Podcasts about systemization

Do you often feel like your homebase emotionally is a little … chaotic? Kiera reminds listeners that having a "calm" practice doesn't necessarily mean having a slow practice; rather, it's an intentional place, and it's worth existing in. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a great day. It's podcast day and I'm so excited to be here with all of you. I hope that you're excited for today. And again, I hope that you just remember that we are truly so blessed and so lucky to be living in the world of dentistry. I love being in dentistry. I love helping people have smiles. I love that like smiles are contagious, that good dentistry is contagious, that great teams are contagious. And today, today's podcast is   ⁓ calm is contagious and so is chaos. And, I think a calm practice model is really something that's going to help high performing offices feel easier. And I was actually talking to one of my business coaches the other day and he said, Kiera, I just want you to know that chaos is contagious. And so is calm. ⁓ our company is going through some really evolutionary changes. I'm very excited about them, but at the same time, I've made the joke that sometimes I feel like an orange juice being squoze. And the other day told my husband, was like, no, no.   that's too much juice that comes out of one squeeze, I actually feel like an olive. Like you are pressing everything out of me to get one teeny tiny drop of olive juice ⁓ or olive oil. And I just feel like sometimes practice owners, might feel this way. Office managers, you might feel this way where ⁓ sometimes that chaos is very, very contagious. And sometimes I think we accidentally live there. That might be our emotional home that we live in. It might be the place that we naturally go back to. And so just thinking that maybe there is another path.   maybe you coming in with a space in the center of calm and seeing how your team and your patients respond to that rather than coming in with this chaos. I did the trend, the AI trend where you ask chat GPT to make you a character based on what it knows about you. And it was fascinating for me because the character I got was me in a business suit. was holding papers. had traction in the background. had, it was kind of this like a tornado flurry behind me and I was holding a barbell weight because I do like to work out.   and I was in a black and white, so black skirt, white shirt, like holding this barbell weight in my hand and there's a tornado coming down behind me with like papers kind of flying and it was like, you're in this building phase of a little bit of chaos and this tornado. And then I decided to ask it like, well, based on where you know our company is going and where you know I'm going, build me a picture that looks like that. And it was fascinating because there was me in a cream suit, no black and white.   I was sitting there actually barefoot. So I'm in like a very professional suit. My arms were folded. I was very much at like peace and calm and ease. was at, there was like a sun. So it was like Hawaii slash Greece. Like I love to travel, but it was behind me. So was like no longer chasing or striving. was there. Family was incorporated rather than like being there. Working was part of my like Zen. And that's the image that I hold. And I think that that analogy and that story hopefully just shows that both are real.   I'm the same person and I'm living in a world of chaos or I'm living in a world of calm. And even my body feels better when I think about me being calm. And I think that there's times of chaos and there's times of calm. And I was actually chatting with my therapist the other day and we were talking about this like chaos versus calm, this force versus flow, this like drive and hit results versus like, you know, have flow. And she said, Kiera, it's kind of like being in a kayak. And she said, you know, a lot of people are trying to like force.   So you get in the kayak and you're rowing upstream and you're like working really, really, really, really hard to get somewhere, but you're going against everything. And it really is chaotic and you get exhausted and you get burnout. And I think so many practices feel this way. And she's like, versus Kiera, think what you think of calm or flow is like, you just get in the kayak, put your hands in the air and let go of the paddle and you just float wherever you're going to go. And she said, that's actually not flow, that's apathy. She said, flow or this calm is when you're actually in the kayak and you're looking ahead.   and you see rapids or you see a rock and you like put the paddle in to steer around it. And then when it's calm, you actually enjoy that calm rather than having your focus so far down that you're afraid of the rapids that you forget to enjoy the moment you're in today. And hopefully with some of those analogies I've given and some of those examples, you can see yourself in a practice of both of these are contagious. You can be the Kiera and the tornado where it's like, I got the barbell and I'm doing it all, but I'm exhausted and there's a smile, but it's a fleeting smile.   