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
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:
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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.
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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:
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.
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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:
✨ 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
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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:
This is your invitation to stop pretending it’s “not that bad” and start running your business like someone who plans to keep it.
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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.
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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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Are you running your business, or is your business running you? If your task management system is a mix of lost emails, forgotten Slack messages, and a whiteboard that no one actually looks at, this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, we are breaking down:
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Too many entrepreneurs waste hours on tasks they should have handed off months ago—emails, scheduling, admin work, and all the behind-the-scenes chaos that keeps them stuck in their business instead of actually growing it.
In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m breaking down:
✔ Why so many business owners resist hiring an assistant (and why that’s a huge mistake)
✔ How to build trust so you’re not micromanaging every little thing
✔ The exact tasks you should offload first to free up your time
✔ How to communicate effectively so your assistant becomes an extension of you
✔ How to fully leverage an assistant so they’re not just a task-doer, but a real asset to your business
Your assistant shouldn’t just lighten your workload—they should help drive your business forward. If you’re ready to scale without drowning in admin work, this episode is for you.
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SEO—it promises more leads, more visibility, and more growth. But what if it also strips away your brand’s authenticity in the process? In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m pulling back the curtain on my 7-month SEO experiment—what worked, what sucked, and why I ultimately said, “Fuck this.”
I hired a legit SEO agency. They delivered exactly what they promised. But in the process, my brand’s voice got buried under keyword-heavy content, and the leads I got? Cold as hell. So, was SEO worth it? Listen in as I break down the hard lessons, the unexpected downsides, and what I’d do differently.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re sacrificing your voice to “play the SEO game,” this one’s for you.
Inside this episode:
Ready to work smarter, not harder?
I created FREEDOM, a 6-week 1:1 mentorship for entrepreneurs who are DONE with the chaos and ready to build a business that works for them. No fluff, no cookie-cutter strategies—just real, practical guidance to help you scale with ease.
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Hiring help? Congrats! Now, do you want flexibility and no strings attached (contractor) or commitment, consistency, and a bit more paperwork (employee)?
I’ve been there—year one: solo. Year two: contractors. Year three: payroll. And let me tell you, making the switch wasn’t as simple as I thought.
In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m breaking down:
✔ Contractors vs. employees—who’s better (and when)?
✔ The biggest hiring mistakes I made (so you don’t have to)
✔ Why I flipped my contractors to employees (and kept one lone wolf)
✔ A quick gut-check test to help you decide right now
Thinking about hiring? Listen first—your future self will thank you.
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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter—both physical and digital? You’re not alone. Clutter is one of the biggest hidden productivity killers, adding stress, distraction, and inefficiencies to your workday.
In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m sharing simple, practical steps to organize your workspace and streamline your workflow, so you can get more done with less stress.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why a clutter-free workspace boosts focus, reduces stress, and improves productivity
✅ How to declutter your physical workspace and create an organized, functional setup
✅ The best ways to clean up your digital space (desktop, files, downloads, and notifications)
✅ Strategies for streamlining your workflow so your daily tasks feel effortless
✅ Easy maintenance habits to keep things organized long-term
Whether you’re dealing with a messy desk, chaotic files, or inefficient systems, this episode will help you clear the clutter and create a workspace that supports your success.
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Is your calendar running your life instead of the other way around? Do you find yourself triple-booked, sprinting from one meeting to the next, and wondering how you got roped into a 7 PM paint night you never signed up for? Yeah, same.
In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m breaking down the best strategies to take back control of your schedule. We’re talking time-blocking (because multitasking is a scam), setting actual boundaries (yes, you can say no to Friday meetings), and why booking 25-minute calls instead of 30 might just save your sanity (and your bladder).
You’ll also hear a hilarious story about a client who learned the magic of saying “hell no” to unnecessary meetings—and how it changed their workweek forever.
If you’re tired of your calendar feeling like a chaotic Jenga tower that could collapse at any moment, this episode is for you. Tune in, laugh a little, and get ready to organize your time like a pro. 🎙️
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What happens when life forces you to step away from your business—without warning?
In this deeply personal episode of Efficiently Ever After, I share the story I never imagined telling. At 45, with no major risk factors, I went into full-blown heart failure, spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU, and faced life-or-death decisions. But while I was completely out of the picture, something incredible happened… my business didn’t just survive—it thrived.
