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Rain or Shine isn't just a cute motto you slap on a coffee mug. This is your new operating system. Rain or Shine has been my personal guiding phrase for over a decade, and it acknowledges that there are going to be rainy days.. For all of us, in all seasons. So instead of wallowing in them, why not plant some seeds. Splash in puddles. Know that the sunshine is on its way. Rain or shine also means, lacing up for that 6am run you promised yourself, even when it's pouring and your bed feels like a warm hug. It's hitting publish on that podcast episode, blog post, or business idea even when your inner critic is screaming "it's not perfect yet!" It’s about recalibrating our minds to see that the rainy days are part of life, they are a necessary balance to the sunny days, and to fear them or try to avoid them is just blindness to how the world works. If there’s one quick secret I can share with you before we begin, it’s that consistency beats perfection every …single… time. And the entrepreneurs who WIN aren't the ones who only show up when they feel like it — they're the ones who build the muscle of showing up, even on rainy days.

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August 24, 202650 min

421 How to Build a Personal Brand Without Confusing Your Existing Audience

Quick Summary: Stephanie Long, founder of Launch Your Nutrition Biz and Booked Out Nutritionist, sits down with marketing strategist Kelsey Reidl to untangle a question a lot of established founders quietly wrestle with: how do you build a personal brand on top of a business that already works, without confusing your audience or diluting what's already paying the bills? What starts as a funnel-strategy conversation turns into a much bigger one about identity, monotony, and giving yourself permission to evolve out loud. In This Episode: Why Stephanie paused content creation for months, stuck between two audiences and two programs The real difference between "beginner" and "next-stage" content — and why most nutritionists get stuck in the messy middle Why "the money is in the monotony" and what that means for founders who feel bored by what's working How to structure one funnel that leads to two offers, instead of running two competing funnels Why a personal brand doesn't need a grand announcement — or its own separate business Practical ideas for finding your "hook" and turning conversations into content without losing your voice to AI Key Takeaways: If your programs solve genuinely different problems, your audience probably doesn't need two content funnels — they need one funnel with a clear self-select moment (a "not sure which one you need?" CTA) and application-style entry into the more advanced offer. Content pillars usually overlap more than founders assume — beginners want to hear what's ahead of them, and advanced audiences want reminders of the fundamentals. A personal brand isn't a rebrand. You can shift a podcast's tone and content gradually — your audience is evolving with you and doesn't need a big announcement unless you're shutting the whole thing down. Protect a few hours a week for creative content with no attached sales outcome — the only metric is whether it felt honest and alive. If AI-assisted content creation starts to feel like it's flattening your voice, the fix isn't to abandon it — it's to feed it your actual unscripted thoughts (via a recorded weekly check-in, a voice memo, or a journaling habit) so it has something real to work with. Memorable Quotes: "I could probably get most of your course information on ChatGPT or Claude... but I can't get your aura, your essence." — Kelsey Reidl "The money is often in the monotony." — Kelsey Reidl "I've been really scared to share my own opinion... this almost feels like a rebellion." — Stephanie Long Resources Mentioned: Stephanie’s Instagram: @stephanielong.ca Stephanie’s Website: stephanielong.ca Kelsey’s Instagram: @KelseyReidl Kelsey’s Website: KelseyReidl.com Launch Your Nutrition Biz (Stephanie's beginner program) Booked Out Nutritionist (Stephanie's advanced program and podcast) Amy Porterfield's Digital Course Academy → Momentum membership model The "Yap Challenge" (short daily video prompts, referenced via a coach named Jessie) Claude, used informally by both hosts for journaling and content organization About the Guest: Stephanie Long is the founder of Launch Your Nutrition Biz and Booked Out Nutritionist, and has hosted a business podcast for nutrition entrepreneurs since 2018. She's currently preparing to go on maternity leave and is rethinking how personal brand fits into an already-established coaching business.

