Overthinking Entrepreneur

60. If people aren't finishing, does that mean you did something wrong?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Have you ever created something you were really excited about like a challenge, program, product regimen, or even free content, and then felt discouraged when people didn’t actually follow through or finish it?

It’s really easy to assume that means you did something wrong, or that you need to change everything. (And you might! 🤣)

But what if there's something else you need to think about first?

In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve been noticing recently in my own business, especially after running challenges for years!

People don’t always engage or complete things the way they used to. But that doesn’t automatically mean it isn’t helping!

We’re talking about:

why “not finishing” might not mean what you think it does
how people are actually consuming and benefiting from content right now
and why you might be having more impact than you can see

If you’ve been questioning whether what you are doing matters, I think this will give you a different way to look at it. 💕

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59. What if you don't need more time or more discipline? Just fewer decisions!

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

It's way too easy to assume your problems with consistency and growth are because of you. You just need more discipline, more ideas, to be better and work harder.

But what if the real issue is something much simpler?

Decision fatigue.

When every time you sit down to work you have to decide what to post, where to post, what you should work on first, your brain is already exhausted before you even start working!

In this episode, I’m talking about why too many decisions can drain your energy and make it feel like you don’t know what you’re doing anymore, even if you absolutely do!

In this episode:

• Why decision fatigue might be slowing your business down

• The difference between consistency and strategic consistency

• Why winging it can eventually stop working

• How simple “blueprints” can make your business feel manageable again

• What it means to make the decisions once instead of every day

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58. What are your top 3 priorities?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

We’re talking about something deceptively simple that has shifted the way I think about comparison and staying on track.

Most of the things we envy in other people’s lives or businesses are probably just one of their top priorities.

And if it’s not one of yours, of course you don’t have the same result.

This episode is about:

How priorities impact your results
The difference between “I can’t” and “I haven’t chosen to”
And how to stop beating yourself up for things you didn’t even decide to prioritize

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57. You don't have to do the New Year like everyone else

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

The new year can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. So much possibility! But also so much pressure to do everything "right"

In this episode, I’m sharing a different way to think about fresh starts, especially if you’re coming off a tough season, burnout, or a long break from your business.

We talk about how to decide what actually makes sense for you right now, why repeating someone else’s plan (or even your own from a different season) doesn’t always work, and how to set yourself up for progress you can actually stick with!

🦖 Links & Things I Mentioned

🦖 Winter Retreat (Starts January 12)

The cozy winter version of my Business Summer Camp!

Find those details here!

🦖 The DINOmite Squad (My Membership)

If what you really need is ongoing support, accountability, and a community that gets overthinkers, my membership might be a great fit.

This is where I’m putting a lot more of my focus this year!

Find those details here!

56. How to choose the right investments for your business

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Black Friday has been getting out of hand for years, and this one feels like everyone is throwing 12 different deals with 7 bonuses at you, and it can be so overwhelming!

In this episode, we’re talking about how to figure out what’s actually worth investing in when the voice in your head starts going “that's a great deal, maybe I should grab this… just in case” 🤷‍♀️

You’ll hear:

🦖 What to keep in mind during times like Black Friday or those random weeks where it seems like every person you follow is launching their program at the same time

🦖 How to tell if something is right for you right now

🦖 What to think about before you hit buy

🦖 How what can seem like just taking advantage of some great deals can accidentally turn into something that really hurts your trust and belief in yourself

If you’ve ever bought something you swore you’d use “someday,” or you’re trying to make the smartest choices for your business without getting swept up in the hype, this episode will give you a clear way to think through it.

p.s. I also share what I’m offering for Black Friday and how I made that decision without burning myself out.

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55. Breaking the burnout cycle

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

You know how you put way too high of expectations on yourself, push yourself too hard to get it all done, crash, swear you’ll slow down next time, and then somehow end up right back there again?

That’s the burnout cycle! In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like when you’ve been doing this to yourself for years, and why you can’t keep running on fumes forever.

If lately even “easy” tasks feel heavy, or you’ve been wondering why rest never really feels restful anymore, you might even be in burnout right now!

