Effortless Online Systems
Want a peek behind the curtain of your favourite online entrepreneurs? Welcome to The Effortless Online Systems Podcast - where we turn messy back-ends (😉) into smooth, scalable businesses.
Each week, I break down real business processes, review the best tech to save you time and boost profit, and bring in expert guests who’ve built systems that drive results. From automation and AI to project management, paid traffic, hiring, and leadership, we cover everything operations so you can scale smarter and stress less.
I’m Nivek - Online Business Manager, Systems Strategist, and Agency Owner—your guide to mastering the operational side of online business. Let’s get to work.
Effortless Online Systems
99. Your systems aren't broken, you're just using them wrong
Coming in hot for 2025 with a little tough love - if you’ve ever thought, “Systems just don’t work for me”, hate to break it to you, babe, but it might not be the system… it might be you. 😏
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
- The real reason your systems feel broken (hint: it’s not the tool)
- Why jumping between platforms isn’t the solution (and what is)
- How to instantly tweak your systems to make them work for you
- The one habit that will make or break your productivity
If you’ve been blaming Asana, Notion, or any other platform for your lack of consistency, it’s time for a reality check—and a reset. This episode will give you the fixes you need to stop the cycle of chaos and actually make your systems work for you.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome back! Why we’re starting 2025 in February (rollerblading accident included)
3:00 – Why blaming the tool is the wrong move
7:10 – The 3 biggest mistakes people make with their systems
12:30 – Fix #1: The system comes first, the tool comes second
14:00 – Fix #2: Keep it simple (ruthless simplicity wins)
16:30 – Fix #3: Systems aren’t magic—your habits make them work
19:45 – Your challenge: Pick ONE system and clean it up
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