Toxic Relationships in Business: The Cost of Ignoring Process  

We all know what a "bad romance" looks like—constant stress, miscommunication, unmet expectations, and feeling stuck in something that isn’t working. 

But what if I told you that the same thing happens in business when you ignore process?

Think about it—how many times have you or your team:
 ❌ Wasted time searching for information that should have been easy to find?
 ❌ Lost customers due to inconsistency, missed follow-ups, or preventable errors?
 ❌ Felt frustrated because things always seem harder than they should be?

Just like in a bad romance, ignoring work problems related to ignored or abandoned processes won’t make the problems go away.

Bad processes—or worse, no processes—drain your time, energy, and profitability. They create frustration for your team, disappointment for your customers, and burnout for YOU as the business owner.

The good news? You don’t have to stay in a bad business relationship with your operations. You can fix this by:
 ✅ Identifying broken, outdated, or missing processes that create unnecessary chaos.
 ✅ Simplifying workflows so tasks become repeatable, efficient, and stress-free.
 ✅ Training your team so that everyone follows the same best practices.

Are you ready to stop the cycle of frustration and build a business you love?

Image: From Process! How Discipline and Consistency Will Set You and Your Business Free. Artist: Drew Robinson