Ever go to do something – a task for your business, yard work, cooking – and suddenly realize you’re not sure where to start?

It’s not that you don’t know what to do…you just need a little help organizing your thoughts. It would be a lot easier if everything is written down, step-by-step. That’s where SOPs come in.

Most solopreneurs think SOPs are only for big companies with teams of 50+. But the truth? Even if you’re a business of one, SOPs (standard operating procedures) can save you time, reduce errors, and keep your business running smoothly—especially on the days when your energy or focus isn’t there.

In this conversation with Layla Pomper of ProcessDriven, we dig into how SOPs can simplify your work, help you automate and delegate, and even free up more headspace for the creative stuff you actually enjoy.

Trying to figure out which SOPs you should create first? Take the Business Overwhelm Diagnostic.

Top Takeaways

• SOPs are like recipes—great for capturing details you’ll forget in the moment and for keeping quality consistent.
• Writing down the process first makes automation or delegation way easier—and prevents wasted time tinkering.
• SOPs aren’t about bureaucracy; they’re about removing decision fatigue and protecting your creative energy.

Show Notes

• Layla Pomper
• ClickUp
• Asana
• Monday
• Notion
• Todoist
• Zapier
• Make
• Missive
• Gather
• Google Calendar
• Riverside
• RSS.com
• Tella
• Ecamm Live

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Ever stumble into entrepreneurship by accident? Dylan Redekop did — and he’s built a business that lets him spend time with his family, stay fit, and still grow his newsletter.

We get into freelancing vs. solopreneurship vs. contracting, why balance matters more than hustle, and the little systems that keep ideas from slipping through the cracks (while still allowing us to be present parents).

Looking for a way to find balance to run your business and get the restorative time you need? Take the Business Overwhelm Quiz.

Top Takeaways

• Freelancer vs. Solopreneur: Freelancers sell their skills to other businesses, while solopreneurs often build a one-person business with products or services. Both models can work, but knowing how you identify helps clarify your work.
• Balancing Contract Work and Side Projects: Choosing projects that complement each other creates a symbiotic relationship instead of competing for time.
• Making Space for Hobbies and Health: Fitness, hobbies, and restorative time aren’t luxuries—they’re essential to being a better parent, partner, and business owner.

Show Notes

• Growth Currency (Dylan’s Newsletter)
• Dylan Redekop on LinkedIn
• Growth in Reverse
• To Grow Your Newsletter, You Need to Have Unique Content with Chenell Basilio
• Rethinking Our Relationship with Time and Money with Khe Hy

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Ever feel like your business eats up every free moment? The truth is, you don’t need Taylor Swift-level fame or Hormozi-style hype to succeed. What you actually need is space—room to create, promote, and step away without guilt.

That’s why I use the GAPS framework: Gear, Automations, Playbooks, and Support. It’s the system that helped me reclaim 10–12 hours a week, even during one of the busiest summers of my life. In this episode, I break down how you can use GAPS to stop fighting with your tools, cut the manual busywork, and finally get your time back.

Top Takeaways

• Fame hacks don’t apply—your focus should be on knowing your audience, creating for them, promoting, and experimenting.
• The biggest bottleneck isn’t knowing what to do—it’s finding the time to do it.
• Gear: Invest in reliable tools so tech doesn’t slow you down.
• Automations: Use tools like Zapier, Riverside, and Notion to handle repetitive tasks.
• Playbooks: Create simple SOPs so you or anyone else can follow the same steps every time.
• Support: Delegate to a VA, editor, or even students—don’t try to do it all yourself.

Show Notes

• Watch on YouTube
• Overwhelm Quiz
• Riverside
• RSS.com
• Tella.tv
• Ecamm Live
• Zapier
• Notion
• Samson Q2U Microphone