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 through it with tips, tools, and reminders that you’re not alone in any of it.
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.