Are you doing tasks in your business simply because you think you should? In this highlight episode, Stacey challenges the belief that business owners must do everything themselves. She unpacks why holding onto control can quietly limit your growth, drain your energy and keep you stuck in work that no longer serves you. Stacey shares a simple but powerful three-list exercise to help you identify what to delegate, what it’s truly costing you to hold on, and how freeing up your time can allow you to focus on your strengths — and the life you actually want. If your to-do list is full of tasks you dread, this episode is your permission slip to let go.

Are you doing tasks in your business simply because you think you should? In this highlight episode, Stacey challenges the belief that business owners must do everything themselves. She unpacks why holding onto control can quietly limit your growth, drain your energy and keep you stuck in work that no longer serves you. Stacey shares a simple but powerful three-list exercise to help you identify what to delegate, what it&rsquo;s truly costing you to hold on, and how freeing up your time can allow you to focus on your strengths &mdash; and the life you actually want. If your to-do list is full of tasks you dread, this episode is your permission slip to let go.

Welcome to "How to Run a Successful Business (and Still Have a Life)". I'm your host, Stacey Morgan.

I'm a business coach, mum of three, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur who’s passionate about helping you create a business that works for you—not the other way around.

On this podcast, I share practical advice, relatable stories, and strategies to help you juggle the demands of entrepreneurship without losing sight of the life you want to live. Because building a thriving business and enjoying a fulfilling life? It’s absolutely possible... and I’m here to show you how.

Welcome to "How to Run a Successful Business (and Still Have a Life)". I'm your host, Stacey Morgan.
I'm a business coach, mum of three, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur who&rsquo;s passionate about helping you create a business that works for you&mdash;not the other way around.
On this&nbsp;podcast, I share practical advice, relatable stories, and strategies to help you juggle the demands of entrepreneurship without losing sight of the life you want to live. Because building a thriving business and enjoying a fulfilling life? It&rsquo;s absolutely possible... and I&rsquo;m here to show you how.

Join mum of 3 and owner of 3 successful business, Stacey Morgan as she shares her learnings about Motherhood, Marriage and Making it in Business.

How to Run a Successful Business (and still have a life!)

The ‘Should’ Trap: Why Control Is Costing You Time, Energy and Growth

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey Morgan continues her time-management mini-series with Part Two of “15 Ways to Maximise Your Time.” Building on last week’s discussion, Stacey shares five practical productivity strategies that help business owners reduce overwhelm, create breathing room, and work more intentionally.

She explains the importance of buffer blocks (or white space/flamingo time) to prevent burnout and allow for flexibility when the day doesn’t go as planned. Stacey also emphasises the power of colour-coding your calendar so you can visually assess balance across work, family, rest, and other priorities.

Listeners are encouraged to stop doing things “because they’ve always been done that way” and instead find faster, simpler, or more efficient alternatives—sometimes eliminating tasks altogether. Stacey also dives into the value of saying no to coffee meetings, replacing them with short, purposeful 20-minute check-ins that respect everyone’s time.

Finally, she recommends asking: “Could this meeting be replaced with a video?”—a simple question that often saves hours and keeps teams focused. This episode is filled with practical shifts you can apply immediately to reclaim your time and start!

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey Morgan continues her time-management mini-series with Part Two of &ldquo;15 Ways to Maximise Your Time.&rdquo; Building on last week&rsquo;s discussion, Stacey shares five practical productivity strategies that help business owners reduce overwhelm, create breathing room, and work more intentionally.
She explains the importance of buffer blocks (or white space/flamingo time) to prevent burnout and allow for flexibility when the day doesn&rsquo;t go as planned. Stacey also emphasises the power of colour-coding your calendar so you can visually assess balance across work, family, rest, and other priorities.
Listeners are encouraged to stop doing things &ldquo;because they&rsquo;ve always been done that way&rdquo; and instead find faster, simpler, or more efficient alternatives&mdash;sometimes eliminating tasks altogether. Stacey also dives into the value of saying no to coffee meetings, replacing them with short, purposeful 20-minute check-ins that respect everyone&rsquo;s time.
Finally, she recommends asking: &ldquo;Could this meeting be replaced with a video?&rdquo;&mdash;a simple question that often saves hours and keeps teams focused.&nbsp;This episode is filled with practical shifts you can apply immediately to reclaim your time and start!

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey Morgan continues her time-management mini-series with Part Two of “15 Ways to Maximise Your Time.” Building on last week’s discussion, Stacey shares five practical productivity strategies that help business owners reduce overwhelm, create breathing room, and work more intentionally.  She explains the importance of buffer blocks (or white space/flamingo time) to prevent burnout and allow for flexibility when the day doesn’t go as planned. Stacey also emphasises the power of colour-coding your calendar so you can visually assess balance across work, family, rest, and other priorities.  Listeners are encouraged to stop doing things “because they’ve always been done that way” and instead find faster, simpler, or more efficient alternatives—sometimes eliminating tasks altogether. Stacey also dives into the value of saying no to coffee meetings, replacing them with short, purposeful 20-minute check-ins that respect everyone’s time.  Finally, she recommends asking: “Could this meeting be replaced with a video?”—a simple question that often saves hours and keeps teams focused.  This episode is filled with practical shifts you can apply immediately to reclaim your time!

