Systems Saved Me®

Join Lianne Kim as she guides you through an intentional planning journey for 2026. Discover the transformative power of visualization to craft your dream business. Learn how to set aligned marketing goals and diagnose your sales challenges. Gain insights on clarifying your finances and the importance of investing in yourself. Explore ways to uplevel client results and optimize team dynamics for smooth operations. Lastly, reflect on personal satisfaction to ensure joy in your entrepreneurial path.

In this intentional and introspective episode, business coach and podcast host Lianne Kim takes over the Systems Saved Me podcast to guide you through a strategic year-end review. If you’ve been sprinting through 2025 and craving a moment to pause, reflect, and recalibrate, this episode is your perfect reset. Leanne walks you through six core areas of business (marketing, sales, finances, service, operations, and personal satisfaction) using insightful coaching questions to help you pinpoint what’s working, what’s not, and where your biggest opportunities for growth lie. Whether you're flying high or feeling stuck, this episode will help you gain clarity, celebrate micro wins, and uncover your next powerful move for 2026.MORE ABOUT LIANNE:Lianne's WebsiteLianne's Call LinkLianne's LinkedInLianne's InstagramLianne's FacebookTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction by Jordan Gill + Lianne Kim takes over to lead a year-end business reflection.2:16 – Why this pause is essential before jumping into goal-setting mode for the new year.6:12 – The first area: Marketing — how to assess the quality and quantity of your leads.10:24 – The second area: Sales — did you hit your revenue goals, and how does that reflect your strategy?13:52 – The third area: Business Finances — finding clarity in your numbers and understanding profit.17:48 – The fourth area: Service — measuring client results and fulfillment through your offers.21:25 – The fifth area: Operations — is your business running like a well-oiled machine?25:20 – The sixth area: Personal Satisfaction — checking in with your joy, fulfillment, and CEO energy.31:16 – Total score out of 60: what it reveals and how to identify the one weak link holding you back.

If you’ve ever poured time, energy, and budget into marketing (only to be met with silence), this episode is your missing link. Brand strategist and web designer Bethany McCamish is back to walk you through her 5-part Brand Before Marketing framework, designed to make your brand convert before you spend a dollar on promotion. She shares the difference between design that simply looks good and design that drives decisions, how brand messaging creates connection, and the exact brand systems you need to make your marketing actually work. This is your roadmap for building a brand foundation that fuels visibility, not burnout.MORE ABOUT BETHANY: Bethany's WebsiteBethany's FreebieBethany's FacebookBethany's InstagramBethany's LinkedInBethany's ThreadsTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Jordan introduces Bethany and the premise: marketing doesn't work without brand clarity1:34 – Bethany explains what a brand actually is—and why your logo isn’t it3:50 – Foundation #1: The system of perception (design psychology, consistency, visual hierarchy)9:06 – Foundation #2: The system of connection (messaging that builds trust and clarity)13:55 – Foundation #3: The system of experience (websites that guide and convert)19:22 – Amplifier #1: Marketing as the megaphone—but only after your brand is built22:15 – Amplifier #2: Creating a visibility ecosystem with anchor content and content repurposing26:58 – Final recap: why marketing drives traffic, but brand design drives decisions

Dive into the world of brand visibility with a powerful 3P Framework! Discover how to create an emotional Promise that resonates beyond your brand. Learn the art of intentional Positioning to stand out in a crowded market, with examples like Skims redefining shapewear. Uncover the importance of Presence, where visuals should amplify your brand message rather than overshadow it. Perfect for entrepreneurs, this discussion offers insights to help you become visible, memorable, and ultimately chosen.

In this powerful follow-up episode, Erika Stanley, branding, website, and AI strategist, returns to help you build your very own AI Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). If you've ever felt stuck on what to post, how to stand out, or what’s actually working in your marketing, this one’s for you. Erika breaks down how to brief your AI so it understands your unique brand and shows you three essential roles your AI CMO can play: market researcher, content strategist, and data analyst. Plus, she walks through her CEO Cheat Codes app and how it generates strategic prompts that make AI work like a real team member. Get ready to scale smarter, not harder.MORE ABOUT ERIKA: Erika's WebsiteErika's FreebieErika's InstagramErika's FacebookErika's ThreadsErika's YouTubeErika's LinkedInAccess the CMO Prompt Pack: https://aiqueens.com/promptpack TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Jordan introduces Erika Stanley for Part 2 of the AI C-Suite Series: Meet your AI Chief Marketing Officer2:01 – Erika recaps her mission to make AI more approachable and powerful for women entrepreneurs5:24 – Why briefing your AI CMO is the key to strategic, brand-aligned output8:41 – Role 1: The Market Researcher – competitor audits, audience insights, and real data sourcing12:45 – Role 2: The Content Strategist – building a content ecosystem from one piece of content17:35 – Role 3: The Data Analyst – analyzing your marketing metrics and making data-driven decisions22:58 – Erika introduces her free CEO Cheat Codes app to generate tailored prompts for your AI CMO27:40 – Next steps: where to grab the AI CMO custom GPT and how to unlock strategic marketing with AI

