Systems for Entrepreneurial Success


"When you find yourself losing money, losing people, and losing your mind... most of the time, what people don't realize is a lot of problems end up being operational." — Sonja Narvaez [00:16:18 → 00:16:30]

In this week's episode of "It's Marketing's Fault", Sonia Narvaez, the founder of Operation Qol and the chief ops optimizer for service-based companies. Sonja is also the host of the "Talk Nerdy to Me" podcast.


🎯Don't miss this! 🚀

Leadfeeder

Know who’s coming to your website, convert more leads and get a free trial at Leadfeeder.com/try

(sponsored)


Whether you're a small business owner or part of a large enterprise, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you streamline your operations and improve your overall business efficiency. Sonja's expertise and practical advice make this a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their business processes.

Episode Highlights:

  • Quality of Life in Business: Sonja shares her mission to help business owners amplify their impact without sacrificing their quality of life.
  • The Importance of Systems: Discover why systems are the guardrails that keep your business from falling off the cliff.
  • Operational Challenges: Learn about the common pitfalls companies face when implementing systems and how to overcome them.
  • Expert Insights: Sonja discusses her approach to working with visionary CEOs and the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The significance of having robust systems in place to ensure smooth operations.
  • How to identify when your company needs to update or add new systems.
  • The role of communication and regular check-ins in maintaining effective operations.
  • Practical advice on keeping your processes simple and effective.

Don’t forget to:

  • Share your thoughts in the comments.
  • Pass this on to someone who could benefit from these insights.
  • Listen to “It’s Marketing’s Fault” for more enlightening conversations!

Tune In Now:

You can listen to the full episode on our website or on your favorite podcast platform.

Till next time!

P.S. There may be an affiliate link or two lurking in the email. Don't worry, they're harmless and don't cost you anything if you use them.

____________________

If you know of someone who would find this newsletter helpful, please forward it to them. They can subscribe at the button below:

Eric Rutherford

1400+ subscribers each Tuesday learn how to be a better podcast host and guest through Podcast Prep

Read more from Eric Rutherford

Ever find yourself staring at your podcast guest, thinking, “Okay, now what do I ask?” Same. Some people have a natural gift for keeping conversations flowing and peeling back the layers of a topic. If that’s you, congrats—you’re living the dream. For the rest of us mere mortals, follow-up questions are a skill we have to build. Personally, I get so wrapped up in what the guest is saying that when they stop, my brain goes blank. And let’s face it, “Uh… cool… so…” isn’t exactly a smooth...

Did you know that 80% of a podcast’s success happens before you even hit record? The secret? Preparation. The more you understand your guest—their background, expertise, and interests—the better the connection you can establish for an engaging interview. Today, I’m sharing two simple yet powerful prep strategies to make sure you and your guest are fully aligned, so you can lay the foundation for a memorable conversation. Option 1: The Separate Prep Call Imagine breaking the ice with your...

On Technical Writing Requirements: "At Hackmamba, we say all technical writers have to be engineers, either front end, back end, full stack, DevOps, AI and ML, but they have to be engineers." — William Imoh [06:36 - 07:17] In this week's episode of It's Marketing's Fault, I had the pleasure of speaking with William Imoh, the founder and CEO of Hackmamba. William's unique blend of experience as a software engineer, product manager, and technical writer has given him a remarkable perspective on...