In this episode you will learn:

Sneaky ways you get stuck in this cycle and what it can look like
What causes burnout compared to times you've been busy but fine
How to break the cycle with two specific changes

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54. What If You Stopped Being So Afraid to Mess Up?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Do you ever get stuck because you don’t want to make the “wrong” move?

It used to be a huge problem for me (and still can be!) Eventually I learned being stuck there will hurt your business WAY more than an actual mistake! In this episode I’m sharing two mindset shifts that helped me stop worrying so much, including:

🦖 How to actually define what failure means for you

🦖 Why “what if I mess up?” keeps you stuck way more than the mistake itself

🦖 Why successful people aren’t the ones who never mess up

Mentioned in this episode:

🦖 Accountability Coaching – get voice message check-ins with me to help you stop second-guessing every move

🦖 The DINOmite Squad – my coaching community for overthinkers who want to take consistent action and make sales their own way

53. What goes where? How to stop guessing and know where that content should go!

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel confused about what should go on your social media vs in your emails? Or even within your social media? What goes in stories vs your feed vs your group? 🤷‍♀️

This episode will help you finally make sense of it all!

You’ll walk away knowing how to:

🦖 See where each piece of your business fits in the bigger picture

🦖 Simplify instead of trying to be everywhere

🦖 Finally post with intention (so all that posting can start getting you somewhere!)

52. Stop trying to give 150%! A better way to think about balance

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I’m sharing how I think about balance! You’ll hear:

My pie chart analogy that might change how you see balance forever
Why available time ≠ available energy
How to lighten your load without guilt
A few ways to make business feel lighter
The long-game moves that help you finally step off the hamster wheel

If you’ve been feeling like you’re running at 110% and still falling behind, this episode will help you take a breath and start finding your own version of balance!

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51. Unexpected things that get harder the longer you are in business

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

You’d think that after years in business, some things would just get easier, right?

Some things do, but others actually get harder!

If you’ve been wondering how you could possibly still be struggling with your ideal client, your content, or how to talk about your offers, this episode will help you understand why and what to do about it!

Mentioned:

🦖 Join me for Business Reset Week starting tomorrow! You’ll get the full workbook plus my new Business Reset Buddy GPT to help you make a plan that actually fits you!

🦖 October Prompt to Post Buddy

🦖 My membership, The DINOmite Squad

50. Planning isn’t your problem, but sticking to it is!

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

If you’ve been stuck in the plan → burnout → shame → start over loop, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I share how I broke myself out of this cycle I see time and time again with my clients!

🦖 Why wildly ambitious “new me on Monday” plans set you up to fail

🦖 The sneaky mindset piece that keeps good plans from sticking

🦖 How to design a schedule that works for your brain and season of life

🦖 A way to rebuild confidence that actually works

And if you want help breaking out, join my Business Reset Week happening October 8th-15th where we will create a plan you can actually stick to! Details and sign up here! 💕

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49. What Overthinkers need to know about AI (especially if you’re resistant to using it)

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

If you are an overthinker and you aren't using AI, you are missing out! It's become my new best friend for my overthinking brain to help me talk things out, brainstorm, and make decisions.

And it's available when I'm in hyperfocus mode at 1am 🤣

I was resistant to AI myself and am so glad I decided to give it another try. I am by no means an AI expert, but I think that's kind of the beauty of this episode. You can hear my real experience as a real person a few steps ahead of you and how I am using it!

You'll hear me cover:

🦖 Why your resistance to AI is totally normal and what changed for me

🦖 The surprising things AI can do that AREN'T writing things for you

🦖 How I use AI in my own business and lots of ideas you can try

🦖 Things you need to be aware of and watch out for when it comes to AI

🦖 And my own rules for ethical use of AI and how you can decide on your own

48. How to get lucky in business (without relying on luck)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

If you have ever looked at someone else’s success and thought, “must be nice,” this one is for you!

I've been on both sides of this and I give my honest thoughts on what people call "luck" and the very real things that make it possible for opportunities to find you and actually stick.

