In this actionable follow-up episode, digital ad strategist Meredith Kallaher returns to share her 8 smartest tactics for running high-performing Facebook and Instagram ads on a small budget. Whether you’ve got $600, $1,000, or just a few thousand dollars to invest, Meredith breaks down exactly how to make every dollar count. From optimizing creative to leveraging Meta’s AI tools, this episode is packed with real-world insights that will help you test, learn, and scale with confidence—without overspending.

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0:00 – Jordan introduces the episode and Meredith’s focus on small-budget ad campaigns

2:16 – Defining what “small budget” means and why you can still get results under $3K/month

4:00 – Tactic #1: Model what’s already working using the Meta Ads Library

6:11 – Tactic #2: Reduce variables to get clear, confident data on what converts

8:43 – Tactic #3: Use Meta’s Advantage+ audiences to let the AI find your ideal clients

10:52 – Tactic #4: Adjust your expectations—look for proof of concept, not 10x ROI

14:22 – Tactic #5: Skip brand awareness (unless you’re targeting warm leads)

17:03 – Tactic #6: Stop tinkering too soon and let your campaign exit the learning phase

20:17 – Tactic #7: Niche down in your copy to help Meta deliver better results

22:26 – Tactic #8: Move fast with new Meta features for lower CPM and better performance

25:30 – Final recap and invitation to grab Meredith’s free ROI calculator

If you love case studies, this episode is for you. Digital ad strategist and numbers-loving CPA turned agency owner, Meredith Kallaher, shares how she helped a photography course creator turn a modest $5K ad budget into over $70K in course sales. Meredith walks us through her strategic funnel setup, sprint testing methodology, and how to warm up cold audiences for high-converting promotions. From building a pre-Black Friday nurture sequence to selecting the winning lead magnet, this episode is a goldmine for course creators and service providers wanting data-backed ad results—without blowing their budget.

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0:00 – Introduction by Jordan and the episode’s premise: big results from a small ad spend

2:08 – Meredith introduces herself and shares how she pivoted from CPA to digital ads strategist

5:10 – Meet the client: a husband-and-wife photographer duo ready to scale beyond in-person workshops

8:47 – Why jumping straight into sales doesn't work for cold traffic and the funnel strategy that did

12:21 – Sprint testing: the low-cost method used to find the messaging that clicked

18:45 – The winning freebie and nurture sequence that prepped cold leads to buy

23:32 – Behind the scenes of a wildly profitable Black Friday launch

27:18 – Final results and major takeaways: 13x ROAS, 3K+ new leads, and sustainable scaling

In this follow-up episode, Arian Hargrove, founder of Love for Systems, returns to the Systems Saved Me® podcast to unveil her game-changing Delegation-Ready SOP Framework. If you've ever delegated a task only to find it back on your plate, this episode is for you. Arian unpacks why documentation is the missing link in effective delegation, the exact four-step method to make your SOPs actionable and empowering, and how to stop being the fallback brain in your business. Through powerful case studies and actionable takeaways, she shows how CEOs can step out of the weeds and lead with clarity, trust, and calm.

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0:00 – Jordan Gill introduces the episode and hands the mic to Arian Hargrove.

1:24 – Arian’s mission: helping powerhouse women break through growth bottlenecks with smart systems.

4:00 – The hard truth: “Delegation without documentation is just dependency in disguise.”

6:41 – Common SOP failures and why documenting tasks isn’t enough.

9:32 – The 4-step Delegation-Ready SOP Framework: outcome clarity, decision points, built-in flexibility, and version control.

16:47 – Client story: how documenting core delivery SOPs helped a founder take a 10-day vacation without stress.

21:10 – Bonus tips: visual walkthroughs and team feedback for more effective SOPs.

23:45 – Next steps: how to rewrite your most delegated task using this framework and a free template offer.

In this awesome episode, operations expert and founder of Love for Systems, Arian Hargrove, takes over the Systems Saved Me® podcast to challenge everything you thought you knew about SOPs. With 30+ years of experience, Arian shares how generic documentation may be the very thing holding your team—and business—back. She breaks down the four most common SOP pitfalls, offers real-life client case studies, and lays out a practical framework for building SOPs that drive clarity, ownership, and scale. Whether you’re onboarding your first VA or running a million-dollar business, this episode will help you transform your SOPs from static documents into strategic tools.

