392 How to Show Up Consistently as an Entrepreneur (Even When You Don't Feel Creative)

I Panicked in December. Here's What It Taught Me About Running a Business.

Episode 392: Rain or Shine Podcast
Host: Kelsey Reidl, The Rain or Shine Podcast

Riding the Waves: Why "Boring" Weeks Kill Your Business (And What to Do About It)

Episode: Rain or Shine Podcast
Host: Kelsey Reidl, The Rain or Shine Podcast

Quick Summary

In this candid solo episode recorded during a tight one-hour window, Kelsey reflects on eight years of podcasting and shares raw insights about her recent panic spiral in December, the beauty of business inconsistency, and a game-changing mastermind lesson: if your life is boring, your content will be too. This episode is a masterclass in showing up even when you don't feel inspired.

In This Episode

  • Celebrating 8 years and 400 episodes of podcasting

  • Kelsey's December panic attack: white space, scarcity mindset, and discount codes she regrets

  • Why the "best thing about entrepreneurship is inconsistency"

  • The accountability power of having a team and manufactured deadlines

  • How to hold yourself accountable when you're your own boss

  • A pivotal mastermind lesson with Lori Harder on creativity and content creation

  • Why your boring routine is killing your content (and what to do about it)

  • The Stan's Fries epiphany: doing one thing exceptionally well

  • How to create "life as content" without filming everything

Key Takeaways

  1. Consistency beats perfection: Kelsey has shown up every week for 8 years, even when she didn't know what to say. The key is manufacturing accountability through team commitments and deadlines.

  2. Business inconsistency is a feature, not a bug: Unlike a job that pays the same $4K/month regardless of effort, entrepreneurship allows you to make $100 one month and $100K the next. Embrace the waves.

  3. Panic during slow seasons is normal but temporary: Kelsey's December panic (giving out discount codes, feeling like AI was making her obsolete) lasted 2-3 weeks. By January, business was back to normal. Don't make permanent decisions based on temporary feelings.

  4. Boring life = boring content: If your week is the same routine on repeat (desk, Zoom, dinner, bed), you'll have nothing interesting to share. Creativity requires white space, new experiences, and intentional "doing cool shit."

  5. Stay in your lane unapologetically: The Stan's Fries lessonβ€”do one thing exceptionally well and don't waver when people ask you to expand. They only sell fries with salt and vinegar. No ketchup, no credit cards, no apologies.

Memorable Quotes

  • "The best thing about being a business owner is the inconsistency. Let me say that again: the best thing about being a business owner is the inconsistency."

  • "If you look at your life right now and your life looks pretty boring, my guess is that your content isn't hitting."

  • "We often build confidence by keeping the promises we make to ourselves."

Resources Mentioned

  • Kelsey's Website: KelseyReidl.com

  • Kelsey's Podcast: Rain or Shine (350+ episodes featuring Canadian entrepreneurs)

  • Instagram: @KelseyReidl

  • Mentor Collective Mastermind by Lori and Chris Harder

  • Wave Mastermind (Kelsey's mastermind program)

  • Rachel Melinda (DJ and content creator example)

  • Stan's Fries (local fry shop in Kelsey's town)

About the Host

Kelsey Reidl is an entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and host of Rain or Shine (formerly Visionary Life). She's been podcasting for 8 years, helping entrepreneurs show up consistently and build sustainable businesses. She runs the Wave Mastermind and specializes in marketing strategy, website design, and business growth. Kelsey is a mom to a 2-year-old, an avid mountain biker, and a firm believer in the "rain or shine" mentality.


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