconds to find, you’re going to relate to this week’s podcast episode.

My guest, Vicky Countess, shares how digital clutter was quietly stealing her time, creating frustration, and making her business feel harder than it needed to be.

The interesting part?

She thought her problem was technology.

It wasn’t.

It was a lack of organization and simple systems.

And that’s good news because systems can be fixed.

In this episode, we talk about:

✓ The hidden cost of digital clutter

✓ Why disorganization drains your energy

✓ How simple systems create confidence

✓ What finally helped Vicky feel in control of her business again

Because being disorganized isn’t just annoying.

It’s exhausting.

🎧 Listen to Episode 171: She Was Losing Hours to Digital Clutter Until This with Vicky Countess
Https://simplysquaredaway.com/171

Tell me below: what’s the ONE thing you’re always searching for in your business?

06/02/2026

All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/171
Get $250 off the Organized CEO Intensive here for a limited time.
What if the reason your business feels so exhausting… has nothing to do with working harder?
My guest today, Vicky Countess, thought she just needed to “get better at tech.” But underneath the cluttered desktop, overflowing files, and piles of paper was something deeper: frustration, wasted time, and the constant feeling of never being able to find what she needed when she needed it.
Vicky first found me through a business program where I was teaching simple digital organization strategies. She downloaded my file organization cheat sheet, started making small changes, and eventually jumped into my Black Friday offer (the Organized CEO Intensive - get now for $250 off) because she was tired of feeling scattered in her business.
Her story is going to sound VERY familiar if you’ve ever spent 20 minutes searching for one file… only to realize you saved it in three different places. 😅
In this episode, Vicky shares what digital clutter was really costing her, why organization felt emotionally heavy, the simple systems that helped her finally feel calm and confident inside her business again, and the new niche that she's not only passionate about but also starting very organized.
We talk about:

Why being “bad at tech” usually isn’t the real problem
The emotional weight of digital clutter and constant frustration
How simple file organization can save hours every week
The bookmark bar system that immediately made business easier
How small changes can create huge relief in your day-to-day work
What finally pushed Vicky to ask for help

05/26/2026

All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/170
Get $500 off of Organized Coach Academy right now using the coupon code 500. --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca
If I had to start my business over from scratch today, I would do a LOT differently.
Not because I failed the first time…
But because I’ve learned that organization is not something you “get to later” once your business grows.
Organization is what allows your business to grow without taking over your brain.
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I would organize a brand new business from day one if I were starting all over today. From digital files to time blocking to dashboards and workflows, I’m sharing the systems I would set up immediately to save time, reduce overwhelm, and create a business that actually feels sustainable.
You’ll hear:

The very first decision I would make about where to store everything
Why I would immediately create a simple file structure
The “business brain” dashboard I would build right away
How I would organize my bookmarks, links, and recurring tasks
The way I would structure my calendar and time blocks
Why organizing your mind matters just as much as organizing your files

This episode is practical, strategic, and full of the exact systems I use to run an organized business today.
If you’ve ever felt buried in tabs, downloads, scattered ideas, or inconsistent workflows, this episode will help you think differently about what it really means to build a business that supports you instead of exhausting you.
Mentioned in this episode:

Organized Coach Academy - Get $500 off right now using the coupon code 500. --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/oca
File Naming Formula Cheatsheet - Learn your formula to name your files consistently. --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/fnfc
The 5-File-Folder System - In this training, I show you how to set up a file structure. --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files

I love stories.I love your stories.This is Lauren’s story…She was overwhelmed as she began working toward her goal of cr...
05/19/2026

I love stories.

I love your stories.

This is Lauren’s story…

She was overwhelmed as she began working toward her goal of creating authentic connections.

She solved that overwhelm with the Podcast Dashboard Bundle.

(She then noticed something else, but you’ll have to listen to the episode to hear about that part of her story.)

You know those tasks in your business or life that somehow feel way heavier than they should

Creating authentic connections via podcast, pitching, reach outs, collaborations, etc. can become one of those things.

Not because it’s actually difficult.

But because the backend process is chaotic.

Random Google Docs.
Half written pitches.
Forgotten follow ups.
No clue who you already contacted.

That’s exactly what Lauren Carlisle Brown and I talked about on this week’s podcast episode.

Lauren is an emotions coach, and she shared how she used to feel completely “kerfluffled” before she started using my podcast pitching dashboard bundle.

I think so many business owners can relate to this.

