Edition # 5 The Hidden Cost of Overwork (And How to Fix It)

Ever found yourself missing dinner with your family because of work?

I know I have.

I used to think hustling harder was the only way to grow my business. Late nights, long weekends, and always feeling behind. But here’s what I’ve learned: The spoils of overwork will never replace your time with your family.

The real game-changer??

Systems.

Most entrepreneurs think “scaling” (a word which by the way I HATE, cause so many newish entrepreneurs are focusing on ‘scaling’ instead of making a damn sale, cause that's what the bro marketers told them to do) - anyhow, I digress… they think scaling means doing more.?

More content, more launches, more effort. But true growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about better systems.

Here’s how to build a system-driven business that lets you scale without burnout:

? Map Your Business Processes – Identify inefficiencies & streamline. (We use MiroMap)

? SOP Everything – If it’s not documented, it can’t be delegated. And SOPs are not a set it and forget it thing - they should be reviewed and optimised every single year. Cause things change, right? On that note, writing a SOP is only half the job. Next step is optimisation - there is no point in standardising a process if it is an inefficient one.

? Automate Repeatable Tasks – Remove human error & free up time. (Zapier is your friend!)

? Create Scalable Systems – Marketing, sales, operations - make them work without you. We use score based assessments (qualified leads on autopilot), Evergreen Machine (our in-house masterclass software) and Asana to run ops.?

When your systems run your business, you’re free to focus on impact, not operations.

This week, I helped a client eliminate 10+ hours of manual work per week by automating their lead qualification system. They went from chasing clients to having ideal leads raise their hands for them, AUTOMATICALLY.

Imagine the weight lifted when your business works for you, instead of relying on you.

A question - What’s one task you repeat every single week that could be documented, automated, or delegated?

Write it down. Then take one step today to remove yourself from the equation.

One of my clients just embedded a Quiz Funnel in their marketing, and within a month, they had 1900 qualified leads rolling in, without manual outreach. Yes, we ran paid traffic. But organically (including scalable organic) you can bring in those leads too.?

They’re not grinding on social. They’re not wondering where their next client is coming from. Their system is doing the work for them.

If you’re done guessing and ready to pinpoint the exact systems and strategies you need to focus on, take the Impact Score Assessment.

?? It’s FREE and comes with a 74-page personalised report that breaks down where your business stands in the 9 Success Pillars and exactly what you need to do next.

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Till next week,

Maeve

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