August 17, 202628 min

420 Behind the Scenes of Hosting Live Events: Our Biggest Fears and What We've Learned After 9 Events

Quick Summary After eight or nine live events and nearly four years of hosting, Wave for Women co-founders Kelsey and Emily sit down for an unfiltered conversation about the fears that keep them up at night before an event — from pregnancy scares and ice storms to missing name tags and worn-out swag bags — alongside the parts of event-hosting they've learned to fully trust. In This Episode Emily's biggest event fear: a sick kid (or herself) making an event impossible to attend Navigating a first-trimester pregnancy and morning sickness during a live 75-person event Two intense weather scares — an ice storm and an air quality warning — and the "Acts of God" risk that comes with event hosting Why every attendee has a different risk tolerance, and how that shapes hard calls The "little things become big things" logistics spiral: name tags, tape, table assignments Real mishaps: a mismatched speaker time, a water shortage on a hot day, worn swag bags Why building an event team (and having a "runner" on standby) changed everything Wardrobe mishaps on the road — bra straps, blisters, and the case for trying on your full outfit beforehand What Kelsey and Emily never worry about: guest connection, public speaking, and trusting their unconventional approach Why choosing small-town venues and unique guest speakers became a competitive advantage Key Takeaways Plan for the things you can't control. Weather, illness, and "Acts of God" risks aren't preventable — build contingency plans and a trusted team rather than assuming you'll be lucky forever. Respect that risk tolerance varies. Not every attendee will weigh a health or weather risk the same way you do — communicate clearly and let people opt in or out. Build an event team, not a two-person show. Having a trusted "runner" on standby for last-minute needs (water, supplies) keeps hosts from being stressed out at their own event. Give yourself grace for the 2% hiccups. Wrong speaker times, mismatched dates, worn swag bags — these happen at almost every event, and naming them openly builds trust with your audience rather than eroding it. Trust your unconventional instincts. Choosing smaller-town venues and guest speakers you personally love — rather than copying what everyone else does — can become your strongest differentiator. Memorable Quotes "Don't make a mountain out of a molehill when little things go funny." "When you make decisions that just feel good in your soul, you will attract the right attendees who see in that vision, and they want to build it out with you." Resources Mentioned Kelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidl Emily's Instagram: @itsemilyelliot Website: waveforwomen.ca Instagram: @waveforwomen Wave Mastermind — live coaching and blueprints for hosting events, podcasting, and public speaking Upcoming Wave for Women events: October in Elora; early 2027 in Paris About the Hosts Kelsey and Emily are the co-founders of Wave for Women, having hosted eight or nine live events over nearly four years — ranging from intimate 10-woman gatherings to events with almost 100 attendees, top guest speakers, and vendors. They also run the Wave Mastermind, a coaching community for women building podcasts, events, and businesses.

