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Why the Perfect Biz System is a Scam (And What to Do Instead)

I sat down with myself (yes, really) to talk about why business systems don’t have to be boring, rigid, or soul-sucking. We’re diving into the myth of the “perfect system,” how to stop collecting frameworks that don’t work for you, and why the sexiest systems are the ones that actually fit your energy and business. If you’ve ever bought a fancy template only to abandon it two weeks later, this episode is for you.
Broadcast on:
28 Feb 2025

Hey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, the podcast where creative service-based businesses come for unfiltered advice, actionable strategies, and a little bit of fun.

Today, we’re talking about why systems are sexy (yes, I said it) and how to make them work for you. No more forcing yourself into frameworks that aren’t built for your brain. Instead, we’re covering how to design systems that fit your energy, simplify before automating, and stop drowning in a graveyard of unused tools.

If you’re tired of feeling like the problem when a new system doesn’t work, let’s flip the script—because you are not the problem. Your system just needs to fit you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

⚡ Why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” system—and why that’s a good thing.
📉 The biggest mistakes people make when trying to systemize their business.
🔄 How to build workflows that align with your actual energy levels.
💡 The truth about automation (hint: it won’t fix a broken process).
🛠 Why the best system is the one you’ll actually use.

Links and Resources Mentioned

🌐 Check out my website: TheMainStage.ca
📱 Join the chaos on Threads: @TheMainStage.ca

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I sat down with myself (yes, really) to talk about why business systems don’t have to be boring, rigid, or soul-sucking. We’re diving into the myth of the “perfect system,” how to stop collecting frameworks that don’t work for you, and why the sexiest systems are the ones that actually fit your energy and business. If you’ve ever bought a fancy template only to abandon it two weeks later, this episode is for you.