The Perfectionism Project

Ep 605: Taking Great Care Of The Business Time You Already Have 31.05.2026 47min

What 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.

Ep 604: Getting Your Work Done Early + Easily As A Perfectionist Entrepreneur (best of the podcast) 24.05.2026 6h 53min

If 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.

Ep 603: The Point of Goals (best of the podcast) 17.05.2026 39min

Goals have a very specific purpose when it comes to creating what you want in your life and your business. And most perfectionists have never been taught what the point of goals is. So that's what I'm talking about in today's episode. We perfectionists tend to either set a goal for every single area of our businesses or vague goals (like 'replace my income' or 'go full-time') or we don't have any goals and just hope for the best. To our perfectionist brains, goals might create evidence that we're not good enough – so we either avoid having one clear goal that we're committed to for our businesses or we spend so long trying to set the perfect goal that it doesn't even get set at all. Tune in to learn about the point of goals, how to avoid the common goal-setting mistakes that perfectionists make and how I approach goals so that I get the personal growth I want even if I don't achieve the goal itself. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn how to consistently follow through with your plans, join me for my upcoming free live Power Planning Workshop. Get the workshop details and register today at samlaurabrown.com/workshop. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 602: How To Take A Clean Rest Week 10.05.2026 35min

Clean Rest Weeks will make it way easier to follow through on what needs to be done in your business. So in this episode, I'm sharing what a Clean Rest Week is, why you want to take one (even if you feel behind) and how to do it without being all-or-nothing about it. I also share when you want to do it and where to do it too. If you've been limping along in your business, tune into this episode to learn an incredibly simple tool that will help you get more done in less time without burning out. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn how to consistently follow through with your plans, join me for my upcoming free live Power Planning Workshop. Get the workshop details and register today at samlaurabrown.com/workshop. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 601: The Discomfort of Being Unseen 26.04.2026 43min

It's uncomfortable to show up, put yourself out there and be visible. But perhaps you haven't realised that it's actually MORE uncomfortable to be unseen than it is to be seen. In this episode I'm unpacking the cost of being unseen and my journey with being unseen, then seen, then unseen and then seen again. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn the basics of Power Planning, watch my free 3-part video series on How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Get instant access and start Power Planning today by visiting samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 600: How To Get Your Passion Back For A Project 19.04.2026 49min

Did you start a project, all excited and full of ideas, only to lose your passion for it? If you've been procrastinating on finishing an important project because you've lost your fire, this episode will help you get your passion back so you can get it done. I share why advice like "just remember why you started" or "give yourself a change of scenery" doesn't help. And I share the practical advice that will actually help you. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. WANT MORE? If you want to learn the basics of Power Planning, watch my free 3-part video series on How To Plan Properly As A Perfectionist. Get instant access and start Power Planning today by visiting samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Want a little motivational boost from me in your inbox every day? I call them Perfectionist Power-Ups and thousands of perfectionists love them. You can sign up for free at samlaurabrown.com/ppu. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 17 June 2026 for one week only. To find out more about working with me and be the first to know when doors open, visit the waitlist today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 599: Procrastination Tips That Don't Work For Perfectionists (best of the podcast) 05.04.2026 34min

Procrastination is a topic that's close to home for many perfectionists. If you've tried following procrastination tips to help you stop procrastinating - and they haven't worked - this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 common procrastination tips that don't work for perfectionists, why they don't work and what to do instead. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? If you're tired of procrastinating on important tasks and projects, sign up for my free 3-part planning series for perfectionists who are building businesses. I'll teach you how to plan properly as a perfectionist with Power Planning so you can finally follow through with your plans - even when you don't feel motivated. Get instant access now at samlaurabrown.com/planningseries. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to help you take consistent action and grow your business - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 598: How To Escape The Stop Start Cycle 29.03.2026 19min

