Still figuring it out
Welcome to Still figuring it out.
A blog that shares real talk about running a business (without the fluff).
It’s about everything that goes on behind-the-scenes of running a business; mindset, boundaries, strategy, processes, and yep… finances too.
Running a business isn’t a straight line. Some days you’re crushing it, other days, you’re googling “Can I nap under my desk and still be a CEO?”
We’re here to help you, with tips, tools, and reminders that you’re not alone in any of it.
The business owner version of "I'll just put it here for now"
Every business has "the chair." You know, the place where things get dumped "just for now." The trouble is, "just for now" often becomes forever. Businesses do the same thing. Files, spreadsheets, sticky notes and undocumented processes pile up. Here's why it happens, what it costs and five ways to clear the chair.
Why success can become your biggest business blind spot
Success can be just as dangerous as struggle. When everything is working, it's easy to stop paying attention. Then one problem appears and suddenly it feels like everything is falling apart. Here's why your brain does this, and how to make better business decisions because of it.
Is trusting your "expert" costing you more than you think?
Getting help in your business is smart. Handing everything over without staying involved isn't. That's how you end up with systems that work for someone else instead of you. In this blog, I share what to ask before you hire and how to tell if what you've built is actually working.
45 questions every business owner should be able to answer
Most business owners know their business. Very few actually know how their business functions. This blog shares 45 questions every business owner should be able to answer if they want to build a business that runs well. How many can you answer without guessing?
The emotional side of business ownership
Running a business can look perfect on the outside while feeling like chaos on the inside. Let’s talk about the part no one says out loud… and why you’re not the only one feeling it.
50 lies business owners tell themselves
If you’re a business owner, I guarantee you’d told yourself at least 20 of these lies… or more.
Business feels like a dinner party and you’re stuck in the kitchen
Ever hosted a dinner party that got out of hand? That's what running a business feels like when you're doing everything yourself. In this blog, I share how to step back, put the right systems in place, and build a business that doesn't depend on you managing every little detail.
Why your clients expect everything right now and how to fix it
Running a business means helping other people. But that doesn’t mean your time, energy and sanity are up for grabs! This blog breaks down why boundaries matter, how they protect your work, and what they actually look like in real life so you can stop reacting to everything and start running your business with more control.
7 ways to stop the rabbit hole from hijacking your workday
Rabbit holes feel productive in the moment. You learn something new, fix a problem, or finally organize that system that has been bugging you for months. But while you are deep in the work, everything else in your business quietly piles up. In this post I share what I realized about my own rabbit hole habit, why it was creating more stress than progress, and the simple changes I am making to keep focus time from taking over my entire day.
Ninja vs Sloth: The truth behind running a business
Some days you’re sharp, focused, and knocking things off your list like a business ninja. Other days your brain feels foggy and everything takes more effort than it should. Both days are normal. The problem isn’t sloth days, it’s expecting ninja level output every single day and turning normal human energy dips into personal failures.
I didn’t want to write this. But here we are.
Most days as a business owner aren’t about passion or motivation. They’re about follow through. When you keep putting things off, your brain learns that your plans are optional and everything starts to feel heavier than it should. Following through isn’t about grind or discipline. It’s about reducing chaos, protecting your energy, and building a business that doesn’t fall apart the second you’re tired or over it.
Why most new year advice fails, and what to try instead
Every December and January, the same advice gets recycled.
New year, new you
This is your year
Set big goals
Start fresh
Map out the perfect plan
And every year, people end up feeling behind and defeated by February (or more realistically, half way through January) and quietly wondering how they screwed it up, or why they weren’t good enough.
It’s not your fault! The advice is flawed.
Turns out the holidays and your business share the same chaos…here's some tips to do better
Holiday chaos is funny. Business chaos is exhausting. The problem is, they’re caused by the exact same thing. When things get busy, your systems fall apart and the cracks become impossible to ignore. This blog breaks down what holiday stress reveals about your business and how to fix it before the chaos becomes your everyday normal.
Why “I want it done my way” got you to me in the first place
Your way built your business but it’s also what’s keeping you stuck. “I want it done my way” might have worked when it was just you, but now it’s what’s standing between you and growth. Let go of control, free yourself from being the bottleneck in your own business.
When “being proactive” turns into doing free work (A TVA PTBO love story)
Being proactive is great… until it turns into free labour. Anticipating client needs is a skill, but without communication, it’s just expensive mind-reading. Real efficiency is knowing when to pause, confirm, and stop doing the most for no reason.
Why knowing you aren’t good at something is a superpower
Admitting what you’re not good at isn’t weakness, it’s strategy. The sooner you stop trying to be amazing at everything, the sooner your business gets stronger, smarter and a lot less exhausting. Delegating the right things gives you back the time and energy to focus on what you do best.
Bookkeeping is like going to the gym, you always say you’ll start Monday, but Monday never comes
The longer you put off bookkeeping, the tougher it feels to start. Here’s how to finally get those financial reps in without pulling a mental muscle.