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Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way

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Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way

Unaligned Clients and Lessons Learned with Jillian O'Keefe

August 21, 2024 • Jacki Hayes • Season 7 • Episode 10

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In today's episode, Jillian and I discussed setting boundaries in business while balancing personal life and prioritizing self-care. Jillian shared her personal journey of learning to recognize and communicate her boundaries, while I talked about the importance of setting clear boundaries with clients and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout. We also chatted about the importance of being intentional with content posting on social media and using keywords and hashtags to reach the right audience.

Topics:

Balancing family and business, recognizing and setting boundaries (1:14)
Setting boundaries with clients and finding the right fit for business (4:43)
Managing time for work and family while running a business (10:54)
Work-life balance and giving oneself permission to prioritize self-care and flexibility in business (18:14)

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Website: jillianokeefemedia.mvsite.app

Instagram: @jillianfindinghappy

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