or there can be this calm and centered. And so today, just helping you realize that like a calm practice is not a slower one. It's a very intentional, right? Like me having two businesses, a lot of business owners, when you look at them, a lot of our multimillion, I'm talking my five, 10, 15, 20, $30 million practices, it's very different who that owner is compared to my like startup one, two, $3 million. And what I've noticed, and even some of the five, 10, 15, I'm not saying just when you hit a certain dollar amount, you become this.   But what I do see is these owners are very intentional with their time. One that runs a $30 million organization, works out, doesn't have any apps on their phone, ⁓ has another side business. They're running all these practices. But when you meet this person, you don't feel that anxiousness. You feel this like very much like they're willing to just sit down and have coffee with you and chat with you about your life.   It's very fascinating. And so I also hope that you realize like calm is not a indicator that you're a slower practice. It's an indicator that you're intentional and chaos is not an indicator of growth. think sometimes even for myself, it's like, but if we're having chaos, it's like what I'm darting through traffic, am I really making progress or does it just feel good to have an adrenaline rush? And so chaos is not a sign of growth. Most of the time chaos means that there's missing structure. Now there's going to be times, right? There will be times of rapids. There will be times of   boulders coming down the river, but we don't have to stay there and we don't have to live there. And so I just wanted to kind of go through today a couple of quick tips that I see of these calm, like flourishing, thriving, imagine me sitting there, cream colored suit, very calm. Like literally that's the image that I have in my mind of who I want to be and the practice I want to have and the business I want to create. Because to me, that's more sustainable. That's more fun for my team. It's more fun for me.   And so just going through that. if you guys don't know who we are, I'm Kiera Dent Dental A Team. I'm obsessed with all things dentistry. Our philosophy of Dental A Team is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible and to literally break through the myth that to have a successful practice, you have to be stressed. You have to have chaos. I do believe running a successful practice should be easy and it can be easy with the right team that's empowered. I believe you can have it all. And so ⁓ really truly, I wanna just help you see that like,   You are not always just going to be calm and you're not always going to be chaotic. There's going to be that. But what is your baseline center that you go back to? I think is more of what it is. And for someone like Kiera, who chat GPT says there's a tornado around. I actually just got back from a trip and my team said, Kiera, you feel so calm. And I do think that there's intentionality behind it. I want to show up differently. And I think there's a few best practices that I'm happy to share. So I think calm comes from predictability, not personality. ⁓ I'm a very vibrant human and yet there's calm that comes from predictability. So   Like when we look at this, it's consistent scheduling patterns. It's hitting our daily targets. It's making sure we know our profit margins. It's making sure that our whole team is following structure and processes. And so when we go through a practice assessment with new offices, we talk about, you have a vision and a 10 year target together? And does your team actually know where we're headed? Then do we use KPIs and data to make decisions? Are we profitable? And do we have our systems documented and in place? And do we have right people, right seats?   And then based on those answers, it usually determines if we're stressed out or not. And usually that stress level influences the rest of those other items within a circle. And the more stressed the doctor is, usually the lower those numbers are. And so when we look at it of how do we have like what a good day looks like in our practice, how do we have our systems being documented and followed by all? How do we ensure that we have the correct processes and flow and scheduling and all of that? It does not happen overnight, but it is being very intentional. And I will say a crazy schedule.   creates KZ dental practices, not scheduling and driving patients to where we want them to schedule rather than saying, where do you want to schedule? All these little, little minute decisions that we make throughout our day, how we communicate, they actually create more or less chaos. Having said structured meetings, I will tell you the practice that is multi-millions, 10, 15, 20, 30. I'm not joking. Every single department, every single practice meets every single week for meetings. It's structured. There's agendas. There's accountability. And my company,   Mondays are meeting days. have our leadership meeting. We have our marketing and client success meeting. We have our consultant meeting. Like we are very, very, very intentional. I meet with my executive assistants and we go through everything. Everything is mapped out. There are agendas. There's follow through. There's follow up. We have tracking systems for it. We review our numbers. We have a scorecard. And this is what we teach practices to do. And I think when you have that predictability as an owner, usually your stress comes from people not doing the jobs that you think that they should be doing.   