Beyond The Systems Podcast | Business Systems & Growth Strategies For Your Online Business

Sharing the answers to these recently asked systems questions: 

• How do I know if my systems are working for me?
• How can I find a good tool and not get overwhelmed? 
• what is a CRM, and do I need one?

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Join The Streamline to Six Figures Challenge - a free, 3-day event designed to help you build the scalable, automated systems needed to take your group program to the next level.

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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.

Takeaways

• The 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_ , @wholenessjourney

Resources from this episode:

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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? 

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In this episode, I discuss the five common mistakes made when launching or scaling group programs. I emphasize the importance of proper planning, automating onboarding processes, having strong contracts, maintaining effective communication, and keeping engagement high throughout the program. By addressing these areas, program creators can enhance the client experience and achieve better results.

Takeaways:

• Group programs can scale your business effectively.
• Rushing a launch can lead to chaos and missed opportunities.
• Automating onboarding enhances the client experience.
• Contracts are essential for managing expectations and risks.
• Effective communication fosters community and support.
• Engagement is crucial for maintaining momentum in programs.
• Prepare for engagement dips and have strategies in place.
• A calm launch energy can improve client trust.
• Always have a strong contract to protect your business.
• Automation can save time and improve efficiency.

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In this Bite Size Systems Episode, I share 4 ways you can change up the typical Black Friday launch and make it your own.  

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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. 

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/

In this episode, LorieAnn, owner and CEO of Profit Priority, discusses the importance of bookkeeping and understanding finances for business growth. She shares her journey of starting her own accounting firm and the struggles she witnessed in entrepreneurship. LoriAnn emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to have a clear understanding of their numbers and make decisions based on accurate financial information. She advises against relying solely on bank account balances and highlights the importance of looking at past and future cash flow. LoriAnn also provides tips for simplifying bookkeeping and recommends hiring a bookkeeper or finding a system that works for you.

Takeaways:

Bookkeeping and understanding finances are essential for business growth and making informed financial decisions.

Entrepreneurs should have a clear understanding of their numbers and avoid making decisions based solely on bank account balances.

Hiring a bookkeeper or finding a system that works for you can simplify bookkeeping and provide clarity.

Contractors and full-time employees have different implications and financial considerations.

Having a team of employees can provide more control and flexibility in the business.

Tools like ClickUp, Slack, and Google Workspace can help with organization and communication in the business.

More about LoriAnn:

LoriAnn is the owner and CEO of Profit Priority, a boutique accounting and fractional CFO firm helping creatives go from unsure to unstoppable when thinking about their finances.

With over 8 years of experience in accounting and small business finance, she has the insight and experience to help you up-level your business while removing the stress and burden of managing your finances. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in business for years, her mission is to help creatives feel peace about their numbers while growing their profit and confidence. Business aside, LoriAnn is really just a midwest gal obsessed with running, reading, iced coffees and spending time on the farm with her two little kiddos.

Connect with LoriAnn:

• Website: https://www.profitpriority.co/
• Instagram: @profitpriority @loriannkuntz.co

Resources from this episode:

https://www.profitpriority.co/deductions

https://www.profitpriority.co/cashflow

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. 

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• Website: https://www.systemswithsam.com/services 
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/systemswithsam/ ​​
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/

I’ve been in business for 5 years now! In this episode, I’m sharing my 5 biggest lessons I’ve learned so far. 

Resources from this episode:

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/

In this episode, I discuss the basics of automations and how to get started using them in your business. I emphasize the importance of having a system and process before implementing automations. I talk about three main areas where automations can be helpful: marketing systems, sales, and team management. I provide examples of automations within each area, such as email funnels, checkouts, and project management tools. I encourage starting small with automations and my automation starter kit for further support.

Takeaways

• Automations are tools that remove manual input and streamline processes in your business.
• Before implementing automations, it's important to have a system and process in place.
• Automations can be used in marketing systems to nurture leads and provide a seamless onboarding experience.
• Sales automations are crucial for making the buying process easy and efficient.
• Team management automations can help streamline tasks and improve productivity.
• Start small with automations and gradually expand as you become more comfortable.
• Consider using tools like email funnels, checkouts, and project management tools to automate various aspects of your business.

Resources from this episode:

Ready to start automating your online business? Check out my Automation Starter Kit for only $9 - https://systemswithsam.thrivecart.com/automation-starter-kit/ 

Connect with Sam:

• Website: https://www.systemswithsam.com/services 
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/systemswithsam/ ​​
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwhiz/

In this conversation, I chat with Andrea Elibero about the importance of pivoting in business and how to do it strategically. We emphasize that pivoting doesn't mean giving up on your current service but rather elevating your offers and shifting your audience. We also recommend giving yourself six months to bring everything together and work towards your end goal. We also discuss the concept of unique magic, which refers to the activities that bring you joy and come easily to you. We highlight the need for systems and processes to support your business and prevent burnout. 

Takeaways

• Give yourself permission to change and grow in your business.
• Have clarity on your dream life vision and align your business with it.
• Listen to your intuition and take intentional action.
• View every step as a playful experiment and be open to pivoting.
• Create space for yourself to reflect and make decisions. Pivoting in business doesn't mean giving up on your current service, but rather elevating your offers and shifting your audience.
• Give yourself six months to bring everything together and work towards your end goal.
• Identify your unique magic, which refers to the activities that bring you joy and come easily to you.
• Implement systems and processes to support your business and prevent burnout.

More about Andrea Elibero:

Andrea Elibero is a business coach and scaling strategist for solopreneurs. She is fiercely passionate about empowering solopreneurs to intentionally grow and scale mission-driven businesses that celebrate their unique magic and support their dream lives through embodiment, coaching, strategy, and implementation so they can live the aligned laptop lifestyle of their dreams.

Connect with Andrea Elibero:

• Website: https://www.dancingleafsolutions.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulbizcoachandrea/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfulbizcoachandrea
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaelibero/

Resources from this episode:

Grab Andrea’s free guide empowering service pros to dream big, intentionally scale, and live fully as you grow beyond 1:1 clients. In this free guide you will get a mapped out & clearly explained breakdown of the service pro growth pathways to scale your business beyond 1:1 retainer clients, and the tools & exercises you need to do the inner work to create an aligned scaling path unique to your magic. 

Download now: https://www.dancingleafsolutions.com/roadmap/ 

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. 

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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/

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.

Takeaways

• Creating 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-systems

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/