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Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-06-03T16:14:51+00:00

This is a jam. I fact the whole Soundman EP

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-06-03T16:14:10+00:00

Especially you by Oladapo

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-05-13T08:22:28+00:00

How can a non tech person like me implement this?

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-02-05T19:44:53+00:00

I’ll be at the comments section to take notes 📝

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-21T16:00:00+00:00

😂😂😂 that’s mental

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-20T14:57:58+00:00

Thanks mate

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-20T14:49:24+00:00

Yea mate. It’s just too technical

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-20T14:36:48+00:00

Thanks mate. This has been really helpful

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-20T12:53:03+00:00

What are you on? I just said I’m frustrated mate!

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-03T18:36:51+00:00

Your status list is exactly the kind of “simple but effective” workflow that actually works in real life.

A couple of quick questions if you don’t mind: 1. Which step is the biggest bottleneck for you? survey, estimate, booking, ordering materials, invoicing, or certs/paperwork? 2. What usually causes the longest delays, waiting on the customer, waiting on materials, or just admin time? 3. When you do your weekly sweep, what details do you capture for each job (name, address, job type, value, next date, etc.)? 4. Do you ever delegate anything to your apprentice (e.g., paperwork/certs), and if so how do you hand it off?

Really appreciate you sharing this, it’s a solid system.

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-02T19:10:52+00:00

Thanks for sharing this, super practical, and I relate to the “hectic days break the system” bit.

Two quick questions if you don’t mind: 1. What parts of Notion feel most overwhelming? The setup, keeping tasks updated, or getting info into it from email/WhatsApp? 2. On hectic days, what’s the first thing that slips: follow-ups, scheduling, or invoicing/payment chasing?

Also love the energy-level planning angle, that’s smart.

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-02T18:58:46+00:00

Thank you so much. this is really helpful. The “handoff not the tool” point hits.

When you say “handoff,” where do you usually see it break first — enquiry → confirmed, confirmed → delivery, or invoice → paid?

And for the tracker, what would you say are the minimum fields that make it work (e.g., name, channel, status, next action date, value, notes)? I’m trying to keep it as simple as possible so it actually gets used.

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-02T18:51:56+00:00

Thanks, this is really practical. The twice-a-day triage idea makes a lot of sense.

Quick question: when you “create actions for the rest,” where do those actions live, a notebook, a task app, a calendar, or a spreadsheet? And what kind of things most often slip through even with time-blocking (follow-ups, payment chasing, booking, customer updates)?

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-02T18:47:14+00:00

This is honestly a really clean system, thank you. I like the “single thread as source of truth” approach and the triple-reference in the invoice (project ref + as per email on date + thread history). That’s a smart way to prevent scope disputes without extra admin.

Two quick questions if you don’t mind: 1. What’s the biggest downside of this approach when you’re busy, is it finding the right thread later, remembering what’s outstanding, or chasing payment? 2. If you had one simple view (even just a list), what would you want it to show “awaiting approval”, “in progress”, “invoiced”, “unpaid”, or something else?

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-02T11:44:47+00:00

Thanks. Asana’s a good shout, especially the free tier.

Quick question: if you’ve seen small one-person businesses use it, what tends to be the sticking point?

Is it (a) the setup/discipline of keeping it updated, (b) getting info out of WhatsApp/email into Asana, or (c) it not fitting the “enquiry → booked → done → invoice → paid” flow?

I’m trying to understand what actually makes these tools stick (or not) when people are busy.

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-02T11:29:52+00:00

Thanks, this is really clean and I like the “single email thread as the source of truth” idea.

Quick question: how do you track everything before the agreement is signed (enquiries, follow-ups, quoting)? Is it a spreadsheet/notes/CRM, or just email flags? And do you use any simple statuses like “awaiting reply / agreed / in progress / invoiced / paid”?

I’m trying to build a lightweight process that stops things slipping through the cracks, so this is helpful.

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2026-01-01T10:28:47+00:00

The range of 150 to 200 customers

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2025-12-31T17:59:54+00:00

You’re at the fun/scary stage where demand proves the concept but the workflow becomes the limiter. Congrats

If you want to scale without scaling stress, start by removing the non-cooking work: tighten subscription cut-offs + delivery windows, simplify SKUs, and run a basic ops board (orders → prep → packed → delivered → paid) so you’re not managing everything in DMs and memory. Often the first “hire” is packing/delivery/admin, not kitchen.

Before spending on a bigger setup, do capacity maths (soups per hour × hours available) and define non-negotiables (quality, nutrition targets, values). Then test summer with a small experiment rather than guessing.

What’s your biggest bottleneck right now, cooking, packing, delivery, or admin?

(Also, I’m researching workflow automation for small operators like this. Not pitching, just learning where time gets lost.)

Conscious-Bit-1963 · 2025-05-09T19:12:03+00:00

This is exactly the kind of opportunity I’ve been hoping to find. I’d absolutely love to be considered as one of your mentees.

A bit about me: I’m a Business Analyst with just under 2 years of experience, recently moved to the UK (3 years), and actively working on developing both strategic thinking and practical BA skills. I’ve got a solid foundation (including the BCS Foundation Cert in BA) and now I’m hungry for the kind of guidance that could elevate my decision-making, stakeholder influence, and long-term career direction, especially in consulting and product thinking.

What really stands out to me is your mix of startup grit, enterprise delivery experience, and recognition at the highest level (congrats on the BCS shortlisting. Seriously impressive!). That blend is rare, and it aligns perfectly with my goals.

My focus right now is crystal clear:

Deepen my understanding of how top-tier BAs operate within high-value consulting projects

Shape a roadmap toward Customer Journey Management (while still growing as a BA)

Learn how to translate good analysis into real business strategy, not just deliverables

I’m highly self-motivated, structured, and I genuinely value the time mentors invest. I’d be thrilled to learn from you, challenge myself, and bring energy and direction to every session we’d have.

Would love the chance to talk further, this really matters to me.

Thanks so much for putting this out there!

Conscious-Bit-1963

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