or cashflow. Typically, those are like one of the two areas that you're stressed out. Sometimes there's other things, but usually it's one of those two levers of a practice. ⁓ And then like you just feel the weight of it all on yourself. So then you run around crazy creating this tornado and then you are stressed out. And so for this of how do we actually build this structure for our team? And so I feel like if you are driving, sometimes you can actually be driving and hitting huge numbers and huge success, but you feel like you're exhausted at the end of the day. And I feel like where's the and can we have   great success in production and happiness where we're leaving the end of the day. The answer is yes, but it's intentional, it's designed and it's slowly chipping away. Just like with like a lot of compliance things, we're not going to be compliant overnight. You're not going to be this calm practice overnight, but I would look at your practice and I would do a little autopsy of it, of where is the bulk of your stress coming from? I can't tell you how often I do this. It's usually when I'm very stressed. I try to do it at least once every three to six months of what's causing me the most amount of stress and where can we fix systems? Where can I delegate and elevate?   And then how can I actually be more intentional and show up better? I've learned that having meetings right at 8 a.m. stresses me out to no end, especially on Monday mornings. So we've moved those to where I have them at 10, 30 or 11 so I can come in prepared and I'm not showing up frantic. So whatever your rhythm is, whatever your model is, I really do believe take an audit of your practice and let's see where we could be 1 % more intentional. And don't worry, you can have a whole running list, but we've got to prioritize the top one or two things. That's what we as consultants are really good at doing is practices usually have like.   I wanna do everything and that's the chaos like throw up. And we're like, perfect, let's like dig through and sort through and like, let's work with this and this. These two items are gonna reduce your stress dramatically right away. So I would recommend like, look to see where you feel the most unpredictable, the most stressed and let's identify that and let's either elevate and delegate or create systems and processes or fix it to figure out what it is. Maybe you're not looking at the numbers consistently. Maybe you're scheduling a psychotic. Maybe we're not closing enough cases.   there is usually one or two massive pain points. And if we just fix those one or two, you're actually gonna move from that chaos to calm very quickly. And what you'll see is a result of actually exponential growth. So the next ⁓ piece that I've noticed with these calm versus chaotic practices is calm practices remove the decision fatigue. So you're not sitting there making decision after decision after decision, right? We have a set process of how we schedule. We have a set process of how we hire. We have a set process of how we...   set up a room for filling our crown. We have a set process for how we run our leadership meetings. We have a set process for how we terminate people. That is like, I feel as a business owner, and Jason and I talk about it a lot, it's like death by a thousand cuts. And I'm like, I don't want to answer another freaking question. If I see another Slack message, like I'm out and it's just because you're just pecked to death with decision after decision after decision. But to me, that's an indicator of we lack systems and we lack accountability to those systems. So what we can do is like,   doctors where you may be the bottleneck, like what's one or two things where you're like, I am pecked to death on these questions. Great. Who really should own that? And how can we delegate and elevate to that person where we're not being apathy, we're not in the kayak or we're just throwing the paddle in the water and saying, take me where you want me. It's, very intentional with this. So there's less decisions that need to be made. I will tell you, this is a, this is a snowball approach and it feels like you will never get there. And you slowly start adding pieces one by one, by one, by one, by one.   and that snowball starts to compact and it feels like it's so fluffy and it's not getting together. And then we start to roll it and it gets a little bit bigger and a little bit bigger and a little bit bigger, meaning less and less and less is sitting on your shoulders. A lot of times through this, you can actually go through those matrix where it says like, what are you good at? you, and you love doing what are you good at, but you hate doing, what do you want to be good at? But you're actually not good at it. And what do you like not good at and hate doing? You can actually start to categorize your, ⁓ your tasks within those that oftentimes helps you figure out where to delegate.   