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0:00 – Introduction by Jordan Gill and handoff to Arian Hargrove of Love for Systems.

1:47 – Why SOPs are often ineffective: Arian’s origin story and mission.

4:52 – The hidden cost of poorly built SOPs—from missed opportunities to team confusion.

6:39 – Client story: “Danielle” and the discovery that checklists aren’t systems.

9:12 – The 4 SOP pitfalls: No accountability, no strategic connection, no checks or controls, and no operational alignment.

18:27 – The 3 pillars of scalable SOPs: strategic alignment, process integrity, and operational maturity.

22:54 – Case study: How 3 SOPs helped Jasmine’s team cut delivery time by 40% and run independently.

25:04 – The SOP Power Audit: a 3-step method to immediately improve any system.

Most founders are still playing way too small. In this episode, Ruthie Schulder is back on the mic walking you through how to land the deal you’re not even letting yourself dream about—yet. From how to get into the room, to how to pitch with authority, to how to negotiate like a CEO—this episode shows you how to think bigger, pitch smarter, and structure the kind of dream deals that change everything.

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0:00 – Jordan introduces Ruthie and the Dream Deals methodology: getting what you want, faster.

2:14 – Ruthie explains why most founders are playing small—and how to name your dream deal.

6:09 – A personal story about how our brains resist dreaming big—and how to overcome that.

11:35 – A tactical exercise: how to unlock your biggest deal vision (and DM Ruthie for accountability).

14:42 – How to get “in the room” with power players—even when you don’t think you have access.

20:58 – Ruthie’s behind-the-scenes story of landing Apple a venue for Tim Cook in 24 hours.

25:50 – The Curse of Humility: why your pitch is falling flat and how to show up in authority.

35:33 – Negotiating from alignment, not desperation: holding your line and knowing when to walk away.

42:15 – The one thing no one else can do in your dream deal: hold the magic only you carry.

In this powerhouse episode, Ruthie Schulder takes over the Systems Saved Me® podcast and reveals the 5 strategic shifts that transform your business from high-functioning… to highly sought after. You’ll learn how to structure your positioning, systems, leadership, and energy so your company becomes one buyers chase—not one you have to pitch. Even if you’re not selling yet, this episode will change how you build and scale from here forward.

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0:00 – Jordan introduces Ruthie Schulder and the concept of designing a business exit without burning it all down.

2:50 – Why most women don’t plan their exits—and how it’s costing them millions.

6:38 – Ruthie’s story: building and selling a multiple eight-figure agency with clients like Apple and Amazon.

13:18 – The birth of Her Exit Strategy: how Ruthie helps founders go from burnout to multi-million dollar exits.

17:42 – Part 1: Power Positioning—why your messaging must match the magnitude of what you’ve built.

26:01 – Part 2: The 10x Exit Filter—seeing your business as a buyer would to unlock hidden value.

34:14 – Part 3: Ecosystem of Assets—turning scattered offers into a premium, integrated business.

41:55 – Part 4 & 5: The Exit Multiplier and Eight-Figure Activation—scaling decision-making and stepping into your mogul-level founder identity.

In part two of this powerful Systems Saved Me® takeover series, restorative coach and consultant Trinetta Powell is back—this time, walking you through her Overflow Ops Framework: five foundational systems designed to protect your peace and prevent self-sacrifice. Trinetta shares how she kept her business running during a season of personal crisis, and reveals how automating, aligning, and auditing key areas of your business can help you create sustainable overflow. If you're ready to stop glorifying exhaustion and start building a business that works for your life, this episode is your systems playbook.

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0:00 – Jordan introduces Trinetta and the focus on systems that support your life, not drain it.

2:01 – Why “tired” doesn’t mean successful—and how to break the burnout-based mindset.

5:17 – Trinetta shares a personal story about grief, caregiving, and the systems that kept her business running.

9:38 – The first system: Client onboarding and how automation creates ease for both you and the client.

12:46 – The second system: Payment and revenue flow—stop chasing money and let systems do the heavy lifting.

