Podcast
The Perfectionism Project
Hosted by Sam Laura Brown · EN
Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs.
Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business.
Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business.
For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 604: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily As A Perfectionist Entrepreneur (best of the podcast)
2w ago06:53:46Tap to summarizeIf you have a tendency to put off anything selling related until the last minute (or you avoid it altogether) then this episode is going to be insanely helpful for you. In this epic episode you'll hear me navigate the content creation and pre-launch period, the launch itself and give a detailed debrief of the launch results. It's a compilation of recordings I made throughout the entire process where I share what I was going through, how I was feeling and the ups and downs of it all. In this raw and real episode, I share not only the wins but the hard lessons I learned so that you can have them as wisdom to use in your own business. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn how to consistently follow through with your plans, join me for my upcoming free live Power Planning Workshop. Get the workshop details and register today at samlaurabrown.com/workshop. If you want to see behind the scenes of my journey of building my own business as a perfectionist entrepreneur, subscribe to my youtube channel: samlaurabrown.com/youtube. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 603: The Point of Goals (best of the podcast)
3w ago00:39:20Tap to summarizeGoals have a very specific purpose when it comes to creating what you want in your life and your business. And most perfectionists have never been taught what the point of goals is. So that's what I'm talking about in today's episode. We perfectionists tend to either set a goal for every single area of our businesses or vague goals (like 'replace my income' or 'go full-time') or we don't have any goals and just hope for the best. To our perfectionist brains, goals might create evidence that we're not good enough – so we either avoid having one clear goal that we're committed to for our businesses or we spend so long trying to set the perfect goal that it doesn't even get set at all. Tune in to learn about the point of goals, how to avoid the common goal-setting mistakes that perfectionists make and how I approach goals so that I get the personal growth I want even if I don't achieve the goal itself. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn how to consistently follow through with your plans, join me for my upcoming free live Power Planning Workshop. Get the workshop details and register today at samlaurabrown.com/workshop. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 602: How To Take A Clean Rest Week
4w ago00:35:15Tap to summarizeClean Rest Weeks will make it way easier to follow through on what needs to be done in your business. So in this episode, I'm sharing what a Clean Rest Week is, why you want to take one (even if you feel behind) and how to do it without being all-or-nothing about it. I also share when you want to do it and where to do it too. If you've been limping along in your business, tune into this episode to learn an incredibly simple tool that will help you get more done in less time without burning out. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn how to consistently follow through with your plans, join me for my upcoming free live Power Planning Workshop. Get the workshop details and register today at samlaurabrown.com/workshop. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 601: The Discomfort of Being Unseen
Apr 2600:43:22Tap to summarizeIt's uncomfortable to show up, put yourself out there and be visible. But perhaps you haven't realised that it's actually MORE uncomfortable to be unseen than it is to be seen. In this episode I'm unpacking the cost of being unseen and my journey with being unseen, then seen, then unseen and then seen again. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn the basics of Power Planning, watch my free 3-part video series on How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Get instant access and start Power Planning today by visiting samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 600: How To Get Your Passion Back For A Project
Apr 1900:49:25Tap to summarizeDid you start a project, all excited and full of ideas, only to lose your passion for it? If you've been procrastinating on finishing an important project because you've lost your fire, this episode will help you get your passion back so you can get it done. I share why advice like "just remember why you started" or "give yourself a change of scenery" doesn't help. And I share the practical advice that will actually help you. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn the basics of Power Planning, watch my free 3-part video series on How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Get instant access and start Power Planning today by visiting samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 599: Procrastination Tips That Don't Work For Perfectionists (best of the podcast)
Apr 500:34:18Tap to summarizeProcrastination is a topic that's close to home for many perfectionists. If you've tried following procrastination tips to help you stop procrastinating - and they haven't worked - this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 common procrastination tips that don't work for perfectionists, why they don't work and what to do instead. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? If you're tired of procrastinating on important tasks and projects, sign up for my free 3-part planning series for perfectionists who are building businesses. I'll teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning so you can finally follow through with your plans - even when you don't feel motivated. Get instant access now at samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to help you take consistent action and grow your business - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 598: How To Escape The Stop Start Cycle
Mar 2900:19:07Tap to summarizeThe Stop Start Cycle is when you know what to do to build your business and you start doing it - but then you stop doing it before it's done and move onto something else. When you're in the Stop Start Cycle, you have an inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action > have a different inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action on the second idea > and on and on. Lots of ideas, lots of action, nothing finished. But there's nothing wrong with you! In this episode, I share what's really going on and how to escape the Stop Start Cycle for good so you can finally build momentum in your business. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 597: How I Use My Distraction Journal To Stay Focused
Mar 2400:29:19Tap to summarizeIf you sit down to do something important for your business but then get distracted by something urgent, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what a Distraction Journal is - and how to start using one today - so that you can follow through on the uncomfortable tasks that need to be completed to build your business. I'm also sharing why perfectionist thinking causes us to distract ourselves in the first place and the practical things you can do about it. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 596: When You're Scared But Ready To Quit Your Job
Mar 1500:42:41Tap to summarizeIf you're 99% ready to quit your job but scared to do it, this episode is for you. I'm talking about the perfectionist fears that come up when you're thinking about leaving your job behind. I share my story, what I coached a PGSDer on today that will help you too and how to find the courage to make the leap even when your legs are trembling. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. Another episode to help - Episode 458: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 595: What To Do When Making Money Feels Greedy
Mar 800:32:07Tap to summarizeIf you feel greedy about making money, you won't make sales in your business. Or you'll feel bad every time you do make sales and end up hating your business and burning the whole thing down. So in this episode I'm sharing the perfectionist thinking that's been making you feel greedy - even when you're not. And I walk you through an incredibly counterintuitive approach that will have you feeling ready to make sales without feeling guilty about it - even if you don't 'need' the money from your business because you're already financially supported by a high-paying job, a spouse or savings. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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