Join me as I take you through:
✔ The warning signs I ignored—and what led to my sudden cardiac arrest
✔ The 15-day hospital stay, emergency interventions, and my ongoing recovery
✔ How my systems, SOPs, and leadership team kept my business running seamlessly
✔ The critical lessons every entrepreneur needs to build a business that runs without them
If you’ve ever thought, I’ll fix my systems later, this episode will change your mind. Because the real test of your business isn’t when things are going well—it’s what happens when you’re suddenly gone.
🔗 Hit subscribe and let’s talk about how to build a business that works—so you don’t have to.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Drowning in emails? Still managing your own calendar like it’s 2012? It’s time to talk about delegation.
In this episode of Efficiently Ever After, I’m breaking down how to stop being the bottleneck in your business and start handing off tasks like a pro. We’re covering:
✅ What to delegate (hint: if I hate it, it’s probably a good candidate)
✅ When to delegate (ideally before burnout, not after)
✅ How to set your team up for success without micromanaging (yes, it’s possible)
I’m also sharing some of my own delegation wins—like how I haven’t touched a health care claim in over a year. If you’re ready to free up your time, actually lead your business, and maybe even enjoy your work again, this episode is for you.
Let’s connect:
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🌐 Website: www.aspenpeggs.com
📧 Email: mentor@aspenpeggs.com
💡 I’m currently working with entrepreneurs in a 1:1 mentorship to help them build stronger back-end systems, delegate effectively, and scale with ease. If you’re ready for personalized support, reach out!
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Efficiently Ever After! I’m Aspen Peggs, and I’m so excited to bring this podcast to life.
If you’re a visionary entrepreneur struggling with scaling your business without drowning in admin work, putting out fires, or constantly managing a team that should be able to run things without you—then this is the podcast for you.
This show is all about building a business that actually works—structured, streamlined, and sustainable. But before we dive into the strategies, I want to share my journey—where I came from, the challenges that shaped me, and why I built Northern Primrose from the ground up.
✅ How growing up on a ranch in northern Saskatchewan made me tough, resourceful, and a natural problem solver
✅ My journey from studying music to becoming a Red Seal hairstylist and owning The Curl Up & Dye Hair Salon
✅ How marrying a Mountie and moving every 2–3 years forced me to pivot and build new skills
✅ The wake-up call of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome—how a toxic workplace and stress nearly killed me and left me with permanent facial paralysis
✅ Why I walked away from that job and went all in on Northern Primrose
✅ The behind-the-scenes look at why so many businesses are inefficient (after working with over 300 of them)
✅ How I built a collaborative, solution-oriented team using my 1-3-1 approach
✅ My "Do It Now" method for getting things done and eliminating overwhelm
One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs? Getting your team to solve problems without relying on you for every decision. Here’s how I train my team to handle issues independently:
This method keeps my team thinking critically, taking ownership, and reducing decision bottlenecks—so I can focus on growing the business instead of micromanaging.
This system has helped me scale Northern Primrose, manage multiple projects, and actually enjoy life—without burnout. And trust me, it works.
Each week on Efficiently Ever After, I’ll be sharing the strategies, frameworks, and real-world lessons that help business owners scale without chaos.
I’ll also bring in expert guests who have cracked the code on scaling efficiently—so you can learn from their successes (and mistakes).
If you’re ready to get out of the weeds, delegate effectively, and finally create a business that runs without you, hit subscribe and let’s do this together.
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This is just the beginning—let’s build something incredible together. Welcome to Efficiently Ever After!
Welcome to Efficiently Ever After, the podcast for visionary entrepreneurs ready to scale without sacrificing freedom.
I know how exhausting it can be to feel tied to your business every day. That’s why I’m here—to help you build systems and strategies that allow your business to thrive, whether you're fully involved or finally taking that long-overdue vacation.
Each week, I’ll share practical insights, automation tips, and team-building strategies to help you create a scalable, sustainable business that runs smoothly—without you having to be in the weeds 24/7.
If you’re ready to scale smarter and step into true entrepreneurial freedom, hit subscribe and let’s build your Efficiently Ever After.
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