By Sam Carpenter & Josh Fonger
Official Work the System Podcast
In this episode, Sam Carpenter and Josh Fonger emphasize the significance of working procedures in business transformation and the need for courage and a systematic approach. The conversation delves into the following essential themes: How the implementation of working procedures shifts businesses...
In this podcast episode, Sam Carpenter and Josh Fonger discuss the importance of taking control of your business and documenting clear General Operating Principles. Sam shares insights from his book, Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working...
In this podcast episode, Ryan Ryan discusses the importance of building effective systems for business success. He shares his experience with using visual boards and lean management principles to manage projects and tasks. Ryan's boutique firm offers tailored solutions and back-office...
In this episode Sam explains the many benefits of having a Strategic Objective and how you can create one yourself. In this show we discuss: How to create your Strategic Objective How to apply your Strategic Objective to manage your business What you can...
In this episode of the Work the System podcast, host Josh Fonger introduces Tim Nevitt, a seasoned Business Systems Professional consultant with a unique approach to simplifying business challenges. In this episode, we discussed: Tim’s journey from discovering the power of systems...
In this episode Dawn Robles, founder of Simple Productivity, discusses how small business owners can maximize their productivity through customized solutions based on the Work the System methodology. Dawn's background in project evaluation and organizing systems led her to start...
For most business owners, their goal is to become as large as possible. But is that really the right end goal? According to Lee LeFever, you don’t have to have a big business to be successful. In this episode Lee LeFever...
In this episode Joseph Frasko, owner of Aurora Capital Group, explains the techniques for growing a valuable business while making time for things outside of work. Joseph has 30 plus years of hands-on experience in multiple startups and exits, as...
Making an ad is one thing, but making a successful ad is another. Not only does it take long hours of brainstorming, but it can be difficult to pinpoint what is making it work. According to Brian Gregory, people only...
I just had the opportunity to interview Sam Carpenter for this week’s podcast episode. In this episode Sam explains the many benefits of living life with the Systems Mindset and how you can get it too. In this show we discuss: How to...
In this episode, Demir Bentley -- CEO of Life Hack Method -- Explains how to arrange your week to be as productive as possible. On the show we discuss: How to “Win Your Week” Keys for planning a successful week Personal life systems #productivitytips #productivityhacks #productivityhabits #productivityawaits #aproductivitymonth #aproductivitybook #bproductivityhacks #productivityduringquarantine #productivityexperts #productivityessentials #productivityenhancement #eproductivity2020 #eproductivity2021 #productivityforcreatives #productivityforentrepreneurs #productivityforthewin #productivityguru #lproductivitytip #lproductivitygoals #productivitymindset
In this episode, Erin Longmoon --- CEO of Zephyr Recruiting --- Explains the processes for matching the right employees with the right businesses. We discuss: The process for finding the “right fit” employees Interviewing tactics When to let employees go
Cold calling is often overlooked by most business owners. However, Wendy Weiss believes in using all the tools available to acquire potential clients, and cold calling is a sharp one! In this episode, Wendy Weiss - a sales trainer and coach...
Growing a small business becomes more difficult by the year. Now simply maintaining a small business can be a struggle. But Stephen King knows that if a business owner knows what the driving forces behind a business are, that same...
Conducting sales is a diverse field with many techniques being used by different salesmen. It can be difficult to find the best way to conduct sales, but Jeremy Demerchant, a professional salesman, has developed a solid system to enhance sales...
Public speaking and effective communication are the keys to growing your business in a cost-effective way. Pat Quinn — one of the nation’s top presentation coaches — gives tips on public speaking for business owners. Pat delves into the whys and...
Keeping track of unpaid accounts is a necessity and it does not have to be overly complex. In this episode, Matt McFedries --- CEO of Debtor Daddy -- Explains how to use software to easily account for the debtors of any...
While it’s important to build systems in your business, running them all manually can be expensive and time-consuming. According to Chris Davis, the answer lies in automating your small business systems. In this episode, Chris Davis — founder and Chief Automation...
So many businesses fail to think about how to improve workplace culture when planning for growth. According to company culture, expert Tristan White, your company’s ethos and values are the glue that binds your whole operation together.Tristan White — founder...
While being second-in-command means supporting the leader, it’s often difficult to understand where you fit in. According to Joshua Hudson, a second-in-command needs to build robust systems that support the leader’s vision to identify which ideas are viable and which...
Sales isn’t just about making a conversion. According to Mitch Axelrod, it’s a holistic process of attracting, converting, and keeping customers.In this episode, Mitch Axelrod — CEO of The New Game of Selling — gives expert tips on how to...
If you want to dramatically scale your business, it’s no use sticking to the same tactics you’re using now. According to Bill Gallagher, businesses that want to scale tenfold need to rethink everything.In this episode, Bill Gallagher — founder of...
When it comes to business finances, financial statements are misleading. According to Jeff Prager, entrepreneurs should be focusing on cash flow. In this episode, Jeff Prager — nicknamed the “King of Cash Flow” — gives his Seven-Figure Funnel System that helps...
Since each and every person in your company has a unique set of skills and abilities, wouldn’t it make sense to delegate tasks in a manner that effectively optimizes those unique qualities? Shannon Waller, top business strategy coach, says that...
Documenting procedures can be a laborious task. Not only does it take a lot of time, you probably find that your staff all document procedures in different ways. According to Owen McGab Enaohwo, documenting procedures doesn’t need to be a...
