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“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

PETER DRUCKER

Marika Ydenberg

co-founder + chief optimizer

Marika has been an entrepreneur for most of her life. At just 15 years old, she launched her first business, Marikanne Designs, creating horse and rider apparel and learning firsthand what it takes to build something from the ground up.

That early spark led to other ventures, including launching a women’s clothing line in her early twenties and eventually working in the travel industry while exploring the globe. It was during this time that Marika began exploring digital marketing and online visibility, long before it became the essential business tool it is today

.In 2016, she began consulting with small businesses on their marketing and online presence and quickly noticed a pattern: many businesses had websites, but very few were actually working for them. The issue wasn’t design; it was structure, strategy, and visibility.

That realization led Marika to focus on helping businesses transform their websites into powerful growth tools. Today, she specializes in website development, SEO, and digital optimization, helping business owners become more visible online and attract the right clients consistently.

Having built businesses herself, Marika approaches every project with both an entrepreneurial mindset and a strategist’s eye. She understands the realities of running a company and the importance of systems that support sustainable growth.

When she’s not analyzing websites or refining strategy, Marika is a mom of three who believes strongly in building a business that supports family life rather than competing with it.

Her mission is simple: help business owners create an online presence that works for them so they can spend less time chasing clients and more time doing what they love.

I WANT TO WORK WITH YOU
a few of my favourite things

FavoUrite Go-to Regulation Move

Box Breath

COFFEE BAR order

Vanilla-Lavender Latte, Chai Latte or a Peppermint Tea

Couldn’t live without

My Sewing Machine

Favorite destination

It’s next to impossible to pick just one! Ok, El Salvador.

My guilty pleasure

Charcuterie or Dark Mint Chocolate

Favorite Color

Deep Forest Green

On repeat

My Custom Subliminal

Currently Binging

Virgin River

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WHAT WE’RE READING 📚 Today I picked up Good Habit WHAT WE’RE READING 📚 Today I picked up Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood. I’m only at the beginning, but it already has me thinking about something simple: We are what we repeatedly do. The habits we build shape our outcomes — personally and professionally. If we can learn how to intentionally build better habits and eliminate the ones that hold us back, the impact could ripple into every area of life. Looking forward to diving into this one! 🤓
In the early days, you ARE the business 💪🏻 You do In the early days, you ARE the business 💪🏻 You do the marketing. Answer the emails. Organize the receipts. Build the website. Serve the clients. But growth won't happen if you keep doing everything. (Not because you’re not capable.) Because you simply can’t do everything at once. You work hard to bring in new clients, and once you have them.. You need to service them. So your focus shifts to the work. And while you’re busy serving the customer, answering emails, and keeping clients happy… Who’s doing the marketing? Where are the next clients? Usually… nobody 😬 So the pipeline dries up. Then when the work wraps up, you have to scramble to drum up more business again. And the cycle repeats. You’re stuck working IN the business, which means nobody is working ON the business. Real growth starts when you can break this cycle and start to delegate. Delegation isn’t losing control. It’s creating the space your business needs to grow. This is the kind of work we do at Modus Operandi 💃🏼 We help business owners step out of the day-to-day, build better systems, strengthen marketing strategy, and create a business that operates like a oiled machine 😎 If you want help figuring out what to delegate, which systems you need, or how to keep clients flowing into your pipeline... Let’s talk! Book a discovery call so that we can look at your business together and map out the next step 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3MMNDWb
Some projects just hit a little closer to the hear Some projects just hit a little closer to the heart 🐾 We had the chance to work with Natasha as she launched her pet service business. Our role was part consulting, part design — helping her map out what it would take to start and run a successful pet care business, and then we helped her build a brand that reflected the care and professionalism she showed her clients. This one was extra special, because before Modus Operandi, there was Black Collar Society (a pet hotel that I [Amber] owned). It was honestly one of the best jobs I’ve ever had — spending my days caring for animals and walking dogs alongside some incredible women. Getting to dip my toes back into that world again gave me LIFE 🐶 Working with pet professionals is something I would love to do more of! So, if you’re a dog walker, pet sitter, groomer, trainer, or run a pet care business and want help building something sustainable, profitable and less stressful - let me help! Thank you so much, Natasha, you for trusting us with your vision 🖤
I haven't disappeared. I've been recalibrating. I haven't disappeared. I've been recalibrating. Our little family grew, and then we moved across the world to a town where we didn't have a built-in support system. No village. No backup plan. So we built it. New community. New relationships. New businesses. Motherhood has helped me to become more focused, streamlined, and more decisive than ever before 🧡 My time is precious to me. Now, with a strong community of friends, family, and neighbours behind us — we are transitioning from survival to thriving on purpose. And I’m ready to help you do the same. Modus Operandi has never been about "hustle". We are passionate about helping small business owners make the shift from working IN their business to working ON their business, so they can work less and make more. If you're ready to make that shift, book a call with me TODAY and let’s map out how you can work smarter, not harder 😉 BOOK HERE 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3MMNDWb
A soft launch Cinderella story ✨ When starting up A soft launch Cinderella story ✨ When starting up a new business, you don't always have the budget for a complete brand strategy, brand kit or a new website. That's why we worked alongside this client to create an attractive logo and design assets for a social media soft launch.. and she landed 4 NEW CLIENTS within 8 hours of launching! 💃🏼 If you offer a quality service or product, and you feel like you're not gaining any traction; you might want to consider a rebrand! #logodesign #logodesigners #customlogodesign #logoredesign #logobrandingdesign #brandingdesign #logomaker #brandlogo #logodaily #logoinspire #graphicdesigncommunity #graphicdesignstudio #logocreation #logolove #logogram #logosimple #dailylogo #modernlogos #brandinginspiration #brandingidentity #brandingstrategy #brandingstudio #brandingdesigner #brandingexpert #brandingcoach #brandinglogo #digitalbranding #brandingservices #brandingsolutions #brandingspecialist
“You get a card, you get a card..” 🥳 Real talk th “You get a card, you get a card..” 🥳 Real talk though: anything worth doing, is worth doing right! I speak from experience when I tell you that a well designed business card doesn’t end up in the recycling bin, makes a lasting impression and motivates the recipient to take action 💪🏻 The real question is: WHO WANTS A CARD?! 😂 #businesscardsdesign #typographyinspiration #businesscardideas #designbusiness #designbusinesscard #letterpressbusinesscards #luxurybusinesscards #custombusinesscards #newbusinesscards #premiumbusinesscard #logodesign #brandidentity #businesscards #goldfoil #goldstandard #nothingbutthebest #luxurybranding

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