The Stop Start Cycle is when you know what to do to build your business and you start doing it - but then you stop doing it before it's done and move onto something else. When you're in the Stop Start Cycle, you have an inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action > have a different inspired idea > feel excited > start taking action on the second idea > and on and on. Lots of ideas, lots of action, nothing finished. But there's nothing wrong with you! In this episode, I share what's really going on and how to escape the Stop Start Cycle for good so you can finally build momentum in your business. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 597: How I Use My Distraction Journal To Stay Focused 24.03.2026 29min

If you sit down to do something important for your business but then get distracted by something urgent, this episode is for you. I'm sharing what a Distraction Journal is - and how to start using one today - so that you can follow through on the uncomfortable tasks that need to be completed to build your business. I'm also sharing why perfectionist thinking causes us to distract ourselves in the first place and the practical things you can do about it. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for one week on 8 April 2026. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully - and sustainably - join the waitlist for PGSD at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 596: When You're Scared But Ready To Quit Your Job 15.03.2026 42min

If you're 99% ready to quit your job but scared to do it, this episode is for you. I'm talking about the perfectionist fears that come up when you're thinking about leaving your job behind. I share my story, what I coached a PGSDer on today that will help you too and how to find the courage to make the leap even when your legs are trembling. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. Another episode to help - Episode 458: How I Transitioned From Full-Time Work To Full-Time Entrepreneurship. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 595: What To Do When Making Money Feels Greedy 08.03.2026 32min

If you feel greedy about making money, you won't make sales in your business. Or you'll feel bad every time you do make sales and end up hating your business and burning the whole thing down. So in this episode I'm sharing the perfectionist thinking that's been making you feel greedy - even when you're not. And I walk you through an incredibly counterintuitive approach that will have you feeling ready to make sales without feeling guilty about it - even if you don't 'need' the money from your business because you're already financially supported by a high-paying job, a spouse or savings. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 594: How To Update A Decision Without Losing Self-Trust 01.03.2026 25min

As perfectionists, we tend to do one of two things when it comes to business decisions. We either (1) tie our own hands behind our back and refuse to change the decision for fear of being flaky or (2) we change our mind constantly and never follow through long enough to see results. To grow your business you need to be able to update your decisions. In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact process for updating decisions without losing self-trust or being flaky - as well as three decisions I've recently made in my own business. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 593: How To Stop Rebelling Against Your Calendar (best of the podcast) 22.02.2026 48min

Our perfectionist all-or-nothing mindset is what makes us rebel from our calendars. That is, unless you're planning properly as a perfectionist. I used to be the person who couldn't follow through with my calendar for more than a couple of days. Yet no matter how much time I spent planning everything out, I kept rebelling. It wasn't because I didn't have what it takes to be my own boss. It was simply because I was unknowingly making some pretty big planning mistakes that were making my perfectionist mindset working against me. In this episode I'm sharing 8 calendaring mistakes that are unknowingly causing you to rebel against your calendar. And I walk you through how Power Planning solves for each of them in the easiest and most practical way. If you want to be able to rely on yourself to follow through with your plans whilst having lots of flexibility and freedom in your week, this episode is for you. READY FOR MORE? The Power Planning Course is now open! If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, sign up for The Power Planning Course today at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 592: The Art of Finishing Your Day When You Said You Would (best of the podcast) 18.02.2026 1h 22min

One of my favourite feelings is finishing my work day at the exact minute I planned, with everything essential complete. And this episode is a masterclass on how you can do it too. Tune in to learn why finishing on time is a skill worth developing, the self-image you need to develop to make it possible and the tools that make it easy. You'll hear the practical steps to follow, what it looks like in practice and how to avoid the common mistakes and misconceptions that will stop you from finishing on time. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently get your most important business tasks done without burning out, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching, accountability and support to take consistent action and grow your business successfully (and sustainably), join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 591: How To Get Shit Done When There's No Deadline 15.02.2026 23min

