The Perfectionism Project

In this episode I’m sharing why I’ve always struggled to post consistently on instagram. What I want to share with you in this episode is some of the really specific and practical things I uncovered recently in my own self-coaching about why this is something I’ve struggled with since 2014. We perfectionists like to think if we just have more time or the perfect content calendar or a bigger audience then it’ll be easy to be consistent. But that’s simply not the case and what I share in this episode really illustrates what *really* causes us to get in our own way with social media. I’m also going to share the real reason why it’s so easy for me to be consistent with this podcast and the perfectionism that I’m continuing to work on even though it’s very successful. This episode is also going to give you a permission slip to trust yourself to build your business in the way you *actually* want. And an illustration of why showing up consistently doesn’t mean being perfect. If you’ve been struggling to post consistently to social media, no matter what you do, this episode is for you. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode433. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you don’t have to completely overcome perfectionism to be successful How I’ve been able to build a 7 figure business without showing up perfectly The real reasons it’s so easy for me to publish consistently on the podcast Why I’ve always struggle to post consistently on instagram The importance of being in a growth mindset versus the fixed mindset Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for The Perfectionism Reset Event - samlaurabrown.com/reset Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Episode 432: The Hidden Connection Between Self-Image + Self-Sabotage Episode 247: Why I Have No Instagram Strategy For 2021 Episode 117: My Advice For Perfectionists On Live Streaming, Podcasting + Public Speaking Work With Me: My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you my proven process for getting out of your own way in your business. It’s a 12-month program so you have all of the tools, coaching and support you need to show up consistently and achieve your 12 month goal. Enrollment for our January 2024 cohort is happening from 8-12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you want to consistently follow through with your plans without having to use willpower or motivation - or end up burning out - you need to learn how to upgrade your self-image. Your self-image is the story you tell yourself about yourself and it’s one of the most powerful forces in human psychology. Upgrading your self-image is what will prevent you from sabotaging your productivity and stopping yourself from achieving your goals. This is why it’s one of the tools that me and my clients use as part of my proven process to be a productive perfectionist. In this episode I’m uncovering the hidden connection between self-image and self-sabotage. I’m also sharing lots of practical, real life examples so you can understand where your self-image is causing you to get in your own way and how to start changing it. I’m also sharing more about why self-image is something that my clients work on in quarter 3 of my 12 month program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. And what 2024 will be like if you sign up for the January 2024 cohort when enrollment happens from 8-12 December. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode432. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The hidden connection between self-image and self-sabotage Why you haven’t been able to create lasting change when it comes to productivity Practical examples of how to change your self-image Why upgrading self-image is some of the most important work I do with my clients How to identify where your self-image is holding you back Why self-image is so important for perfectionists in particular to work on Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject The mic I use for recording episodes on the go: Apogee Clipmic Digital 2 Work With Me: My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you my proven process for getting out of your own way in your business. It’s a 12-month program so you have all of the tools, coaching and support you need to show up consistently and achieve your 12 month goal. Enrollment for our January 2024 cohort is happening from 8-12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

On our most recent call inside my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done, I was coaching my clients on how to transition from working in spurts of motivation to consistent, aligned productivity. And I wanted to bring this topic to the podcast so you have a full understanding of the productivity process you need to follow to be able to feel like you’re ‘on a roll’ all week long (and without your life falling apart or needing to have your work eat into evenings and weekends). Tune in to learn the real reason you’re finding it so hard to be productive when there isn’t a deadline to motivate you and discover the proven productivity process you can replace it with that will have you being more productive than ever, more consistently than ever. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode431. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why you find it so hard to be productive without deadlines to motivate you The productivity process you’re unknowingly following and why it doesn’t work Why working in spurts of motivation worked in school but doesn’t in business Why perfectionists can’t follow the same productivity advice as everyone else How to start using my simple process to become a productive perfectionist The details for the live event I’m teaching next week to help you overcome perfectionism Featured In The Episode: Sign up for The Perfectionism Reset Event - samlaurabrown.com/reset Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Work With Me: My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) allows you to master my simple, proven process for becoming a productive perfectionist. It’s a 12-month program so you have all of the tools, coaching and support you need to show up consistently and achieve your 12 month business goal. Enrollment for our January 2024 cohort is happening from 8-12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

