
Systems Saved Me®
Entrepreneurship is meant to give you freedom and flexibility - but how does that actually happen? Systems of course! On the Systems Saved Me® podcast, each week top ranking podcast host and multi-million dollar business mentor Jordan Gill lifts the hood to show you behind the scenes of successful businesses with freedom at its core. This podcast features guest interviews, digestible strategies, and thought-provoking prompts for you to build a life-first business too. Follow Jordan @systemssavedme on Instagram for daily advice and strategies on building an online business. Subscribe to Systems Saved Me® Podcast and share the show with your biz besties!
Latest episodes

Oct 17, 2016 • 13min
Consistency is Key
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m discussing consistency and how to obtain it in your business while still having freedom. Topics: (1:07) What’s the big whoop about consistency? (1:59) Consistency vs. Freedom (3:06) Jordan’s experiences with inconsistency (4:12) Creating processes and systems (4:48) Can you have both freedom and consistency? (9:07) How to view the consistency mentality Quote of the Week: “Systems allow you to deal with things that happen to go wrong.” –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.

Oct 10, 2016 • 16min
Shawna Kalamatas; Mindfully Watch Your Marketing Numbers
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about marketing accountability. My guest is Shawna Kalamatas, who runs The Start Studio, an agency that helps companies reach their marketing goals. Topics:(1:12) Introducing Shawna Kalamatas(2:06) Before systems(4:07) Creating the process for mindful marketing(6:37) Three-pronged approach(9:11) Organization with Google Drive(10:04) Standardizing and personalizing(10:46) Transparency(12:16) Shawna’s best financial investment(13:05) Proof elements of people(14:33) Failed accountability: Shawna’s worst investment Quote of the Week: “Why waste time and money trying to figure it out on your own when there are genuine people out there who really want to help and have experiences based on that?” - Shawna Resources: www.thestartstudio.com https://www.facebook.com/shawnabrea https://twitter.com/shawnabrea https://plus.google.com/+TheStartStudioChicago https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-start-studio 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.

Oct 7, 2016 • 15min
Stephanie Johnson; Setting Goals With Vision Boards
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m discussing vision boards and what they can bring to your business and life. My guest is Stephanie Johnson, founder of Singles and the City and avid vision boarder. Topics:(1:07) Introducing Stephanie Johnson(2:49) Before vision boards(5:15) Consistent results(6:52) The process(8:25) Vision board categories(10:40) Stephanie’s best financial investment(12:09) Website design letdown–worst financial investment(13:27) Contacting StephanieQuote of the Week: “Put it on the board so it’s not stressing you out in the forefront of your mind. But it’s a constant reminder that this thing will eventually come up. It’s therapeutic more than anything.” - Stephanie Resources: http://www.singlesandthecity.com https://www.instagram.com/singlesandthecity/ https://twitter.com/singlesntheciti https://www.facebook.com/ohsostefanie/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf Email: info@singlesandthecity.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.

Sep 26, 2016 • 10min
Prune Your Strategies
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m answering the question: What good is strategy if you can’t implement it? Topics:(1:00) Implementation–More than a list(4:52) Show opportunities for success and results in your training(6:25) Answering the question(6:51) Add that extra step of value(8:10) You need both strategy AND implementation(9:00) The avoidable hurdle Quote of the Week: “Results happen from action. They don’t happen from thinking.” - 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.

Sep 19, 2016 • 27min
Brittney Carmichael; Creating a Morning Routine
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.Today, I’m discussing morning routines!My guest is Brittney Carmichael, who is a hair dresser, an inspirational blogger and speaker, as well as a psychic medium. She shares her method to making the most out of each and every day! Topics:(1:09) Introducing Brittney Carmichael(2:28) Benefits of having a morning routine(3:54) The happy accident(5:21) Brittney’s morning routine - GEBY(5:59) Gratitude(7:03) Exercise(9:05) Breakfast – lots of liquids!(13:15) You(14:49) Health care vs. self-care(18:10) Brittney’s best financial investment(19:42) Brittney’s worst investment – overboard advertising(21:30) Contacting Brittney(23:41) Put the phone away!Quote of the Week:“If you don’t put you first, how can you fill someone else’s cup?”– Brittney CarmichaelResources: http://brittneycarmichael.com/Brittney's Instagram 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.