In this episode, we get into:

Being discoverable: stop hiding in private spaces, make it clear who you help and what you sell, get in the rooms where people can find you
Being operationally ready: simple systems for inquiries, orders, and follow up so a spike in interest does not make you panic
Being personally ready: mindset and nervous system stuff, thicker skin, less people pleasing, more self trust, so you do not crumble when momentum hits

Listen if you are ready to stop waiting for luck and start setting yourself up to get "lucky" 🦖💕

47. Are there patterns to your procrastination?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Are you a procrastinator? Me too! Always have been, and always will be. I have made peace with that at this point 🤣

But I have noticed there are times I am really avoiding a task above and beyond my "normal" which usually means something else is going on.

Figuring out that "something else" is the key to breaking through and finally checking that task off your to do list, so in this episode we dive into how to do that by noticing your own patterns!

Links for stuff mentioned in this episode:

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46. Content Myths That Keep You Stuck, and how to break free

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

This episode is for my overthinkers and perfectionists: content edition!

I’m sharing the biggest content misconceptions I see keeping people stuck, and what to do instead so your posts actually work!

We get into:

The pursuit of “perfect” content
Why you're spending too much time on your posts
How to stop chasing what “they” do and write like you
Fixed mindset vs growth mindset for content, yes you can get better

I also share a peek at something new I made to help, Prompt to Post Buddy. A custom GPT that pairs my September Content Prompts with step by step guidance to help you brainstorm how to fit each prompt for your business, ideas for how to structure your post and your main bullet points, and then after you write it, it will audit if the post is set up for maximum engagement using my rules and make suggestions!

This is NOT ChatGPT writing a robotic post for you, it's like having me in your pocket coaching you through writing the post yourself to take out the overthinking so you spend less time writing your content and actually feel confident that you got it "right!"

Click here to grab the September Content Prompts and try the new Prompt to Post Buddy free!!

If you’ve ever said “I have a prompt, how am I still stuck?!” this will help you get out of your head!

Listen, then go write the post you’ve been avoiding today. 🦖💕

45. The reason their post worked and yours didn't

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever seen someone post or send an email that blows up with sales and engagement, so you try it, too? And then.. crickets.

If you’ve ever wondered why it worked for them but not for you, this episode is for you!

In this episode, I break down:

The #1 reason “copy and paste” strategies usually flop
What matters more than “magic wording”
How to adapt inspiration so it actually works for YOUR personality and YOUR people

To be clear this episode is NOT about bashing formulas, templates, or “swipe copy.” It’s about understanding what really drives results so you can stop spinning your wheels and start building long-term growth in your business.

So the next time you’re tempted to copy someone’s post, listen to this first! 🦖💕

44. I'm back! 9 Lessons learned from/during my [accidental] 9 month hiatus

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

I decided to take a break from recording my podcast that ended up lasting much longer than I expected. Here's what I learned about taking a break and coming back from your podcast or anything in your business you aren't enjoying.

Since the break ended up being about 9 months, I came up with 9 lessons for a nice juicy first episode back! I can't wait to be back and share more of my tips, lessons, and perspectives on online business, sales, branding, and time management for overthinkers!

43. Why you should post about your business more

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

There's a good chance you should be posting about your business more! I know you might be worried about annoying people, but it can actually annoy people less when you talk about it more, as long as you do it the right way!

You might not believe me now, but I'm going to spend the whole episode trying to convince you and I bet you come around!

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42. Listen to this one if you start things and don't finish them and then beat yourself up

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

The title really says it all! Are you someone who starts things but doesn't finish them and then beats yourself up? Me too, or at least I used to be! A few years ago I had a mindset shift about finishing things that has helped me so much!

In this episode I share what it is so you can stop beating yourself up, too!

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41. What I Learned by Combining My Challenges—and Why I Decided to Split Them Again

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

The first time I ran my Get Your Face In Your Feed Challenges, I did them separately. The second time, I decided to combine them, and now this time I decided to split them up again.

In this episode I share the story of why I did this and what I learned from it that you can apply to your own business!

Click here to learn more about the challenge that starts on October 21st!