I’ve worked with 1,000+ perfectionist entrepreneurs and something we all have in common is that we procrastinate. We’d rather not do something at all than do it imperfectly. And this is a big problem when it comes to business! More often than not, there’s no external deadline to force us into action so we can end up procrastinating on important projects for months if not years. In this episode I’m sharing advice to help you stop putting off that project you’ve been wanting to start - whether it’s starting a podcast or a Youtube channel or launching a new product or service. Tune in to learn how to finally get yourself moving yourself forward, even if you don’t feel perfectly inspired or motivated to do it. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode430. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I’ve still been able to succeed even though I’ve put a lot of things off The reason it’s not your fault you’ve been procrastinating + what to do about it How to think about planning courageous tasks so they’re easier to do What to expect when you start a creative project An important productivity tool that most perfectionists avoid Featured In The Episode: Sign up for The Perfectionism Reset Event - samlaurabrown.com/reset Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Episode 415: [PLANNING SERIES] Procrasti-Planning Versus Planning Properly Work With Me: My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you my proven process for becoming a productive perfectionist. It’s a 12-month program so you have all of the tools, coaching and support you need to show up consistently and achieve your 12 month business goal. Enrollment for our January 2024 cohort is happening from 8-12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

There’s one thing that every perfectionist entrepreneur must learn if they want to succeed in business: how to create a growth mindset. This is the secret to being able to get out of your own way and take consistent action to your goals without burning out. And in this episode I’m doing a deep dive into what the growth mindset is, common misconceptions about the growth mindset as well as the practical steps to create a growth mindset. This is the episode on perfectionism and the growth mindset that I wish existed when I was struggling to build my business to six figures and wondering why I felt so scared to put myself out there. If you are finding that overthinking, procrastination, burnout and fear of judgement are making it hard to build your business - this episode is for you. Tune in today. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode429. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I thought I had a growth mindset when I didn’t Why creating a growth mindset is the secret to becoming a productive perfectionist What to expect when it comes to getting into a growth mindset The principles of getting into a growth mindset The exact process I developed to make it easy to get into a growth mindset My favourite tools for getting into a growth mindset 5 signs you’re in a growth mindset Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take The Perfectionism Quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Tom Bilyeu’s interview with Carol Dweck Mindset by Carol Dweck Ep 426: The Power of Keeping Your Launch Painfully Simple (Part 1: Pre-Launch Period) Ep 427: The Power of Keeping Your Launch Painfully Simple (Part 2: Launch Debrief) Work With Me: My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you my proven process for becoming a productive perfectionist. It’s a 12-month program so you have all of the tools, coaching and support you need to show up consistently and achieve your 12 month business goal. Enrollment for our January 2024 cohort is happening from 8-12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode I’m taking you behind the scenes of what a content creation day looks like for me. First I share an update from my drive into the office, chatting through what I have planned in terms of content creation and how I’m thinking about approaching it so I can get it done without overthinking. And in my update from the drive home, I reveal something unexpected that happened when I started working and the practical things I did to get even more done than I’d originally planned. This episode was recorded towards the end of October and I hope it inspires you to have a productive day of creating content, like it did for me! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode428. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The key to creating high quality content without overthinking How I created more content in less time than I’d planned How I setup content creation in my Power Planning Something I’d been procrastinating on and how I finally got it done Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject YT Video - Ayo The Writer - How To Write Faster: Secrets To Prolific Content Creation YT Video - Ayo The Writer - Write Articles Faster + More Easily With “Mind Maps” Work With Me: My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) teaches you my proven process for getting out of your own way in your business. It’s a 12-month program so you have all of the tools, coaching and support you need to become a productive perfectionist and achieve your 12 month goal. Enrollment for our January 2024 cohort is happening from 8-12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent launch of my program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD). This is the second part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and show you how to get out of your own way when you’re selling. In this episode I talk about what painful simplicity is, why it matters and how to create it. I also talk about what our painfully simple launch looked like in practice and what I was able to learn about the business - and myself - because we kept everything painfully simple. I also share something uncomfortable that I learned about myself and how to spot whether you have the same mindset issue that I did. If you feel behind, this is something you’re going to be able to relate to. Plus I share all of the numbers (like our sign up numbers, revenue and whether we hit our goal) and behind the scenes insights so you can get out of your own way. Because releasing your perfectionism handbrake is essential when it comes to building your business, whether you have a coaching business like me or not. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Whether we achieved our revenue goal for this launch My biggest takeaway from the launch and how you can apply it to your business The hidden mindset issue that I didn’t see until the launch was over Updates I’m making to my content creation strategy based on this launch All the numbers including revenue, email open rates, podcast downloads etc Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode427 Featured In The Episode: Complete my podcast survey + I’ll email you a free 10-minute mindset meditation Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Past Launch Debrief Episodes: Episode 316: Behind The Scenes Of A $250k Launch (Part 1: Pre-Launch Period) Episode 317: Behind The Scenes Of A $250k Launch (Part 2: Launch Period) Episode 336: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 1: Content Creation) Episode 337: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 2: Pre-Launch Period) Episode 338: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily (Part 3: Launch Period) Episode 355: Launching While Pregnant With Twins (Part 1: Pre-Launch Period) Episode 356: Launching While Pregnant With Twins (Part 2: Launch Period + Evaluation) Episode 372: Putting Pressure On Yourself To Hit Your Sales Goals (PGSD Launch Debrief) Episode 407: 3 Unexpected Reasons Why My Latest Launch Completely Failed (PGSD Launch Debrief) Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 8 December 2023 to 12 December 2023. My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently market your business and achieve your goals. The doors to PGSD will open on 8 December 2023 until 12 December. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look at the most recent PGSD launch. This is the first part in a two part series that will help normalise the ups and downs of launching (regardless of what kind of business you have) and show you how to get out of your own way when you’re selling. In this episode I talk about some incredibly important concepts to help you get out of your own way including clean commitment and why optimism can actually derail your goals (even though it’s usually a good thing). Tune in to listen to the update that I recorded before the launch started. I talk through the launch plan and strategy, the self-coaching I’m doing, our goal and more! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What our goal is for the PGSD launch and why The mindset work I’m personally doing to stay committed to the goal What I’m doing differently compared with our last launches How I decided what our launch strategy would be Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode426 Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 December 2023 (for one week only) My program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently market your business and achieve your goals. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 December 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

