You don’t have to do it all. And you definitely don’t have to burn out to build a successful business.
In this episode of Nap Time Chats, I’m joined by the amazing Vanessa Layton - founder of Profit People Systems and mum of two - who shares how she went from 80-hour weeks and near burnout to running a profitable, sustainable business in under 20 hours a week.
Vanessa opens up about the moment that shifted everything, the power of time audits, and the systems that helped her rebuild her business (and her peace) from the ground up.
If you’ve ever wondered how other mums make it work without breaking down, this is the behind-the-scenes truth.
In this episode, we talk about:
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What burnout really looked like and what finally made Vanessa change
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Why systems aren’t just about business, they’re about freedom
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The unexpected emotional journey of hiring help and setting boundaries
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How to start systemising, even if you feel like you’re drowning
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Her signature approach to time tracking and energy clarity
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Why help is not a weakness and asking for it might just change your life
Episode Highlights
✔ How Vanessa went from working 80 hours to under 20, without losing profit
✔ A real talk on perfectionism, control, and letting go (slowly!)
✔ Her favourite tools and simple SOP strategy any mum can start using today
✔ Why accepting help is a gift, not a failure
✔ The question every mum in business needs to ask: “What can I let go of?”
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