Be open...but have boundaries.
Be flexible...but stay true to your core values.
Mixed messages?!
Allow me to clarify.
Say "No" to Make Room for "Yes."
The 6AM Text.
Back when I owned a gym, one longtime member sent me a Saturday morning text at 6AM asking about class times (which were clearly posted online).
☝️ My first thought: “Just check the website!”
😡 My second thought: full panic spiral which went something like this:“If I don’t reply, she’ll feel ignored → quit → tell everyone we don’t care → gym fails…”
Here’s the truth: I wasn’t mad at her, I was mad at myself. I had set the precedent by giving out my personal number and always replying. Soon, multiple members were doing the same. It was unsustainable.
💪 Coach's Cue: What I wish I’d known (and now tell my clients):
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Define your ideal boundaries before you’re overwhelmed.
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Communicate them clearly + compassionately.
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Offer alternatives (office hours, updated systems, even a chatbot).
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Audit your setup — is your website current, mobile-friendly, and easy to navigate?
And remember: you’re not being difficult, you’re running a business.
🤔 Think about it - You wouldn't call a chef at home, after a restraurant's hours, and ask if they'd cook you a meal and deliver it to your home...would you?
Is It Too Late to Establish Boundaries?
Just because your business isn't new doesn't mean you can't set (or re-set) expectations!
Listen to/watch this week's mini🎙️episode (it's just 12 minutes!) for tips on how and why it's never too late to course correct.
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Before You Answer That 6am Text...
You don’t have to be “always on” to build a thriving business. In just 3 coaching sessions, we’ll tackle your biggest boundary struggles and create a system that supports growth and sanity.
Trust me, your Saturday mornings will thank you.
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