As a perfectionist it’s hard to imagine a world where you’re successful without having put a huge amount of pressure on yourself too. We attribute our drive and accomplishments to the way we urge ourselves to do more and do better. Which begs the question - how do you stop putting pressure on yourself without giving up on your goals? And that’s what I’m answering in this episode. I’m also sharing a personal recording that I never planned to release on this podcast. It was recorded in October 2021 when I was feeling suffocated by the pressure and expectations I was putting on myself. I hope that by me sharing it it reminds you that we all go through ups and downs. And that you’re not failing, you’re feeling. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode425. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why I thought lowering my goals would help me feel less pressure What I struggle with in my business Why it’s worth questioning your conclusion that you should change your goal Featured In The Episode: Episode 301: How I'm Using Human Design To Get Out Of My Own Way Episode 302: Perfectionism + Human Design For Manifestors, Generators and Manifesting Generators with Mili Velikova Episode 303: Perfectionism + Human Design For Projectors and Reflectors with Aditi Bhattacharya Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 December 2023 (for one week only) My program called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 December 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

If you’re anything like me, you love personal development and being productive. The downside of this - when it’s coupled with perfectionism - is that if you don’t feel like you’re growing and you notice yourself getting in your own way then it’s easy to feel behind. If you’ve been stuck in a rut or feeling like you should know better than to be struggling then today’s episode is for you. I’m sharing practical advice to help you get back on track as well as a few important ideas to help you stop beating yourself up for not being further along. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode424. In This Episode You’ll Learn: The concept that helps me get out of an emotional rut quickly What to do when you feel completely inadequate Why it’s common for perfectionists to beat themselves up and practical things to help Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 December 2023 (for one week only) My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 December 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

