Too many businesses duct-tape tools together, hoping things will “just work.” But real systems aren’t plug-and-play; they’re built with intention.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Shannon Vincent, founder of The Systems Fix, to explore how solopreneurs and small teams can move beyond templates and build systems that actually support the way they work.

Shannon doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all. She believes in clarity, people-first processes, and sustainable systems that evolve with your business, not overwhelm it.

🛠️ Here are some of the highlights from the episode:

• Templates vs. Tailored Systems: Why grabbing a Notion template isn’t a shortcut if it doesn’t match your workflow.
• Choosing Your Tech Stack Wisely: Specializing in fewer tools (SmartSuite, Airtable, ClickUp) = better results.
• Fragmented Tools = Lost Time: Move from scattered spreadsheets to a single source of truth.
• Data Security in the EU Era: Shannon & Laura unpack GDPR compliance when building systems for education and public institutions.
• No System is Ever “Done”: How continuous iteration builds real resilience and reduces friction.
• AI and Automation: Why Shannon sees AI not as a threat, but a collaborative tool for future-ready workflows.

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