In this solo episode, Jordan Gill breaks down a modern approach to business positioning that goes way beyond “pick a niche.” Instead of chasing clarity, she explains why contrast is the real driver of attention, memorability, and sales in today’s crowded market.

Jordan shares the three positioning levers she personally uses to design standout offers, including Carpool Content, and explains how small shifts in format, scope, and combination can radically change how your work is perceived. This episode is packed with real examples from business, content creation, events, and even everyday life to help you train your positioning muscle in a practical, repeatable way.

If you want your offers to feel familiar and fresh without yelling, gimmicks, or over-niching, this episode will help you rethink how you earn attention and become referable in 2026 and beyond.

1. Why “pick a niche” often fails in nuanced, crowded markets
2. The difference between clarity vs. contrast and why contrast stops the scroll
3. How to identify the norm your audience already expects
4. Jordan’s Norm → Tension → Angle positioning framework
5. The 3 positioning levers you can pull without reinventing your offer
6. Why micro-positioning creates memorability (and macro creates safety)
7. How novelty + familiarity triggers instant curiosity
8. How to repurpose existing expertise through format and delivery shifts
9. Why positioning earns attention without louder marketing

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00:00 – Why positioning feels confusing

02:00 – Why “pick a niche” falls flat

03:40 – Clarity vs contrast

05:20 – Norm → tension → angle

06:50 – Lever #1: format & delivery

09:20 – Lever #2: macro vs micro

11:50 – Lever #3: two things together

14:40 – Training your positioning eye

Automation sounds like the solution to everything, but for many consultants and strategists, it actually creates more chaos.

In this episode of Systems Saved Me, Blessing Richardson returns to explain why automation often falls apart, when it does make sense, and how to know what stage of business you’re really in.

Blessing breaks down the difference between systemizing and automating, introduces the “print money” stage, and explains why most businesses aren’t there yet and why that’s okay. She also walks through the three layers of AI support in a business: AI teammates, client coaches, and full-scale AI products, helping you understand what to build now versus later.

If you’ve been duct-taping automations onto a business that’s still evolving, this episode will help you slow down, build capacity first, and create systems that actually grow with you.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction: why automation often creates more chaos instead of ease

3:30 – The myth of “systemize, automate, SOP everything” and why it backfires

8:20 – The “print money” stage explained and why most businesses aren’t there yet

14:10 – A clear litmus test to know if your business is ready for automation

20:45 – The three layers of AI support: AI teammates, client coaches, and AI products

28:40 – Why automation ROI starts with capacity, not immediate revenue

35:30 – Simple systems that quietly save hours: call scripts and calendar workflows

44:50 – Treating AI like a junior teammate instead of a magic solution

In this episode of Systems Saved Me, Blessing Richardson takes over the mic to break down why most business owners are asking the wrong questions about AI.

Instead of chasing the “best” tool, Blessing explains why proximity beats power and how AI works best when it lives inside your existing systems.

She walks listeners through how to identify where their real work actually happens, why missed follow-ups and lost ideas are system problems (not discipline issues), and how to prepare your business for automation with her Same Simple Stick framework.

If AI has felt more chaotic than helpful, this episode will help you build a true second brain starting with your systems, not more tools.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction to the episode and Blessing Richardson’s work with AI-powered teammates

2:45 – Why “Which AI is best?” is the wrong question

5:30 – Proximity beats power: choosing AI that fits your existing workflow

9:10 – Identifying where your work actually happens day to day

13:40 – Missed follow-ups, lost notes, and why they’re system problems (not discipline issues)

17:50 – Why your work needs a consistent “home” before AI or automation can help

22:15 – The “Same Simple Stick” framework: standardize, simplify, systemize

27:10 – Capturing ideas, insights, and inspiration so nothing gets lost

This is Part 5 — and the final episode — of my 2026 Business Predictions Series.

To wrap things up, I’m doing something a little different.

In this episode, I’m reacting to 10 popular predictions for 2026 and telling you whether I’d buy the stock, sell the stock, or watch from the sidelines — based on what I’m seeing in real life, in business, and on the internet.

Some of these I agree with.

Some I strongly disagree with.

And a few… I’m conflicted.

This episode is intentionally light, opinionated, and meant to spark conversation, not declare universal truth.

It also brings the entire predictions series together and sets the stage for what’s next on the Systems Saved Me podcast.

👉 If you agree, disagree, or want to debate: come DM me on Instagram @systemssavedme.

This is my Super Bowl.

And if you’re new here: I’m officially back on the mic, and there’s a lot more coming.

This is Part 4 of a 5-part series on my biggest business predictions for 2026.

In this episode, I’m diving into something I’m personally very excited about and actively testing:

👉 The merger of search and social.

For most of my 10 years in business, I didn’t intentionally focus on SEO or search. But that’s changing fast because platforms like Instagram are no longer just for scrolling. They’re becoming searchable, indexable, and discoverable.

And that changes everything.

In this episode, I share:

1. Why social platforms are becoming search engines
2. How Instagram content is now being indexed by Google and AI
3. What it means to be findable (not just visible) in 2026
4. How I tested search indexing and saw results in under 90 days
5. Why content now has a longer shelf life (even months later)
6. How training your Instagram algorithm gives you the playbook
7. Why language, topics, and tags matter more than ever
8. How paid, organic, and search are starting to work together

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the “post → spike → disappear” cycle of social media, this episode will completely reframe how you think about content creation moving forward.

