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Messy Business - with Libby Langley

Libby Langley - Business Coach

This podcast will help you change how you work, not who you are. I’m Libby Langley - business coach, author, self-employed since 2011 – and someone whose thoughts have never taken the standard route. In each episode I talk honestly about what it’s actually like to run a business when real life is happening, energy comes and goes, and your brain doesn’t always behave the way people tell you it should. If you’re capable, thoughtful, and good at what you do, but the business side sometimes feels

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23:58

164: #164 When Progress Feels Boring

Messy Business - with Libby Langley ·

2025/11/27

Things are going fine. You’ve got clients, your systems are working, and you’re not firefighting every five minutes - so why does it all feel a bit… flat? In this episode of Messy Business, I’m talking about the part no one ever mentions: the quiet middle of business. The bit that isn’t thrilling, but is actually a sign that everything’s working exactly as it should.We’ll look at why your brain mistakes calm for stagnation, how chaos can become a comfort zone, and what to do when stability feels

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163: #163 Why Doing Less Feels So Damn Hard

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2025/11/20

You know you’d feel better if you slowed down - so why do you keep piling more on your plate? In this episode of Messy Business, I’m exploring the resistance we feel when we try to do less, and why simplicity can feel so uncomfortable (even when we know it’s what we need).I talk about where that resistance comes from - the stories we’ve absorbed about worth being tied to productivity, the fear of being forgotten if we stop producing, and how our nervous systems get hooked on busyness. I also share

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23:45

162: #162 When You've Outgrown the Way You Work

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2025/11/13

That feeling when your business still looks successful on paper, but something about it just doesn’t fit anymore? This episode of Messy Business is for you.You’ve changed. Your energy, priorities, and boundaries have all evolved - but your business might not have caught up yet. I’m talking about what it means to outgrow your way of working, how to spot the signs (like dreading calls or feeling boxed in by your own systems), and what to do to realign your business without burning everything

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25:22

161: #161 The Messy Business Manifesto

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2025/11/07

Perfection isn’t the goal - peace is. In this final episode of the Messy Business rebrand series, I’m sharing the heart of what this podcast stands for: the Messy Business Manifesto. It’s a collection of ten truths about what it really means to build a business that fits you - and a reminder that success has nothing to do with having it all together.I walk you through each of the ten Messy Business Truths, from why you can forget things and still be brilliant, to how you can rest without guilt,

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25:34

160: #160 Rethinking the Way You Work

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2025/11/06

You left your 9–5 for freedom - but does your business now feel just as restrictive as your old job? In this episode of Messy Business, I’m exploring how we unconsciously recreate the very structures we were trying to escape, and what it really takes to design a business that gives you the life you wanted in the first place. I share the story of how I accidentally built myself another job - complete with staff, office hours, and burnout - before realising I had the power to rebuild everything

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24:55

159: #159 The Four Foundations of a Solid Business

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2025/11/05

If your business feels unsteady, confusing, or like it’s taking more than it gives - this episode is for you. I’m walking you through the four foundations of a solid business base: Belief, Alignment, Structure, and Ease. These are the cornerstones of my Rebootcamp framework - and the key to rebuilding your business so it finally fits you.We’ll talk about what each foundation really means, why most business owners skip straight to tactics before sorting their base, and how to know which part of

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25:48

158: #158 When Your Business Feels Out of Sync

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2025/11/04

If your business feels heavy, misaligned, or like it’s draining you - it’s not you, it’s your business. In this episode of Messy Business, I’m talking about what really happens when you and your business fall out of sync (and how to get back on the same page again). You’re not flaky, inconsistent, or lazy - even if it sometimes feels that way. What’s more likely is that your business simply doesn’t fit you anymore. Maybe your energy has changed, your priorities have shifted, or the version of

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24:04

157: #157 Welcome to MESSY BUSINESS!

Messy Business - with Libby Langley ·

2025/11/03

Welcome to Messy Business! It feels so good to say that. After 156 episodes of Life in Business and Unstuck, this new chapter is all about embracing the beautiful chaos of running a business - and finally letting go of the idea that you need to have everything perfectly together to succeed. In this episode, I share why the podcast has evolved, what Messy Business stands for, and how it connects to the heart of my work inside Rebootcamp - rebuilding your business so it fits you. We’ll talk about

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24:57

156: #156 You're Not Too Niche - You're Not Niche...

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2025/10/30

Ever worry that if you niche down too far, you’ll scare people off or have no one left to sell to? In this episode of Unstuck, I’m breaking down why that’s a total myth — and why you’re probably not niche enough.We’ll talk about the real reason so many business owners resist specificity (spoiler: it’s usually fear, FOMO, or people-pleasing) and how broad, vague offers are the reason your marketing never quite lands. I’ll share why your niche isn’t your problem — your fear of commitment is — and

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27:15

155: #155 The Flaw in the ‘Know, Like, Trust’ Theory

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2025/10/23

You’ve probably heard the phrase “know, like, and trust” a thousand times — it’s the golden rule of marketing, right? But there’s a crucial fourth step that everyone forgets… buy. Because no matter how loved, trusted, or respected you are, if no one actually buys from you, you don’t have a business.In this episode, I dig into what’s missing from the classic know, like, trust model and how to bridge the gap between being admired and being hired. I share my own experience of building a business full

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154: #154 Has Your Audience Friend Zoned You?

