What’s the real cost of a messy backend? It’s more than inefficiency — it’s your time, energy, and peace of mind. In this episode of Ops Uncovered, Michelle Stone breaks down the hidden costs of “duct-taped” systems — the patchwork tools, half-built processes, and constant rework that quietly drain your capacity as a founder.

You’ll learn how to spot the operational leaks that steal your focus, how to calculate what they’re truly costing your business, and what calm, sustainable structure looks like when it’s done right.

If you’ve ever felt like your business only runs when you do, this conversation is your invitation to build differently — with clarity, confidence, and systems that support your life, not steal from it.

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Behind the scenes of many “successful” businesses is a reality most entrepreneurs don’t talk about: chaos. And chaos has a cost.

In this first episode of Ops Uncovered, I’m sharing the turning point that changed everything for me: the moment I realized hustle couldn’t be my legacy. As a mom of three, stepmom of two, and wife of a disabled veteran, I know firsthand what it takes to build a business that actually supports a family.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why hustle will never be your legacy.
• The hidden costs of chaos (and how they show up in your business and life).
• What the Legacy Promise™ is — and how you can start today.
• What you can expect from Ops Uncovered.

3 Takeaways to Remember:

1. Chaos costs more than money — it costs presence, peace, and freedom.
2. Systems aren’t about tools; they’re about trust and sustainability.
3. Your legacy doesn’t start someday. Your legacy starts now.

Welcome to Ops Uncovered — the podcast that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a business that lasts. In this trailer, host Michelle Stone, founder of Stone Ops™ and creator of The Legacy Path™, shares why most businesses look successful on the outside but struggle behind the scenes… and how this podcast will help you reclaim time, streamline systems, and grow with intention.

Your legacy doesn’t start someday.

Your Legacy Starts Now.