In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, host Aspen Peggs discusses the challenges of staying organized under pressure as a business owner. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing stressors, trusting established systems, prioritizing tasks, and practicing micro-organization. The episode also highlights the necessity of taking breaks, clear communication, and regularly reviewing and adjusting systems to maintain productivity and mental health. Ultimately, Peggs encourages listeners to manage stress effectively by building robust systems that can withstand chaotic periods.

Takeaways

• Recognize your stressors. Get specific about what's actually weighing you down.
• Lean on your established systems. Don't abandon your structure when you need it the most.
• Prioritize with triage, just like the ER. Focus on what matters and not what's the fucking loudest.
• Micro-organize. Break it all into manageable bite-sized pieces.
• Take mini breaks. Rest isn't weakness, it's just part of your plan.
• Communicate clearly. Boundaries, they're your safety net.
• Review and adjust. Keep learning, keep changing, keep refining.
• High pressure periods are part of the game.
• Staying organized isn't about perfection; it's about staying sane.
• Chaos doesn't go away; it just becomes easier to manage with the right foundations.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stress Management in Business

02:30 Understanding Stressors and Their Impact

04:47 Trusting Your Systems Under Pressure

06:38 Prioritization Techniques for Efficiency

08:27 Micro Organization for Better Focus

09:17 The Importance of Breaks and Recovery

10:15 Clear Communication and Setting Boundaries

11:02 Reviewing and Adjusting Your Systems

12:26 Conclusion: Building Resilience in Chaos

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If you’re waiting to be told what to do or saying “that’s not my job,” you’re not leading. You’re just checking boxes.

In this episode, I’m calling out what separates real ownership from task-doing. Because if you want to get promoted, get trusted, or just stop having your work second-guessed, this is where it starts.

I’m breaking down how to show up like the business depends on you, even if your title says assistant, coordinator, or manager. This mindset has built careers, kept people employed during layoffs, and made the difference between being overlooked and being essential.

Here’s what I get into:

• what “thinking like an owner” actually looks like
• how to stop being a reactive checklist robot
• why strong boundaries still mean showing up like you give a shit
• the exact phrases to use when something’s broken
• a dead simple mindset shift you can start this week

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In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m calling out one of the biggest issues I see with founders and CEOs—unclear leadership. If your team constantly looks confused, it’s probably not a talent problem. It’s because you never gave them the damn map.

I’m sharing how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) completely changed how we operate at Northern Primrose. From Rocks to the V/TO to L10 meetings, EOS gave us structure, clarity, and a way to hold people accountable without micromanaging the shit out of everything.

This episode is packed with straight talk and practical tips to help you stop playing business and actually lead one. If you’re tired of carrying the entire load, repeating yourself on Slack, or wondering why no one’s taking initiative—this one’s for you.

Takeaways:

• If your team looks confused, that’s on you.

• I hadn’t given anyone the big picture.

• Busywork kills momentum.

• EOS helped us stop winging it and start leading.

• People don’t just want tasks—they want purpose.

• Leadership without babysitting? That’s the goal.

• Just pick one tool—Rocks, V/TO, L10s—whatever.

• Write the fucking plan.

Let’s Connect!

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What happens when a systems queen teams up with a branding bombshell? You get this firecracker of a conversation between myelf and digital marketing strategist turned business coach, Ayla Sorochuk.

In this episode, we’re talking about building brands that actually connect, content that doesn’t make you cringe, and why going viral isn’t the vibe if it’s not making you money.

Ayla dishes on how she went from marketing behind the scenes to running a 7-figure business with a “small but mighty” following—and why it’s not about the followers, it’s about the focus.

You’ll hear:

• The truth about branding (hint: it’s more than your Canva colour palette)

• Why trends aren’t a strategy—and what to post instead

• Ayla’s exact content creation schedule (and her favourite tools)

• The Instagram Story framework that generated $40K in 2 days

• A juicy flop that turned into a lesson (because not everything is Instagram-perfect)

We also roast passive-aggressive email sign-offs, explain why “can you kindly” should be illegal, and laugh through the awkward DMs that accidentally land in the wrong inbox (yes, that happened).

If you’ve ever wondered how to show up online without selling your soul—or how to build a personal brand that’s unapologetically you—this one’s for you.

🔗 Follow Ayla: @aylasorochuk
🎧 Her podcast (soon-to-be rebranded): Next Level Social→ Rich, Raw & Relentless
📦 Apply for her mastermind or browse her offers: ayla-sorochuk.mykajabi.com

🧨 Real talk, strategy, and spicy takes? That’s our jam. Hit play, take notes, and get ready to rethink your whole content game.

In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, we’re getting into the brutally honest truths of hiring—whether you’re the one applying or the one doing the hiring.

 If you’ve ever fluffed your skill ratings, ghosted an application form with “see résumé,” refused to send a video because it felt “discriminatory,” or straight-up melted down during a screen share… this one’s for you. (And yes, it might sting.)

Inside this episode:

• Why the whole hiring process is meant to be discriminatory
• What a “5/5” skill rating really means—and how it backfires
• Why not submitting a 5 minute video is a red flag, not a power move
• What we’re really looking for in a culture interview
• And why leading with “boundaries” = you're probably gonna be a pain in the ass

 This one’s spicy, uncomfortable, and wildly necessary—especially if you’re tired of hiring people who look great on paper and crumble on Day 3.