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2025/10/16

You know that awkward moment when you realise people love your content, open every email, and tell you you’re brilliant — but they still don’t buy? Yep, that’s the business friend zone. In this episode, I’m unpacking why that happens, what it really means, and how to shift from being “nice to have” to being seen as essential.I share my own experience of building a business full of trust but not enough urgency, and why the classic know, like, trust model is missing a crucial fourth step — buy

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27:39

153: #153 What to Do When You Hate Marketing Yourself

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2025/10/09

Do you secretly hate marketing — or feel completely frozen when it comes to putting yourself out there? You’re not alone. For many solo business owners, marketing feels awkward, overwhelming, or downright terrifying. But here’s the truth: there’s no one “right” way to do it, and you can find an approach that actually fits you and your business.In this episode, I break down where the fear of marketing really comes from (fear of judgement, cultural baggage, or just not knowing what to say), and why

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27:16

152: #152 Why 'Go Big or Go Home' is a Trap (and What...

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2025/10/02

Ever felt like if you’re not chasing 10K months, six-figure launches, or scaling at lightning speed, then you’re somehow failing? That unspoken pressure to “go big or go home” is everywhere in the online world — but it’s also a trap that can leave you exhausted, paralysed, and disconnected from what you actually want.In this episode, I share why I’ve moved away from the hustle of huge goals, and why smaller, slower, and simpler aims are not only valid but often smarter and braver. We’ll talk about

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27:11

151: #151 What Happens When You Outgrow Your Clients

Messy Business - with Libby Langley ·

2025/09/25

What happens when you realise you’ve outgrown your clients — or the way you work with them? It can feel scary, uncomfortable, and even disloyal, especially when these are the people who’ve helped you build your business. But sometimes, the truth is that you’ve evolved, your needs have changed, and the services or relationships that once lit you up no longer do.In this episode, I share my own experiences of outgrowing certain offers and client relationships, how I navigated those transitions with

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27:30

150: #150 How to Combat Boredom Without Breaking Your...

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2025/09/18

Feeling bored in your business doesn’t always mean it’s time to burn it all down. In fact, boredom can be a sign you’re craving more creativity, variety, or challenge — not that you need to start from scratch. In this episode, I’m sharing why boredom often has more to do with the way you’re running your business than with the work itself, and how small shifts can reignite your interest without causing chaos.I talk about my own relationship with boredom, how my neurodivergent brain needs both

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26:48

149: #149 The Hidden Cost of Saying "I Should Just be...

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2025/09/11

Have you ever told yourself you should “just be grateful” for what you have? On the surface it sounds positive — even virtuous — but there’s a hidden cost to gratitude when it becomes a muzzle. In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet guilt that can keep you stuck in situations that don’t truly make you happy, and why being grateful and wanting change can absolutely coexist.I share the childhood moment that planted this belief in me, how it’s shown up in my life and business, and why so many

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27:07

148: #148 How I Knew I'd Never Work for Someone Else...

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2025/09/04

Do you remember the moment you realised you were never going to work for someone else again? That powerful, spine-tingling moment when you knew you were done with the corporate world for good? In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey — from selling pom poms to the neighbours as a child, to walking out of my last job and starting my business from scratch.I take you through the early signs that I was destined to work for myself (even if I didn’t know it at the time), the jobs that nurtured my

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26:51

147: #147 Why You Don't Need £10k Months (or 10,000...

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2025/08/28

We’ve all heard them: 10,000 steps a day. £10K months in business. The magic numbers you “must” hit if you want to be successful. But what if these targets are nothing more than marketing myths — and chasing them is actually holding you back?In this episode, I’m breaking down the surprising truth behind the 10,000-step rule (spoiler: it was invented for a 1960s Japanese marketing campaign, not science) and showing how the same thinking applies to business. You’ll learn why setting arbitrary goals

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27:16

146: #146 How a Fear of Judgement Can Keep You Stuck

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2025/08/21

Have you ever stopped yourself from doing something in your business because you were worried about what other people might think? Whether it’s strangers on the internet, a partner who doesn’t quite get it, or family members who’ve always made you feel “less than,” the fear of judgement can be paralysing.In this episode, I’m talking about how that fear shows up — from shrinking your ideas to making them more “palatable,” to avoiding offers, price increases, or opportunities entirely — and how to

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27:22

145: #145 The Productivity Lie That's Keeping You Stuck

Messy Business - with Libby Langley ·

2025/08/14

Busy doesn’t always mean productive — so why are we still chasing it? In this episode, I’m unpacking the productivity myth that keeps so many solo business owners overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle that doesn’t actually move their business forward.We’ve been sold the idea that the busier you are, the more successful you must be. But the truth? A full calendar doesn’t necessarily mean progress — it just means you’ve filled your time. I share why I ditched “busyness” as a badge of honour,

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