Ramblings of a Spicy Mind

About Ramblings of a Spicy Mind

Ramblings of a Spicy Mind, Hosted by Leigh - I've run businesses for 26 years. I burnt out. I rebuilt. Raw, unfiltered talk about deprogramming hustle culture + patriarchy, one burnt-out woman at a time. Business foundations | Burnout recovery | Identity work No hustle. No gatekeeping. Just what actually works. Website: https://www.thebasicsbitch.com/hq Blog: https://www.thebasicsbitch.com/blog Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebasicbtch Other links: https://www.thebasicsbitch.com/

Publisher

The Basics Bitch

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Jan 2026

Latest episode

16 May 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 May 2026

   How to Build a Sustainable Content Rhythm

   Join the BBS community (https://basic-af.systeme.io/community/bbs) - Leigh discusses how small business owners can simplify their content strategy by focusing on sustainability and real engagement rather than spreading themselves thin across multiple platforms. She emphasizes the importance of choosing the right platform, creating from existing business activities, and establishing a manageable posting rhythm. Takeaways Focus on 1-2 platforms where your audience is active. Create content from what is already happening in your business. Consistency beats frequency for building trust. Stop comparing your output to full-time creators. Define what reliable posting looks like for your capacity. Key topics Content strategy for small businesses Choosing the right social media platform Creating sustainable content routines Chapters 00:00 Understanding Your Relationship with Content 02:40 The Content Strategy Dilemma 05:18 Choosing the Right Platform 07:52 Creating Sustainable Content 10:51 Defining Your Content Rhythm Keywords content strategy, small business, social media, sustainability, platform selection, consistency, content creation, engagement, social media tips

2. 

   9 May 2026

   The 3 Rules for Effective Small Business Email Campaigns

   ⁠⁠⁠Join the BBS community⁠ (https://basic-af.systeme.io/community/bbs) - Leigh discusses how small business owners can effectively use email marketing by focusing on relevance rather than volume. She shares practical advice on when and what to send, emphasizing quality content that provides value and builds genuine connections. takeaways Focus on sending emails that provide real value or genuine connection. Send emails when you have something worth saying, not just because of a schedule. Once a fortnight is a sustainable rhythm for most small businesses. Relevance is the key to maintaining high open rates and engagement. Don't apologize for gaps in your email schedule; just send valuable content. Write for your actual audience, not an imagined 'average' subscriber. Use real-time updates and stories to keep your emails authentic. Build a loose, sustainable email rhythm that doesn't rely on a strict content calendar. key topics The importance of relevance over frequency in email marketing How to determine what to send and when Building genuine customer connections through email Strategies for re-engaging after a gap in communication Optimal email frequency for small business owners Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Email Communication 02:27 Understanding Email Relevance Over Volume 05:09 Crafting Meaningful Content for Your Audience 07:48 Navigating Gaps in Communication 10:40 Practical Steps to Improve Email Engagement keywords email marketing, small business, content strategy, relevance, engagement, email frequency, storytelling, customer connection

3. 

   2 May 2026

   How to Manage Your Leads in 10 Minutes a Week

   ⁠⁠Join the BBS community⁠ (https://basic-af.systeme.io/community/bbs) - Leigh breaks down simple, effective CRM strategies for small business owners and freelancers, emphasizing the importance of a straightforward system to manage leads and follow-ups. Learn how to build and maintain a CRM that actually works for your business size and stage. key takeaways The next action and date are the heart of your CRM Build your system from memory and keep it simple Your CRM system is a different state of being key topics The three core questions of CRM: Who, Where, What Next The importance of a simple, honest system Common pitfalls in lead management Weekly review habits for small business success How to build a basic CRM with a spreadsheet Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Lead Management Challenge 02:35 The Importance of a Simple CRM System 05:45 Tracking Leads Effectively 08:21 Building Your Own CRM System 11:01 Implementing and Reviewing Your System keywords CRM, small business, lead management, follow-up, productivity, systems, freelancing, pipeline, organization, weekly review

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