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10 High-Value Productivity Filters for Entrepreneurs: A Thoughtful, Mindful Founder Reset
If your days are full but your progress feels thin, you don’t need more hustle — you need better filters. These 10 High-Value Filters are simple “check-and-balance” prompts designed to help entrepreneurs simplify, reduce overwhelm, and stop false momentum in its tracks. Each filter helps you prioritise what matters, protect your energy, and build calm momentum without burnout or hustle culture.
7 days ago6 min read
The Honest Guide to Business Networking (it's OK if it gives you the ick)
Networking can feel awkward, performative, and a little… ick. In this honest guide, I break down what I’ve learned from chamber events, BNI, business-school networking, and city-sponsored functions—what works, what drains you, and what’s missing. I’m also sharing why I created Gather + Glow: a small, curated Brisbane networking experience built for real conversation, shared challenges, and genuine connection.
Jan 206 min read
Busy Doesn’t Mean Productive: The Thoughtful, Mindful Entrepreneur, a Framework for Calm Momentum
If your days are full but your progress feels thin, you’re not failing—you’re stuck in the Busy Trap. In this 10-minute read, we unpack the Thoughtful, Mindful Entrepreneur mindset: how to spot false momentum, shift from urgency-driven work to intention-led focus, and choose high-value tasks that move real goals forward. You’ll get a clarity checklist, 10 high-value filters, and a simple weekly reset to build with calm, sustainable momentum.
Jan 134 min read
Website Essentials 2026: Make Your Site Make Sense + Website Basics for New Builds and Refreshes
If your website feels like a digital junk drawer, you’re not alone. In this week’s lesson, we strip your site back to the bare-bones essentials that matter in 2026—whether you’re building from scratch or refreshing what you already have. You’ll get the five must-have website sections, a quick wireframe exercise, and a simple clarity-first checklist (navigation, mobile, fonts, CTA, footer) so you can publish version one without the overwhelm.
Jan 65 min read
EMBER IGNITE: What Productivity Really Means for Entrepreneurs (and Why Being Busy Isn’t the Goal)
Productivity for entrepreneurs isn’t about hustle or longer hours — it’s about clarity, systems, and alignment. In this Ember Ignite feature, productivity coach Joaquín Kosegarten breaks down how habit stacking, compounding small actions, and working smarter can help small business owners reduce overwhelm, reclaim time, and build sustainable momentum without burning out. A grounded, practical look at productivity that actually works.
Dec 22, 20255 min read
Finish Strong, Rest + Reset: The 10-Step Year-End Reset for Entrepreneurs
December is loud, exhausting, and full of pressure to “finish strong.” This 10-step year-end reset is designed for entrepreneurs who want clarity without burnout. From gratitude and healthy productivity systems to micro-goals, content batching, and intentional rest, this guide helps you close the year with perspective, protect your energy, and return to January grounded, focused, and genuinely ready for what’s next.
Dec 18, 20254 min read
Social Media Dos & Don’ts — Welcome to the Algorithm Hunger Games
Social media marketing, algorithms, and content creation are three things I deeply understand — and still dislike about as much as flossing. We learn the rules, play the game, then watch the rules change. Again. And yet, for small business owners, opting out isn’t realistic. In this lesson, we cut through the noise to explain how the algorithm actually works, why you’re not the problem, and how small, repeatable habits quietly shape your visibility in 2025.
Dec 16, 20253 min read
EMBER IGNITE: Hamptons Avenue is a masterclass in Small Business Mindset, Retail, Growth & the Courage to Build Something New
Running a small business isn’t just about products or aesthetics — it’s about mindset, resilience, and the courage to trust your vision. In this Ember Ignite feature, Matt from Hamptons Avenue shares what it really takes to build a retail brand from scratch: radical ownership, stock decisions, customer experience, and the quiet wins that shape growth. A grounded look at the real work behind entrepreneurship.
Dec 11, 20255 min read
I’ve Got This: The Art of Keeping Up as an Entrepreneur + Marketing Momentum
When everything feels like “a lot,” you’re still an entrepreneur in motion. Some weeks the to-dos win and you’re doing your best to stay afloat — and that’s okay. Momentum isn’t built through hustle; it’s built through rhythm. This week’s lesson teaches simple, sustainable habits to help you reset, stay consistent, and regain that grounded “I’ve got this” confidence, even on your busiest weeks.
Dec 9, 20254 min read
Think, Act & Grow: 7 Steps That Make Entrepreneurs Unstoppable | The Ember Method - Entrepreneur Mindset
When you stop guessing and start using a framework, everything changes. The Ember Method is your seven-step roadmap for thinking, acting, and growing like an aligned entrepreneur. It blends psychology, clarity, intention, and action into a structure that grounds your focus and amplifies your results. In this week’s lesson, learn how these steps transform overwhelm into strategy — and mindset into momentum.