Sep 12, 2016 • 19min
Kasie Ricart; Managing Your Contacts & Connections
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.Today, I’m discussing how to manage and maintain all of your contacts and connections.My guest is Kasie Ricart, who started her own independent insurance agency and has created a system to be a consistent point of contact throughout the lifetime of her clients. Topics:(1:12) Introducing Kasie Ricart(2:54) Life before systems – not tracking anything(3:44) Creating more points of touch(4:42) Having a direction in business(6:15) Kasie’s solution: a non-junky E-newsletter(9:48) Relatable and engaging E-newsletter topics(12:05) Kasie’s best financial investment(15:05) Kasie’s worst investment(17:17) Contacting KasieQuote of the Week: "It’s important to plug in your goals into a business-driven GPS so that you can decide what turns and changes you need to make. Yes, there may be traffic or a speed bump or you may get derailed, but you gotta know where you’re going."Resources: www.ricartinsurance.comRicart Insurance FacebookRicart Insurance Instagram 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.

Sep 5, 2016 • 13min
Systems = Support
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I'm discussing what to do when there is so much creation happening in your business and you don’t have time for anything else. Hint: Outsourcing and Tutorials! Topics: (1:02) Balancing creativity with systems (3:28) Schedule creative time (4:37) Pre-client process (5:24) Marketing strategy (6:21) Packaging/shipping fulfillment and customer support (6:52) Video tutorials (9:48) Writing down five potential tutorials (11:07) Jordan’s mission Quote of the Week: “Systems are a form of support. That support allows your creativity to flourish.” - 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.

Aug 29, 2016 • 20min
Christina Edland; Take Charge of Your Financial Future
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.Today, I’m discussing how to take charge of your financial future. My guest is Christina Edland, who is an Associate Portfolio Manger for high net worth clients at Northern Trust. TOPICS:Introducing Christina EdlandLiving complacentlyWhen and why Christina took controlHaving an open mindLook at a lot of different opportunities and business modelsSurround yourself with key peopleRead for personal growth and developmentChristina’s best financial investmentChristina’s worst investmentQUOTE OF THE WEEK:“With your phone, you’re always downloading new software. That is what reading is like, downloading new software on your brain." - Christina EdlandGUEST BIO:I was born in Austin, TX and moved to Dallas when I was 9 years old. I attended SMU and studied economics with financial applications and am a level III CFA candidate. I have spent the past ten years working in the investment industry and observing the habits of wealthy people. It wasn't until a year ago I really learned how money works, how wealth is created and how powerful our mind is to help us unleash our talents and abilities to seize our dreams. I teach others how they can have it all (money & time). I'm passionate about helping others elevate what I call their wellth (wealth & wellbeing). I love to read books on personal growth, health and entrepreneurialism. I'm a runner, yogi, ex- pastry chef and pit bull lover! I believe you have greatness within you just waiting to be unleashed!RESOURCES:Christina's Instagram Christina's Facebook 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.

Aug 22, 2016 • 23min
Chakayla Taylor; Get Social Followers to Your Website
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.Today, I’m discussing how to get people from social media to your website. My guest is Chakayla Taylor from Chakayla J Taylor Online, a coaching company to help women build brands by way of social media and email marketing.TOPICS:Introducing Chakayla and Chakayla J Taylor Online Why Chakayla started her own businessHow Chakayla transformed social media followers to website clientsFREE Beautiful Resource Library – The Homegirl FactorChakayla’s FormulaPromoting positive sentimentChakayla’s best financial investmentWhack webinar: Chakayla’s worst financial investmentFinding one’s purposeGUEST BIO:I help amazing women build BOMB online brands; by way of social media marketing and email marketing. My passion is rooted in lifting up women who are hungry, humble and focused. Social media has been my platform to spread that knowledge, but encouragement and empowerment are the purpose of my work.QUOTE OF THE WEEK:“It’s not that you don’t know what to do. It’s that you don’t know you can do it until you try. Until you tell yourself yes, you will never know what you can accomplish.” - Chakayla TaylorRESOURCES:Chakayla J Taylor Website Beautiful Resource Library Chakayla J Taylor Instagram Chakayla J Taylor Twitter Chakayla J Taylor Facebook Chakayla J Taylor Pinterest 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.

Aug 16, 2016 • 15min
Embracing Change in Your Business
This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m discussing the importance of making room for change in your business. I believe that getting out of your comfort zone and switching up a broken process is a crucial part to growing your business and reducing your stress. If you’re a visual learner and want to see how to incorporate this system for yourself, grab your Action Sheet for this episode! You will also get the transcription and notifications about future episodes. Topics: (1:30) Why people are uncomfortable with change (4:50) Mindshifting away from the grind (6:40) Why I love my scheduler (8:45) Simple tweaks that make a big difference (10:50) Setting up tutorials (13:10) What is it that you’ve become accustomed to that you can change? Resources: Audria Richmond Periscope Acuity Scheduling 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.