When to Quit on Projects or Blog - Lauren Hunter - DS579

August 25, 2025 01:03:28
When to Quit on Projects or Blog - Lauren Hunter - DS579
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When to Quit on Projects or Blog - Lauren Hunter - DS579

Aug 25 2025 | 01:03:28

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Show Notes

I talk to Lauren about when to quit on projects and move on…

Lauren Hunter is a faith-focused entrepreneur passionate about helping creative visionaries bring their ideas to life. She offers author services, book and life coaching, freelance writing, and musician services.

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Giftlab (by Emily Odio-Sutton) The Print-On-Demand Etsy Course.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:18 Lauren Hunter’s Background and Initial Discussion

02:08 When to Quit a Project

05:00 Lauren’s PR Journey and Blog Creation

10:04 Selling the Blog and Transition

14:14 Starting a New Niche Blog

19:13 Challenges and Strategies in Niche Blogging

21:11 Advice for Aspiring Bloggers and Podcasters

25:43 Social Media and Time Management

31:54 Evaluating Efforts and Reducing Stress

33:02 Signs of Burnout and Seeking Encouragement

33:34 Quick Wins and the Plateau Effect

36:11 Streamlining and Simplifying Workflows

37:07 Deciding to Quit, Pivot, or Maintain

39:20 The Value of Simplification and Streamlining

43:36 The Emotional Attachment to Projects

48:06 Financial Considerations and Simplifying Strategies

53:15 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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