<p>Today on More to the Story Podcast: A debrief + book outline session with anti-hustle coach Tracy Stanger</p><p>I’m back after a summer pause to revamp how I’m integrating Substack with my work—and I’m kicking things off with a special conversation with my friend Tracy Stanger. We met on Instagram, grabbed coffee, and realized we share the same philosophy: do the work in a way that fits <em>you</em>. That turned into a trade—half a day on my business with Tracy, and half a day on Tracy’s book with me—followed by this debrief you’ll hear in the episode.</p><p>Tracy is an anti-hustle business coach whose “Less But Better, Most You” approach helps human, justice-minded (often neuro-spicy) entrepreneurs focus on results—not just checking things off a to-do list—so they can do meaningful work <em>and</em> live their dream days.</p><p>About Tracy</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.tracystanger.com/">Tracy Stanger</a> is an anti-hustle business coach who believes we shouldn’t have to choose between meaningful work and living your dream days. She’s on a mission to prove we CAN have time for our dreams when we focus on RESULTS instead of just checking shit off a to-do list. Her Less But Better™ Most You business strategy helps human (justice-minded, often neurospicy) business owners use their uniqueness to make more money and more impact, with more time for rest, and less stress.</p><p>In today’s episode:</p><p>* how this episode came to be: a mutual “workday” trade and a recorded debrief</p><p>* why Tracy stopped waiting to build a “giant platform” before writing her book—and started writing now</p><p>* how we used a strengths analysis (think an amalgam of personality tools) to shape both her book <em>and</em> my business pivots</p><p>* what changed for me: moving away from webinars → high-ticket yearlong delivery, to offers that fit my health, capacity, and season</p><p>* the edit I delivered to Tracy: audio feedback + a written summary (hello, hand neuropathy workaround)</p><p>* clarifying prescriptive nonfiction: bringing the reader along, adding bridges between ideas, and making sure each chapter delivers the outcome it promises</p><p>* turning Tracy’s client process into a reader journey (a clear sequence the reader can follow)</p><p>* the practical writing plan Tracy is using now: 25-minute sessions with her outline and manuscript open, steady and sustainable</p><p>* why “Less But Better, Most You” isn’t just a business strategy—it’s a book structure, too</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><p>* my free Book Outline Worksheet → <a target="_blank" href="http://moretothestory.co/bookoutline">moretothestory.co/bookoutline</a></p><p>* book a “Nail Your Book Outline” session with me → <a target="_blank" href="http://moretothestory.co/nailyourbookoutline">moretothestory.co/nailyourbookoutline</a></p><p>* More about Under the Gum Tree → <a target="_blank" href="http://underthegumtree.com">underthegumtree.com</a></p><p>* More about my coaching & editing services → <a target="_blank" href="http://moretothestory.co">moretothestory.co</a></p><p>Want help figuring out the next steps for your book project? Schedule a 15-min Book Diagnosis call with me.</p><p>Follow & connect:</p><p>* Show notes & transcripts at <a target="_blank" href="https://moretothestorypodcast.substack.com">moretothestory.substack.com</a></p><p>* Follow me on Instagram <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/jannamarlies">@jannamarlies</a></p><p>* Follow <em>Under the Gum Tree</em> on Instagram <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/undergumtree">@undergumtree</a></p><p>Question for You</p><p>What “should” about platform or process are you letting go of so you can move your book forward <em>now</em>? If you picked one 25-minute action for this week, what would it be? Share in the comments—I’ll respond (and may feature your question in a future episode!).</p><p>Thanks so much for listening and for being here! xo</p><p><em>(AI Disclaimer: These show notes were generated by AI using the transcript of this episode.)</em></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to More to the Story with Janna Maron at <a href="https://moretothestory.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">moretothestory.substack.com/subscribe</a>