I thought I’d record a ‘day in the life’ episode to share a behind the scenes about what a work day looks like for me. This episode has two parts - I recorded the first while I was driving into work and chatted through the meetings I have scheduled, what I hope to get done, what the structure of my day looks like etc. And then I recorded the second part while I was driving home from work so I could share what actually happened (including a big mistake I made and how I recovered from it). This episode was recorded a couple of weeks before our most recent launch of PGSD. It’s a chatty episode for sure and one that’s going to remind you that we’re all just figuring this out as you go. And I don’t know about you, but most of the time I don’t need more information - I just need a reminder that I’m on the right path and if I keep showing up things will work out. So if you need some of that in your life, definitely tune into this episode ASAP. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode423. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What a realistic day in my life looks like How I recover from mistakes and avoid a shame spiral How I do self-coaching so I actually self-coach on the most important things Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram for daily perfectionism advice - @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 December 2023 (for one week only) My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. If you struggle to consistently market your business and put yourself out there, PGSD is for you! The doors to PGSD will open on 10 December 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Tune in now because I’ll be deleting this episode once the doors to PGSD close in a few hours! The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. When you join PGSD you’ll receive… On demand access to the PGSD Process (all 10 modules) Live group coaching calls every week, all year round Access to the PGSD Private Podcast (for call replays and more) Support via the PGSD Forum so all of your questions are answered A community of other perfectionist business owners to help you and cheer you on And The Get Out Of Your Own Way Challenge so you can have additional support to reset and take control of the end of your year SPECIAL BONUS: Aligned Marketing Plan Bundle ($999 Value) If you need help with your marketing strategy or you've been thinking about hiring a business coach, this NEW bonus is a must-have… You're smart and you know a decent amount about how to market your business but… ✓ You want more clarity around things like your niche, your product or service, your social media strategy, your pricing or your sales strategy… ✓ You want a clear, aligned marketing plan so you don't feel embarrassed to put yourself out there or have to worry if you're wasting effort on the wrong thing. ✓ You want to know how to market your business without having to do things that don't feel good to you, like sending cold DMs… Get the Aligned Marketing Bundle ($999 value) for FREE if you sign up before the PGSD doors close on 17 September: Aligned Marketing Workshop Hosted by Sam + her marketing manager Renae (taught live on 27 Sept + replay recording) 1:1 Marketing Call with Renae to create an aligned marketing plan that will get you to your revenue goal 1:1 Follow-Up Marketing Call with Renae to ask any questions that come up (to be used when you need it) Renae has built a million dollar funnel for three different kinds of businesses and has eight years of experience in digital marketing. She's also consulted with dozens of small businesses from all over the world to create and implement aligned marketing plans that work. You'll walk away with an aligned marketing plan that makes it easy to show up consistently, put yourself out there and get to your Growth Goal. If you want to build a six figure business, 90% of your time needs to be spent marketing… And because PGSD is all about helping you get out of your own way so you can market your business - you'll continue to be supported with your marketing via our weekly group coaching calls, PGSD Private Podcast and PGSD forum too. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Book a sales call with Renae - https://calendly.com/pgsd/call Take the perfectionism quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