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40. Why you need to "get your face in your feed"

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

The phrase "get your face in your feed" was one of my best half asleep ideas. I found it written in my notes the next morning and it went on to inspire my favorite challenge I've ever created

In this episode I share what it means to "get your face in your feed" and why it's so important!

Click here to learn more about the challenge that starts on October 21st!

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39. Are long social media posts bad? Should you shorten them?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Are long posts bad? How do I shorten my posts? These are some of the most common questions I get asked!

In this episode I share my short answer and long answer to this question and also a list of the few times you should definitely shorten your posts.

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38. Why am I not successful yet? Is there something wrong with me?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever asked yourself this question? It can be really hard seeing other people succeed when you aren't. I was reminded of feeling this way when I was going back over my own journey on the path to learning about building a personal brand based on value.

There's definitely nothing wrong with you, but there might just be some crucial things you aren't doing. I have seen 3 common mistakes a lot of people make when it comes to YOU. In this episode I will help you understand all 3 so you can identify if any of them are things you need to work on!

37. Do you get overwhelmed? Here's how to handle it!

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Are you prone to getting overwhelmed? I definitely am! It's something I have learned a lot about dealing with over my years of business!

In this episode I share the perspective on overwhelm that changed my life and exactly what I do when I get overwhelmed!

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36. Real talk about what it takes to make sales for your online business in 2024

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It's been a tough year for business for pretty much everyone, and you might have been hit pretty hard with a brutally slow summer in an already slow year, and hoping that things will pick back up this fall.

In this episode Tough Love Megan comes out for a bit with some real talk about what it takes to make sales right now and what you should be focusing on if you are hoping things will pick back up for you this fall!

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35. The difference between branding and value

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

What is the difference between branding and value? I got this question from one of my Squad members and have basically been champing at the bit to turn it into a podcast episode ever since!

In this episode we talk about what I see as the difference and where both fit into your business plus some examples to help it really click!

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34. What to do when you get a message, comment, etc that upsets you

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

You check your messages and you have one from a customer who is mad and wants a refund. Or you get a comment on your post from someone saying something rude and you are upset.

In this episode we talk about how to handle it! Hopefully you won't have too much of this happen, but it's pretty inevitable if you are in business long enough. Learn what to do if/when it happens so you will be ready and not do something you regret!

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33. Are you challenging yourself the right amount?

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It feels like everywhere you look there is something new you can learn, sign up for, etc and it can be really hard to balance not wanting to miss out on opportunities for growth without biting off more than you can chew.

In this episode, we talk about how to make sure you are challenging yourself the right amount!

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32. Are you making these mistakes with your Stories on Facebook/Instagram?

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Do you use Stories on Facebook or Instagram? They are one of my favorite kinds of content that a lot of people seem to struggle to know what to do with!

I'm running a free Stories Challenge starting next week, so it made me want to talk about some of the common mistakes you might be making when it comes to Stories!

I hope you love the episode and I also hope you will join us for the challenge! You can register for it here!

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31. Should you quit your job to have more time to work on your business?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Should you quit your job to work your business? Or even if you aren't seriously considering quitting, but you do find yourself thinking "if only I could quit my job and go full time in my business, I could get so much done" this episode is for you!

In this episode I will give you my unfiltered thoughts on this topic and who should and who shouldn't do it!

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30. Why and how I am doubling down on my Facebook group

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In a time when I am seeing a lot of people close their free Facebook groups, I just decided to double down on mine!

In this episode I will explain why I made this decision, what I'm doing next, and how this applies to your business, whether you have a group or not!

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29. Signs you have an audience problem

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

As a rule I generally won't make sweeping statements or generalizations about most business owners because I really think so much of it is unique and individual!

But one thing I WILL stand strong behind is that most people who are frustrated with a lack of sales have an audience problem

In this episode I will help you identify if this is what is going on with you, so you can take the right steps to fix it!

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28. Are you making enough value deposits before you try to withdraw?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It's time for another one of Megan's favorite analogies 🤣

In this episode I will help you understand what a value deposit is and how it factors in to engagement and sales. I hope it helps things click for you!

