The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems for Service Providers

The Mind Your Time Podcast | Business Systems for Service Providers

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.

Episodes

September 25, 2025 24 mins

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? Becau...

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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 ...

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Welcome to another Coffee Chat Take! A bite-sized episode designed to feel like a quick voice note from a friend who gets it.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of growth and wondering why it doesn’t feel as good as it looks, this is your reminder: you don’t need to work harder. You need the right structure.

Today, I’m talking about a trap I see way too many consultants fall into, doing CEO-level work without the CEO-level systems to ...

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Ever felt like a fraud despite your success because behind the scenes you’re scrambling just to keep up? 

The truth is the problem isn’t you. You’ve simply outgrown the systems you started your business with. The most successful service providers often struggle the most with backend operations because they’re brilliant at delivery but haven’t had time to build the foundation their business actually needs.

In this episode, I share my ...

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Welcome to another Coffee Chat Take! A bite-sized episode designed to feel like a quick voice note from a friend who gets it.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of growth and wondering why it doesn’t feel as good as it looks, this is your reminder: you don’t need to work harder. You need the right structure.

Today, I’m talking about a trap I see way too many consultants fall into, doing CEO-level work without the CEO-level systems to ...

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Are your business systems for growth actually helping you scale, or are they slowly wearing you down? 

If every new client, project, or opportunity is making your business feel heavier instead of lighter, you are not alone. It is easy to think that growth just means more clients, more revenue, more opportunities. But without the right systems in place, more can quickly become too much.

In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain o...

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Welcome to another Coffee Chat Take! A bite-sized episode designed to feel like a quick voice note from a friend who gets it.

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a boundary I reinforced this summer that changed more than just my energy levels.  It changed how I lead in my personal life and in my business.

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll get to that later” when it comes to your own needs, this one’s for you.

We’re talking abou...

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If your business feels messy behind the scenes or like it’s running you instead of the other way around, this episode is your chance to pause and reset!

Whether you’re just getting started, in the thick of client work, or trying to rebuild after burnout, this episode will walk you through a refresh that’s rooted in clarity, not hustle.

Most entrepreneurs wait for January to hit “reset,” but by then, you’re already tired and overcommi...

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Welcome to another Coffee Chat Take! A bite-sized episode designed to feel like a quick voice note from a friend who gets it.

Today, we’re sitting down for a real talk about delegation. If you’ve hired help but still feel like you’re juggling everything yourself, this one’s for you.

We’re unpacking a truth that might shift everything: Delegation isn’t failing. You’re just delegating without being correctly prepared.

In this short but ...

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If you’ve ever hired someone to lighten your load and still felt like you were doing everything yourself, this episode is for you!

Entrepreneurs are often told, “Just hire help,” but what no one tells you is how to prepare your business to receive that help in a way that actually works. Without structure, even the most capable virtual assistant can’t succeed. 

And without clarity, you’ll find yourself stuck in the same cycle: repeati...

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Welcome to the very first Coffee Chat Take! These new, bite-sized episodes are my way of staying connected with you in between the full-length episodes you’re used to. They’re short, informal, and straight from the heart. Like a quick voice note from a friend who gets it!

In this first one, I’m sharing why I decided to start this series and offering a reminder that I know someone out there needs to hear:

You’re not behind. You’re jus...

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You didn’t leave your 9–5 just to spend your beach vacation behind your laptop, did you?

Too many women entrepreneurs are still secretly working through “vacation mode” because their backend isn’t built to support real time off. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we’re challenging the hustle mentality and rewriting the narrative: you don’t need more hustle, you need better systems. I'm sharing the three-part strategy that helps yo...

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Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. It’s actually a warning sign your business is missing something critical?

You didn’t build your business to be the bottleneck, stuck in the day-to-day with no room to breathe. You built your business for freedom, to make a bigger impact, and for sustainable growth. But here’s the truth no one’s talking about:

You can’t scale chaos. And no amount of hustle can replace systems with automation.

So today we...

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What if the very thing you’re calling “freedom” is actually fueling your burnout?

We’ve been sold the idea that flexibility equals freedom. That being able to work from anywhere, say yes to everything, and keep our business in our head is somehow empowering. But let’s be honest, it’s exhausting.

Today I’m flipping the narrative! Because the truth is, real freedom doesn’t come from flying by the seat of your pants. It comes from struc...

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Summer isn’t a threat to your business! It’s actually the perfect season to reclaim your freedom.

You don’t need to keep grinding through the heat or watch your progress slip away while you’re trying to unplug and spend time with your family. In this episode, I’m challenging the idea that your business has to run your life and showing you exactly how to flip that script.

This is just what you need! Whether you’re just getting started...

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Still grinding 10-hour days and wondering why your business still feels chaotic behind the scenes?

Here’s the truth no one wants to admit, hustling harder isn’t the path to sustainable success. It’s the roadblock! And if you’re not intentional about how you use your time, your systems (or lack of them) will keep you stuck in a cycle of burnout, even if your revenue looks great on paper.

If you’re running a six-figure business but sti...

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What if the chaos in your business isn’t a time problem?

You don’t need more hours my friend. You need a back office that actually supports the business you’re building. So today, I’m breaking down how smart, driven entrepreneurs like you end up buried in busywork and how the Back Office POWER Checklist helps you stop winging it and start leading with clarity.

We’ll dig into the first two steps of my POWER In Motion Framework and how...

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What if the very success you worked so hard for is the very thing that is keeping you stuck?

Today I’m calling out the hidden chaos behind the “perfectly polished” business. You’ve got the clients, the revenue, maybe even a team. But if your operations are held together with duct tape, growing your business will cost you your peace (and your time).

In this episode I break down what’s really going on when success feels heavy and why d...

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Let’s be real, if your calendar looks like chaos and your inbox runs your life, it’s not because you’re too busy. It’s because your boundaries are broken... and no, color-coding your planner isn’t going to save you.

In this episode, I’m talking about the real reason your business is running you instead of the other way around. Spoiler alert: It’s not a productivity hack you need, it’s a system that actually respects your time. 

I’m p...

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Your disorganized business backend is stealing 180+ hours a year—time you’ll never get back. Ready to shake off the winter blues and breathe fresh life into your business? That overflowing inbox, chaotic file system, and endless search for documents aren’t just minor annoyances. They’re holding you back from real growth.

You know you need to clean up your systems, but you keep putting it off, waiting for the “right time.” Spoiler al...

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