Sunday Newsletter - Three Tips for Stuck Entrepreneurs

Hello and Happy Sunday!

I am still enjoying the amazing weather we’re having in the UK. I hope all is warmth and brightness with you.

I have spent my time this week celebrating International Coaching week over on my Choosing Happy podcast, with a 7 day series all about Breaking Patterns that keep you stuck.

Today I’m revisiting an interview with amazing Business Coach Libby Langley, which was Episode 50 of the podcast,

Grab a cuppa and maybe a notepad and pen and let’s dive into this tip filled and thought-provoking interview.

Choosing Happiness in Business: Wisdom from Libby Langley

From the Choosing Happy Podcast - In this milestone episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Libby Langley, a no-nonsense business coach who’s been transforming lives since 2011. With over 6,000 entrepreneurs guided to success, Libby shares her insights on building a profitable, joyful business without the hustle. Whether you’re a startup founder, a solopreneur, or simply curious about thriving in business, this article distils Libby’s wisdom into actionable takeaways for a happier, more sustainable entrepreneurial life.

From Public Sector to Purpose-Driven Coach

Libby Langley’s entrepreneurial journey began after a career in education and the public sector, where she ran social media workshops as a commercial development manager. Frustrated by the constraints of her role, she took the leap in 2011 to start her own business. What began with social media workshops evolved into a mission to help business owners simplify their operations, boost profitability, and live the lives they truly want.

“I love helping business owners see things differently and in a simpler way,” Libby shares. Her passion for numbers and practical strategies shines through, but it’s her focus on happiness that sets her apart. “Happiness is everything,” she says, a theme that echoes through her coaching, her podcast Life in Business, and her book of the same name.

Reframing the Entrepreneurial Mindset

One of Libby’s core approaches is helping entrepreneurs shift from working in their business to working on it. She often asks clients, “What would a business owner do?” This simple question prompts a powerful mindset shift, encouraging solopreneurs to step into their role as CEOs, even if they’re working from home in their slippers.

Through conversational coaching, Libby helps clients uncover their own answers. “Often, they have the answers themselves—it’s just about reframing,” she explains. This approach is particularly impactful for women entrepreneurs, who Libby notes often struggle with charging enough due to societal expectations around caregiving and over-delivering.

Her advice? Know your numbers—costs, profits, and pricing—and set boundaries. “Not charging enough and lacking boundaries are two of the biggest mistakes I see,” Libby says. The third? “Not having a clear vision of what you want your business and life to look like.”

The Power of Simplicity and Joy

Libby’s book, Life in Business: Easy Ways to Work Less, Earn More, and Embrace True Happiness (released February 2023), is a practical guide born from her own journey. After building an agency with staff and an office, she realized in 2015 that she’d created a job she didn’t love. She made the tough decision to let her team go and simplify her business, focusing on one-to-one coaching and meaningful impact.

The book debunks myths like the need for 5 a.m. wake-ups or a million-pound empire. “You can do what the heck you want in your business,” Libby emphasizes. Through short, action-oriented chapters, she shares stories and strategies for setting boundaries, defining personal goals, and prioritizing joy. “If it doesn’t make you happy, don’t do it,” she advises, even if it’s profitable.

For Libby, happiness is the point of entrepreneurship. “There’s no point in having a business if you’re just recreating the corporate grind,” she says. Her coaching focuses on service-based solopreneurs and small businesses, particularly women, helping them align their work with their passions and lifestyles.

Lessons from a Decade in Business

Libby’s 12 years as an entrepreneur have taught her the value of outsourcing and self-kindness. She works with a virtual assistant for tasks like video editing and research, and a podcast editor for her weekly Life in Business podcast, launched in December 2022. “I’m willing to pay people to do stuff I don’t want to do or don’t know how to do,” she says, freeing up time for high-impact activities like coaching and speaking.

Her podcast, a toolbox for small business owners, covers profitability, imposter syndrome, and lessons from everyday experiences (like a trip to Disneyland Paris). Libby’s ability to generate content effortlessly stems from her deep passion for business and her extensive client stories. “I could talk for four days solid about business and never run out of ideas,” she laughs.

Three Tips for Stuck Entrepreneurs

For those feeling overworked and uninspired, Libby offers three powerful tips:

• Define Your Vision: Decide what you truly want in life and how your business fits into that. What does your ideal day or week look like?
• Get Support: Invest in a coach or mentor to accelerate your progress. “Doing it on your own is slower and less fun,” Libby says.
• Practice Self-Kindness: Understand your energy rhythms and build your business around them. Push when you can, but rest when you need to.

Connect with Libby Langley

Libby’s mission is to help savvy, sassy entrepreneurs move forward with confidence and joy. You can explore her work through:

• Book: Life in Business on Amazon (paperback and Kindle).
• Social Media: Find her on LinkedIn (Libby Langley) or Instagram ( @libby.langley).

Choosing Happy Podcast Update

Last week I recorded a 7 Day series of Breaking Patterns mini-sodes for international coaching week.

Usual publishing resumes on Thursday with an episode on The Joy of Lifelong Learning: How New Skills Spark Happiness

All previous episodes are available…

You can listen on your favourite podcast App or on the website at www.choosinghappypodcast.com

Let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover or if there's anyone you'd like me to interview.

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That's it for this week!

May your week be filled with sunshine and moments of clarity, courage, and joy. You are in my prayers, always.

As ever, my coffee and chat offer stands—reach out anytime.

To your happiness and prosperity.

With all my heart,

Heather

Heather V Masters

Chief Coach, Writer, Trainer and Facilitator of Magic

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