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27. It's not you, It's July: a pep talk

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Are you having a tough month? July tends to be one of the slowest months of the year for most online businesses, but definitely not all! If you aren't feeling like this month is hard, honestly skip this episode! But if it's been a hard month or hard year, this is for you.

In this episode I will help you understand what is going on, give you a pep talk mixed with tough love, and also ideas for what to do next!

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26. Business lessons you can learn from painting your house

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

We are painting all the trim in our house this week and my nerdy brain couldn't help thinking about how the project compares to business. At first I thought it was just silly, but then when I thought about the collection of lessons you can learn from painting, they were so good that I really wanted to do it!

In this episode short and fun episode you can get some important reminders I think most of us need to hear!

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25. Should you work your business while you are on vacation?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Should you work your business when you are on vacation?

In this episode I will share how to decide if you should work or not, what to do to get your business ready for your trip, and a few things you can do on your trip whether you decide to work or not!

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24. How to get feedback that is actually useful on your business ideas

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

So you have a new idea for something you want to try for your business, but you aren't sure if people would like it. Or maybe you can't decide what to do next. Should you go to your Facebook group, email list, stories, etc and ask people for feedback or to tell you what they want?

In this episode I will share 3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you should ask for feedback or not, and then tips to ask in a way that actually gets you valuable feedback and not just more confusion!

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23. How I use voice messages for my business

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

I've been using voice messages for years to tell stories to my friends that were too long to type out, but over the past year I have really started to incorporate them into my business and it has been such a gamechanger!

In this episode I dive into the different ways I use them, why they are so amazing, ideas for how you can start using them, and some etiquette tips on some important do's and don'ts!

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22. Did you know your business is like farming? Here's how to make your harvest more plentiful

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It is extremely normal for your business to have ups and downs in terms of sales and not be the same every single month, but if you have extreme ups and downs and long dry spells, there's a good chance you might be doing exactly what this episode is about!

I use my favorite farming analogy that has helped it click for so many people, and I hope you're next!

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21. Are you willing to be a beginner?

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

One of the biggest things that determines who becomes successful and who doesn't is willingness to get out of your comfort zone. But I think even a step further than that is willingness to be a beginner and the grit to let yourself be a beginner publicly.

In this episode, I dive deeper into this concept so you can figure out if it is something that has been holding you back and change that!

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20. Is there a best time to post on social media?

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Is there a best time to post on social media? There is a lot of conflicting info out there and it can be so easy to overthink what time to post!

In this episode, I go over my thoughts on this! It's not as simple of a question as it sounds, but I do think this perspective will help you stop overthinking it so much!

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19. When you promote something and it doesn't go well, should you cancel, postpone, or do it anyway?

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever promoted something like a challenge or group program and it didn't go so well and you didn't get nearly as many signups as you expected? It's hard to know whether you should cancel, push it back and keep promoting, or just do it anyway! 🤷‍♀️

In this episode, I go over how to decide which option to go with and what to do for each one to make sure it goes smoothly!

This is an episode I wish I had the first few times this happened to me, so I hope you love it!

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18. Birthdays on social media - how to not be weird

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Birthday's on social media (particularly Facebook) are an interesting thing. Meant to be a nice way to remember to tell your friends happy birthday, but like most things online business owners have found a way to try to use birthdays for business.

Some are cool and some basically guarantee I will never work with you! In this episode, I share what to do and not do when it's someone's birthday!

Action step: go check out today’s birthdays on your Facebook and say happy birthday if there is anyone you want to say it to

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17. How to get more referrals for your online business

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Do you wish you got more referrals for your business?

I get a ton of referrals (huge thank you if you have ever sent me one!) and it's something I have been able to create in a very natural way. I don't beg for them, but there are some intentional things I do that helps make it happen regularly!

In this episode I break down what it takes to get referrals with a lot of specific suggestions for how to make it happen!

Action step: Using the suggestions from the episode, go make a post or do something to put yourself out there asking for referrals!

Here's the details on those content prompts I mentioned!

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16. My best productivity tips for getting more done in less time

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

This is the second half of a little series on getting more done as an overthinking online business owner. I am launching a new program to help you with it and felt inspired to talk about it here, too!