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Strategies That Actually Work Part 2

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey dives into the first part of her most downloaded three-part series: 15 ways to maximise your time. As business owners head into a new year, many feel passionate about what they do but constantly struggle to find enough hours in the day. Stacey brings clarity and calm by sharing simple but powerful shifts that immediately boost productivity.

She talks about understanding your natural energy patterns, choosing the right moments in the day to tackle your most important work, and why planning daily highlights can completely change how you feel at the end of your workday. Stacey also breaks down her signature “$10 vs $100 tasks” method that helps business owners stop wasting time on low-value tasks and refocus on what truly grows revenue and impact.

You’ll hear how easy it is for our calendars to get hijacked — often without us realising — and Stacey gives practical advice for protecting your time, setting boundaries, and getting out of the email black hole. She wraps up by reminding business owners of the importance of breaks: movement breaks, food breaks, and full vacations that allow your brain to reset and your creativity to return

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey dives into the first part of her most downloaded three-part series: 15 ways to maximise your time. As business owners head into a new year, many feel passionate about what they do but constantly struggle to find enough hours in the day. Stacey brings clarity and calm by sharing simple but powerful shifts that immediately boost productivity.
She talks about understanding your natural energy patterns, choosing the right moments in the day to tackle your most important work, and why planning daily highlights can completely change how you feel at the end of your workday. Stacey also breaks down her signature &ldquo;$10 vs $100 tasks&rdquo; method that helps business owners stop wasting time on low-value tasks and refocus on what truly grows revenue and impact.
You&rsquo;ll hear how easy it is for our calendars to get hijacked &mdash; often without us realising &mdash; and Stacey gives practical advice for protecting your time, setting boundaries, and getting out of the email black hole. She wraps up by reminding business owners of the importance of breaks: movement breaks, food breaks, and full vacations that allow your brain to reset and your creativity to return

In this highlight episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey dives into the first part of her most downloaded three-part series: 15 ways to maximise your time. As business owners head into a new year, many feel passionate about what they do but constantly struggle to find enough hours in the day. Stacey brings clarity and calm by sharing simple but powerful shifts that immediately boost productivity.  She talks about understanding your natural energy patterns, choosing the right moments in the day to tackle your most important work, and why planning daily highlights can completely change how you feel at the end of your workday. Stacey also breaks down her signature “$10 vs $100 tasks” method that helps business owners stop wasting time on low-value tasks and refocus on what truly grows revenue and impact.  You’ll hear how easy it is for our calendars to get hijacked — often without us realising — and Stacey gives practical advice for protecting your time, setting boundaries, and getting out of the email black hole. She wraps up by reminding business owners of the importance of breaks: movement breaks, food breaks, and full vacations that allow your brain to reset and your creativity to return

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Strategies That Actually Work Part 1

In this popular episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey dives into one of her favourite topics: creating a powerful vision for your business. Building on last week’s episode about discovering your why, this conversation explores how a clear vision can guide your company, inspire your team, and create meaningful impact in your community.

Stacey walks through the essential questions every business owner should ask when crafting a vision statement — including what inspired the business, who it serves, what makes it special, and the long-term difference it aims to make. She also breaks down her simple five-step structure for writing a strong and effective vision:
Who is doing it? What are they doing? Who are they doing it for? How are they doing it? And what is the ultimate impact?

Using her own business, Port Macquarie Performing Arts, as an example, Stacey demonstrates how a vision goes far beyond what you do — it communicates the transformation you create and how you want your customers to feel long after they’ve worked with you.

Listeners are encouraged to reflect, write, and refine their own business vision using Stacey’s downloadable worksheet. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting clarity, purpose, and direction in their business.

In this popular episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey dives into one of her favourite topics: creating a powerful vision for your business. Building on last week&rsquo;s episode about discovering your why, this conversation explores how a clear vision can guide your company, inspire your team, and create meaningful impact in your community.
Stacey walks through the essential questions every business owner should ask when crafting a vision statement &mdash; including what inspired the business, who it serves, what makes it special, and the long-term difference it aims to make. She also breaks down her simple five-step structure for writing a strong and effective vision: Who is doing it? What are they doing? Who are they doing it for? How are they doing it? And what is the ultimate impact?
Using her own business, Port Macquarie Performing Arts, as an example, Stacey demonstrates how a vision goes far beyond what you do &mdash; it communicates the transformation you create and how you want your customers to feel long after they&rsquo;ve worked with you.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect, write, and refine their own business vision using Stacey&rsquo;s downloadable worksheet. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting clarity, purpose, and direction in their business.

In this popular episode of How to Run a Successful Business and Still Have a Life, Stacey dives into one of her favourite topics: creating a powerful vision for your business. Building on last week’s episode about discovering your why, this conversation explores how a clear vision can guide your company, inspire your team, and create meaningful impact in your community.  Stacey walks through the essential questions every business owner should ask when crafting a vision statement — including what inspired the business, who it serves, what makes it special, and the long-term difference it aims to make. She also breaks down her simple five-step structure for writing a strong and effective vision: Who is doing it? What are they doing? Who are they doing it for? How are they doing it? And what is the ultimate impact?  Using her own business, Port Macquarie Performing Arts, as an example, Stacey demonstrates how a vision goes far beyond what you do — it communicates the transformation you create and how you want your customers to feel long after they’ve worked with you.  Listeners are encouraged to reflect, write, and refine their own business vision using Stacey’s downloadable worksheet. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting clarity, purpose, and direction in their business.

The ‘Should’ Trap: Why Control Is Costing You Time, Energy and Growth

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