The Biggest Goal Podcast

We all want to scale our businesses, right? 

But here's the thing—growth doesn’t happen by doing everything yourself. 

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to be in the weeds with every task. 

But in reality, trying to handle everything on your own is a quick way to burn out and hold your business back. 

In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson get honest about why you need to trust your team and stop trying to do it all. They’ve been there, and they’ve learned the hard way that growth comes from letting go—not doing more.

Tune in as they talk about:

🔹 The real reasons you’re afraid to delegate

🔹 How letting go can actually help you move faster

🔹 The mindset shift that’ll help you trust others with your business

🔹 And more!

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like you're stuck in the grind, this episode will give you the nudge you need to start stepping back and empowering your team to help you scale.

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Looking to build systems that support delegation? Check out these episodes for more tools and tips:

• How do I pick a project management system?
• How do I use Monday.com like a Pro?
• How do I use Asana like a Pro?
• How do I use ClickUp like a Pro?

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This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

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We’re living in an incredible time. 

Automation and AI can work wonders to make your business more efficient, save you time, and even cut costs. 

Sounds amazing, right? 

But here’s the hard truth: you can’t expect AI to run everything. And you definitely can’t expect to dive into automation without first rolling up your sleeves and mastering your workflows.

Automation is here to support you—not replace you. 

Skipping the hands-on work and trying to automate too soon? That’s a fast track to frustration, wasted money, and a mess of processes you’ll just have to untangle later.

In this week’s episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson get real about the right way to approach automation. Tune in as they cover:

🔹 The pitfalls of automating without preparation

🔹 Why manual workflows lay the foundation for AI success

🔹 How to let automation enhance your business instead of running it into the ground

🔹 And practical steps to help you get started without the headaches

Listen, we all want to make our businesses run like a dream, and automation can help. But only when it’s done right. This episode will help you avoid rookie mistakes and build systems that actually work.

What did you think of this episode? Drop us a 5-star review to let us know—it helps us reach more listeners who need this advice! And don’t forget to subscribe for fresh, no-fluff strategies to grow and scale your business every week.

Learn More about our AI Leadership Workshop

Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!

Let's be real....drafting proposals is a pain in the butt. 

They may be essential, but they are tedious, time-consuming, and, for many of us, what we wind up working on when we'd prefer to be relaxing. 

To make things even more stressful, the longer a proposal takes to create and send, the less likely the deal is to close.

It's a shame we don't have the technology for these things to write themselves...😏

Newsflash! We do. 😎

This week on Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson share how they turned a traditionally manual task into an efficient, automated workflow that saves time and eliminates stress.

In this episode, they reveal:

🔹 How they built a system using tools like Grain, PandaDoc, and their CRM to automate proposals

🔹 The steps to pull insights from call transcripts and client pain points

🔹 The surprising benefits of removing the manual effort from proposal creation

🔹 And so much more!

Curious to see how it works? Check it out here! You can watch a demo video AND go hands-on to demo it yourself!

If this episode resonated with you, we’d love for you to leave a 5-star review. Your feedback helps us improve and ensures we continue delivering content that’s valuable to you. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode—new insights drop every week!

Learn More about our AI Leadership Workshop

Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

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Ever feel like your business would fall apart if you stepped away for even a second? You're not alone. 

Every founder and leader has felt the exact same way at one point or another. 

But, what if your desire to hang on to the day-to-day operations is actually hindering growth? 

We're here to tell you that stepping back is often the best thing you can do, not just for yourself, but for your business too.

In this week’s episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson dive into the challenges of stepping away from the day-to-day grind and embracing the "out of office" mindset. They talk about the power of delegation, empowering your team, and creating systems that work for you even when you're not there.

Tune in as they unpack:

• How to overcome the fear of delegating and releasing control
• Building a team culture that thrives without you
• The tools and processes that make stepping away easier
• And so much more!

If you’ve ever struggled with stepping away from your business, this episode will give you the encouragement and practical advice you need to let your team take charge so you can focus on the bigger picture.

If you're stumped on how to get your processes out of your head so you can delegate it, check out this video where Micah explains a quick and easy way to create an SOP of your process.

If you want to take it a step further and build a process map, feel free to complete our self-paced Process Mapping course that can help you get started.

Loving the podcast? A quick 5-star review helps us reach more listeners and fuels us to keep delivering valuable content every week. Don’t forget to subscribe for fresh episodes every week!

Learn More about our AI Leadership Workshop

Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!

Are you holding onto services that no longer serve your business—or worse, are draining your time and profits? 

Many founders face this dilemma, unsure of when and how to pivot without losing clients or momentum.

In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson dive into the art of strategically evolving your offerings when it’s clear that something’s got to change.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to recognize when it’s time to pivot and phase out less profitable services
• Strategies for smoothly transitioning clients when discontinuing or altering services
• How to overcome emotional attachments to services that no longer serve the business
• How to avoid scope creep and set clear boundaries with clients
• And much more!

If you're ready to streamline your offerings and focus on what truly grows your business, this episode is packed with the guidance you need.

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Learn More about our AI Leadership Workshop

Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!