I wish I had known about this sooner! Listen now - This episode will be deleted once the PGSD closes in a few hours! (17 September 2023 at 11:59pm New York Time) The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. When you join PGSD you’ll receive… On demand access to the PGSD Process (all 10 modules) Live group coaching calls every week, all year round Access to the PGSD Private Podcast (for call replays and more) Support via the PGSD Forum so all of your questions are answered A community of other perfectionist business owners to help you and cheer you on And The Get Out Of Your Own Way Challenge so you can have additional support to reset and take control of the end of your year SPECIAL BONUS: Aligned Marketing Plan Bundle ($999 Value) If you need help with your marketing strategy or you've been thinking about hiring a business coach, this NEW bonus is a must-have… You're smart and you know a decent amount about how to market your business but… ✓ You want more clarity around things like your niche, your product or service, your social media strategy, your pricing or your sales strategy… ✓ You want a clear, aligned marketing plan so you don't feel embarrassed to put yourself out there or have to worry if you're wasting effort on the wrong thing. ✓ You want to know how to market your business without having to do things that don't feel good to you, like sending cold DMs… Get the Aligned Marketing Bundle ($999 value) for FREE if you sign up before the PGSD doors close on 17 September: Aligned Marketing Workshop Hosted by Sam + her marketing manager Renae (taught live on 27 Sept + replay recording) 1:1 Marketing Call with Renae to create an aligned marketing plan that will get you to your revenue goal 1:1 Follow-Up Marketing Call with Renae to ask any questions that come up (to be used when you need it) Renae has built a million dollar funnel for three different kinds of businesses and has eight years of experience in digital marketing. She's also consulted with dozens of small businesses from all over the world to create and implement aligned marketing plans that work. You'll walk away with an aligned marketing plan that makes it easy to show up consistently, put yourself out there and get to your Growth Goal. If you want to build a six figure business, 90% of your time needs to be spent marketing… And because PGSD is all about helping you get out of your own way so you can market your business - you'll continue to be supported with your marketing via our weekly group coaching calls, PGSD Private Podcast and PGSD forum too. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Book a sales call with Renae - https://calendly.com/pgsd/call Take the perfectionism quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

This episode is time sensitive - listen now! I explain what you need to spend 90% of your time on if you want to grow your business (Hint: it's something you've probably been putting off). P.S. PGSD closes on 17 September 2023 at 11:59pm New York Time. The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. When you join PGSD you’ll receive… On demand access to the PGSD Process (all 10 modules) Live group coaching calls every week, all year round Access to the PGSD Private Podcast (for call replays and more) Support via the PGSD Forum so all of your questions are answered A community of other perfectionist business owners to help you and cheer you on And The Get Out Of Your Own Way Challenge so you can have additional support to reset and take control of the end of your year SPECIAL BONUS: Aligned Marketing Plan Bundle ($999 Value) If you need help with your marketing strategy or you've been thinking about hiring a business coach, this NEW bonus is a must-have… You're smart and you know a decent amount about how to market your business but… ✓ You want more clarity around things like your niche, your product or service, your social media strategy, your pricing or your sales strategy… ✓ You want a clear, aligned marketing plan so you don't feel embarrassed to put yourself out there or have to worry if you're wasting effort on the wrong thing. ✓ You want to know how to market your business without having to do things that don't feel good to you, like sending cold DMs… Get the Aligned Marketing Bundle ($999 value) for FREE if you sign up before the PGSD doors close on 17 September: Aligned Marketing Workshop Hosted by Sam + her marketing manager Renae (taught live on 27 Sept + replay recording) 1:1 Marketing Call with Renae to create an aligned marketing plan that will get you to your revenue goal 1:1 Follow-Up Marketing Call with Renae to ask any questions that come up (to be used when you need it) Renae has built a million dollar funnel for three different kinds of businesses and has eight years of experience in digital marketing. She's also consulted with dozens of small businesses from all over the world to create and implement aligned marketing plans that work. You'll walk away with an aligned marketing plan that makes it easy to show up consistently, put yourself out there and get to your Growth Goal. If you want to build a six figure business, 90% of your time needs to be spent marketing… And because PGSD is all about helping you get out of your own way so you can market your business - you'll continue to be supported with your marketing via our weekly group coaching calls, PGSD Private Podcast and PGSD forum too. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Book a sales call with Renae - https://calendly.com/pgsd/call Take the perfectionism quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

It’s easy to think about the cost of making the “wrong” decision. We often forget to look at the cost of indecision… the cost of standing still and the cost of not moving forward. In this episode, I’m sharing how to escape indecision fatigue and why we stay in confusion (even though it’s so frustrating). And I give you a practical exercise you can use to create massive amounts of mental clarity today. It’s time to start creating the life you deserve. Also, I invite you into Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka. PGSD) before the doors close on 17 September 2023 at 11:59pm New York time. Sign up here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. In case you didn’t know, PGSD is my group coaching program for perfectionists who are building businesses. The PGSD Process will get you out of your own way in your business and have you making more money more easily. You can use the helpful frameworks for decision-making I share in this episode to make a decision if you’ll be joining us inside of PGSD for this cohort. Tune in now! Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode422. In This Episode You’ll Learn: What creates indecision fatigue Why indecision and confusion keep us safe Why you can never make the ‘wrong’ decision How to use personal rules to reduce indecision fatigue Helpful frameworks for decision making (beyond the pros vs cons list) A simple exercise you can do today to escape decision fatigue Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

