4 Questions to Ask Before Chasing Your Next Shiny Object with Emily Aborn

MEET US LIVE IN FEBRUARY AT CRE8TIVE CON: www.cre8tivecon.com This week, the Creative Entrepreneur Pod welcomes a fresh voice! Emily Aborn , host of Small Business Casual and seasoned small business copywriter, takes the mic for Julie and Dom in a value-packed solo episode designed to help creative entrepreneurs simplify their decision-making process. What’s Inside: Meet Emily! Emily Aborn introduces herself and shares her passion for helping entrepreneurs cut the noise, get focused, and enjoy a thriving business. The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster Feeling overwhelmed by shiny new ideas, opportunities, and endless “shoulds” in business and creativity? You’re not alone! Emily Aborn opens up about her own journey—from chasing every idea to learning the power of discernment. The Four Questions That Will Change Your YESes (and NOs!) Before saying yes (or no) to that next project, platform, collaboration, or opportunity, Emily Aborn shares her four-question framework: Do I want this? (Not just the task, but the outcome!) Do I have time for this? The hidden costs you didn’t think about. Can I do this now? Skills, resources, and sometimes, a permission slip. Will I do this? The ultimate gut-check for follow-through. Practical Takeaways How to pause before progressing, say yes from a place of authenticity, and give yourself permission to rest, regroup, and make space for what truly matters. Actions for Listeners After listening, take one step toward the project, idea, or decision that gets an authentic YES across the board! Connect with Emily: If this episode resonates, binge her show, Small Business Casual, or connect at the links in the show notes. Thank you Julie and Dom: A big thanks to Julie and Dom for the collaboration, and for letting Emily Aborn share her insights with the Creative Entrepreneur Pod audience. Listeners, your big ideas are important! Simplify, get cozy, and make every yes count. About Emily Aborn: www.emilyaborn.com Emily Aborn can all but promise she'll help you make your marketing more fun and bring a sense of ease to your visibility efforts! She's a Small Business Copywriter, Speaker, and Content Marketing Consultant. Over the last decade, she's written it all (from hypnosis to home-bulding), and has over a decade of business ownership experience. She's collaborated with 1,000's of individuals in their marketing and written for 115+ industries. For fun, she enjoys reading, exploring nature, nerding out on word games, and spending time with her husband and family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.