August 10, 202645 min

419 Nicole Crone on Motherhood at 40, a Two-Year Fertility Journey, and Rebuilding Business Boundaries

Quick Summary Nicole Crone — co-founder of My Aligned Purpose and host of a podcast with over 600 episodes — joins Rain or Shine for a candid conversation about becoming a mom at 40 after years of not wanting kids, surviving a two-year fertility journey, and navigating one of the hardest eight-week stretches her business has faced. Along the way, she shares the systems, mindset tools, and rituals that keep her grounded — from "duvet days" to yearly word-of-the-year necklaces. In This Episode Nicole's go-to rituals for decompressing after an overloaded week How she uses Claude and Cowork to organize her to-do list into an Eisenhower Matrix Her lifelong love of learning — human design, astrology, Kabbalah, and yoga The surprising vision that changed her mind about wanting kids A two-year fertility journey, including a pregnancy loss, and what it taught her about compassion and timing What she wishes she'd known about postpartum boundaries as an entrepreneur Navigating the hardest eight weeks in her business's six-and-a-half-year history Her personal toolkit for processing hard emotions (solo drives, audiobooks, trusted masterminds) Her philosophy on what to share publicly versus keep private as a personal brand Why My Aligned Purpose builds yearly themes, challenges, and rewards into its coaching programs Key Takeaways Name what your nervous system needs, and ask for it. Vocalizing a specific need — like a full "duvet day" with zero plans — is more restorative than defaulting to "productive" rest. Trust doesn't mean things happen on your timeline. Nicole's fertility journey taught her that "the universe delivers when you know what you want and why you want it" — but not necessarily on schedule. Take the time off you think you don't need. Plan for real postpartum (or any major life transition) downtime rather than assuming you'll want to keep working — you likely won't, and you'll regret cutting it short. Process alone before you process out loud. Solo time (a drive, a cry, a walk) before bringing a hard situation to trusted people helps you find your own direction before outside opinions can sway it. Build structure your community can buy into. Yearly themes, challenges, and rewards — borrowed straight from a teaching background — deepen engagement and retention in a business or program. Memorable Quotes "It's like it does feel really big right now, but it's not going to feel really big if I decide that it's not gonna take any more of my focus, and energy, and attention." "As Dan Martell says, '80% done by somebody else is 100% awesome.'" Resources Mentioned Nicole’s Website: myalignedpurpose.com Podcast: My Aligned Purpose Podcast Instagram: @myalignedpurpose Kelsey’s Website: KelseyReidl.com Kelsey’s Instagram: @KelseyReidl Time as a Tool — Benjamin Hardy 10x Is Easier Than 2x — Benjamin Hardy Who Not How Human Design, astrology, numerology, Kabbalah (as ongoing personal studies) Claude + Cowork (for task organization via the Eisenhower Matrix) Melanie Auld (Vancouver-based jewelry brand, for the annual "word of the year" necklaces) Dan Martell (quoted concept: "80% done by somebody else is 100% awesome") About the Guest Nicole Crone is the co-founder of My Aligned Purpose, a coaching and educational company she runs alongside business partner Kayla, and host of the My Aligned Purpose Podcast (600+ episodes). A former junior high and high school teacher, Nicole became a mom at 39 to her son, Cruz, after a two-year fertility journey. Her upcoming book, Aligned CEO Method: How to Stop Trading Time for Money and Have Your Most Profitable Year Yet, releases September 18th.

August 3, 202634 min

418 What Does a Personal Assistant Actually Do? Shayla of Better Than a Bot Explains

Quick Summary: In this episode, host Kelsey sits down with Shayla, founder of Better Than a Bot, a personal assistant service based in Calgary. Shayla shares her journey from 15 years in oil and gas to building a business on her own terms — and why hiring a personal assistant isn't just for the elite. This is a candid, inspiring conversation about time, boundaries, burnout, and building a life that actually fits. In This Episode: What a personal assistant actually does (it's not what most people think) The three biggest reasons people don't hire a PA — and why they should reconsider Shayla's three-month onboarding system and how she identifies client pain points The "dead bunnies in the backyard" story and other lessons in setting boundaries The viral Japanese monkey and what it has to do with entrepreneurship Why delegation is the #1 advice Shayla wishes she'd received on day one How LinkedIn and word of mouth built her client roster Why Shayla's 14-year-old daughter is her biggest reason to keep going Key Takeaways: A personal assistant handles the personal tasks that drain your time outside of work — so you can be fully present for the things that matter. Hiring help isn't an expense; it's an investment in your sanity, your family, and your future earning potential. Saying yes to the wrong clients or projects doesn't just hurt you — it's also unfair to them. Boundaries protect everyone. Delegation is the fastest path to growth. You don't have to do it all yourself. Building trust takes time. Shayla's three-month trial period is intentional — the best client relationships develop over weeks, not in a single discovery call. Memorable Quotes: "When I started my business, I could finally control my calendar. If my daughter had an award show at school, I didn't have to ask anyone." "It's not an expense. It can actually be seen as an investment in you, in your family, in your sanity." "If it's not a right fit, it's not fair to me or to that client." Resources Mentioned: Shayla’s Website: www.betterthanabot.ca Shayla’s Instagram: @betterthanabotinc Kelsey’s Website: www.kelseyreidl.com Kelsey’s Instagram: @KelseyReidl Punch the Monkey — the viral Japanese monkey Shayla references (search on Instagram!) IKEA plush monkey (sold out during peak viral fame) About the Guest: Shayla is the founder of Better Than a Bot, a personal assistant service based in Calgary, Alberta. After 15 years in the oil and gas industry, she left corporate life to build a business that gives busy professionals back their most valuable resource: time. She serves clients in Calgary and surrounding areas and is passionate about helping people live less stressed, more intentional lives.