I’m very excited to announce a special bonus to PGSD! If you’re looking for help on your marketing strategy - maybe you want more clarity around things like your niche, your offer, traffic, pricing…. Or if you simply just want to feel more confident in your marketing plan and be able to move forward with it effectively - then this is going to be SUPER helpful! Renae (my marketing manager) and I have decided to include a special bonus inside PGSD that will help you to get complete clarity on your business plan and the marketing side of things. Renae’s been on my team for 10 months and since 2016 she’s been doing digital marketing for start-ups and established businesses. Renae has helped build 3 million dollar marketing plans & funnels for 3 very different businesses. Renae is a leader and expert in Marketing and has catered to what aligns best for me and what I believe in. Renae see’s my zone of genius and packages that up. So I’d love to have Renae do that for you as well! This is why we’ve decided to put together a special bonus when you join PGSD (before the doors close on 17 September 2023)… PGSD SPECIAL BONUS: Aligned Marketing Plan In this you’ll receive: Live Marketing Workshop Hosted by Renae & Sam (+ Workbook) 1:1 Marketing Call with my Marketing Manager Renae Option for a 1:1 Follow-Up Marketing Call with Renae You’ll walk away with a marketing plan that you feel really aligned with and confident to execute on - an aligned marketing plan to achieve your Growth Goal. During these calls Renae takes into account what your business model is, relevant marketing strategies that suit you and the lifestyle you want - because you need to be able to follow through on your marketing plan. Renae will be talking to you about what you already know, what you have been doing and what you’re thinking you want to do so that we can put that into an aligned marketing plan specific to you. The live marketing workshop and workbook is the first step in figuring out your personal aligned marketing plan. Then in the 1:1 marketing calls you’ll get all eyes on your marketing plan, have any questions answered and will be able to walk away feeling confident in your plans. Lastly, the follow-up calls are there just in case you have any questions or things come up once you’ve started implementing your marketing plan. (Plus you’ll always have weekly coaching calls to get the coaching you need!) This is a special bonus that we don’t know if we will ever offer again. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Book a sales call with Renae - https://calendly.com/pgsd/call Take the perfectionism quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

In case you didn’t know, PGSD is my group coaching program for perfectionists who are building businesses. And it will have you planning properly and getting out of your own way. Today I sat down with Renae (my Marketing Manager) and answered all of your questions about PGSD. Tune in now! If you have any further questions about PGSD you can either: Email us at support@samlaurabrown.com Send us a DM on Instagram @perfectionismproject Book a sales call with Renae by clicking here: https://calendly.com/pgsd/call You can find out more and sign up to PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Can’t wait to work with you inside. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode421. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How PGSD works to grow your business I answer specific questions about PGSD How to know if PGSD will make a difference in your business When you should join PGSD Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Natalie’s experience in PGSD is a great example of how learning to plan properly as a perfectionist can completely transform your whole life. Natalie explains… “Before PGSD I was chaos. I worked CONSTANTLY but I wasn’t getting any of the important stuff done. From the first week I started in PGSD, I knew it was going to change my life - and it absolutely has in the most positive way and it's rippled into my personal life too” On 11 January 2022, Natalie signed up for PGSD. With the help of PGSD coaching and power planning, Natalie was able to quickly launch her course - which she’d been putting off doing for MONTHS. On 3 March 2022, Natalie posted in the PGSD Forum to say that she had 125 people sign up for her sock knitting course and made over $34,000. She hit her first quarterly milestone for her Growth Goal three times over! A milestone that had felt impossible only a few weeks earlier. 8 months into PGSD Natalie had already doubled her previous year's income (2021 income was $59,000 and 2022 income is $125,000 and still growing). Natalie’s business has only continued to grow now that she’s planning properly as a perfectionist. And in Natalie’s words: “I know exactly what I need to do. I have taken the time to plan ahead. I am working through things every single day. I used to go to bed with an anxious feeling and I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning… PGSD has totally eliminated that for me. It’s allowed me to feel the fear and the big things that are scary and say “I can do this. I now have support from the PGSD group and Forum and the coaching calls. It's helped me to get up every day and actually be excited to go to work. I’ve already seen big changes happen in my business. I've been able to be a better business owner and I've been able to help more people because of PGSD.” Recently, I asked Natalie what were the 1-3 milestones that she achieved in her business with the help of PGSD. Natalie replied with: I doubled my previous year's income in the first 8 months of the year. I stopped working on weekends and at night. My husband and I were able to extend our dream of living in NYC from 1 year to 2 years because of the money I am making. Experience PGSD for yourself! Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode420. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why Natalie wasn’t able to implement her business coaches advice before PGSD How she planned her week before joining PGSD and the hidden mistakes she was making The fears Natalie had around her audience finding out that she wants to make money The self-coaching Natalie did during her launch to keep her perfectionist mindset on her side How Power Planning has helped Natalie tap into her creativity Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd (*Doors close on 17 September 2023) Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD is open for enrollment for one week only My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. Inside you’ll get the coaching and productivity tools so you can create sustainable, long-term productivity and build your business to $100k and beyond. The doors to PGSD are now officially open for one week only. To find out more about the program and sign up before the doors close at 11:59pm New York Time on 17 September, click here: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