We assume we need more discipline or consistency when really we just need systems that make the process easier to maintain.

Because visibility gets a lot easier when your business is organized behind the scenes.

Lauren is sharing:

🌟 why podcast pitching felt so overwhelming before having a system
🌟 how organization helped her show up more authentically
🌟 The connection between emotions and visibility
🌟 Why simple systems create more consistency

One of my favorite things she said was, “Feelings aren’t problems to be solved. They are messages to receive.”

So good!

I think the same thing applies to business organization too.

🔥 If your visibility strategy constantly feels stressful, your system systems might be trying to tell you something.

Listen to the full episode here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/169

And get the Podcast Dashboard Bundle 50% off till Thursday using coupon code PITCH at https://simplysquaredaway.com/pod

05/19/2026

All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/169
Use code PITCH to get 50% off the Podcast Dashboard Bundle here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/pod
What if podcast pitching (or to media or other collaborations) didn’t have to feel chaotic, overwhelming, or totally inauthentic?
In this episode, I’m chatting with emotions coach Lauren Brown about her experience using my Podcast Pitching Dashboard Bundle and how it completely changed the way she approached visibility and podcast guesting. Lauren shares what podcast pitching looked like before she had a system, why everything felt scattered and stressful, and how getting organized helped her finally show up more confidently and authentically.
If you’ve been wanting to guest on podcasts but keep avoiding the process because it feels messy or too overwhelming, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale. Lauren’s story is such a good reminder that visibility gets easier when you have systems that actually support you.
We also talk about emotions in business, the ripple effect of referrals, and why your feelings are not the problem you think they are.
What You’ll Learn:

Why podcast pitching felt overwhelming and chaotic for Lauren before having a system
How the Podcast Pitching Dashboard Bundle helped simplify the entire process
The unexpected connection between emotions and visibility
Why authenticity matters so much when pitching yourself for podcast interviews
The real reason organization creates more confidence in your business
How referrals and relationships can create powerful ripple effects in your growth
What to do if you’ve been avoiding podcast guesting because it feels too complicated

05/18/2026

Use coupon code PITCH to get 50% off the Podcast Dashboard Bundle until Thursday, May 21, 2026, at midnight CT --> https://simplysquaredaway.com/pod
In this bonus episode, Tracy shares a visibility strategy that she now sees in a whole new way: authentic connection.
Tracy reflects on a powerful insight from Lauren Carlisle Brown about approaching podcast guesting through the lens of authentic connection, rather than transactional networking or seeking visibility.
After completing more than 100 podcast interviews in 15 months, Tracy realized that visibility is about so much more than growing an audience or getting your name out there. The real magic came through the relationships, conversations, encouragement, and opportunities that developed along the way.
All marketing works when done consistently, but overwhelm and disorganization often interfere with consistency.
In this episode, Tracy talks about:• Why most people quit visibility strategies too soon• The hidden mental clutter behind inconsistent marketing• How authentic connection changes the energy of networking• Why organization becomes even more important once visibility starts working• How systems reduce overwhelm and create momentum
If you’ve been wanting to get more visible in your business without feeling fake, pushy, or scattered, this episode will encourage you to approach visibility in a more meaningful and sustainable way.
The Podcast Dashboard Bundle is currently 50% off through Thursday at midnight and includes Tracy’s dashboard system, pitch templates, follow-up process, and organization tools for podcast guesting and visibility outreach, as well as your own podcast (if you have one).

Click here to watch Laurie Shopland's TEDx Talk "Truth is Making a Comeback."
Or paste this into your browser --> https://youtu.be/c4Ftcp5WOf4?si=yAT1uhYLSRAOZjPV

Want to know the real reason most people never get booked on podcasts? It’s not because they’re bad at pitching. It is b...
05/13/2026

Want to know the real reason most people never get booked on podcasts?

It’s not because they’re bad at pitching.

It is because the process is too messy to maintain consistently.

And I know this because that was exactly me.

I would sit down to “work on visibility” and somehow end up…
😩 listening to random podcast episodes
☹️ opening 14 tabs
✍️ half writing a pitch
🫣 forgetting to follow up
📑 saving notes and random places

Then convincing myself I was too busy to keep going.

Meanwhile, podcast guesting was something I knew could help grow my business.
I love teaching
I love conversations
I love helping people

But the back end process felt chaotic so I avoided it.

This is the thing nobody talks about enough in business.

🤯 Most strategies fail because of friction not because the strategy is bad.
Not because you are lazy.
Not because you need more discipline.