If you work well under pressure but struggle to take action when there's no deadline, this episode is for you. Most of the tasks that actually grow your business don't come with external pressure. So they get pushed back. Again and again. In this episode, I break down why that happens and what actually needs to change if you want to consistently follow through without relying on last-minute urgency. This isn't about becoming more disciplined. It's about understanding the perfectionist pattern that keeps you stuck - and shifting the way you approach your work so you can take action even when no one is watching. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you can consistently follow through with your plans, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching and support to take consistent action and grow your business, join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 590: Where To Begin When You Don't Know Where To Begin 11.02.2026 31min

If you've ever sat down to work on your business and thought "I don't even know where to begin", this episode is for you. Not knowing where to begin isn't a clarity problem - it's a perfectionism problem. In this episode, I walk you through a real client story and the three simple steps that took her from "I don't know where to begin" to getting started, following through and achieving her goal. If you've been circling your ideas, second-guessing your next move or telling yourself you need a better plan before you start then this episode will create an important shift for you. If you're a perfectionist building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. READY FOR MORE? If you want to learn how to plan properly as a perfectionist so you always know what to work on each week, join the waitlist for The Power Planning Course at samlaurabrown.com/planning. If you're ready for coaching and support to take consistent action and grow your business, join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 589: Going For Your Business Dreams 05.02.2026 1h 5min

Your business dreams matter. They're not going to leave you alone, even if you don't act on them. So you may as well go for them. In this episode I share why being someone who is going for your business dreams will transform every area of your life for the better, why going all-in doesn't mean neglecting your personal life and how Perfectionists Getting Shit Done supports you to go for your business dreams without burning out. JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to Perfectionists Getting Shit Done are closing tomorrow - at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Join now by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 588: Doing Big Brave Things With The Support of the PGSD Community with Laura Miller 03.02.2026 1h 16min

Building a business is a big brave thing - especially as a perfectionist. So in this episode I'm interviewing PGSDer Laura Miller about how she has used the support of the Perfectionists Getting Shit Done community to create insane personal growth and results for herself during her 6 years (!!) as an active PGSDer. We also discuss the value of PGSD as a lifetime access program and why you can get all of the community benefits of PGSD without having to actively post or be seen inside PGSD. Laura also shares her story of how PGSD helped to pick her back up after a big fail so she could go on to create wild success. And she gives her best advice for PGSDers on how to connect with the PGSD community and the different ways that can look. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to PGSD are now officially open. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is closing strictly at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 587: New Beliefs New Results with Megan Chambers 01.02.2026 50min

PGSDer Megan Chambers is such a great example of everything I talked about in my 5-Part Personal Development Series. So I wanted to have her on the podcast to share her experience with you! In this episode, Megan shares how shifting her perfectionist beliefs allowed her to create an influx of new clients without having to change her marketing strategy or working longer hours. We talk about how Megan knew that perfectionism was stopping her business from growing and what that looked like for her (hello procrasti-learning). And we chat about Megan's experience inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) and how the program supported her to get to the next level in her business while also working a full-time job. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. JOIN PGSD TODAY: The doors to PGSD are now officially open. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is closing strictly at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 586: [Personal Development Series] The Ultimate Personal Development Tools For Perfectionist Entrepreneurs 30.01.2026 59min

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part podcast series for perfectionist entrepreneurs. It's all about why personal development is the secret to building your business and my simple personal development process that works for perfectionists who are building businesses. In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 simple personal development tools that bring together everything that I've taught you in this series. These personal development tools get your perfectionist mindset working for you, instead of against you, in an incredibly simple weekly practice. Tune in to discover what the tools are, why they work and how my clients and I use them to build successful and fulfilling businesses. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today. And if you want to dive deep into this work with me as your coach and alongside a community of like-minded perfectionist entrepreneurs, you want to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) this week. Doors are now open for one week only with enrollment closing at 11:59pm EST on Friday, 6 February. Join us today at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Featured In The Episode: Sign up for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject The doors to PGSD are now open for one week only. Join us today by signing up at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.