Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way
Welcome to Here's What I Learned, the podcast for progressive entrepreneurs ready to grow their businesses without sacrificing their values, creativity, or sanity. Hosted by me, Jacki Hayes—a systems strategist, unapologetic smutty romantasy fan, and D&D geek—this show is your go-to space for honest conversations about what it really takes to create a business and life you love.
Each week, we dive into relatable stories and actionable lessons from values-driven leaders who’ve figured out how to scale sustainably while staying true to themselves. Whether you’re managing growth, navigating overwhelm, or rethinking hustle culture, this podcast is here to show you that success doesn’t have to mean burnout.
If you value integrity, autonomy, and time freedom—and you’re looking for inspiration that’s as practical as it is empowering—you’ve found your people. Hit play, and let’s rewrite the rules together.
Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way
Planning Your Year with Tracy Stanger
In today's episode, I'm talking with business coach Tracy Stanger about how planning leads to more time, freedom, and flexibility. If you've wondered why you're always putting out fires or wishing you could take time away from your business (without it imploding) then you'll want to listen to this episode.
Topics:
- Why Tracy quit her 9 to 5 job
- How (and why) Tracy created Plan Your Year, an anti-hustle planner
- How using Plan Your Year helped Tracy take all of July off and still run a successful business
Mentioned in the episode:
Plan Your Year - the anti-hustle planner. Get clarity, calm, and carefree time with your family because you’ve planned ahead!
You can find Tracy at
Website: tracystanger.com
Instagram: @tracy.stanger
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