Dec 2, 20255 min read
EMBER IGNITE: What Ruby’s Wine Shop Teaches Us About Building an Authentic Brand
Authentic branding isn’t about trends or templates—it’s about clarity, story, and the feeling your business creates. In this Ember Ignite feature, Ruby’s Wine Shop shows what it looks like to build a brand from the inside out. Learn how emotion, personality, evolution, and founder alignment shape a powerful identity, and explore practical questions to strengthen your own brand. A must-read for small business owners building something real.
Nov 27, 20254 min read
Stop Chasing Views — Why Email Marketing Still Outperforms Every Social Algorithm
Email isn’t dead — it’s the highest-ROI, algorithm-proof tool in your business. When you shift from chasing views to building real connection in the inbox, everything changes. Email creates trust, drives action, and gives you a platform no algorithm can silence. In this week’s lesson, learn how to write emails that feel human, helpful, and impossible to ignore.
Nov 25, 20253 min read
Repurposing Content: The Anti-Burnout Social Strategy No One Talks About
Repurposing content is the anti-burnout social strategy small business owners never hear about. Instead of constantly creating new posts, videos, blogs, Reels, and emails, learn how to build a sustainable content flywheel that multiplies your visibility without multiplying your workload. Discover how to repurpose blog content, stretch your YouTube videos, reuse your ideas across platforms, and build a consistent, stress-free content workflow.
Nov 18, 20255 min read
SEO Starter Kit: Simple SEO for Small Business Owners | How to Be Searchable, Findable, and Chosen
If the words SEO, crawl, or rank make your eyes glaze over — you’re not alone. Most small business owners think SEO is too technical or too time-consuming. But SEO isn’t magic — it’s method. In this week’s Ember Channel lesson, learn what SEO really is, how search engines work, and five simple ways to improve your website visibility without code, overwhelm, or hiring an expert.
Nov 11, 20255 min read
Simplify to Amplify: How to Build an Aligned Marketing Strategy That Actually Works
If your marketing feels scattered and overwhelming, it’s time to simplify and realign. In this guide for solopreneurs and small business owners, you’ll learn how to bring your social media, website, and email marketing into alignment — creating a clear, consistent strategy that actually works. Discover how to choose the right platforms, simplify your marketing mix, and build a brand that feels cohesive across every touchpoint. Because doing less (on purpose) can move you furt
Nov 4, 20254 min read
Batch Like a Pro: The Secret to Effortless Social Media Content (and Keeping Your Sanity)
If posting every day feels like a second job, it’s time to batch like a pro. In this week’s Ember Channel lesson, you’ll learn how to plan, capture, and organize your social media content in one focused session. Batch creation saves hours, reduces stress, and keeps your brand consistent — so you can finally stop scrambling and start showing up with clarity, confidence, and a little more sanity.
Oct 28, 20255 min read
Business Owner Mindset Development: 7 Principles That Shift Everything
Most business owners don’t fail because they lack skill or drive — they stall because their mindset is working against them. That’s where business owner mindset development comes in. In this blog, we break down the 7 Mindset Principles every entrepreneur needs to thrive: from long-term systems thinking to resilience and adaptability. These principles help you shift from reactive chaos to intentional growth, creating clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Oct 24, 20253 min read
Build Your Social Media Content in less time | the Content System That Ends Overwhelm & Saves Hours
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? It’s time to bring clarity to your content. In this Ember Channel lesson, you’ll learn how to build a content calendar that saves hours, creates consistency, and turns chaos into strategy. Discover how to plan posts that align with your goals, define content pillars that tell your story, and design a social media workflow that supports your small business success.
Oct 21, 20253 min read
Stop Selling. Start Storytelling - Build a Brand That Resonates | Marketing Strategy & Authenticity
When you stop selling and start telling, everything changes. Story builds connection, connection builds trust, and trust builds growth. Your story isn’t a marketing trick — it’s the heartbeat of your brand. In this week’s lesson, learn how to use storytelling to make your marketing feel authentic, powerful, and unforgettable. Because selling is shouting, but storytelling? That’s showing.
Oct 14, 20255 min read
Intro to Marketing Strategy for Small Business - What Is Strategy, Really?
Most entrepreneurs start in “do” mode, but real growth begins with strategy. In this Intro to Marketing Strategy lesson, discover how to bridge mindset and momentum by blending your external business strategy (marketing, social media, web, email) with your internal strategy (systems, habits, energy). Learn a six-step framework to align your actions, simplify your goals, and build clarity, focus, and freedom in your business.
Oct 7, 20255 min read
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