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Operations isn’t just for systems and spreadsheets—it’s also the stuff of everyday life. From how we manage our time to how we make small decisions that smooth out the week, it’s all connected. This monthly series, Ops in Everyday, highlights the tiny process tweaks and small shifts that help things run more easily—whether at work, at home, […]
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You know the feeling. You’ve been working hard, staying busy, and always moving. But somehow, things still aren’t really moving forward. Your calendar is full. Your to-do list never ends. But the big-picture stuff? The things that really matter? They’re still sitting in the “someday” pile. This is the trap of crisis mode. It looks […]
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You probably agree that delegating sounds great in theory, but in real life? It’s messy. It feels like something you’ll do later, once you’re more organized, once the team grows, or once you catch your breath. But here’s another angle, if you’re already feeling stretched, delegation is probably the thing that helps you get to […]
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One of the biggest lessons I shared at a recent panel event is if your business only works when you’re over functioning, it’s not working. There’s a difference between having a full season and building a business model that requires you to always run ragged. When “busy” becomes the norm instead of the exception, it doesn’t just […]
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We’re excited to partner with a growing local business that’s stepping into a new season after a major year of change! With so much momentum behind them, they’re now focusing on building profitability and strengthening their foundation for sustainable growth. Why Now After several quarters of high investment and operational shifts, this business is ready […]
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Operations isn’t just for systems and spreadsheets—it’s also the stuff of everyday life. From how we manage our time to how we make small decisions that smooth out the week, it’s all connected. This monthly series, Ops in Everyday, highlights the tiny process tweaks and small shifts that help things run more easily—whether at work, at home, […]
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Running a business and leading others means making a thousand tiny decisions a day. The right systems can make those decisions easier, and this offers a perfect opportunity to test out how ChatGPT can begin to help. Did you know? It’s estimated that over 80% of small business owners say they don’t have enough time […]
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A simple structure that makes onboarding, delegating, and hiring a whole lot easier for everyone. Real talk from a recent project, why clear roles aren’t just for big hires, and the template structure I think every org should use if they want to make getting better help easier. If you’ve ever been part of a […]
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve had several conversations, like these: Different people, different contexts—but one familiar theme kept coming up:New territory. No clear playbook. And that quiet pressure to get it right from the start. There were questions, ideas, uncertainties, and vision in every conversation. And in each one, I found myself saying something […]
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Operations isn’t just for systems and spreadsheets—it’s also the stuff of everyday life. From how we manage our time to how we make small decisions that smooth out the week, it’s all connected. This monthly series, Ops in Everyday, highlights the tiny process tweaks and small shifts that help things run more easily—whether at work, […]