In this awesome takeover episode, branding, website, and AI strategist Erika Stanley introduces listeners to the concept of building an “AI C-Suite” starting with your AI COO. Erika shares how women entrepreneurs can go beyond using AI for simple tasks like social captions and instead implement it as a strategic internal team member. You’ll learn how to delegate meeting notes, document analysis, and task planning (all with AI) and how to get hours back in your week with one simple prompt. If you're craving more structure and support without hiring a full-time team, this episode is packed with actionable gems.MORE ABOUT ERIKA: Erika's WebsiteErika's FreebieErika's InstagramErika's FacebookErika's ThreadsErika's YouTubeErika's LinkedInQuick Win Prompt: "I want you to act as my COO. Here is a list of everything I need to do this week: [and then just paste in 10 to 15 tasks, doesn't matter if they're messy or out of order]. Please organize these into categories like Client Work, Marketing, and Admin. Prioritize them by urgency and importance, and suggest a simple daily focus for me from Monday to Friday.Ask me clarifying questions until you are 95% sure you can complete this task."TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Jordan introduces guest host Erika Stanley and the concept of using AI as a strategic business partner2:00 – Erika shares her mission: making AI accessible and powerful for women entrepreneurs4:20 – Why most entrepreneurs are underusing AI—and what’s possible beyond captions and chatbots6:43 – What the AI C-Suite is and how your AI COO can transform your backend systems9:30 – Role 1: The Meeting Coordinator – how to use AI to take notes, summarize calls, and draft follow-ups15:05 – Role 2: The Document Analyst – using AI to summarize lengthy PDFs, emails, and reports19:25 – Role 3: The Project Manager – turn your chaotic to-do list into a clear weekly plan with one prompt25:41 – Erika’s step-by-step walkthrough of the exact prompt to use for your AI COO to get started today

In Part 2 of her takeover week, unapologetic numbers gal Falisha Ball returns to help you flip the switch from constant hustle to effortless return. If your business feels busy but your bank account doesn’t reflect it, this episode is your guide to breaking that cycle.Falisha shares why momentum doesn’t come from motion—but from what compounds. She walks through three simple but transformative moves that shift your business from reaction to intention, so you get paid first, not last. This is about creating designed profit systems—not doing more.If you’re ready to build a business that serves you, without sacrificing sustainability or sanity, hit play on this one.MORE ABOUT FALISHA: Falisha's WebsiteFalisha's FreebieFalisha's InstagramFalisha's ThreadsFalisha's LinkedInTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro by Jordan Gill and overview of Part 2 with Falisha Ball1:15 – Falisha’s reminder: seeing your numbers is one thing, moving them is another2:42 – Why busy revenue can look impressive but lack real momentum4:10 – The concept of the “profit switch”: where cash creation and circulation finally connect5:03 – Move #1: The Revenue Sweep – how to give every dollar a job immediately6:20 – Move #2: Owner Pay Trigger – why founders must prioritize their own compensation7:42 – Move #3: Profit Flow Reset – the self-audit questions that improve cash flow without cutting costs9:16 – How to move from guessing to designing a cash-efficient business10:40 – Why refined operations—not new ideas—are the key to consistent returns11:50 – Download Falisha’s Profit Playbook to set up your own effortless return system

In this insightful takeover episode, boutique finance firm founder and unapologetic numbers gal, Falisha Ball, reveals the hidden reasons why even multi-six and seven-figure business owners often don’t see that success reflected in their personal bank accounts. She walks you through what she calls the CEO Pay Ratio—a powerful diagnostic for understanding how efficiently your business converts revenue into real, take-home income.Falisha unpacks why high revenue ≠ healthy operations, how to run a quick cash flow diagnostic, and how to redesign your business model so it pays you on purpose. If you're tired of wondering "Where did my money go?" and ready to use your numbers as a strategy tool (not a stress trigger), this episode is your go-to guide.MORE ABOUT FALISHA: Falisha's WebsiteFalisha's FreebieFalisha's InstagramFalisha's ThreadsFalisha's LinkedInTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction by Jordan Gill and overview of Falisha’s episode on why revenue doesn’t always equal wealth1:36 – Falisha shares her background, from corporate controller to founder of a boutique accounting and finance firm3:00 – The common problem: strong-looking businesses still not paying founders well4:47 – Why revenue is motion, but profit is structure—and what that means for your business6:22 – What the CEO Pay Ratio is and how it signals operational efficiency8:03 – What it means if your ratio is under 30% or above 50%, and what each scenario reveals10:04 – How prioritizing your pay redefines your entire business model11:30 – A simple step-by-step diagnostic to calculate your current CEO Pay Ratio13:42 – Why consistent pay is about leverage, not luck—and how to refine your operations accordingly

Gayle Walker, Chief Home Management Strategist and founder of Life Doula Inc., teams up with neuropsychologist Dr. Nicole Murray, who focuses on optimizing cognitive function for high achievers. They dive into how stress sabotages consistency in systems and the importance of awareness in understanding habits. The duo emphasizes using cues and routines to build lasting habits and highlights the need for a supportive network to tackle challenges together. They also discuss the necessity of adapting systems as life evolves for continued effectiveness.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Nicole Murray, a neuropsychologist specializing in brain performance, teams up with Gayle Walker, the founder of Life Doula Inc. They delve into why our brains thrive on systems and the predictability they provide. The guests explore the effects of aging on cognitive function, the importance of routines for children's safety, and how to combat overwhelm through simplicity. Listeners will discover practical strategies like morning anchors and the significance of establishing non-negotiable rules for maintaining effective systems.