Stop Chasing Hashtags And Start Getting Clients — Maggie Langley on Focus, Distraction, and Building a Business That Fits Your Life

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Cut The Tie Podcast with Maggie Langley

What if success is not something you reach someday, but something you practice every day? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Maggie Langley, founder and CEO of OfficeHound, to explore what it really means to build a business without burning out or losing yourself in the process.

From leaving a traditional career path to building a remote social media agency that serves clients around the world, Maggie shares how cutting ties with distraction, unrealistic expectations, and overcomplication allowed her to build a business that supports her life rather than consumes it. This conversation is especially relevant for solopreneurs and small business owners who feel overwhelmed by social media, technology, and the pressure to constantly “do more.”

About Maggie Langley

Maggie Langley is the CEO and founder of OfficeHound, a social media agency built to support business owners who want consistency and clarity without being consumed by online platforms. Originally from the UK, Maggie launched her business in London in 2009 before relocating to rural Iowa, proving that meaningful businesses can be built from anywhere.

With a background as an executive assistant, Maggie brings a systems-first mindset to social media, focusing on simplicity, affordability, and protecting business owners from distraction. She is also the creator of OfficeHound’s Social for Social Good initiative, which donates to overdose prevention efforts through client referrals.

In this episode, Thomas and Maggie discuss:

• Why distraction is the real enemy of modern business owners
• Cutting ties with careers that no longer fit your life
• Why social media should support your business, not consume it
• The danger of chasing vanity metrics instead of real relationships
• Building a business that is sustainable, repeatable, and team-driven
• How success is created through daily focus, not distant goals

Key Takeaways

• Success is lived, not postponed
  Waiting for a future milestone creates dissatisfaction in the present.
• Distraction quietly destroys momentum
  Focus is the most valuable asset a business owner has.
• You do not need more content, just clearer messaging
  Repeating the right message beats chasing trends.
• Vanity metrics do not build businesses
  Meetings and relationships matter more than views and likes.
• Your business should fit your life, not the other way around
  Design systems that work without constant personal involvement.

Connect with Maggie Langley

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/officehounds/
🌐 Website: https://officehounds.com

Connect with Thomas Helfrich

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelfrich
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutthetie
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich
🌐 Website: https://cutthetie.com
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