When I meet many of my clients for the first time, they are convinced that they must lay out a perfect plan for their business before they take action. “Let me think about this for a few weeks,” is what they tell me. I tell them, “You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to get started.” Clarity comes from action, not from thinking about it.

Running without a plan leads to burnout and chaos. Learn what happens when business owners skip weekly planning—and how CEO Hour helps them finally stay on track.

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Discover how Kathleen Lawson’s Close the Gap 1:1 helps entrepreneurs bring structure, clarity, and accountability to their business operations.

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Accountability isn’t about pressure—it’s about structure, support, and results. Here’s how to use accountability to stay on track and grow your business with ease.

Summer’s flexibility is a gift—but without accountability, it can derail your progress. In this post, I share how small business owners can create a summer schedule, set achievable seasonal goals, and build in the accountability needed to stay consistent and enjoy the season.

What started as Path of Action has evolved into something bigger. In this post, I share why I renamed my accountability group to Close the Gap, what I’ve learned from running 10+ cohorts, and how the program has grown to help entrepreneurs truly move from stuck to scaling—with strategy, structure, and results.

After two decades of working from home while raising five boys, I’ve learned a lot—about boundaries, systems, flexibility, and focus. In this post, I share real-life lessons and tips to help you manage a successful work-from-home business, no matter your season of life.

Hiring a VA can be a game-changer for your business—if you do it right. From getting your processes in order to setting communication systems, these tips will help you confidently delegate and grow.

Exceptional customer service doesn’t require a billion-dollar business—just thoughtful, consistent touches. Learn how small changes in how you engage with clients can result in major gains in loyalty, referrals, and repeat business.

Are you the cobbler with no shoes? Many business owners neglect their own growth while serving others. Here’s how to put your business back on your own priority list—and start practicing what you preach.

Take a peek inside my Path of Action Accountability Group to see how we turn strategy into real results. Learn how weekly planning, group support, and personalized execution strategies help small business owners stay on track and reach their goals.

Waiting for clarity? You won’t find it just by thinking. This post explores why clarity comes from action—and how to take small steps that lead to big progress in your business.

We often put our clients first while our own business goals fall to the bottom of the list. I explain why stepping back, shifting your mindset, and prioritizing your business work first will help you make consistent progress and build long‑term success.

Can you really find freedom through structure? Discover how simple changes in planning and time management helped entrepreneurs take control of their schedules—and their business growth.

What if the freedom you crave comes from structure, not spontaneity? Discover how discipline and accountability can unlock more time, focus, and business growth.

Feeling like your schedule is running you instead of the other way around? Learn how to take back control of your time with intentional planning, clear boundaries, and smart scheduling strategies.

As entrepreneurs, we’re quick to move from one goal to the next—without stopping to celebrate the wins. Learn why acknowledging your accomplishments matters and how to build a habit of tracking and celebrating progress.

Some tasks always linger on the to-do list. Learn how to uncover the real reasons behind your procrastination—and how to move past it so you can actually get things done.

Daily actions are the foundation of your future success. Learn why tiny, consistent habits in your business can lead to big results—and how to make them stick.

Having goals is great—but achieving them requires more than good intentions. Discover how accountability boosts follow-through, increases success rates, and helps turn ideas into reality.