Hey I'm Liz, a website designer turned Studio Manager. I'm low-key obsessed with making the systems and tech in your business ridiculously simple. I share practical strategies, behind-the-scenes looks at what’s working (and what's not), and the occasional reminder that you don’t have to do it all. If you’re tired of putting admin and operations on the back burner but also refuse to build a business that runs your life, this is for you.
From hydrating to hustling, let's talk priorities
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Alrighty Reader Let's talk priorities and time management. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to juggle everything. From nurturing leads and managing client projects to keeping up with any kind of consistent marketing to making sure you’re actually drinking water (but let's be honest, making sure we're hydrating as much as we are caffeinating!). All alongside making sure you have some semblance of a personal life, it’s hard. As business owners we have essentially 2 (main) hats: Working on the business and working in the business. Working on your business involves internal tasks that will grow and sustain your business. Working in your business is all about serving your clients. After all, you can't expect your business to thrive if you never invest in its growth.Many of us get so caught up in client work that we neglect taking time to work on our business. We see the constantly growing to-do list, but rarely do we prioritize tackling them. 🥲 I'll be honest with you Reader, it's been a minute since I've done one, but a CEO Day is the first step towards tackling that list. (More recently I did a 48-hr workcation, which is basically CEO Day on steroroids). Not familiar with a CEO Day? It’s basically the day or time you use to work on your business. Now, I get it. You might be thinking, "I couldn't take a whole day — I've got too many client projects going", "is it really worth it?" Trust me, it is. Just start small. Block off a couple hours once a week or once a month right now. You don't have to know right this second what you're going to do, but making a plan before the time will help you to just dive in. If you need a little help on things you could do, here's the top 4 I focused on (pre-baby) during my weekly CEO Day. Because here's the truth: you can't expect to grow your business if you don't work on your business. Whether it's a couple hours once a week, one day a month, prioritizing a CEO day is essential for the well-being and longevity of your business. Til next time, Liz
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Liz from Lux & Vita
Hey I'm Liz, a website designer turned Studio Manager. I'm low-key obsessed with making the systems and tech in your business ridiculously simple. I share practical strategies, behind-the-scenes looks at what’s working (and what's not), and the occasional reminder that you don’t have to do it all. If you’re tired of putting admin and operations on the back burner but also refuse to build a business that runs your life, this is for you.
You know your Enneagram. You’ve probably taken a personality test or two for fun. But when it comes to how you run your business day to day — how you manage timelines, to-dos, and client work — your project management personality tells the real story. Because let’s be honest: running a business requires more than just being good at your craft. It takes planning, prioritizing, communicating, and actually getting things done — without burning out in the process. This isn’t a personality quiz...
Lately, I’ve seen an uptick in the same narrative: If you want more impact, more money, and better work-life balance, you have to scale. Maybe it was just my Monster kicking in, but honestly? I got fired up over how much BS that is. For years, I worked behind the scenes with clients as they built bigger teams, turned their businesses into agencies, and chased the version of success we’ve all been told is the only way to level up. And for some? That worked. But the older my son gets (and let’s...
I watched a reel the other day with college students saying how many unread texts they had. All but one had over 100 unread messages, someone even had like over a thousand💀 Reader, I about had a heart attack over that. Honestly, my brain would just short-circuit if I had that many unread texts. I might actually just throw my phone away and get a new numberrrrr. This week I had like 50 at one time but it’s because a group chat went off. One of my friends rescued a puppy left at a Walmart...