Is your backend blocking your breakthrough? In this episode of Mocktails with Marina, we dive into the chaotic, often-overlooked world of operations and uncover why so many non-alcoholic business owners, kava bar founders, and sober entrepreneurs feel stuck, even when everything looks good on the surface.
If you’re juggling endless to-do lists, answering the same team questions over and over, or feeling like growth means more chaos instead of more ease… this one’s for you.
We break down:
The 4 Founder Archetypes that drive your ops behavior
The real cost of messy systems (burnout, bottlenecks, profit drag)
The 3 Pillars of Effortless Operations (Visibility, Systems, Culture)
How to shift from reactive to regenerative workflows
Practical ways to get your backend organized without hiring a huge team
This episode introduces my new Effortless Operations Starter Guide, a done-for-you Notion toolkit for non-alc bar owners, bottle shops, and functional beverage brands ready to clean up the chaos and scale with clarity.
Whether you're launching your first product or managing a team, this is your roadmap to smoother systems, happier teams, and sustainable growth.
👉 The guide is here:
https://www.marinamars.com/product-page/effortless-operations-starter-guide
