Beyond The Systems Podcast | Business Systems & Growth Strategies For Your Online Business
Samantha Whisnant - Systems Strategist & DFY Agency Owner
Are you a client-facing online entrepreneur who is tired of flying by the seat of your pants and figuring things out as you go?
In the Beyond The Systems podcast with Sam Whisnant, you'll get a peek into the backend of how successful multi-six and seven-figure businesses are run.
With zero experience in marketing and business, Sam started working as a virtual assistant in 2019 while she was living abroad for some extra cash. She spent years learning the ins and outs of online business, dabbling in just about everything from podcast editing to course creation to copywriting.
Eventually, she build her own business to six figures as an Online Business Manager, where she helped clients scale from $20k months to $100k months, have a $250k+ launches and triple their 1:1 client capacity. Now, she runs Systems with Sam, a done-for-you operations agency that helps client facing online businesses clean up the chaos in their business with custom-made systems so they can thrive as they grow.
In Beyond The Systems, we'll dive deep into all the areas of your business and show you how to improve your efficiency across the board.
We will touch on topics such as how to hire and manage a virtual team efficiently, how to streamline and increase your client capacity while still providing a top-notch experience and how to show up more consistently without overfilling your calendar.
Tune in each week to learn actionable tips and strategies to help you streamline your business so you can save time, boost your profits and feel confident about your growth.
Follow Sam on Instagram @systemswithsam to stay connected.
Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and share with a fellow entrepreneur!
In the Beyond The Systems podcast with Sam Whisnant, you'll get a peek into the backend of how successful multi-six and seven-figure businesses are run.
With zero experience in marketing and business, Sam started working as a virtual assistant in 2019 while she was living abroad for some extra cash. She spent years learning the ins and outs of online business, dabbling in just about everything from podcast editing to course creation to copywriting.
Eventually, she build her own business to six figures as an Online Business Manager, where she helped clients scale from $20k months to $100k months, have a $250k+ launches and triple their 1:1 client capacity. Now, she runs Systems with Sam, a done-for-you operations agency that helps client facing online businesses clean up the chaos in their business with custom-made systems so they can thrive as they grow.
In Beyond The Systems, we'll dive deep into all the areas of your business and show you how to improve your efficiency across the board.
We will touch on topics such as how to hire and manage a virtual team efficiently, how to streamline and increase your client capacity while still providing a top-notch experience and how to show up more consistently without overfilling your calendar.
Tune in each week to learn actionable tips and strategies to help you streamline your business so you can save time, boost your profits and feel confident about your growth.
Follow Sam on Instagram @systemswithsam to stay connected.
Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and share with a fellow entrepreneur!
Episodes
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Oct 24, 2024 • 21min
Bite Size Systems: FAQs - Tech Overwhelm and CRMs [Ep 44]
This discussion dives into how to know if your systems are truly benefiting your business. It tackles the chaos of tech overwhelm and offers tips for selecting effective tools tailored to your specific model. Additionally, the conversation highlights the importance of user experience when choosing systems. Listeners will also discover a free challenge aimed at mastering technology for scaling group programs, combining automation with onboarding. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to streamline their approach!
Oct 22, 2024 • 56min
Navigating Pivots, Burnout, and Finding Alignment in Business with Jess Dahl [EP 43]
Jess Dahl shares her journey from being a hairdresser and fitness coach to becoming a purposeful business and life coach, co-founder of a nonprofit, and a published author. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to seek deeper meaning and purpose in her life, leading to a series of pivots and alignment with her true calling. Jess emphasizes the importance of a morning practice and staying grounded in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The conversation covers topics related to self-care, mental health, burnout, and creating space in life. It also delves into the importance of knowing oneself, finding balance, and making a difference in the world. The guest, Jessica, shares insights about her nonprofit organization, Wholeness Journey, and how it empowers individuals to make a positive impact.TakeawaysThe journey of self-discovery and purposeful living often involves pivotal moments that lead to deep reflection and questioning of one's path.A morning practice that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being is essential for staying grounded and aligned with one's true purpose.Navigating pivots in life and business requires a strong foundation of self-belief, trust in a higher power, and a deep sense of purpose.Creating space for unexpected opportunities and connections while maintaining a structured framework for personal growth and alignment is crucial for a fulfilling and purposeful life. Prioritizing self-care in the morning sets the tone for the day.Creating space in life allows for the unexpected and opens the door to new opportunities.Knowing oneself is essential for making a positive impact in the world.Finding balance is about understanding the seasons of life and adapting to them.Empowering others to make a difference is a powerful way to create lasting change.More about Jess Dahl: A purposeful business & life coach for women to align with themselves & their business through 1-1 coaching & masterminds, she’s a published author, podcast host on the Say Yes Anyway Podcast, and co-founder of a non-profit called, Wholeness Journey- A yoga retreat/service trip, whose mission is bringing healing, identity, wholeness & purpose to women, children & families who have been affected by trauma, human trafficking and ultra impoverished locally & globally by yoga and wellness practices, art therapy, storytelling and empowerment experiences.Random fact, she is half Spanish with an Asian middle name , MiYeon, and when she was 11 years old, she sang with Celine Dion on stage at her concert at the Key Arena in Seattle.Connect with Jess Dahl:Website: http://jessdahl.com & https://wholenessjourney.org/Instagram: @jessdahl_ , @wholenessjourneyResources from this episode:https://calendly.com/jessdahl/45minTo set up a strategy call- in order to find out next steps that's best for you in your life! Whether personal, business- desiring an experience, retreat, or coaching container- I will support!Ready to start building scalable systems in your business? Get access to 10+ templates and resources, plus a live monthly training inside my free community The Systems Society. Join us now: https://www.skool.com/the-systems-society/about Connect with Sam:Website: https://www.systemswithsam.com/services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemswithsam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/
Oct 17, 2024 • 23min
Bite Size Systems: Las Vegas Retreat Takeaways [Ep 42]
In this Bite Size Systems Episode, I’m sharing my three takeaways from going to Las Vegas to help my bestie, Alex Porterfield, host her first retreat. Resources from this episode:Ready to start building scalable systems in your business? Get access to 10+ templates and resources, plus a live monthly training inside my free community The Systems Society. Join us now: https://www.skool.com/the-systems-society/about Connect with Sam:Website: https://www.systemswithsam.com/services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemswithsam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/
Oct 15, 2024 • 22min
5 Systems Mistakes to Avoid When Scaling Your Group Program [Ep 41]
Discover the five pitfalls to avoid when launching group programs. Learn why proper planning is essential and how automating onboarding enhances client experiences. Effective communication can foster a thriving community, while strong contracts manage expectations and risks. Keep engagement high throughout the program and prepare for potential dips with strategies in place. A calm launch can build client trust, and automation streamlines processes for efficiency.
