Sometimes freedom doesn’t look like a big milestone. Sometimes it looks like swiping your card for a new freezer without panic.
Last week, I learned this the unexpected way.
Friday, we realized our freezer had gone out. The meat at the top was soft instead of frozen solid — and when you’ve got $4,000 worth of beef packed in for the year, you pay attention.
We replaced it with a bigger one that just happened to be on sale. The best part? We were able to walk in, swipe the card, and bring it home without stress.
It wasn’t always this way for us.
A few years ago, an expense like that would have sent us into a tailspin. Overtime shifts. Worry about what bills we could shuffle around. The stress of just trying to cover it.
But this time? No panic. Just relief.
And here’s what really struck me: while I was dragging out the old freezer, cleaning up dust bunnies, and moving beef into the new one, six new leads came into my business.
That’s the difference business automation makes.
Why Business Automation Matters for Women Over 40
I didn’t always run my business this way. Back then, I was chasing every comment, replying to every “I’m interested!” message, and following up with people who ghosted me like I was invisible. It was exhausting.
At one point, I was duct-taping my business together with seven different tools and spending nearly $1,000 a month just to keep it moving.
Now? I run everything under one roof for $117/month. My system works while I’m at the gym, at Walmart, or sitting on the porch with my husband (who just retired early this year 🙌).
And that’s the truth of business automation for women over 40: it gives you space. Space to live, breathe, and not babysit your business every second of the day.
3 Things I’d Automate First if I Were Starting Over
- Collecting Leads
Followers are nice, but names + emails are gold. Create something valuable and invite people onto your list, not just your likes. - Follow-Up
Don’t rely on “hoping” people circle back. My system sends a thank-you, shares value, and gives them the next step—on their time. - Posts With Purpose
Don’t just post to post. Share a story, teach a lesson, and always give people a next step when they’re ready.
My Thoughts
That freezer sitting in my garage isn’t just an appliance. It’s proof that steady, simple systems can change how life feels.
Because sometimes freedom isn’t about the big shiny milestones.
It’s about buying what you need without panic.
It’s about knowing your business is moving forward while you’re wiping dust bunnies out of the garage.
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I also recorded this story on my Substack podcast, The Unpolished Mirror. You can hit play and listen while you’re driving, walking, or folding laundry.
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