When the Sh*t Hits The Fan at 7 AM… & You Haven’t Had Coffee Yet
Pam Nolan ???????
Podcasting, Made Simple – Launch, Manage & Grow Without the Tech Headaches
You know that feeling when you’ve planned everything down to the last detail, triple-checked your work, and you’re all set to hit GO - only for something to go wrong?
Yeah. That happened to my client, Jenny.
She launched an amazing 30-day program where participants receive a daily email at 7 AM (in their own timezone). We set everything up in MailerLite, which (in theory) should send the emails at the correct time, no matter where in the world they were.
Except… life (and tech) had other plans.
When Tech Goes Rogue ??
Here’s what we didn’t account for:
?? Some participants use VPNs, which made MailerLite think they were in LA (Pacific Time) - a whole 8 hours behind Ireland.
?? Others were using Gmail, which sometimes doesn’t sync timezones correctly with MailerLite.
?? The result? Some people didn’t get their 7 AM email as expected.
And then came the dreaded “I never received my video this morning!” email.
Cue the moment of panic. CHRIST!!!!
Here’s What Could Have Happened…
If Jenny had been handling this alone, she could have:
?? Gone into full-blown panic mode.
?? Spiraled into worst-case-scenario thinking.
?? Spent hours trying to figure out what went wrong (while still running her program and the rest of her business).
Basically? Stress, stress, and more stress.
But here’s what actually happened—because Jenny had the right support (aka ME ??).
Crisis? What Crisis? Here’s How We Handled It ??
Instead of freaking out, we:
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? Jumped on a quick call.
? Identified the problem and created a workaround for this group.
? Came up with a solution moving forward to prevent this from happening again.
? Crafted a clear, professional communication to update participants.
And just like that, all was happy in the house again. ??
This Is Why Support Matters
When you’re a solo business owner, you don’t have a built-in team to troubleshoot with. There’s no IT department, no problem-solving committee, it’s just YOU.
Unless… you invest in the right support. ??
Because Jenny made the smart decision to have me in her corner, she:
? Didn’t waste hours stressing over the issue.
? Didn’t let one hiccup derail her program.
? Moved forward calmly and confidently.
And now? We’re both wiser, calmer, and more prepared for the next curveball.
The Takeaway?
?? When things go wrong (because they will), you don’t have to do it alone.
?? Having the right support means faster solutions and WAY less stress.
?? Your time is better spent running your business - not troubleshooting tech issues at 7 AM.
If you’re a business owner who’s tired of handling every crisis alone, let’s talk. Because let’s be real, you deserve to have someone in your corner when the sh*t hits the fan. ??
DM me if you’re ready to stop doing it all alone. ??
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3 周Love this! Getting caught up in the stress is so easy when things don't go as planned, but having the right support system makes all the difference. Glad to hear you were able to keep everything on track and stress-free! Looking forward to reading your latest newsletter..
Micromanaging is the silent trust killer. I help high-achieving pros break free from reactive habits, assumptions and people-pleasing to communicate with clarity and lead with impact.
1 个月I've said it before and I'll say it again.....I don't know what I'd do without you Pam Nolan Don't ever leave or fire me ??