There are courageous things you need to do to build your business that you might never feel excited about… like pitching yourself as a guest on one of your favourite podcasts or posting on Instagram when you’ve been getting 17 likes or publishing your sales page when you’re still working on believing that your product is worth the money. If you’re only able to do things when you’re in the mood to do them, your business won’t get much further than it is now. So far, this series has shared how to solve your planning problems. I’ve taught you how to stop procrasti-planning, what the Power Planning process looks like from start to finish, how to plan your week amidst uncertainty and the importance of the Three Month Commitment. In the final episode, I’m sharing how to master power planning using PGSD. If you’ve resonated with the 5-Part Planning Series then this episode will explain the best next step and how I can support you further. It’s time to solve your productivity and persistence problems so that you can get out of your own way and achieve your goals. Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode419. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How I can support you further How the PGSD Process helps you get out of your own way What to expect once you’re in PGSD When you should join PGSD Featured In The Episode: Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 September 2023 (for one week only) My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 September 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Power Planning will get you out of your own way in your business and have you doing the deep perfectionism work you need to do - all while you’re doing more of what matters than ever before (in less time and with less overthinking). But it won’t work for you if you give up on it prematurely. The habit of giving up too soon is one of the main reasons you’re not where you want to be in your business. Most perfectionists want overnight, struggle-free, push-of-a-button success and we quit when we don’t get it. We feel disheartened, discouraged and inadequate - when really, we just hadn’t tried for long enough. Making the Three Month Commitment to Power Planning matters. You won’t feel like it’s working after a week or two - and that’s the whole point… The closer we are to being in the growth mindset, the easier it is to get out of our own way in your business - no hustling, willpower or ‘pushing through’ required. The very act of Power Planning will coax you out of your perfectionism. And the fact that Power Planning won’t ‘work’ instantly is what allows this to happen. The Three Month Commitment might just be the missing ingredient in your business. And I share how it works (and what not to do) in today’s episode… Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode418. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How I discovered the power of the Three Month Commitment Why the Three Month Commitment makes it easier to get out of your own way What making the Three Month Commitment does NOT mean How not to be all-or-nothing about your Three Month Commitment Signs you’re making progress with Power Planning during the first three months What to expect after three months of Power Planning Featured In The Episode: Episode 333: Your First Six Weeks Of Power Planning with Erin, Naomi and Estelle - https://samlaurabrown.com/episode333/ Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Take the perfectionism quiz: samlaurabrown.com/quiz Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject Announcement: PGSD will open for enrollment on 10 September 2023 (for one week only) My 12-month group coaching program Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) will teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist and get out of your own way. The doors to PGSD will open on 10 September 2023 for one week only. To find out more about the program and be the first to know when the doors open, join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.