3 Things Causing Me Stress In My Business (And How I’m Solving Them with Systems)
In this episode, I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes updates about my business and admit something—I am stressed. Yes, even the person behind Systems Over Stress gets stressed about her own business. It’s that lingering stress that keeps me up at night thinking about all the extra work I need to do. I’ve had those moments of crying to my business coaches and even wondering if I should burn it all down. But don’t worry, I am fine, the business isn’t going anywhere, and I’m not actually burning anything down.
Here’s what I’ve been up to:
1. Recognizing Stress as a Signal:
- If you’re feeling stressed about your business, it’s a crucial time to pause and evaluate what’s going on. For me, stress is a key indicator that something is off—whether it’s in my business operations, boundaries, or team communication. Whenever I pause and really try to problem-solve, I always come back to the same solution: better systems.
2. Content Systems Overhaul:
- This past week, I revamped our content system. I’ve always used Airtable to map out our content, but I’ve never found a perfect system. This month, I tried something new. I mapped out my content on paper first, marking out-of-office dates and scheduling bulk content creation days. Mondays and Fridays are now dedicated to writing emails, making reels, recording podcast episodes, and creating YouTube videos. This new system has been working well so far, and I’m excited to see how it evolves.
3. Client Results Tracking Systems:
- As someone who teaches client results tracking systems, it’s ironic that our own system has taken a backseat. We’ve been busy helping clients set up their systems, but it’s time to focus on our own. We’ve rolled out our Systems Over Stress Stamp of Approval, where clients submit their systems for review. This helps us ensure their systems meet our standards and gives them visibility in our directory. It feels great to finally have this system in place.
4. Agency Delivery Systems:
- Our done-for-you Airtable agency is at capacity, which is amazing. But with any done-for-you offer, systems are always evolving. We’re improving our delivery and operating systems based on feedback from our first cohort of clients. We’re setting up support ticketing systems and tracks for agency clients to streamline their onboarding and ensure they get the most impactful systems set up first. I’m excited about these updates and the improved client experience they’ll bring.
Final Thoughts:
Addressing the systems issues in your business is the quickest way to get out of overwhelm and stress. If you’re feeling stressed, it’s a sign that something needs to change. Let me and my team help you identify the systems that will alleviate that stress. We’re always taking sales calls to slot you into our next available month.
On a sales call, you’ll tell me what’s not working in your business, and I’ll recommend simple system solutions we can build in Airtable to alleviate stress immediately. We’ll look at your onboarding, offboarding, launching, spreadsheets, and current Airtable bases to automate your team’s admin hours, make you more money, and improve your client results.
I’m comfortable admitting that I sometimes get overwhelmed, but I know how to build the systems to get out of it. If you’re feeling the same way and don’t know where to start, let me help you. I hope this behind-the-scenes update was helpful. We’ll see you in the next episode!
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