July 27, 202623 min

417 How I Went From Beginner Podcaster to Charging Clients: A Prince Edward County Story

Quick Summary: Recording live from the car en route to a Wave members' event in Prince Edward County, Kelsey reflects on the origin story that started it all — a fully sponsored podcast tour of PEC eight years ago — and unpacks why deciding to stop being a "beginner" changed the trajectory of her business. She also gives an honest, real-time update on prepping for maternity leave. In This Episode: The full story of how a Toronto co-working space event led to a sponsored six-episode podcast series in Prince Edward County Why the word "decide" is about cutting off other options — and how that mindset let her charge money as a beginner podcaster The concept of "caging yourself" and the subconscious limits we set around time, money, and ambition An honest, unfiltered life update on juggling client work, speaking gigs, and a looming mat leave How staggered payment plans and SEO/AI visibility made stepping back from the business easier Why she's choosing to fully pause the podcast rather than "hustle" to pre-record content Key Takeaways: Getting to the next level often requires a literal decision to stop operating like a beginner — pricing, consistency, and professionalism included. The stories we tell ourselves ("I don't have time," "I'll never...") are self-imposed cages — identifying them is the first step to breaking out. Long time horizons, not quick wins, are where real business and personal growth happen. Staggering client revenue (via 6–12 month payment plans) can make stepping away from a business — for any reason — far less stressful. Consistency, not constant presence, is what builds long-term trust with an audience. Memorable Quotes: On the meaning of commitment: "I'm not gonna hang out in beginner land anymore." On expectations of instant results: "When you stretch the time horizon, success is inevitable." On earning trust: "Consistency breeds trust." Resources Mentioned: Kelsey's Website: www.KelseyReidl.com Kelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidl Wave (Kelsey's community for women entrepreneurs) The June Motel — founded by Sarah Slack and business partner Love Child Social (co-working space, Toronto) Build a New Life blog/program (Prince Edward County business development initiative) Anice Jewelry — founded by Brit Drake Devonshire & Frontera Flower Farm (Wave event venues) About the Host Kelsey Reidl is an entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and host of Rain or Shine (formerly Visionary Life). She's been podcasting for 8 years, helping entrepreneurs show up consistently and build sustainable businesses. She runs the WAVE Mastermind and specializes in marketing strategy, website design, and business growth. Kelsey is a mom to a 2-year-old, an avid mountain biker, and a firm believer in the "rain or shine" mentality.

