my "before and after" week

Raise your hand if you’re starting the week with 10+ tasks on your to-do list that just didn’t get done last week. 🫠

That used to be the norm for me.

I was a Saturday morning regular at a coffee shop in San Francisco, where I used to live.

Every week, I’d set up my laptop and plow through all the extra stuff that had fallen through the cracks during the week.

Social media posts, client emails, administrative work, accounting, etc

ALL THE THINGS. 🫣

Now, business looks different.

I work three 6-hour days.

Take most Mondays and Fridays off.

Plan trips without worrying about a pile of work waiting for me.

Sure, sometimes projects get delayed—it’s just how life goes. But week after week, I’m able to tackle the most important tasks and keep moving forward.

The secret? It wasn’t about becoming more productive.

The real key to running a thriving business is narrowing your focus to a few critical tasks that truly make a difference. I’m not trying to manage a dozen offers or appeal to every possible client.

Instead, I’m laser-focused on a select few strategies that consistently drive meaningful results.

And you don’t need a hundred clients—you just need the right ones.

If you’re curious about what those key tasks look like, I’m breaking it down in tomorrow's masterclass on Getting Your Foot In the Door With Bigger Clients.

Register here: https://www.bravebydesign.net/live

The best part? You only need a few well-paying clients to create a steady income, giving you more time back while getting paid what you’re worth.

My mastermind, Elevate, teaches you how to run a business that works for you—powered by a handful of core weekly tasks and just a few high-quality clients.

So for Tuesday’s masterclass I’m pulling content directly from inside Elevate, to help you create the kind of business that gives you more freedom, so you can take Friday’s off too.

Register here: https://www.bravebydesign.net/live

- Laura

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