I've been running businesses since I was 19. Some worked, some spectacularly didn't.
The ones that worked? They had systems. The ones that failed? They ran on hope and hustle.
Now I help business owners fix what's actually broken - not their mindset, not their motivation, but their operations. Because most "business problems" are just systems problems in disguise.
I spent years managing everything from franchises to remote teams, and the pattern was always the same: capable business owners drowning in operational mess. Too many tools. Too many manual processes. Everything depending on them being there.
That's what I fix. I build the backend systems that let your business run without you being the center of everything. So you can stop firefighting and start focusing on what actually grows revenue.
Based in Cork, working with businesses globally. Let's make your operations work for you instead of against you.
I'm Mandie, The Founder Of Optimal Operations.
Your business should work without you being the center of everything. If you can't take a week off, that's an operations problem, not a dedication problem.
Most "team issues" are actually system issues. Give people clear processes and real authority, and suddenly they stop needing you for every little decision.
Working harder isn't the solution. Better systems are. If you're constantly firefighting, something's broken in how your business runs.
I believe:
I'm a systems-focused Online Business Manager.
Here's how my natural wiring shows up in how I work:
Fact Finder 8 - I ask all the questions upfront so we don't hit surprises later. I want to understand your goals, processes, and team before we change anything. No guesswork.
Follow Thru 7 - I live for creating order out of chaos. Give me your scattered processes and I'll turn them into systems that actually work. Your team will know exactly what to do and when.
Quick Start 1 - I'm not the "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" type. I prefer proven strategies we know will work. Your operations stay stable while we grow smart, not fast and messy.
Implementor 4 - I can build systems myself, but I'm better at overseeing them and making sure your team has what they need to succeed. Hands-on when needed, but not doing everyone's job.
My Kolbe Score: 8 7 1 4
You get someone who thinks through the details before acting, creates structure that lasts, and builds systems using proven methods.
No chaos. No throwing random solutions at problems. Just methodical operations work that gives you back control.
While you're focused on strategy and growth, I'm making sure everything behind the scenes actually runs.
What This Means for Your Business
