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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 613: What It's Really Like Inside PGSD: A Conversation with Rose Gebken
1w ago00:52:32Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, I'm joined by PGSDer Rose Gebken to talk about what it's really like inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. If you're thinking about signing up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, this episode is for you. Rose and I talk about: The difference between listening to The Perfectionism Project and being inside PGSD How Rose knew it was the right time for her to sign up for PGSD Why Rose decided to invest in herself and her business before it was successful The three things Rose wishes she could tell her pre-PGSD self The power of the PGSD community and listening to other perfectionists get coached Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is now open for enrollment but doors close in less than 48 hours - on Wednesday, 24 June at 11:59pm EDT. This is your last chance to get lifetime access. Get instant access to everything in the program as soon as you sign up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 612: How To Overcome Overwhelm + Figure Out What To Focus On Next (best of the podcast)
1w ago00:57:06Tap to summarizeListen in as I coach PGSDer Kristen Cain (@kristencainstyle on Instagram) out of overwhelm and into clarity. Kristen requested coaching because she was feeling overwhelmed with all of the options she had for her business. She was able to figure out what to focus on next to build her business, her pricing, how to package her services and more. This episode is such a great example of one of the many ways that the PGSD coaching calls enable you to get out of your own way in your business. Thank you Kristen for giving me permission to share this call on the podcast. Note: This episode was originally published in July 2021. I'm sharing it again because it's still incredibly helpful to hear today. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is now open for enrollment but doors close on Wednesday, 24 June at 11:59pm EDT. This is your last chance to get lifetime access. Get instant access to everything in the program as soon as you sign up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 611: Procrasti-Planning Versus Power Planning (best of the podcast)
2w ago00:49:11Tap to summarizeToday's episode is all about the difference between procrasti-planning and planning properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning. This will help you understand the real reason why you've been struggling to follow through on your plans and what to do about it. If you struggle to do the things you know you need to do to build your business, this episode is for you. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is now open for enrollment but doors close on Wednesday, 24 June at 11:59pm EDT. This is your last chance to get lifetime access. Get instant access to everything in the program as soon as you sign up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 610: [Unfreeze Yourself Series] How To Do What You Know You Need To Do
2w ago00:07:20Tap to summarizeIn Part 5 of the Unfreeze Yourself Series, I explain the process for becoming someone who consistently does the things they know they need to do to build their business - without burning out. If you've ever wondered how to go from where you are now to making a full-time income from your business, this episode is for you. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is now open for enrollment for one week only. This is your last chance to get lifetime access. Get instant access to everything in the program as soon as you sign up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 609: [Unfreeze Yourself Series] Why You Keep Burning Yourself Out
2w ago00:10:37Tap to summarizeIn Part 4 of the Unfreeze Yourself Series, I explain why perfectionists burn out and how to follow through on your business plans without burning yourself out. If you've ever wondered how to show up consistently for your business without exhausting yourself or neglecting your life in the process - then this episode is for you. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. This is your final opportunity to secure lifetime access to PGSD when you sign up. To find out more about PGSD and be the first to know when doors open, sign up for the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 608: [Unfreeze Yourself Series] Why You Don't Stick To Your Plans
2w ago00:08:20Tap to summarizeIn Part 3 of the Unfreeze Yourself Series, I explain why you keep creating plans that look great on Sunday but have fallen apart by Wednesday. If you've ever filled your calendar with ambitious plans only to find yourself falling behind, feeling overwhelmed and wondering why you can't stick to them then this episode is for you. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. This is your final opportunity to secure lifetime access to PGSD when you sign up. To find out more about PGSD and be the first to know when doors open, sign up for the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 607: [Unfreeze Yourself Series] Why You Can't Decide What To Focus On
3w ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeIn Part 2 of the Unfreeze Yourself Series, I explain why you keep changing your mind about what to sell, who to help and how to get customers. I reveal the simple thing you're missing that, once you have it, will make every business decision 10 times easier. If you've ever felt like everything is so important that you don't know what to work on next, this episode is for you. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. This is your final opportunity to secure lifetime access to PGSD when you sign up. To find out more about PGSD and be the first to know when doors open, sign up for the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 606: [Unfreeze Yourself Series] Why You're Not Taking Action
3w ago00:15:26Tap to summarizeIn Part 1 of the Unfreeze Yourself series, I'm sharing why knowing what to do isn't enough and the real reason so many perfectionist entrepreneurs struggle to take consistent action to build their business. If you've ever felt frustrated because you know exactly what you should be doing in your business but just can't seem to get yourself to get yourself to do it consistently, this episode is for you. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. This enrollment is your final opportunity to secure lifetime access to PGSD when you sign up. To find out more about PGSD and be the first to know when doors open, sign up for the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 605: Taking Great Care Of The Business Time You Already Have
May 3100:47:41Tap to summarizeWhat you do with your business time matters so much more than how much you have. And if you feel like you should be further along in your business or need more time for your business, this episode is going to blow your mind. I'm sharing the difference between why you don't need more time to be more successful. And what you do need instead. Tune in as I share a bunch of personal examples of how stepping into greater responsibility in my personal life and in my business in the last 8 weeks has allowed me to not only build momentum but feel more like myself than ever before. I'm also sharing two experiences I've had with throwing time at my business problems and why it didn't work (thank god) so you can learn from my mistakes. And why taking great care of the business time you already have is so important (and how to do it). 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. My coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about PGSD and be the first to know when doors open, sign up for the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.
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Ep 604: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily As A Perfectionist Entrepreneur (best of the podcast)
May 2406:53:46Tap 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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