353 | Marketing vs Operations: Closing the Gap with Kasandra Murray

You don't have a marketing problem. You have an operational problem. If you're bringing in leads but feeling overwhelmed, behind or stressed trying to deliver what you promised, this episode is going to feel very real. I'm chatting with Kasandra Murray, marketing + operations consultant and founder of Unlucky Umbrella Studio. She bridges two areas that are often treated completely separately and helps businesses line up lead generation with the systems, sales process and customer experience needed to support sustainable growth. In this episode, you'll learn: Where the loop between marketing promises and delivery most often breaks Why every business, big or small, struggles with documentation (and how to start without perfectionism) What effective training looks like, and how to combine visual, audio + hands-on learning How misalignment quietly hurts repeat business and referrals The first operational system to hand off when you feel overwhelmed Kasandra's three growth tips: inbox zero, a negotiation lesson from Never Split the Difference, and documenting everything ALL LINKS MENTIONED