Business Over Cocktails - Behind the Business - Real Talk with Female Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Business Over Cocktails — the podcast where female entrepreneurs, founder stories, and soulful business growth take center stage.
Hosted by business strategist and community builder Lauren Najar, this show dives into the “why” behind the business, the real stories behind entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments that shape women-led brands.
Expect candid interviews with creative entrepreneurs, behind-the-scenes reflections on small business growth, and bite-sized solo episodes inside The Business Chaser — where we explore authentic visibility, organic marketing, and building a business that actually feels good.
Whether you're scaling a service-based business, navigating a pivot, or craving real talk for entrepreneurs, this is your spot.
Pull up a seat. Pour your favorite drink. Let’s talk business.
Business Over Cocktails - Behind the Business - Real Talk with Female Entrepreneurs
My Weekly Routine: Mom Life & Entrepreneurship
Ever wondered what a real week looks like for a mompreneur running multiple businesses? In this solo Business Chaser episode, Lauren Najar pulls back the curtain on her weekly routine as an entrepreneur, podcast host, and mom. She walks you through her typical Monday–Thursday work structure, why Fridays are reserved for family, and how she balances client calls, content planning, and CEO tasks. Lauren shares her favorite business tasks (spoiler: lead generation and spreadsheets), how she structures her call days, and the systems that keep her grounded while juggling ad campaigns, podcasting, retreats, and client work. Whether you're a service-based business owner, coach, or creative trying to build a business that fits your life—not the other way around—this episode is full of relatable insight and actionable structure.
Episode Highlights:
- How Lauren structures her work week as a mom and entrepreneur
- Why she only takes client calls Tuesday through Thursday
- The importance of CEO days and how she uses Mondays for strategy
- Her favorite business tasks (spoiler: it’s not content creation)
- How she balances flexibility with structure in a full schedule
- The unique rhythm of “Danny Fridays” and making time for family
- Behind-the-scenes of running multiple brands, retreats, and events
- Why she believes engagement and relationship-building matter most
- How she sets boundaries around call times and client availability
- What a typical workday really looks like—and why every day is different
Chapters:
Welcome to a Business Chaser Episode – 00:00
Why I Work Monday Through Thursday – 01:10
How I Structure Client Calls and CEO Time – 02:30
What “Danny Fridays” Look Like for Us – 03:45
Favorite Tasks in My Business Week – 06:45
A Look at Today’s Real Schedule – 08:30
Outsourcing vs. What I Personally Handle – 10:15
Balancing Multiple Brands and Projects – 11:30
Why Flexibility with Structure Works Best – 13:00
Final Thoughts and Your Next Steps – 14:30
Let’s Stay Connected:
→ Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar
→ Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com
→ Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails
→ Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect
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