{"podcast":{"title":"On Your Terms®","slug":"on-your-terms-4083141","podcast_index_feed_id":4083141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/onyourterms/","website_url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dcf17a6c-be5f-433f-9d97-06a949624bbe/Zw_iksMdISlQbnieoMtiZJjQ.jpg","author":"Sam Vander Wielen","episode_count":307,"summary":"A podcast for online business owners who refuse to choose between revenue and a real life. Most business advice tells you to hustle harder, post more, and \"always be on.\" I'm here to tell you that's BS—and I have the multi-seven-figure business to prove it. I'm Sam Vander Wielen, and I've built a thriving online business while protecting my mornings, unplugging at night, and actually living the life I built my business for. Every week, I share the marketing strategies, legal foundations, and lifestyle boundaries that keep my business profitable without stealing my peace. Whether you're building your first six figures or scaling past seven, this show will help you grow your revenue without sacrificing your presence, your sleep, or your sanity. Because success isn't just about how much you make—it's about having the freedom to actually enjoy your life. New to my world? I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author o…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:21:15.191906+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141"},"episode":{"title":"267. Before You Plan 2026, Do THIS First","slug":"267-before-you-plan-2026-do-this-first","published_at":"2025-12-01T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/267-before-you-plan-2026-do-this-first","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141","url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc54f53b-6443-4000-b729-1427da466b92.mp3","summary":"If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably hit the end of the year and thought: Wait… what actually happened ?! How did we blink and suddenly find ourselves staring down a new calendar, new goals, and the same coffee mug we’ve dragged through the highs and lows of the last 12 months? Before you sprint into planning mode for 2026 (don’t worry, we’re doing that next week!), today’s episode is all about slowing down long enough to look back —at what worked, what didn’t, what you let go of, what you gained, and most importantly… how it all felt . Because building a business on your terms means regularly checking in with yourself—not just the metrics, money, or milestones, but the very real human (you!) behind all of it. Inside this episode, I walk you through the exact year-end reflection process I do myself, including the six life categories I evaluate every single December to help me understand what’s out of balance, what’s thriving, and where I want to direct my energy next. Grab your notebook, a cup of something warm, and prepare for some gentle-but-honest self-inquiry. In this episode, you’ll hear… The six life categories I use to check in with myself each year Why reflecting before planning will make your 2026 goals actually stick The progress-based mindset shift that will keep you motivated all year long What to ask yourself about what you accomplished, added, and let go of How to identify your “accelerators” and “constrictors” going into a new year Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Get   Sam’s free weekly newsletter,  Sam’s Sidebar Get Sam's book \" When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy\" Listen to Epi 262. The 6 Weekly Anchors Behind My $8M Business Listen to Epi 254. The NEW Way to Structure Your Work Da…","meta_description":"If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably hit the end of the year and thought: Wait… what actually happened ?! How did we blink and suddenly find oursel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2457,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-your-terms-4083141/episodes/267-before-you-plan-2026-do-this-first/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/267-before-you-plan-2026-do-this-first.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}