Because every step takes too much mental energy.

Here is what changed everything for me:
I stopped trying to be more motivated and started building a system that made the process easier

That one shift helped me get booked on over 100 podcasts in 15 months.

The system itself is simple. Here are four things that made the biggest difference:

1️⃣ Keep all podcast research in ONE place

You need ONE organized dashboard for all info.

2️⃣ Use pitch templates.

Create a simple framework and topics hosts want. (That’s why I made Pixie for you to use.)

3️⃣ Track follow ups

Follow up matters way more than you think.

4️⃣ Remove unnecessary decisions

Tiny repeated actions create big momentum overtime.

🌟 And because I know how overwhelming this process can feel, I decided to put everything I use into one place for you….

🔥🔥My Podcast Dashboard Bundle! And this week it is 50% off!!

It includes:
✅ the podcast dashboard
✅ Pixie, you’re pitching assistant
✅ tutorials to show you my exact process
✅ my exact templates
✅ my VA’s contact information
✅ google sheet tutorials

Get the Podcast Dashboard Bundle today at https://simplysquaredaway.com/pod
Use coupon code PITCH to get 50% off.

05/12/2026

All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/168
Get 50% off the Podcast Dashboard Bundle (use coupon code PITCH): https://simplysquaredaway.com/pod
What if one visibility strategy could sharpen your message, grow your audience, and bring in clients... without you having to dance on Instagram every day?
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest visibility strategies in my business: podcast guesting. Over the last 15 months, I’ve been booked on over 100 podcasts, and it has completely changed how I show up as a coach and business owner.
But here’s the thing. I did NOT start out organized.
At first, podcast pitching looked like me wasting 30 minutes researching random shows, half-writing a pitch, getting distracted, forgetting to follow up, and then wondering why nothing was happening. I had no system. No process. No consistency.
And because there wasn’t a system, I dreaded doing it.
So I built one.
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I created a simple, organized podcast pitching workflow that helped me consistently get booked on podcasts and become known as the organizing expert.
But the biggest surprise? Podcast guesting didn’t just grow my visibility. It helped me deepen my message, sharpen my teaching, and get clearer on what I actually believe about organization, mindset, emotions, and what’s really keeping people stuck. Plus, new friendships and new collaboration opportunities.
If you’ve been wanting a visibility strategy that feels more human, more sustainable, and honestly... more FUN than constantly creating social media content, this episode is for you.
What you’ll learn:

Why podcast guesting became my favorite visibility strategy
The messy, disorganized way I used to pitch podcasts
What changed when I finally created a simple system
How podcast interviews helped me become more confident in my expertise
Why consistency matters more than “perfect” pitches
Why podcast guesting builds trust faster than most content strategies
The behind-the-scenes story of how I booked around 100 interviews in 15 months

I got this text from a woman in my church yesterday… 👀I love my people who celebrate with me. I didn’t know until she te...
05/07/2026

I got this text from a woman in my church yesterday… 👀

I love my people who celebrate with me. I didn’t know until she texted me!

What can I celebrate with you about? 🎉 Tell me in the comments!

05/05/2026

All links and resources mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/167
Book a call with me here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments
What if the reason you feel disorganized… has nothing to do with your systems?
If you keep telling yourself “I don’t have enough time,” or "I should have finished this before," I want you to hear this: that thought might be the very thing keeping you stuck.
In this episode, I’m doing something a little different. I’m taking you inside a real, unpolished coaching conversation where we break down what’s actually happening when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to follow through.
Because here’s what I see all the time…You go to organize something simple like a drawer, your calendar, or your task list… and suddenly it feels like too much. You second-guess your decisions. You run away. And by the end of the day, you’ve “proven” to yourself that you didn’t have enough time.
But that result didn’t come from your circumstances.It came from your thinking.
This episode will help you see, in real time, how your self-talk is shaping your actions and results, and what to do instead.
And I’ll be honest… this isn’t perfectly polished coaching.It’s real, in-the-moment thinking.
But that’s exactly why I wanted you to hear it.
Because once you recognize these patterns in yourself, everything about how you approach organization can change.
What You’ll Learn:

Why “I don’t have enough time” is a thought, not a fact
How your self-talk creates overwhelm, procrastination, and disorganization
The difference between an overwhelmed person and a decisive, organized one
What more productive self-talk looks like
The simple mindset shift that helps you follow through and finish what you start

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