Building a strong, sustainable company culture isn't about offering perks like free snacks or Friday lunches. It’s about creating systems, fostering accountability, and building trust from the ground up.

In this week's episode, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson discuss how implementing the right systems and fostering shared accountability helped transform their company culture. They share how their early struggles with burnout and high turnover were turned around by focusing on creating structure and promoting trust across leadership and teams.

Tune in as they dive into:

🔹 Why systems and accountability are more effective than superficial perks

🔹 How leadership can foster trust and support employee well-being

🔹 The importance of respecting employees’ personal time and family commitments

🔹 And much more!

If you’re looking to strengthen your company culture, this episode will give you practical insights on how trust and effective systems can lead to a happier, more productive team.

If this episode resonated with you, consider leaving us a 5-star review! It helps us reach more listeners and ensures we continue bringing valuable insights to help you build a stronger company culture. Be sure to subscribe, new episodes drop every week!

Learn More about our AI Leadership Workshop

Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!

As founders, it’s easy to feel the pressure to perfect every little detail before launching a new product or service. But sometimes, the best insights come from diving in and letting real demand shape what we build.

In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson share the power of “selling first.” They explore why putting an idea in front of customers early—before it’s even built—can reveal critical truths about product-market fit, saving you time, money, and probably a few headaches along the way.

Tune in as they discuss: 

🔹 The upsides (and challenges!) of selling without a finished product 

🔹 Avoiding the trap of “false positives” in client feedback 

🔹 Recognizing when to pivot based on early sales 

🔹 And much more!

If you’ve ever wrestled with when to bring an idea to market, this episode will give you practical insights and encouragement to “test the waters” with confidence.

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Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

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As leaders and entrepreneurs, there's a lot we learn the hard way, but out of all of those lessons, a few nuggets of hard-earned wisdom forever change the way we operate.

So that begs the question...

If you could start over and still know what you know now, how would you have built your business differently?

In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson reflect on lessons-learned throughout their own entrepreneurial journeys and reveal how they would alter their approach if given the chance to rewind and start all over.

Tune-in to learn the impact of:
🔹 Joining a Supportive Entrepreneurial or CEO Group 
🔹 Using Content Creation as a Sales Strategy
🔹 Hiring Help Much Sooner
🔹 And much more!

If you're looking for business advice that only 20 years of experience can bring, this is the episode for you!

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Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!

Are you losing your clients' interest before you can even get started on their projects? 

When it comes to a successful client engagement, speed can play a huge role in client satisfaction. Clients are typically the most excited right after signing on to the project and with each passing day, their excitement wanes, leading to frustration before work even begins. 

Why continue on with a laborious client onboarding process when it could be completed at the click of a button? 

In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson discuss the painfully slow onboarding processes that plague most businesses and how they've been able to compress their entire client onboarding process into less than 5 minutes!

Why Listen:

• Learn how money is "running out the door" with manual onboarding
• How to balance automation with necessary human oversight
• Get a step-by-step walkthrough of an effective automated onboarding process

Whether you're drowning in onboarding tasks or looking to enhance your client's first impression, this episode provides actionable strategies to transform your efficiency and client satisfaction from day one.

If you're interested in automating your client onboarding process, check out our free 25 automation generator to see how you can automate your process!

Also, be sure to check out our video on how you can leverage ChatGPT to create diagram of your current onboarding process. 

If you found this episode valuable and want to help other businesses reap the rewards, would you mind leaving us a 5-star review? It will help with show rankings and give more listeners the opportunity to find our show. 

Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you and see you next time!

Learn More about our AI Leadership Workshop

Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!

These days, offering your prospects free (or mostly free) knowledge up front is a prerequisite to positioning yourself as an expert in your field. This "free" knowledge is more commonly known as a "Lead Magnet."

But let's face it – most lead magnets are about as exciting as watching paint dry. What if you could turn your lead magnet from a snooze-fest into a personalized, AI-powered experience that leaves your prospects begging for more?

In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson pull back the curtain on the future of lead generation. Forget everything you thought you knew about eBooks and PDFs – we're talking about lead magnets that think, adapt, and deliver value faster than you can say "automation."

You'll discover how to:

• Transform your lead magnets into a dynamic, personalized powerhouse
• Harness the potential of AI to create custom reports, guides, and tools in minutes, not days
• Implement these next-gen lead magnets across multiple channels – from speaking gigs to trade shows and beyond

Whether you're a solopreneur hustling for your next client or a marketing expert managing a team, this episode will revolutionize your approach to lead generation. We're talking about tools that can spit out 25 personalized automation ideas or craft a custom neighborhood guide faster than you can grab your morning coffee.

Check out these two examples! Fill them out and watch how they work! 

• Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool
• Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business

What sort of lead magnet would your prospects find valuable? If you want help crafting a personalized, automated lead magnet of your own, reach out to us at workdayninja.com. 

If you found this episode valuable and want to help other businesses reap the rewards, would you mind leaving us a 5-star review? It will help with show rankings and give more listeners the opportunity to find our show. 

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Winning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.

Book a call to customize your workshop today!

This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.

Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on support.

Want to learn how to scale faster with AI?

Sign up for our free masterclass!

Thank you for supporting the podcast!