Episode 40 is a short, calm, but serious wake up call for ambitious professionals building a business while working a 9 to 5.

This one is recorded during a snowstorm, and that is the whole point. Snow days, PTO, and unexpected time off expose something most people do not want to admit. A lot of people say “if only I had the time” but when time shows up, they still do not move. In this episode I break down why that happens, how to stop lying to yourself about time, and how to use any day off as fuel for real progress without needing the whole day.

You will hear me walk through the real pattern: the week drains you, the weekend gets eaten by responsibilities, and then you tell yourself there is not enough time to build. My push is simple. Do a real time audit. Find the hours you actually have. Then protect them. Block the time and assign it to a specific task, not “work on my business.” The more specific you are, the more likely you are to follow through, because your mind can actually see what you are about to do. That clarity turns “someday” into execution.

I also share a personal story from the pandemic that humbled me. I used to blame noise, roommates, and circumstances. Then I got exactly what I claimed I needed: peace, quiet, and multiple days alone. And I still wasted it. That moment forced the truth: I did not need more time. I needed honesty, structure, and follow through. If you have ever blamed your schedule, your job, or your environment, this episode will hit home.

To close, I transition into a practical marketing note for business owners: a simple way to think about SEO without getting overwhelmed. I explain why your Google Business Profile matters, why your homepage is the real “home base,” and why clean beats chaotic when you are trying to show up in search. If you are paying someone to build your site, I also tell you what to do before you hire: ask better questions, interview multiple people, and do not get intimidated by the noise.

If you are building your dream in between meetings, after work, and before the sun rises, this is your reminder: do not wait for a perfect schedule. Use what you have, block it, make it specific, and respect the time the way you want your future business to respect you.

TIMESTAMPS:
01:06 - Welcome to the show
02:36 - If only I had _____
16:04 - Time off Strategy
21:06 - KJC Update
24:01 - Mini Mini SEO Basics


Keywords: snow day productivity, time blocking for entrepreneurs, build a business while working, entrepreneurial employee, side hustle execution, time audit, structured entrepreneurship, focus and follow through, stop making excuses, SEO basics, Google Business Profile, homepage SEO, small business marketing strategy.

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Most ambitious professionals do not have an information problem. You have a momentum problem.

In this episode, I break down why the modern world is built to sedate you, why “after work” is the worst time to attempt a cold start on your business, and how to start building momentum while you are still working, without crossing ethical lines or disrespecting your employer.

You will also get a high level run through of my two core frameworks:
S.C.O.P.E. for leveraging your 9 to 5 as training
R.E.S.E.T. for getting the work done in your 5 to 9, even when life gets loud

Then I shift into strategist mode and give a practical, plain language overview of SEO and how to rank locally using your Google Business Profile.

If you are building a business while working a job, this is the mindset shift and the structure you have been missing.

Drop a comment with your situation and your next best step.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Weekend you vs midweek you
02:24 - What this episode will fix
03:19 - Why comfort is making you softer
04:11 - The “after work” cold start problem
06:16 - S.C.O.P.E. and R.E.S.E.T. high level preview
07:00 - The ethical line, what I am not saying
08:10 - S.C.O.P.E. breakdown, the 9 to 5 goldmine
10:49 - R.E.S.E.T. breakdown, getting work done anyway
13:18 - Behind the scenes, tools, partners, resources
16:04 - ChatGPT ads and what it signals
19:21 -- SEO basics, what matters right now
23:37 - How Google ranks you, the 3 factors
28:02 - Closing, rhythm to momentum to standard


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Theme Song Credit:

Leon Xavier - Nostalgia

Most people do not quit on day one. They fade mid-week.

In this episode, I break down the Mid Week Fade, that moment where you start the week confident, then by Tuesday or Wednesday you stop building after work and your goals start feeling far away again.

This is for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurial employees trying to build a real business with real responsibilities. The problem is not your desire. The problem is your week is not protected. I walk you through a simple structure that stops the fade, plus a marketing strategist breakdown on what I’m seeing right now in ads, sales calls, and why honesty matters more than ever.

If this hit you, comment “FADE” so I know you’re locked in.