Systems Saved Me® Before You Automate: Get to the Print Money Stage
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Dec 31, 2025 Automation isn’t always the panacea it seems. Blessing Richardson shares insights on why hasty automation can lead to chaos for growing businesses. She introduces the 'print money' stage, highlighting the importance of foundational systems before diving into tech. The three layers of AI support are explored, emphasizing when to deploy AI teammates versus full products. Practical strategies, like call scripts and calendar management, can save time and promote consistency. Slow down, build capacity, and let your systems evolve with your business.
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Don't Automate Before You Can Print Money
- Automation became marketed as the first move, not the final move, which led many businesses to automate too early.
- Blessing Richardson argues you must know how you'll reliably "print money" before heavily automating.
Wasted Time Automating Too Early
- Blessing spent time building automations early and found she was busier creating automations than doing revenue work.
- Her calendar filled with non-valuable tasks and she learned automation can distract from core business.
Vet Repeatable Revenue First
- Test whether you can name 10 customers and repeat the same offer successfully before investing in heavy tech.
- If you can't, focus on refining your repeatable revenue process rather than building complex automations.