Systems for managing life & work on the farm with Natalie Egger

“The thing about motherhood, and I say this about my business too, cookiecutter solutions don’t work. What works for one person won’t necessarily work for you or for your child. Each child is different and it is like a learning process for each of them because they’re all so different.”  In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Natalie Egger. Natalie discussed how she started her business helping clients get more organized and be more efficient with their time. As a mother of 5, Natalie shared how she uses her business practices in her home life and how everyone could benefit from some optimized practices such as time blocking.  If you’re in need of organization or efficiency skills, this is the episode for you!    About our guest: Natalie Egger, Egger Consulting - Canada Natalie is a process improvement and efficiency expert who helps quickly organize administrative office work for clients. Natalie is passionate about helping rural businesses through digital courses,1:1 sessions, and group coaching. She recognizes how much they sacrifice and wants to help reduce their daily pressures. You can connect with Natalie on her Instagram or her website.    At a glance: [6:20] Ties to agriculture “I started working with bookkeepers and lawyers and found that a lot of people being referred to me were in the agriculture business.” [14:02] Optimizing systems “There’s nothing wrong with trying something new, but you have to find a way that it works for you.” [32:05] Time blocking “It’s such a highly customized system and process that does really make the biggest impact for you because  you start seeing where you’re spending your time and why certain things may or may not be getting done.”  [40:21] Shifting through seasons “The more you plan in advance the better.” [59:39] Future of a business and the people it’s left to “I think when we are leaving our legacy that’s organized and streamlined in a way that makes sense for that business, that reduces a lot of stress.” You may also enjoy… #6 A Look at Identity and Communication on the Family Farm with 6th-Generation Nebraska Farmer Hannah Borg #11 Toss Your To-Do List for a Minute #41 Habits & Routines for Your Season With Thea Larsen of Cowgirls Over Coffee   About the Host of Farming on Purpose, Lexi Wright:  I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the stories of agriculture from generations past, preserving the skills and lessons learned along the way, and ensuring the best of that is passed onto those who will continue to lead the way into the future of production agriculture. I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.  Connect with me on Instagram @wrightatthemoment, Facebook, and TikTok.