In 2026, the goal isn’t just reach.

It’s lasting discoverability.

This is Part 4 of 5.

The final episode in this predictions series drops next — and it ties everything together.

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Does this make you excited… or overwhelmed?

This is Part 3 of a 5-part series on my biggest business predictions for 2026.

In this episode, we’re talking about positioning and what I believe will be the clearest way to stand out next year:

👉 Create a Two-Fer.

In 2026, the businesses that cut through the noise won’t be louder.

They’ll be more interesting.

I break down why pairing two unexpected ideas, formats, or outcomes (what I call a Two-Fer) creates instant intrigue, clarity, and memorability.

This isn’t about being gimmicky.

It’s about smart positioning that makes people lean in and say, “Wait… what?”

In this episode, I cover:

1. What a Two-Fer is and why it works so well in positioning
2. Real examples of weird-but-brilliant combinations (and why they convert)
3. How changing format, location, or delivery can refresh any offer
4. How I positioned Borrow My Podcast as a Two-Fer and why it worked
5. Why “normal” services and offers are harder to sell in 2026
6. How to build Two-Fers into services, programs, content, and collaborations
7. Simple prompts to help you find your own Two-Fer positioning

If your offer feels solid but invisible or if your messaging sounds like everyone else’s, this episode will help you rethink how you’re presenting what you already do.

This is Part 3 of 5.

The series continues with more predictions on what will actually work in online business and marketing in 2026.

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What’s the weird combo you can’t stop thinking about?

This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on my biggest business predictions for 2026.

In this episode, I’m sharing what may be my most controversial prediction of the series:

👉 In 2026, documentation may outperform degrees.

I believe relatability, transparency, and real-time experimentation are becoming more powerful trust signals than credentials, certifications, or distinctions especially in online business, marketing, and creator-led education.

This doesn’t mean degrees don’t matter.

It means how you position your authority matters more than ever.

In this episode, I break down:

1. Why audiences are less impressed by degrees and resumes
2. How “recent, relevant, and real” is replacing polished expertise
3. Why documenting your process builds faster trust than claiming authority
4. The difference between expertise and positioning (and why people confuse the two)
5. How creators are growing audiences by learning publicly
6. Why relying on past credentials can actually hurt your message in 2026
7. When degrees still matter and when they absolutely don’t

If your marketing leans heavily on credentials, titles, or past achievements, this episode may feel uncomfortable. That’s intentional.

Because positioning in 2026 won’t be about who knows the most.

It will be about who people trust to walk with them.

This is Part 2 of 5.

In the next episode, I break down what I believe is the winning positioning combo for 2026 and how to stop making your messaging harder than it needs to be.

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Do you agree… or does this feel like a stretch?

This is Part 1 of a 5-part series on what I believe will shape online business in 2026.

After completing 58 collaborations in 2025, speaking at events, and being deep in conversations with business owners behind the scenes, one pattern is impossible to ignore:

We’re entering the Contributor & Correspondent Era of collabs.

In this episode, I break down why one-off collaborations are going to slow down a bit and why recurring collaborators inside newsletters, podcasts, and content ecosystems are becoming the real growth lever.

Instead of constant new guest swaps, summits, or short-term promos, creators are building trusted “casts” of experts who show up consistently and serve their audience together.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Why recurring collaborators outperform one-time collabs
2. How podcasts and newsletters are quietly shifting to a “cast” model
3. The difference between sponsors vs contributors (and why it matters)
4. Why service providers are uniquely positioned to win in this era
5. Real examples of this working in podcasts and email marketing
6. How burnout, capacity, and predictability are reshaping collaboration strategy

This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series and explains why collaboration itself is changing, not disappearing.

This is Part 1 of 5.

Tomorrow’s episode dives into what may be my most controversial prediction for 2026.

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Are you seeing this shift too or something different?

In this inspiring continuation of her takeover, business coach and community leader Lianne Kim returns to guide you through part two of your end-of-year reflection and planning experience. If you're ready to trade pressure-filled goal setting for intentional, joy-fueled strategy, this episode is your next step. Leanne leads you through a powerful visualization of your dream 2026, then helps you reverse-engineer that vision across six key areas of your business. You’ll uncover the mindset shifts, operational upgrades, and personal priorities needed to move from surviving to thriving. Grab your journal and get ready to dream big and lead boldly.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Jordan’s intro + why this episode is part two of a deeper reflection and planning process.

1:58 – Guided visualization: envision your most successful, joyful 2026 business and life.

8:44 – Recap of the six core business areas and how to evaluate what needs to shift.

10:38 – Marketing: clarifying lead generation goals to align with your next-level vision.

13:20 – Sales: identifying blocks in your revenue growth and fine-tuning your offers.

16:25 – Business finances: creating clarity, setting targets, and paying yourself more.

19:14 – Service: upleveling your craft and client results through strategic support.

22:06 – Operations: improving systems, leadership, and team dynamics to run smoothly.

25:38 – Personal satisfaction: redefining fulfillment, boundaries, and joy in business.

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.

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TIMESTAMPS:

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.