One of the hardest things about having an online business is that to work you need to go online and online is EXTREMELY distracting 🤣 It can be so easy to sit down to work and an hour goes by and you haven't done anything.

In this episode, I share the productivity tips that have actually worked for me. It's not a comprehensive list of over-hyped hacks, it's a short list of the real things that I really do!

Action step: Pick one of the things from my list that you have never tried before and try it!

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15. Time Management vs Productivity - Which one is for you?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

This is the first half of a little series on getting more done as an overthinking online business owner. I am launching a new program to help you with it and felt inspired to talk about it here, too!

I set out to create a program to teach you "time management" but realized partway through that I don't want to teach you how to manage your time and honestly don't think I'm good at it or qualified to teach that 🤣

But what I am good at is getting a lot done despite having the most chaotic schedule I have ever had in my life being home with my almost 2 year old and trying to find time to work and also relax enough to stay sane.

In this episode, we talk about why I think you should consider breaking up with the idea of "managing" your time and focus on productivity instead!

Action step: Decide which term you personally align with and aspire to! And come back next week for some of my favorite productivity tips!

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14. What color are you? How color personalities can make you better at selling

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Have you ever learned about color personalities? It is one of my absolute favorite topics because it is so much fun but also incredible valuable if you apply it correctly!

There are a lot of different systems, but the one I was taught many years ago comes from this book and uses red, yellow, green, and blue. It is vey similar to DISC if you are familiar with that system!

In this episode you will learn what are the four color personalities, the strengths and weaknesses of each one, and how to best sell to and communicate with each one!

Here is a quiz you can take, but keep in mind the quiz results might just be a starting point and shouldn't be taken as set in stone!

Action step: Figure out your dominant color(s) and identify your natural strengths and weaknesses

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13. There are no rules

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

I had a different topic in mind for this episode, but I ended up really needing the reminder that there are no rules and figured if I needed it, you might need it, too!

Action step: identify one area where you are living by someone else’s rules and write a new rule to replace it

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12. Out of ideas but need to post? Here's what to do!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Do you ever sit down to write or record and then realize you have no ideas for what to talk about?

And then trying to force yourself to be creative on demand never works, so you just sitting there getting more and more frustrated? If you can't tell, I've been there!

I now have a multiple step process that I use to easily come up with an idea I feel inspired to talk about! In this episode I walk you through exactly what to do so you never feel stuck on what to talk about again!

Action step: start your running list of ideas and make sure you choose a format you will actually use!

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11. 3 Steps to Create More Social Media Engagement

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

How to get more engagement on your social media posts

It's definitely a strong contender for the question people have asked me the most often! And it is really confusing! How does the algorithm work? Why do other people get tons of engagement and I get crickets?

In this episode I explain the 3 steps it takes to create engagement no matter what you are posting about! Plus:

Does social media engagement really matter?
The one thing to add to your posts to instantly see a difference
How to get people to comment

Action step: write a post today and make sure there is a clear engagement piece

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10. Are you doing your best?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Are you doing your best? I think this question is really important in two different ways!

In this episode I explain both of them and how they can help you get more done and be less hard on yourself at the same time!

Action step: look back at the last 3 months, think about what you learned in this episode, and honestly ask yourself "did I do my best?"

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9. Navigating your business with friends and family

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Do any of your friends or family also have an online business? If they don't it can get complicated since they just really don't understand what you do.

Sometimes they are very supportive, and sometimes not so much.

In this episode I talk about about navigating business with your family and friends. Your expectations for support, setting boundaries if they don’t take your business seriously, what to do if your family doesn't support you, etc.

Action step: figure out your office space or the signal you will use to let other people know you are working. If you already have that covered, write down the boundaries you need to create and stick to!

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8. How to stop being so afraid of what other people think

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Are you scared to put yourself out there or talk about your business more because of what other people might think? What if they laugh or think you're annoying?

In this episode I talk about how to move past these thoughts and stop caring so much what other people think. I share a different way of looking at it, my "grocery store rule," and some practical strategies to try when those thoughts creep up!

