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The Perfectionism Project

Perfectionism makes even the smartest business owners get in their own way, which is why the Perfectionism Project is a podcast full of perfectionism advice for entrepreneurs.

Your host is Sam Laura Brown, perfectionism coach and founder of Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done. With her conversational podcast episodes and relatable stories, Sam will motivate you to get out of your own way and help you feel less alone as you navigate the ups and downs of business.

Filled with practical advice, this podcast is for entrepreneurs of any kind who are ready to skyrocket their productivity levels and stop holding themselves back. Subscribe today to discover how to overcome perfectionism, escape the all-or-nothing mindset and stop procrastinating so you can become more productive and build a successful business.

For even more perfectionism advice to help you with your business, follow Sam on Instagram @perfectionismproject or sign up for Perfectionists Getting Sh*t Done at samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 578: Overcoming New Year Delay Jan 07, 2026

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This year I didn't get the 'fresh start' to the year that I'd hoped for. In case you didn't either, I'm sharing a concept called New Year Delay and how to overcome a bad start to the new year. Whether your New Year Delay lasts a week, a month or a whole quarter - this episode will stop you feeling shit about it and will teach you what to focus on (and how to think) so that you can end up exactly where you want to be regardless of the way the year started.

If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 577: What To Work On When You Have Limited Business Time Jan 04, 2026

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If you have a limited amount of time each week to work on your business, what's the most productive thing to do with your time? And how do you avoid feeling so much pressure to pick the right thing that it shuts you down completely? That's what I'm talking about in today's episode.

I work a limited business time each week and so do the majority of my clients. When this is the case, task selection is more important than ever. But it's got to be done in a way that doesn't make you freeze or have you jumping frantically from one task to the next.

Tune in to hear how my clients and I think about this so we can make the most of the limited time that we have. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 576: Creating The Freedom To Be The Real You Dec 31, 2025

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When I started my business, what I craved more than anything was the freedom to be the real me, the freedom to express myself and the freedom to grow.

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on freedom as an entrepreneur as well as what business looks like now as a mum of 4 kids under 5, making a full-time income on part-time hours and feeling safe to show up as myself in every part of my work.

I talk about leaving my accounting job with no proof things would work, the self-belief that kept me going and the kind of courage it takes to back yourself before you have results.

If you've ever felt the pull to have a business where you can be the real you, this episode will help you reconnect with what you're really building for. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 575: The Value of Coaching Even When You're 'Not Working On Your Business' Dec 28, 2025

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In this episode I'm sharing a lesson that I had to learn the hard way. If you've got a big life change coming up - whether it's having a child (or two), moving across the country, starting a new job or something else - you want to have coaching at the same time. Even if you're 'not working on your business'. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 574: Why You Don't Need Your Spouse To Believe In Your Business More Than They Do Dec 24, 2025

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If your partner doesn't fully believe in your business yet, or keeps suggesting it's time to "get a job", this episode is for you.

In this episode, I'm sharing what it looks like to hold space for your partner's discomfort without losing belief in yourself or your business. You'll learn how to stay grounded, stop trying to prove yourself and keep moving forward even when they can't yet see your vision. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 573: What Got You Here *Will* Get You There Dec 21, 2025

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You might have heard the saying "what got you here WON'T get you there" when it comes to growing your business. But this saying, when interpreted by a perfectionist brain, will likely have you doing things that don't help your business grow. I know because that's what happened to me.

Today I'm sharing why what got you here *will* get you to where you want to go. And why that doesn't mean sacrificing learning, growth or being able to make changes. I'm also sharing an important story from my business journey that will be incredibly helpful to hear, especially as you go into planning and goal-setting for 2026. If you're a perfectionist and you're building a business, you want to listen to this episode today.

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

Ep 572: The Mindset Forecast + How To Use It To Create The Year You Want Dec 13, 2025

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Before you set your goals for the coming year, you want to do an Annual Mindset Forecast. Doing a Mindset Forecast for the year will ensure that you're in a mindset that will have you set the right goal for your business and actually achieve it without burning out or doing anything you don't want to do.

Tune in to learn what the Mindset Forecast is, why it matters and how to do it. Regardless of your plans for next year, you want to know about the Mindset Forecast before the year begins.

You're invited to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done for our annual review and 2026 planning calls that are happening this coming week. The two calls are happening at 6pm EST on Monday 15 December and Wednesday 17 December with replays available. You'll then get to be supported inside PGSD long-term, with lifetime access to the tools and coaching that will get your perfectionist mindset on your side so your business can finally grow.

To be part of it, sign up for PGSD by 6pm EST on Monday 15 December. To find out more and sign up today, visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 571: The Mindset Snapshot + How To Use It To Deeply Understand The Past Year Dec 13, 2025

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If you want next year to be a success, you first have to deeply understand the year that was. That's why, in this episode, I'm teaching the Mindset Snapshot. Instead of journaling about your year, reflecting on your actions or trying to figure out how you got in your own way - you want to do a Mindset Snapshot for the year instead.

Tune in to learn what the Mindset Snapshot is, why it matters and how to do it. Regardless of whether this year has been successful, frustrating or a mixture of the two, this episode is a must listen for all perfectionist entrepreneurs.

You're invited to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done for our annual review and 2026 planning calls that are happening this coming week. The two calls are happening at 6pm EST on Monday 15 December and Wednesday 17 December with replays available. You'll then get to be supported inside PGSD long-term, with lifetime access to the tools and coaching that will get your perfectionist mindset on your side so your business can finally grow.

To be part of it, sign up for PGSD by 6pm EST on Monday 15 December. To find out more and sign up today, visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 570: Feeling Safe To Dream Big Dec 10, 2025

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Dreaming big - and then actually going for it - is a vulnerable act for a perfectionist. But it's essential if you want to build a successful business that you actually like.

That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing 3 practical steps you can take that will support you to dream big - even if you feel delusional, if you're scared of failing, if you're worried you'll just burn yourself out or you're scared of disappointment.

You're invited to join us inside Perfectionists Getting Shit Done for our annual review and 2026 planning calls that are happening next week. The two calls are happening at 6pm EST on Monday, 15 December, and Wednesday, 17 December with replays available. You'll then get to be supported inside PGSD long-term, with lifetime access to the tools and coaching that will get your perfectionist mindset on your side so your business can finally grow.

To be part of it, sign up for PGSD by 6 pm EST on Monday, 15 December. To find out more and sign up today, visit samlaurabrown.com/pgsd.

Ep 569: Being All-In On Your Business With A Full-Time Job Dec 07, 2025

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Do you feel like having a full-time job means you can't be all-in on your business? Or that it means you're not taking your business 'seriously' enough? If that's you, you want to tune into this episode.

I recently coached a PGSDer who felt like the fact that she needed to get a full-time job to support herself financially meant that she wasn't being "all-in". And what I shared with her completely blew her mind and gave her so much relief.

So in today's episode I'm sharing why having a full-time job is often part of being all-in on your business. I'm also sharing how I personally navigated building my business while working a full-time job and the perspective that allowed me to stop resenting my full-time job (or feeling like a failure at business because I had one).

Featured In The Episode:

Join the waitlist for Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
Follow me on Instagram @perfectionismproject

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