Have you ever felt like you’re spending too much time working in your business instead of working on your business? Rick Bertino, WTS Certified Business Systems Professional, says if you’re spending too much time putting out fires, implementing effective and...
Entrepreneurs have big visions. But, how do you turn those visions into a reality? According to Kathy Boyle, it all comes down to drive and planning. In this episode, Kathy Boyle — serial entrepreneur and business planning expert — shares her...
Most entrepreneurs understand the need for annual strategic planning, but the long, arduous process often leads to procrastination. Laura Posey — the Simple Planning Specialist — explains exactly how to create a concise yearly business plan. In this episode we discuss: How to...
Sometimes you’re so used to putting out fires in your business that you inadvertently put out your own! According to Semay Rashad, entrepreneurs are often bursting with motivation when they start their businesses, but get rundown with day-to-day operations over...
Are you burning the candle at both ends and sacrificing your relationships in the process? Father of three and successful entrepreneur, Joel Louis, claims automating marketing systems is the key to balancing business growth and family time. Today, Joel Louis —...
Has something ever fallen through the cracks because your schedule was so out of control that you simply ran out of time? Lisa Lansing, Certified Business Systems Professional (cBSP), says that by identifying the pain point, you can immediately begin...
Inbound marketing isn’t a one-size-fits-all model, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build a strategy to systemize it. According to marketing specialist, Tom Poland, inbound marketing all comes down to finding your winning formula and creating a repeatable structure. In this...
Looking for a powerful way to market your products to your target audience? According to video marketing expert, Rick Cesari, customers retain 95% of marketing messages delivered by video, compared to only 10% delivered in written content. In this episode, Rick...
Have you ever found yourself on a vacation or a holiday, spending too much time thinking and worrying about your business? Rich Allen, a highly sought-after business advisor, believes that if your team is properly engaged, it’s far easier to...
Since the internet has grown to encompass every sphere of our lives, it’s no wonder that online businesses are thriving. But, have you ever considered what goes into buying and selling online businesses? Eric Owens, top internet business broker, says...
In this episode, Jane Sagalovich—founder and CEO of Scale Your Genius—teaches how to create a top-selling online course that repackages your validated business expertise into a passive online delivery model. Leaving an 18-year career in corporate strategy, Jane now heads up...
In this episode, Ron Carucci — founder of organizational consultancy firm, Navalent — gives hard and fast advice on why leaders struggle to grow and scale without well-thought-out strategies. Having completed an incredible ten-year longitudinal study on why more than 50%...
Ever wonder what makes someone a credible expert? In this episode, David C. Baker—dubbed “The Expert’s Expert” by The NY Times—gives top entrepreneurial tips on repositioning your business to pinpoint and solve bottlenecks for your key target audience. A renowned author and...
There’s a point in every scaling business when hiring becomes unavoidable. While fruitful hiring can lead to happy partnerships, where both employer and employee grow together, poor hires waste time, money, and team morale. In this episode, Nathan Hirsch—remote hiring and...
Every entrepreneur faces barriers in their journey to success. However, some of these hurdles seem insurmountable. According to Malorie Nicole, entrepreneurs and small businesses all over the world struggle with overcoming subconscious programming that prevents them from scaling to their...
When an employee leaves, the time and cost of training a replacement can be enormous. Erato Aristotelous, business procedures expert, has seen this stress in businesses over and over again. Without standardised procedures, businesses are always starting again at square...
Your team is the heart and soul of your company, yet so many businesses fail to consider workplace culture when planning for growth. According to company culture expert Tristan White, your company’s ethos and values are the glue that binds...
While the discussion of mental health may be prominent in the public sphere, the topic is often neglected or overlooked when it comes to business. Though we nurture self-care practices in our personal lives, Adam McGraw argues that the lack...
What can businesses learn from athletes? Top performers in their fields and medal-winning athletes like Jenny Davis know what it takes to break barriers and grow consistently. Today, Jenny Davis—WTS Certified Coach, international sprint cyclist, and ex-judo player—unpacks the process of...
Taxes feel like the bane of all small businesses. However, according to ex-criminal-tax investigator Senica Evans, the trick to mastering small business tax is in creating a solid financial team and robust tax strategy from the very beginning. In this episode,...
Establishing yourself as a thought leader means proving your credibility in solving your customers’ problems. Mitchell Levy, thought leader expert and publishing guru, says that while the democratization of publishing (especially online) has meant anyone can publish any old nonsense,...
For business owners, the actual systematic working procedures of the business are usually secondary to the core services provided. However, as a physiotherapist and business systems expert, Robert Moss stresses smooth-running systems are the backbone of any successful enterprise, no...
Are you looking for ways to more efficiently manage your leads and therefore increase sales? In this episode, Resa Gooding, a prestigious HubSpot Platinum Partner, explains why all businesses can benefit from switching to a CRM. Based in Israel, Resa...
When we consider that most business deals and new hires come through referrals, it seems foolish to ignore the potential million-dollar client list you may have locked within your own professional network. According to business breakthrough specialist Adam Kipnes, entrepreneurs...
In this podcast, we discuss things very close to every entrepreneur’s heart—lead generation and customer acquisition. Our guest, Adam Lundquist, founder of Nerds Do It Better, shares valuable insights that he’s gained while driving growth for his customers through digital...