Action step: what is the scariest thing you can think of posting? (that is something you would actually want to post) Go post it!

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7. You aren't boring

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you are too boring to grow a social media audience? I felt that way, too! I like staying home, and at the time I started growing my audience, I lived in a crappy duplex and didn't have a cute kid to post pictures of. I didn't think anyone would care or want to follow me!

In this episode I talk about how you can build a social media audience even if you are boring and can't spend a bunch of money to do it!

Action step: Find a small relatable moment from your day today and make a post about it!

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6. When business feels really hard

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Sometimes your business just feels hard. And you look around and it seems like it isn't as hard for anyone else, and you start to wonder what you're doing wrong.

In this episode I talk about the truth a lot of people won't tell you about success and how to stop comparing. We also talk about 5 ways you might be putting your own business on "hard mode"

Action step: identify one way you are on "hard mode" and make a plan to change it

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5. Find your thing and do the crap out of it

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

It seems like every time you turn around someone is telling you about the next big thing you have to be doing! Or you hear about someone with a similar business to you killing it on a platform you aren't currently using.

Next thing you know, your could/should list is a mile long and you are so overwhelmed.

In this episode I talk about my own struggles with these feelings, the shift I made that allowed me to become successful (and will help you, too!), and how to make the right choice when everyone is telling you to do something different!

Action step: go create one piece of content that is "your thing"

Bonus action step: pick one “could/should” from your list and release yourself from it and take it off your list

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4. How to get yourself to do stuff when you just don’t feel like it

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Do you have those days where you just don't feel like doing anything?

In this episode I share how to decide when to take a break and when to push through with your online business and the different strategies I use to get myself to get more done when I don't feel like it.

I also give you 5 ideas you can do that feel like slacking off but will actually be productive in the longterm!

Action step: write out a to do list and then do the fastest and easiest thing on it!

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3. Permission to overthink …sometimes

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In some ways I think my overthinking is my super power and it can be yours, too!

In this episode I will help you shift your mindset around overthinking so that you quit focusing on how to stop overthinking and instead focus on how to use it the right way!

We will talk about how to tell the difference between good and bad overthinking and the best things to let yourself overthink to get it out of your system

Action step: pick something where you can let your overthinking run wild in a productive way

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2. How to make sure your overthinking doesn’t hold you back

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0400

So many people focus on how to stop overthinking and I think that’s a mistake.

You are probably not ever going to be able to stop overthinking so you will just stay stuck thinking “once I stop my overthinking THEN I can take action” and continue to do nothing and blame your overthinking

The overthinking isn’t the problem, though.

I overthink almost everything! But I take action anyway, and that’s what matters!

In this episode I share some of my favorite strategies to work with my overthinking instead of fighting against it.

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1. How I stopped overthinking and launched this podcast

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Welcome to my podcast, I am so excited you are here!

For this first episode I wanted to introduce myself and tell you the story of how this overthinker was able to launch this podcast. Because wow, there was so much to overthink!

I literally googled “how do you breathe while recording with a microphone” because I was so nervous about hearing my breathing on the recording. So that tells you all you need to know about both my level of inexperience in the podcast world and just how much I overthink.

But I was able to stop the overthinking from holding me back using all the strategies I created for myself over my years in online business that I share in this episode! I think they can help you, too!

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Welcome to Overthinking Entrepreneur

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0400

If you are struggling to grow your online business because you overthink every little decision, you are in the right place!

I'm Megan and I am currently overthinking what to write in these show notes 🤣 I have been dabbling in online business for almost 9 years and full time in my coaching business for 3! I have worked with hundreds of overthinkers to help you build a personal brand and business on social media using strategies you actually like!

In this podcast we will work on getting out of overthinking and into action! We will talk strategy and mindset for social media content, building your personal brand, growing your audience, getting more engagement, time management and productivity, and more! And I will share about my own overthinking so you know you aren't alone and what I do to make sure it doesn't hold me back.

Make sure you listen to the whole thing because each episode will end with an action step! Challenge yourself to do them all!

New episodes every Tuesday 🦖