Systems Saved Me®

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about sales funnels. My guest is Stephanie Nickolich, who teaches entrepreneurs how to create sales funnels and passive revenue. Topics: (1:08) Introducing Stephanie (2:26) Before the first sales funnel (6:07) Fear led to change (7:21) The sales funnel system (11:49) Pricing (12:22) Converting clients (15:24) Small, valuable opt-ins (18:10) Levels (20:07) Recommendations (23:44) Best financial investment (24:33) Worst financial investment: falling for guarantees (26:57) Finding Stephanie Quotes of the Week: “[Sales funnels] are truly where your freedom awaits” - Stephanie “When you put up a sales funnel, and specifically when you’re using systems to monitor your results, you can see exactly what’s working and what’s not. You have complete control over getting the result you desire.” - Stephanie Resources:   www.stephanienickolich.com Facebook: Stephanie Nickolich See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about what the biggest bottleneck in your business is. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:09) You are the bottleneck (3:32) Define roles (4:34) Create checklists (5:50) Avoid being the bottleneck (6:51) Manage without micromanaging (8:08) Stop stopping the momentum (8:46) Look at your own team structure Quote of the Week: "How to not be the bottleneck of your business is to clearly define your role and your teams’ roles with accountable opportunities." Jordan  "It’s on you as the business owner to manage the projects... However, there is a way to manage them without you having to micromanage." Jordan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about bullet journaling. My guest is Malle Rydzik, a business strategist and coach to creative entrepreneurs, specifically those transitioning from solopreneurs to CEOs. Topics: (1:05) Introducing Mallie (2:09) Before bullet journaling (3:24) Giving it a try (4:21) Mallie’s bullet journaling basics (6:39) When new items come up (7:43) Symbols (8:13) To-done list (9:41) The case for paper over digital (11:21) Paper tracking (14:03) Customer relationship management (14:41) The big takeaway (15:17) Best financial investment (16:18) Worst financial investment (17:36) Finding Mallie Quote of the Week: “It sounds like this big huge giant system... but the important thing is learning what the system is and then adapting it to what works for you.” - Mallie Resources:   www.mallierydzik.com Social Media - @mallierydzik   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about how to extend the lifetime of a client. My guest is Kristen Baker, who is a business coach with expertise in the sales mindset. Topics: (1:06) Introducing Kristen (4:05) Business before systems (7:16) Ideal clients (9:46) 8-Step process (18:12) Specific goals (20:50) Best financial investment (23:03) Worst financial investment (25:43) Every investment has value (29:53) Finding Kristen Quote of the Week: “People make their expertise a little too narrow. If it’s something you’re passionate about learning and growing in, then you should always have more to offer your client”– Kristen Resources:   www.convertidealclients.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about how business owners are the best at making excuses. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:05) Making up excuses for ourselves (2:35) Instagram example (4:20) Podcast example (4:57) Pushing through excuses (6:32) What if? (7:42) Look at context (8:11) Make it happen (10:16) Stop the excuses - be daring! Quote of the Week: "If we fell into every excuse that comes up in our mind, then none of us would be doing anything." - Jordan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about finding and working with contractors. My guest is Porsche Williams, who is the founder of The Prototype. Topics: (1:04) Introducing Porsche (3:12) Business before systems (5:18) Need for efficiency (8:23) The process (11:17) Interest meetings (14:13) The vetting process (17:54) Other organizational tools (23:11) Best financial investment (26:44) Worst financial investment: joining course too soon (28:31) Finding Porsche Quote of the Week: “I have a skill-set in this and I’ve been doing this for years... so if a system isn’t in place, let me create it.” - Porsche Resources: www.theprototype.netFacebook: The Prototype Life Instagram: @theprototypelife Twitter: @theprototypelif See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group.   Today, I’m talking about client workflow. My guests are Jamie, who is the founder and CEO of Your Hot Copy, and Erin, who is their Director of Operations.   Topics: (1:14) Who are Jamie and Erin? (2:52) Same process, new systems (5:38) Addition of Erin (8:55) The shift to Teamwork (12:15) Checks and balances (14:03) Project management workflow (15:25) The difference (18:02) Best financial investment (18:52) Worst financial investment (20:53) Finding Jamie and Erin   Quotes of the Week: “Client accountability is everything...because they’re also busy business owners.” - Jamie   Resources: http://www.yourhotcopy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechamproom/ Instagram: @yourhotcopy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about second-guessing yourself. Topics: (1:10) Intro (2:07) Example of Jordan’s second-guessing (5:05) Lesson learned (5:53) Jordan going with her gut (10:33) Do a ‘gut check’ (11:17) Trust your feelings more than others’ Quote of the Week: "You always have your best intention more than anyone else.͟" - Jordan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about managing Google spreadsheets. My guest is Jen Glantz, who founded Bridesmaid for Hire. Topics: (1:06) Introducing Jen (3:07) Business before Google spreadsheets (4:27) Overwhelming mess (5:18) The process in Google spreadsheets (7:27) Jen’ s tabs (9:26) Individual client spreadsheet (11:20) Jen’s paper to-do list (12:55) Best financial investment (14:17) Worst financial investment: costly little things Quotes of the Week: “I call Google spreadsheets ‘living documents’ because it’s ever-changing and there is a collaborative experience with it.” - Jordan “I left my notebook somewhere and there went my to-do list. That is when I told myself ‘ you need to have a better system’ . So now I use my Google spreadsheet as my to-do list...and it allows me to stay accountable.” - Jen Resources: www.jenglantz.com Social Media: @JenGlantz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about bookkeeping. My guest is Danetha Doe, who is an accountant for mom-preneurs. Topics: (1:24) Introducing Danetha (2:20) Past financial management issues (4:57) What led to Danetha’s current business structure (8:20) YOU have to care about your finances (9:23) Why people come to Danetha (11:41) Step 1: organize (12:53) Danetha’s recommendations for personal and business finances (14:02) Step 2: daily routine (16:07) Step 3: weekly bookkeeping date (19:39) Financial freedom is a journey (20:39) It’s easy! (21:28) Danetha’s best financial investment (23:27) Worst financial investment: expensive schooling Quotes of the Week: “I didn’t realize that there is seasonality with business – there are times of the year when you make money and times of the year when money is a little bit tighter.”– Danetha “No one cares more about your money than you do. It’s like going to the dentist. Yes, they care about your teeth, but you need to be the one who is doing the daily crushing and flossing. Same with your finances – you are ultimately the best person to make those decisions for you and your finances.”– Danetha “Waiting for tax season to look at your finances is like waiting until after you’ve gotten your report card to then study for the exams.” - Danetha Resources: http://www.danethadoe.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.