July 20, 202648 min

416 Nervous System Regulation, Intuition & the Art of Human Connection with Sarah McCready of Illuminated Joy

Quick Summary Sarah McCready, founder of Illuminated Joy, joins host Kelsey for a rich conversation about what it truly means to operate from a place of peace rather than hustle. From charming the village grump as a five-year-old to building a thriving mentorship business after 20+ years in corporate financial services, Sarah shares the real story behind her business name, why nervous system regulation is the missing piece for most entrepreneurs, and how the simple act of genuine human curiosity can become your most powerful business superpower. In This Episode How Sarah and Kelsey met in a café — and why that moment perfectly captures Sarah's gift for connection The origin story of Illuminated Joy, from red light therapy and Reiki to a transformational mentorship for women What "the dark night of the soul" taught Sarah about healing, patterns, and creating a new life Why thinking beyond the five senses is no longer "woo" — and what science now says about nervous system regulation How hustle culture keeps us stuck in a primal state and disconnected from our intuition Simple, accessible nature-based practices for entrepreneurs who feel stalled or burned out The surprising reason most people don't connect others — and how to build this as a skill Why getting outside (rain or shine!) is one of the most neuroscientifically sound things you can do for your business Key Takeaways Your nervous system drives 90% of your reactions. If you're not learning to regulate it, you're unknowingly operating from fear and stress rather than clarity and creativity. Entrepreneurship is the biggest personal development journey you will ever go on. Unresolved wounds, limiting beliefs, and past patterns will surface — and that's actually an invitation to heal. Nature is not optional — it's regulatory. Getting outdoors, breathing fresh air, and moving your body recalibrates your nervous system and literally brings both brain hemispheres online. Genuine connection starts with curiosity about others, not yourself. Shifting the spotlight from yourself to the person in front of you is the foundational practice of meaningful networking. Start with one small thing and do it for a month. Whether it's a daily walk, deep breathing, or attending one event — momentum builds from commitment to consistency. Memorable Quotes "Those that shine the brightest have experienced a lot of dark — and I am no exception to that rule." — Sarah McCready "When we are in that stuck or stalled place, trying to create a whole new habit that hasn't been familiar to you isn't going to fly. Your body and your mind will resist it. The biggest thing you can do is just get out in nature." — Sarah McCready "The only way you can tap into that inner knowing consciously is to give yourself space and silence and time to reflect inward." — Sarah McCready Resources Mentioned Instagram: @illuminatedjoy LinkedIn: Sarah McCready Facebook: Sarah McCready Website: illuminatedjoy.com Kelsey’s Website: KelseyReidl.com Kelsey’s Instagram: @KelseyReidl 3 Easy Techniques to Inner Calm (Free resource from Sarah): https://www.illuminatedjoy.com/3easytechniquestointernalcalm Illuminated Joy Website: illuminatedjoy.com GUSS — Sarah's acronym for God, Universe, Source, Spirit (the language of your inner knowing, however you name it) About Sarah McCready Sarah McCready is the founder of Illuminated Joy, a transformational mentorship practice for women. After 20+ years in corporate financial services and a personal healing journey through what she calls "the dark night of the soul," Sarah combined her early work with red light therapy and Reiki into a powerful six-month, one-to-one mentorship program focused on nervous system regulation, subconscious healing, and authentic connection. She is known for her extraordinary ability to see people, build bridges between them, and help women move from survival mode to a life of purpose, peace, and joy.

July 13, 202643 min

415 How Jen Govier Built HUX: From Gym Embarrassment to a Global Underwear Brand in 19 Countries

Quick Summary Jen Govier is the founder of HUX, a bamboo charcoal underwear brand designed to eliminate camel toe and keep women feeling confident and comfortable. In this conversation, Jen shares the origin story behind HUX — from a mortifying gym mirror moment to a product now sold in 19 countries — and the patient, intentional entrepreneurial journey that made it possible. In This Episode: The gym mirror moment that sparked the idea for HUX Why Jen spent four years validating and building before launching in 2020 How she balanced building a business on evenings and weekends while running private wealth management The decision to resign from a six-figure corporate career at 50 — and what happened immediately after How organic social media and community-first marketing drove 90% of HUX's growth The shift from saying yes to everything to being strategic with time and ROI Landing GoodLife, F45, The Source, and Trish Stratus — and what made those partnerships work Manifestation as a practice: dreaming bigger and taking action despite not knowing the "how" Key Takeaways: One thing a day compounds. Jen turned a gym mishap into a global brand by committing to a single daily action — starting in 2016 and launching in 2020. Time passes anyway; put it to work. Talk about your idea before it's ready. Every major breakthrough — the fashion mentor in Costa Rica, the GoodLife connection, Trish Stratus — came through people who knew what she was building. Keeping an idea private kills the serendipity. Saying yes to everything has a shelf life. Early-stage, saying yes builds brand awareness. Later-stage, it erodes margins and time. Learn when to make the shift. Partnerships are for credibility; direct-to-consumer is for revenue. Major retail and gym partnerships gave HUX legitimacy — but organic social media and word-of-mouth remains the #1 revenue driver. Don't wait for a full-body yes before leaping — build toward it. Jen's leap felt right because she spent years preparing the conditions. There's no universal timeline. Memorable Quotes: "Time is going to pass anyway — so you might as well put in what you want." — Jen Govier "The day I resigned, we were on Breakfast Television. Within three months we'd signed with GoodLife. It was like the universe said, 'Okay, you're serious. We'll meet you where you're at.'" — Jen Govier "It's more than underwear. It's about giving women confidence — whether you're at the gym or on a stage. It's the first thing you put on every day. You want to feel good in it." — Jen Govier Resources & People Mentioned: HUX Underwear — myhux.ca | @huxwear Friends and Neighbors (TV series, starring Jon Hamm) — Jen's current binge Kelsey's Website: www.KelseyReidl.com Kelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidl GoodLife Fitness — national partnership / rewards program The Source — Canadian retail partner F45 — gym partnership London Health Sciences Centre — employee program partner Trish Stratus — WWE Hall of Famer, brand ambassador for HUX 2.0 launch Dragon's Den — Jen pitched producers; validated unit economics without taking a deal Molly Middleton — Dragon's Den producer Western University (London, ON) — Engineering department, early fabric research About the Guest Jen Govier is a London, Ontario-based entrepreneur and the founder of HUX, an innovative underwear brand built around bamboo charcoal fabric and a built-in camel toe guard. After nearly a decade of building the brand alongside a career in private wealth management, she left a senior banking role in January 2025 to go all in. HUX has now been sold in 19 countries.

