I’m willing to bet you didn’t know that in my first business lifetime, I was a photographer…with no clue about systems or how to streamline a business.  Of course, I knew they were important, but there’s a huge difference between knowing something deserves your attention and actually knowing what to do when you sit down […]

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5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Systems — And How to Fix ‘Em Fast!

Business

Taking time off as an entrepreneur or freelancer can feel like quite the undertaking. You have to plan the trip, potentially give up a bit of income, and, on top of that, manage your client commitments so that no one thinks you ghosted them!  Since we don’t have the luxury of putting in a ‘time […]

5 Steps to Get Your Clients Ready For Your Time Off and Prep For a Stress-Free Vacation as an Entrepreneur (Includes Email Templates!)

Overwhelm and tigers and bears — oh my! It happens. Every entrepreneur feels lost at some point in their business. And in that low and lost place, you usually consider burning EVERYTHING down because it feels like there’s no way out.  Slow your roll, my friend. Put the matches down. It’s time to find your […]

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Feeling Lost in Your Business? Here’s How to Find Direction And Get Focused On What Matters Most to You

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Running a business as a whole, complicated human can be tricky. Our heads and hearts both want to be the boss and make decisions for us. Deciding ‘who’ gets the driver’s seat can be challenging.  That’s why it’s crucial to proactively decide where data, emotion, and intuition belong in your business.  Is it Better to […]

Profitable Decision Making: How To Inform Your Next Business Move With Data, Emotions, and Intuition

You already have systems and processes in your business, even if you never intentionally put them there.  In this blog, I’m breaking down what a system is, what a process is, and how they’re related. By the end, you’ll be able to identify each so that you can zoom out and see the bigger picture […]

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Your Systems, Simplified: Learn What They Are and How They Are Different From Business Processes

Business

Building a solid team for your online business can be a daunting endeavor.  First, there’s dealing with resistance to outsourcing and nerves around delegation. Then, there’s the overwhelm of figuring out who to hire, what roles are most important to fill first, and what each team member will and will not do for your business.  […]

What’s The Difference Between a VA and an OBM? 8 Common Questions About Which To Hire

Hiring an Online Business Manager is a power move. One I highly recommend you make — at the right time for you and your business.  If you’ve noticed an increase in your or your team’s level of overwhelm, the right time for you might be now. In this blog, I want to address what happens […]

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The Bottleneck Effect: 3 Signs It’s Time to Hire an OBM (and What to Do Before You Do)

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You, my entrepreneur friend, are a master problem solver.  For most of your life — and your business’s life — you’ve probably solved problems when they show up and smack you in the face. I know this because it’s how I lived for years, how many of my clients function, and it’s just human nature […]

Why You Need a “Performance Review” of Your Back End Ops 

Most of my clients started their businesses as solopreneurs. When you’re the only team member, you can fly by the seat of your pants. Your main concern is delivering services to your clients, and the backend of business takes a back seat! Most of my clients are also just starting to grow their teams. They […]

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SOPs: 5 of the Most Common Questions, Answered for You