In this episode of The Next Level Social Podcast, I sit down with Aspen Peggs, a Systems & Operations Mentor and the visionary founder of Northern Primrose Consulting. Aspen’s fractional operations firm specializes in providing admin support, chief of staff services, and premium transcription to businesses across Canada and the USA. Together, Aspen & I dive deep into the importance of sustainable systems and processes for entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses with intention and ease.
Aspen shares her journey into systems mentorship, the inspiration behind her passion for structure and efficiency, and the story of how she and I connected and collaborated in the past—and continue to work together today.
This conversation is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help female entrepreneurs implement systems that not only save time but also create sustainable growth in their businesses.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Aspen’s Journey: Discover how Aspen became a Sustainable Systems Mentor and why she’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs streamline their businesses.
Collaboration Story: Ayla and Aspen reflect on their history of working together and share a behind-the-scenes look at their ongoing collaboration.
The Importance of Systems: Why effective systems and processes are critical for scaling your business sustainably—and how to implement them.
Common Challenges: Learn the most frequent mistakes female entrepreneurs make with systems and how to overcome them.
Balancing Growth & Sustainability: Aspen’s top tips for managing time, setting priorities, and avoiding burnout while scaling.
Tools for Success: Aspen’s go-to software and tools to automate tasks and streamline operations for online businesses.
Mindset & Structure: How to overcome resistance to systems and create a sustainable business strategy with the right mindset.
Actionable Steps: Three simple yet powerful actions you can take today to build more efficient systems in your business.Key Quotes from the Episode:
“Sustainable systems aren’t just about saving time—they’re about creating freedom and scalability without sacrificing quality or sanity.” - Aspen Peggs
“Mindset is everything when it comes to building systems. Resistance is natural, but with the right tools and a clear vision, you can create processes that feel empowering, not restrictive.” - Aspen PeggsConnect with Aspen Peggs:
Website: Northern Primrose Consulting
Instagram: @northernprimrose
LinkedIn: Aspen PeggsConnect with Ayla Sorochuk:
Instagram: @aylasorochuk
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Take Action Today:
Start implementing sustainable systems in your business with these three steps Aspen recommends:
Audit your current processes and identify gaps.
Choose one task to automate or streamline this week.
Set aside dedicated time to review your goals and prioritize accordingly.Tune in now to learn how to take your business to the next level with systems that work for you, not against you!