July 6, 202620 min

414 Celebrating Others' Wins, Using Time Confetti Intentionally & Fixing Your Marketing Message

Quick Summary In this energetic solo episode, Kelsey shares three unscripted but surprisingly connected ideas: the power of genuinely celebrating others' wins, using "time confetti" to nourish yourself instead of defaulting to your phone, and the marketing principle of "wrapping your garlic in prosciutto" to make your message irresistible. In This Episode Why two back-to-back engagement announcements sparked a reflection on building a culture of celebration What "time confetti" is and how to use it more intentionally throughout your day The "wrap it in ham" story from Layla Hormozi and how it applies directly to your marketing messaging The difference between garlic marketing and prosciutto marketing (and how to tell which one you're doing) How the Wave Mastermind was born from a desire for a community that celebrates each other Key Takeaways Celebrating someone else's win freely and genuinely creates a rising-tide energy for everyone. Time confetti — those scattered micro-moments in your day — can be reclaimed for nourishing habits instead of mindless scrolling. Your best ideas don't come from sitting at your desk in a routine. Get out, move, change your environment. If your marketing message sounds like plain garlic, wrap it in prosciutto — speak to the outcome people actually desire. Community is essential for entrepreneurs. Without people to celebrate your wins with, success can feel hollow. Memorable Quotes "Your best ideas are not going to come while you're sitting at your desk in the same 9-to-5 routine you've created for yourself." "When you celebrate others freely and genuinely, you win, I win, we all win." "Is your Instagram bio garlic, or is it garlic wrapped with prosciutto? Because that's where the attention travels." Resources Mentioned Kelsey's Website: www.KelseyReidl.com Kelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidl Layla Hormozi (concept: "wrap it in ham") The WAVE Mastermind (co-founded by Kelsey and Emily) — community for entrepreneurs About the Host Kelsey Reidl is an entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and host of Rain or Shine (formerly Visionary Life). She's been podcasting for 8 years, helping entrepreneurs show up consistently and build sustainable businesses. She runs the WAVE Mastermind and specializes in marketing strategy, website design, and business growth. Kelsey is a mom to a 2-year-old, an avid mountain biker, and a firm believer in the "rain or shine" mentality.

June 29, 202646 min

413 Fractional Marketing, Burnout Recovery, and Building a Business from Scratch with Lauren Murdoch of Murdoch Marketing