Oct 10, 2024 • 21min
Bite Size Systems: 4 Ways to Revamp Your Black Friday Launch [Ep 40]
In this Bite Size Systems Episode, I share 4 ways you can change up the typical Black Friday launch and make it your own. Resources from this episode:Ready to start building scalable systems in your business? Get access to 10+ templates and resources, plus a live monthly training inside my free community The Systems Society. Join us now: https://www.skool.com/the-systems-society/about Connect with Sam:Website: https://www.systemswithsam.com/services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemswithsam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/
Oct 8, 2024 • 29min
Learn to Love Your Finance Numbers with LoriAnn Kuntz [Ep 39]
LoriAnn Kuntz, owner and CEO of Profit Priority, helps creatives navigate their finances with confidence. She shares her entrepreneurial journey and stresses the significance of understanding bookkeeping for business growth. LoriAnn explains why relying solely on bank account balances is risky and emphasizes analyzing cash flow for informed decision-making. She recommends hiring a bookkeeper to simplify financial management and discusses the differences between contractors and full-time employees, including their impact on team culture and business operations.
Oct 3, 2024 • 21min
Bite Size Systems: 5 Lessons in 5 Years of Business [Ep 38]
Celebrate five years of entrepreneurship with transformative insights that pack a punch. Learn about the power of self-belief and resilience, key ingredients to thriving in the business world. Discover how preparation can turn unexpected opportunities into success. Explore the importance of community and relationships in fostering growth. This episode delivers practical guidance that can inspire listeners to revamp their own business strategies and reflect on their unique journeys.
Oct 1, 2024 • 20min
3 Areas to Automate to Scale Your Online Business [Ep 37]
Discover how automation can transform your online business by enhancing efficiency in marketing, sales, and team management. Learn the importance of having structured processes in place before diving into automations. Explore practical applications like email funnels and project management tools that simplify tasks. Start small and gradually expand your automations to streamline operations and improve productivity. Unpack misconceptions about automation and unlock strategies that support scaling your business.
Sep 24, 2024 • 38min
Scaling Intentionally as a Service Provider with Andrea Elibero [Ep 36]
In this conversation, Andrea Elibero, a dedicated business coach and scaling strategist, shares her expertise on intentional growth for solopreneurs. She emphasizes the power of pivoting—not as abandoning services but as elevating them and shifting focus. Listeners learn to discover their 'unique magic' and align it with personal goals, while also considering the importance of systems to avoid burnout. Andrea encourages embracing experimentation and intuition, reminding everyone to give themselves six months to refine their business path.
Sep 17, 2024 • 25min
How I Manage My Podcast in Less Than 5 Hours a Month [Ep 35]
In this episode, I share my four-step system for managing a podcast in about one hour per week or less than five hours a month. I emphasize the importance of having a clear process and outline the steps involved in creating a podcast system, creating a podcast home, using automations and tools, and outsourcing tasks. By implementing these strategies, I’ve made podcasting easy and consistent, spending less time and energy on it.TakeawaysCreating a clear process and system for podcasting can make it easy and consistent.Having a podcast home, such as using project management tools like ClickUp, can help manage all aspects of the podcast.Leveraging automations, tools, and templates can save time and streamline the podcasting process.Outsourcing tasks like editing and social media management can further reduce the time and effort required for podcasting.Resources from this episode:Join the Scalable Marketing Mini Mind to build out your short and long form content systems! More info here: https://systemswithsam.thrivecart.com/marketing-systems-mini-mind/ Ready to start building scalable systems in your business? Check out my free private podcast feed, Seven Figure Systems, where I share the biggest systems shifts you need behind the scenes as you scale from six to seven figures. Download Now: systems-with-sam.ck.page/seven-figure-systemsGet access to 10+ templates and resources, plus a live monthly training inside my free community The Systems Society. Join us now: https://www.skool.com/the-systems-society/about Connect with Sam:Website: https://www.systemswithsam.com/services Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/systemswithsam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/
