{"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":"276. The Monthly Goals Method (Steal This)","slug":"276-the-monthly-goals-method-steal-this","published_at":"2026-02-16T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/276-the-monthly-goals-method-steal-this","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141","url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8df2cd81-4f40-40ba-be8f-c550f3488669.mp3","summary":"It’s mid-February (or honestly… March… or April… or whenever you’re listening), and if your New Year’s goals already feel like they’ve floated off into the abyss — you’re not broken. You’re just human. In this episode, I’m breaking down why January 1st is kind of a terrible time to set goals , especially if you’ve been navigating grief, uncertainty, burnout, or just… life. I’m sharing how I actually set goals now using a monthly goals method that’s way more realistic, flexible, and supportive — and yes, you’re absolutely allowed to steal it. In this episode, you’ll hear… Why January 1st isn’t actually a clean slate (and never has been) How grief, uncertainty, and burnout affect goal-setting more than we admit The monthly goals method I use instead of New Year’s resolutions How to set goals when you don’t feel clear or motivated Ways to bring “new year energy” into any month of the year How to stay present and profitable without rigid long-term plans Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. RESOURCES: Leslie Stephens' Substack Note Listen to EP 274. 4 Tiny Shifts I Make Every Winter (so I feel cozy, not crushed) Listen to EP 251. How To Leave Social Media without Losing Your Clients Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come out CONNECT: Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's Sidebar Follow Sam on Instagram Follow Sam on YouTube Subscribe to Sam's Substack , Beyond Business Take Sam's free legal workshop \"5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business\" DISCLAIMER","meta_description":"It’s mid-February (or honestly… March… or April… or whenever you’re listening), and if your New Year’s goals already feel like they’ve floated off into th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2273,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-your-terms-4083141/episodes/276-the-monthly-goals-method-steal-this/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-4083141/276-the-monthly-goals-method-steal-this.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}