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Overthinking Entrepreneur
Hosted by Megan Brewster Ā· EN
Overthinking Entrepreneur is me and probably also you š¤£ My goal with the podcast is to get you out of overthinking and into action and we will talk about social media strategy, mindset, and building confidence in yourself to make decisions!
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60. If people aren't finishing, does that mean you did something wrong?
Mar 2400:15:55Tap to summarizeHave 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 didnāt actually follow through or finish it?Itās really easy to assume that means you did something wrong, or that you need to change everything. (And you might! š¤£) But what if there's something else you need to think about first?In this episode, Iām talking about something Iāve been noticing recently in my own business, especially after running challenges for years!People donāt always engage or complete things the way they used to. But that doesnāt automatically mean it isnāt helping!Weāre talking about:why ānot finishingā might not mean what you think it doeshow people are actually consuming and benefiting from content right nowand why you might be having more impact than you can seeIf youāve been questioning whether what you are doing matters, I think this will give you a different way to look at it. š Mentioned in the episode: Learn about my membership The Squad here!
Transcribe ā59. What if you don't need more time or more discipline? Just fewer decisions!
Mar 1000:23:55Tap to summarizeIt'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, Iām talking about why too many decisions can drain your energy and make it feel like you donāt know what youāre doing anymore, even if you absolutely do!In this episode: ā¢ Why decision fatigue might be slowing your business down ā¢ The difference between consistency and strategic consistency ā¢ Why winging it can eventually stop working ā¢ How simple āblueprintsā can make your business feel manageable again ā¢ What it means to make the decisions once instead of every dayFind information about joining Decision Week live starting March 16th here: https://shop.meganbrewster.com/products/decision-week
Transcribe ā58. What are your top 3 priorities?
Feb 2600:13:18Tap to summarizeWeāre 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 peopleās lives or businesses are probably just one of their top priorities.And if itās not one of yours, of course you donāt have the same result.This episode is about:How priorities impact your resultsThe difference between āI canātā and āI havenāt chosen toāAnd how to stop beating yourself up for things you didnāt even decide to prioritizeš¦ Learn more about my Squad membership here!š¦ Browse everything I offer or join my email list so you don't miss anything here!
Transcribe ā57. You don't have to do the New Year like everyone else
Jan 800:29:18Tap to summarizeThe new year can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. So much possibility! But also so much pressure to do everything "right"In this episode, Iām sharing a different way to think about fresh starts, especially if youāre 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 elseās plan (or even your own from a different season) doesnāt always work, and how to set yourself up for progress you can actually stick with!š¦ Links & Things I Mentionedš¦ Winter Retreat (Starts January 12)The cozy winter version of my Business Summer Camp! Find those details here!š¦ 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 Iām putting a lot more of my focus this year!Find those details here!
Transcribe ā56. How to choose the right investments for your business
Nov 2500:22:32Tap to summarizeBlack 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, weāre talking about how to figure out whatās actually worth investing in when the voice in your head starts going āthat's a great deal, maybe I should grab thisā¦ just in caseā š¤·āāļø Youāll hear:š¦ 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 timeš¦ How to tell if something is right for you right nowš¦ What to think about before you hit buyš¦ 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 yourselfIf youāve ever bought something you swore youād use āsomeday,ā or youāre 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 Iām offering for Black Friday and how I made that decision without burning myself out.š¦ Year of Prompts + PromptBuddy (50% Off for Black Friday!)If content is taking up way too much of your time and mental energy or you struggle to be consistent (or both!), this is for you!Youāll get an entire year of my Content Prompts + the Prompt Buddy GPT that makes applying them to your business easy and fun!You'll thank yourself each month when you get the next email! š Click here to learn more and see a real example of the Buddy in action!
Transcribe ā55. Breaking the burnout cycle
Nov 1100:45:40Tap to summarizeYou know how you put way too high of expectations on yourself, push yourself too hard to get it all done, crash, swear youāll slow down next time, and then somehow end up right back there again?Thatās the burnout cycle! In this episode, Iām talking about what it looks like when youāve been doing this to yourself for years, and why you canāt keep running on fumes forever.If lately even āeasyā tasks feel heavy, or youāve 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 likeWhat causes burnout compared to times you've been busy but fineHow to break the cycle with two specific changes š¦ Learn more about my Squad membership here!š¦ Browse everything I offer or join my email list so you don't miss anything here!
Transcribe ā54. What If You Stopped Being So Afraid to Mess Up?
Oct 2800:18:03Tap to summarizeDo you ever get stuck because you donāt want to make the āwrongā 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 Iām sharing two mindset shifts that helped me stop worrying so much, including:š¦ How to actually define what failure means for youš¦ Why āwhat if I mess up?ā keeps you stuck way more than the mistake itselfš¦ Why successful people arenāt the ones who never mess upMentioned in this episode:š¦ Accountability Coaching ā get voice message check-ins with me to help you stop second-guessing every moveš¦ The DINOmite Squad ā my coaching community for overthinkers who want to take consistent action and make sales their own way
Transcribe ā53. What goes where? How to stop guessing and know where that content should go!
Oct 2100:35:27Tap to summarizeDo 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? š¤·āāļø This episode will help you finally make sense of it all!Youāll walk away knowing how to:š¦ See where each piece of your business fits in the bigger pictureš¦ Simplify instead of trying to be everywhereš¦ Finally post with intention (so all that posting can start getting you somewhere!)
Transcribe ā52. Stop trying to give 150%! A better way to think about balance
Oct 1400:26:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Iām sharing how I think about balance! Youāll hear:My pie chart analogy that might change how you see balance foreverWhy available time ā available energyHow to lighten your load without guiltA few ways to make business feel lighter The long-game moves that help you finally step off the hamster wheelIf youāve been feeling like youāre running at 110% and still falling behind, this episode will help you take a breath and start finding your own version of balance!š¦ Come hang out in my free Facebook groupš¦ Join my membershipš¦ Join the Business Reset
Transcribe ā51. Unexpected things that get harder the longer you are in business
Oct 700:33:49Tap to summarizeYouād think that after years in business, some things would just get easier, right?Some things do, but others actually get harder!If youāve 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:š¦ Join me for Business Reset Week starting tomorrow! Youāll get the full workbook plus my new Business Reset Buddy GPT to help you make a plan that actually fits you!š¦ October Prompt to Post Buddyš¦ My membership, The DINOmite Squad
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