Quick Summary In this episode, host Kelsey sits down with Lauren Murdoch, founder of Murdoch Marketing, a fractional marketing consultancy based in Burlington, Ontario. Lauren shares the raw, messy, and ultimately inspiring story of leaving a burnout-inducing corporate career, taking her family to New Zealand for four months, and coming home to build a business rooted in clarity, community, and genuine strategy. This is a must-listen for marketers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has ever felt the pull toward something more aligned — but wasn't sure how to get there. In This Episode How Lauren went from corporate marketer to fractional marketing consultant after 15 years The 1:00–3:00 AM panic attacks that finally pushed her to quit Why she spent months saying yes to everything — and what it unlocked The real story of how her family made four months in New Zealand happen (no big bank account required) Her first fractional client — and why he showed up at a golf simulator Why going viral is NOT the goal — and what actually generates revenue The simple marketing moves most small business owners skip entirely How co-hosting workshops became her most powerful visibility strategy Why she hopes she never goes viral Key Takeaways It's never the right time to take the leap — but if the desire is there, dig in and figure out how to make it work. The right conditions rarely just appear; you have to engineer them. In the early days of a new business, saying yes to everything isn't reckless — it's research. Clarity comes from doing, not planning. The best marketing starts with one thing: being relentlessly clear about who you are, what you offer, and telling people exactly what to do next. Optimize before you add. Before building a new offer or platform, look at what you already have and ask if it's been given a real chance to work. Getting out of your office and into rooms — events, coffee chats, workshops — is still one of the most underrated business development strategies that exists. Memorable Quotes "You will always find reasons not to do something. It's never a good time." "Don't go try to do five to ten channels. Pick two. Get really good at those." "I genuinely hope I don't go viral — because that's not the fastest path to building a real business." Resources Mentioned Murdoch Marketing website: murdochmarketing.ca Lauren’s Instagram: @itslaurenmurdoch Kelsey's Website: www.KelseyReidl.com Kelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidl July 23rd Burlington Event: Cocktails, dinner & speakers on inner self and outer style — check murdochmarketing.ca for details New Zealand Work From Heart sabbatical program (mentioned in context of Lauren's employer's policies) About the Guest Lauren Murdoch is the founder of Murdoch Marketing, a fractional marketing consultancy helping entrepreneurs and small business owners build clear, effective marketing strategies. After 15 years scaling companies in corporate marketing, she left to build a business and life that actually fit — including a four-month family adventure in New Zealand. She's based in the Burlington/Hamilton area of Ontario and works with clients across Canada.

June 22, 202627 min

412 How to Build Consistent Habits: The Time, Energy & Money Framework for Business Owners

Quick Summary Consistency isn't about doing everything all at once — it's about doing the right things, repeatedly, in a way that's actually sustainable. In this solo episode, your host breaks down the real reason most people fall off the wagon, introduces a powerful Venn diagram framework for diagnosing consistency blocks, and walks through a practical goal-mapping method you can use starting today. In This Episode Why modern productivity advice sets you up to fail at consistency The Cambridge Dictionary definition of consistency — and why it might surprise you The difference between healthy evolution and self-sabotaging reinvention Why "big burst" entrepreneurs burn out before they ever see compounding results The tortoise and the hare: what it actually takes to win the long game The Time–Energy–Money Venn diagram for diagnosing why you're inconsistent The "never break the chain" calendar method (and how the host has used it for 15+ years) How to set 1–3 outcome-based goals and map them to a strategy, a why, KPIs, and support systems Why the path of least resistance is the secret to long-term consistency Key Takeaways Stop trying to be consistent with everything at once. Pick one focus per season and stack habits intentionally over time. Use the Time–Energy–Money Venn diagram. If two of three are present, you can be consistent. If none are, eliminate or defer the goal until the conditions change. The "never break the chain" method works — but only for goals that genuinely matter to you. Meaning fuels the mark on the calendar. Map every goal to four elements: the goal itself, the strategy, the why, and your KPIs. This eliminates decision fatigue and keeps you on track. Consistency is the path of least resistance — by design. Build systems and get support so that showing up becomes the easiest choice, not the hardest. Memorable Quotes "It's not the entrepreneurs who work the hardest who succeed — it's the ones who show up consistently, so they're always top of mind." "Structure your life so that consistency is the path of least resistance." "If you have no time, no energy, and no money to invest in support, you're not going to be consistent. That's not a character flaw — that's math." Resources Mentioned Kelsey's Website: www.KelseyReidl.com Kelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidl The One Thing by Gary Keller — goal-setting and focus Jerry Seinfeld's "Never Break the Chain" method — visual habit tracking F45 Training — referenced as an example of removing decision-making from a fitness routine Factor Meals — referenced as an example of outsourcing for consistency About the Host Kelsey Reidl is an entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and host of Rain or Shine (formerly Visionary Life). She's been podcasting for 8 years, helping entrepreneurs show up consistently and build sustainable businesses. She runs the Wave Mastermind and specializes in marketing strategy, website design, and business growth. Kelsey is a mom to a 2-year-old, an avid mountain biker, and a firm believer in the "rain or shine" mentality.