15:17 – The third system: Communication boundaries and auto-responders that protect your peace.

18:33 – The fourth system: Calendar and time ownership—how to create intentional white space.

21:40 – The fifth system: Offboarding clients with care, closure, and room for future referrals.

25:22 – How to do a quarterly “Overflow Audit” to assess what’s leaking your energy and needs realignment.

29:55 – Final encouragement to take micro-steps, implement one system, and build from a place of peace.

In this empowering takeover episode of the Systems Saved Me® podcast, restorative coach and consultant Trinetta Powell dives deep into why burnout isn’t a time issue—it’s a capacity one. Trinetta introduces her signature Rest Routine Audit and the Restorative CEO Scheduling Method, helping high-achieving women realign their energy and time with their values. She breaks down the three types of energetic capacity, walks listeners through her R.E.S.T. framework, and shares practical ways to design a schedule that creates sustainable overflow without self-sacrifice. If your calendar feels chaotic and your peace feels optional, this episode is a must-listen.

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0:00 – Jordan introduces guest host Trinetta Powell

2:12 – Trinetta shares her origin story and how she began helping women protect their energy through business.

5:38 – Why burnout is a capacity issue—not a time management one.

8:14 – The three types of energetic capacity: mental, emotional, and physical.

14:29 – Introduction to the Rest Routine Audit and how to use it to identify energy leaks.

20:17 – Breaking down the R.E.S.T. framework: Recognize, Evaluate, Set Intentions, Tend to yourself.

29:12 – How to build a Restorative CEO schedule that reflects your energy, not just your ambition.

36:03 – The four energy-protecting blocks every entrepreneur needs in their calendar.

In this episode, Sarah and Justin return to the Systems Saved Me podcast to share a powerful shift that’s transformed how they support clients—without adding calls, coaching hours, or complexity. If you've ever wondered how to get your clients to actually finish your course or implement what you've taught them, this episode is your blueprint.

They introduce the concept of wizards—bite-sized, AI-powered tools built from your existing content that guide clients step-by-step. You'll hear how these tools are boosting conversions, cutting support time, and creating rave-worthy client experiences. Whether you’re new to AI or want your offers to do more heavy lifting, Sarah and Justin break it down into simple, actionable ideas you can apply right away.

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0:00 – Jordan intro and why Sarah and Justin are back with another episode

2:05 – The client results gap: why people stall out even with great content

5:00 – Introducing "wizards": AI-powered tools that turn IP into action

8:15 – The surprising power of wizards to reduce support and increase sales

11:40 – How their wizard-making system (IP to GPT) works in under 30 minutes

15:22 – Creative use cases: onboarding, bonuses, upsells, lead magnets, and internal tools

21:00 – Real examples of how wizards improve client clarity and boost implementation

27:10 – Why embedding your genius into tools creates stronger, higher-converting offers

32:15 – You already have what you need—turning transcripts, SOPs, PDFs into wizards

In this jam-packed episode, Sarah and Justin from Wake Up to Freedom take over the Systems Saved Me podcast to break down how they escaped the pressure of constant launching and evergreen funnel fatigue. They share their behind-the-scenes journey to building a sustainable, systems-based business that supports consistent sales without burnout.

Sarah and Justin reveal the Gateway Model—a refreshing, repeatable system that lets them stay connected with their audience while keeping their calendars spacious. They walk through the exact monthly rhythm they use, why fresh low-ticket offers can be your best marketing tool, and how they consistently drive traffic into their core offer without relying on high-pressure tactics or constant selling.

If you're seeking a business model that gives you both sales and sanity, this one’s for you.

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0:00 – Introduction from Jordan and guest handoff to Sarah and Justin from Wake Up to Freedom

2:40 – Why they walked away from launches and evergreen funnels, even when they worked

7:58 – The hidden downsides of over-promoting one offer or juggling too many

11:30 – The Gateway Model explained: small engaging offers that lead to a core offer

15:45 – Monthly rhythm: live workshops, replays, and flash sales that simplify sales

22:30 – The “Same Day Replay” system that maximizes a single live workshop

28:05 – How old resources and client tools become fresh, sellable assets

33:50 – Results: more sales, less burnout, and a rhythm that builds audience trust and conversions