"Systems only work to help you if you actually use them." -Missi Blue

 

Last week reminded me why I built systems in the first place – and what happens when you think you're too experienced to follow them. My booking day at Bluebird Tattoo Studio turned into a complete scramble because I decided to wing it instead of sticking to my proven process. From ignored checklists to computer crashes at the worst possible moment, everything that could go wrong did. But here's the thing: this disaster became my biggest learning opportunity yet. I'm sharing exactly what went sideways, why it happened, and most importantly, how I'm using this experience to build even stronger systems. If you've ever thought "I know better than this" while watching your carefully planned day fall apart, this episode is for you.

 

Listen to episode 31 No More DM Chaos: My One-Day Booking System with Missi Blue

 

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What you will learn in this episode:

• Why following your own systems is crucial, even when you think you have them memorized

• The specific mistakes that turned a smooth booking process into a 45-minute delay and client confusion

• How to turn business frustrations into actionable improvements through systematic note-taking

• The importance of building accountability into your processes, especially when working with team members

• Smart automation strategies that can eliminate last-minute scrambling and reduce human error

• How to create backup plans for technology failures and other unexpected disruptions

• The value of testing your systems with fresh eyes and documenting changes for future reference

• Why investing time in system updates now saves exponentially more time and stress later

Ready to stop repeating the same frustrating mistakes? Start by identifying one system in your business that's causing you stress, document what's not working, and create an action plan to fix it this week. Your future self will thank you for the effort you put in today.

 

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

 

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project