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The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems for Service Providers

The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems for Service Providers

Auteur(s): Shannon Baker | Business Operations Strategist
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Running a service-based business doesn’t have to feel so chaotic!


If you’re a virtual assistant, consultant, OBM, or service provider who’s delivering great results for clients but struggling behind the scenes, The Mind Your Time Podcast will help you fix the backend systems that keep you stuck.


Hosted by Shannon Baker, a business operations strategist with 20+ years of experience, this podcast explores the tools, systems, and strategies you need to:


  • Streamline your business operations
  • Create smooth onboarding and client workflows
  • Delegate with confidence
  • Prevent burnout and reclaim your time
  • Live your legacy instead of just leaving it behind


Using her proven POWER In Motion framework, Shannon helps service providers simplify their backend, strengthen boundaries, and grow sustainably without having to be on demand.


Each episode delivers practical insights, relatable stories, and quick-win strategies to help you stop spinning your wheels, organize your business, and step into the role of a confident leader your clients trust so they never want to leave.


Subscribe now and learn how to build a service-based business that runs smoothly, supports your lifestyle, and grows without burning you out.

© 2025 The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems for Service Providers
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  • Systems Reset Series: Why a Messy Calendar Costs You More Than Time
    Oct 2 2025

    Your calendar is more than a place to track meetings. It’s the front line of your boundaries!

    It drains your energy, steals family moments, and keeps you overbooked with the wrong clients. But with a few simple resets, you can reclaim your schedule, attract the right people, and finally feel like you’re leading your business instead of the other way around.

    When your time is scattered, your growth stalls. That’s why this conversation matters so much. I’ll walk you through how to reset your scheduling system, create clarity around your office hours, and set up tools that actually protect your energy. Because when your calendar reflects your real life, you don’t just gain efficiency, you gain freedom.

    In this episode of the Systems Reset Series, I’m pulling back the curtain on why a messy calendar costs you more than time.

    Episode Breakdown

    1:56 – The difference between office hours and working hours and why clarifying this one thing changes everything

    4:30 - The simple email tweak that will save you hours and free you from your inbox

    6:03 – How syncing your business and personal calendars prevents double-booking and protects your non-negotiables

    8:29 – Why scheduling tools alone don’t fix capacity gaps and what to do instead

    9:35 – How one member cut discovery calls in half and finally took a stress-free vacation

    11:31 – How a structured calendar shifts you from on demand to in demand

    14:33 - This week’s quick win challenge to help you reclaim lost time

    Related Episodes Mentioned:

    218 - Systems Reset Series: Being Great at What You Do Isn’t Enough (And That’s Not Your Fault)

    219 - Systems Reset Series: Your Client Onboarding Shouldn’t Be a Guessing Game

    Resources Mentioned:

    ⏰ Ready to see where your time is really slipping away?

    Grab the Boundary Reset Scorecard a quick, fillable Google Doc you can complete online in under two minutes. It helps you spot the gaps in your boundaries, from unclear office hours to unsynced calendars so you know exactly where your time is leaking and what to fix first.

    🔧 Ready to turn those ❌’s into ✅’s?

    Join The Mind Your Time Society, your space for guided resets, copy-paste scripts, and a 90-Day Roadmap that makes boundaries stick. You’ll get the tools and support you need to reclaim your calendar, protect your energy, and finally feel in control of your time.




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    19 min
  • Systems Reset Series: Your Client Onboarding Shouldn’t Be a Guessing Game
    Sep 25 2025

    Onboarding is often the very first test of how professional, reliable, and confident you appear to your clients. If it’s scattered and reactive, you’re starting the relationship on shaky ground.Client onboarding doesn’t have to feel like chaos.

    In fact, when you treat onboarding as a system instead of an afterthought, it stops draining your time and starts positioning you as the leader your clients need. Why does this matter? Because when you lead with structure, you create trust, protect your time, and set the tone for the entire partnership.

    In this episode of the Systems Reset Series, I’m showing you how to turn onboarding from a constant fire drill into a smooth, repeatable process that sets you up for stronger client relationships.

    3:04 – How a Saturday morning client call exposed some gaps in my back office that had to be addressed

    4:27 – Why the first weeks with a new client feel messy now and how missing systems set the wrong tone

    7:17 – How one member of the Mind Your Time Society went from chasing files and nagging clients to saving hours every week with a repeatable onboarding system

    9:30 – What you can’t outsource and how the right tools make it easier to set clear boundaries

    14:15 – How a smooth onboarding process shifts clients from resisting structure to respecting you as a trusted partner

    17:24 – This week’s quick win challenge that helps you start building a professional onboarding process

    Related Episodes Mentioned:

    218 - Systems Reset Series: Being Great at What You Do Isn’t Enough (And That’s Not Your Fault)

    Resources Mentioned:


    🔍 Ready to get clear about what’s really happening in the back end of your business?

    The Back Office POWER Checklist is a fillable Google Doc you can complete online (no printing, no overwhelm). It helps you uncover what’s working, what’s missing, and where your systems are silently slowing you down so you can fix the real problems, not just the symptoms.

    🔧 Ready to simplify your back office and finally feel in control?

    Join The Mind Your Time Society , your space for smart systems, sanity-saving tools, and real support. You’ll get plug-and-play templates, strategy driven resources, and access to expert guidance so you can run your business like a pro without the overwhelm.



    Let me know your thoughts! Click here to send me a text.

    Leave a Rating and Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/mindyourtime







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    24 min
  • Systems Reset Series: Being Great at What You Do Isn’t Enough (And That’s Not Your Fault)
    Sep 18 2025

    Do you ever feel like being great at what you do should be enough, but behind the scenes your business is still a hot mess?

    If that sounds familiar, this episode is your wake-up call! I’m kicking off the Systems Reset Series with a real conversation about why talent and hustle can’t carry your business forward on their own, why it’s not your fault if things feel scattered, and how the right systems can finally give you the freedom you’ve been chasing.

    The truth is, when your backend is duct-taped together, no amount of effort will make things easier. You’ll keep spinning in survival mode until you put the right structure in place. This episode will help you uncover what’s really draining your time and energy, show you how to break free of the chaos, and give you a simple first step to start leading your business with confidence.

    3:23 – Why being great at what you do isn’t enough to keep your business running smoothly

    6:14 – The real reason discovery calls are draining and projects require more work than they should

    8:48 – How one of my members shifted from being “not a systems person” to booking more aligned clients with ease

    9:59 – The moment I realized systems give you freedom and build confidence

    11:32 – A quick win challenge to help you create your first system without overwhelm

    13:12 – The simple next steps you should take to uncover the gaps in your back office and finally put systems in place

    Resources Mentioned:


    🔍 Ready to get clear about what’s really happening in the back end of your business?

    The Back Office POWER Checklist is a fillable Google Doc you can complete online (no printing, no overwhelm). It helps you uncover what’s working, what’s missing, and where your systems are silently slowing you down so you can fix the real problems, not just the symptoms.

    🔧 Ready to simplify your back office and finally feel in control?

    Join The Mind Your Time Society , your space for smart systems, sanity-saving tools, and real support. You’ll get plug-and-play templates, strategy driven resources, and access to expert guidance so you can run your business like a pro without the overwhelm.

    Let me know your thoughts! Click here to send me a text.

    Leave a Rating and Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/mindyourtime







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    17 min
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