🎧 Hit play and let’s get real about why your résumé alone isn’t going to cut it.

 Let’s Connect!

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🎙 Episode: First Impressions Aren’t Just for Tinder: Why Client Onboarding Matters

If you’re still winging your client onboarding with a form, a contract, and a “let me know if you have questions” email—this is your wake-up call.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how we actually onboard clients at Northern Primrose. You’ll hear the exact flow we use (yes, the real one), the tools that save our sanity, and the spicy truth about what builds trust vs. what makes clients quietly second-guess you.

We cover:

• Why onboarding is emotional, not just operational
• What our real onboarding flow looks like—from lead to kickoff
• The two Slack channels every service business should be using
• How to build trust before you ever start delivering
• What to steal today if your onboarding process is a dumpster fire

✨ Whether you’re managing 3 clients or 30, this episode will help you set the tone, calm the chaos, and keep your clients happy from day one. 

The Winning Hand: A High-Stakes Client Onboarding Checklist

Tired of dropped balls, awkward starts, and clients asking, “So… what happens next?”
Here’s your no-fluff onboarding checklist to set the tone and take control from Day 1:

✅ Send the follow-up email within 24 hours of the discovery call
✅ Create the client folder using your internal file structure (don’t wing it)
✅ Add notes from the discovery call to your CRM or project management tool
✅ Send the welcome email with clear next steps and required info
✅ Assign internal onboarding tasks to your team with deadlines
✅ Book the kickoff call (or send the kickoff video if async)
✅ Share access links: shared folders, ClickUp, Slack, etc.
✅ Send first invoice or payment confirmation (and confirm terms!)
✅ Automate recurring tasks: reporting, check-ins, deliverables
✅ Set up a “success check-in” 30 days in to gather feedback + keep momentum

Let’s Connect!

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If you feel like your business only works because you are duct-taping it together every damn day—this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m calling out five painfully obvious (but somehow ignored) signs that things are a little... chaotic behind the scenes. No judgment, just the uncomfortable truth and some real, practical steps you can take to clean it up.

We cover:

1. Everything Still Runs Through You – Why you’re stuck as the human instruction manual and how to escape it
2. There Are No SOPs—Just Slack Messages and Chaos – The fastest way to start documenting without making it a second job
3. Your Team Is Flying Blind – If you’re tired of being asked “what should I do next?” this is for you
4. You’re Hiring to Solve Chaos You Haven’t Defined – Stop dumping and start delegating with clarity
5. You Have No Boundaries Around Your Time – How to reclaim your calendar before it buries you alive

This is your invitation to stop pretending it’s “not that bad” and start running your business like someone who plans to keep it.

Let’s Connect!

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The last two weeks didn’t exactly go according to plan. I got sick — and not the quick, bounce-back kind. It’s been a stretch of blood tests, echocardiograms, mystery symptoms, and more days than I’d like to admit feeling like a bag of smashed assholes.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing why there’s been a pause, what slowing down taught me about real efficiency, and why taking care of your health is leadership — not a weakness. I’m also pulling back the curtain on how we handle this at Northern Primrose: when someone’s sick, they rest — full stop.

If you’re someone who struggles with slowing down (even when your body is begging you to), this one’s for you. Sometimes the most powerful move you can make isn’t pushing through — it’s pressing pause.

Thanks for sticking with me. I’ll see you soon — rested, recharged, and ready.

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How to scale without losing your sanity, your sleep, or your actual life

Building a business doesn’t have to mean running yourself into the ground. In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m sharing how to grow sustainably—without sacrificing your health, your boundaries, or your personal life in the process.

We’re talking about:

• Why hustle seasons are fine—but staying in them forever is not

• The real story behind how I started the business (spoiler, it was stress)

• How I plan my week to protect both my business and my well-being

• What boundaries actually look like in a high-growth season

• Why self-care isn’t optional when your health is literally on the line

• The hard truth about saying no, even when opportunities look shiny

This episode is for the entrepreneur who’s tired of glamorizing burnout and ready to build something sustainable—with systems, boundaries, and a body that actually holds up.

Because you didn’t build your business to resent it—and you sure as hell didn’t build it to break you.

Let’s Connect!

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aka Stop Hiring Brilliant Assholes

Think skills are the secret to building a high-performing team? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down why culture eats skill for f*cking breakfast—and what actually makes or breaks your team’s success.

We’re talking about:🔥 The Navy SEALs' wild take on trust vs. performance (spoiler: it’s not what you think)
🔥 Why one high-performing jerk can quietly tank your entire business
🔥 How to hire for culture fit without building a team of clones
🔥 Practical ways to build a culture where trust, alignment, and badass collaboration thrive
🔥 Why your company values need to be more than cute slogans on your website

If you’ve ever wondered why your "superstar" hire didn’t work out—or how to create a team that’s all-in, not just clocked-in—this one’s for you.

Grab your coffee (or your whiskey, no judgment), hit play, and let’s get into the no-bullsh*t truth about building a business people actually want to be part of.

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