where to elevate. I think doctors and OMS who do this together, you might be able to find these gaps. So we remove that decision fatigue because owner doctors, you're not the only one who has this office managers. You're also having it to where you're just like, we have a team member, Kaylee, and she like taught elementary school for quite some time. And she'd be like, my lid is flipped. And it's like, there's just too much on us that creates that chaos. And either what we do is then we stay in that chaos or we become apathetic and we just stop caring. And that's where it leads to burnout. And so how can we have like,   Systemization, and like I said, it's not an overnight sensation. Dental A Team has so many systems, we've got so many processes, we've got onboarding, we've got terminating, we've got documents, we've got resources, we have people to help out, we've got tons of set processes and systems for you. And I think once you have that, you can then start to have ownership. We can have defined decisions. And then we also have documented standards. You start to build what's called a knowledge base. There's a great book called Come Up for Air that really talks about how to systematize this.   And it's not rigidity, it's just relief. Like the team now knows like, okay, when one plus one, like it's two and we do this. If it's red and green, we do this. They're not having to sit there and be like, hey doctor, what do you want me do for this? Hey, what do you want me to do for this? Like even for myself, like people are like, well, what do you want for birthday gifts? And I finally called Britt last night and I said, Britt, we just need a process for this. Like it's getting too large and too big. And I'm realizing these are decisions I don't need to be making constantly, but they just run in the back of the white noise. And I think,   once you commit to, I'm gonna be calm and profitable, you start to realize these things that are just pecking you to death and we start to make changes for it. And so I just want you to know that like very sophisticated practice owners actually make less and less decisions. I will also say that it's an identity loss and an identity shift that a lot of these owners feel because you're so used to being the go-to girl or guy that everything's coming through and you're like, I don't want that anymore. So then when people stop needing you, it becomes weird. And you actually sometimes,   Myself, I'm only speaking for Kiera. You might not be this way and I hope you're not You might actually go create chaos to feel important. So also look at yourself and sometimes we've been in this chaos I don't know like Psychoticness I've been there I've lived there to where that feels comfortable for me and when I'm calm and things are not broken Sometimes I wonder like what's going on and I go and create chaos So I think also know thyself and watch yourself to see like what is a decision that I'm making constantly that I could have someone else make   I think having a really good org chart or accountability chart has really streamlined it for us. had a great fractional COO come into our company. She organized it really well for us. And it was like, so I literally pulled out the legend. I'm like, okay, this decision should go to this person. And it's a reworking and I'm not going to lie to you. I felt like we were a snow globe that was shaken up and it lasted for about three months of just pure hell and chaos. But then it started to shift down and it was like, perfect. Britt makes these decisions. Shelbi makes these decisions. Tiff makes these decisions. Paul, Jenna.   down the line, Doug, Tyler, all of our team, these are the decisions are capable of making. And then when something comes up, people are like, Hey, who is this? And we all talk about like, based on the job duties, based on the job descriptions, this should go under this person. And then how can we give them the autonomy and the guidance to where I'm not answering every single decision, but we've got enough guidance around it to where I'm not having to answer every single one of these questions. So I'd say right now is a quick call to action on that is   figure out what decisions are coming past your desk every single day that you're like, this is not sustainable. And then let's create a delegation elevation and a system in a process to make it to where these decisions are not coming by you. And then point three that I want to make is calm is a leadership signal, not just a feeling. And so when I look at it, you can actually see how doctors operate. So a very chaotic practice is doctors rush, team fails, that patients fail it, mistakes increase. Calm leaders,   pause instead of react, they address issues early and they protect recovery times. Like there's literally CEO time built into their schedule. And what it looks like is when we have this of ⁓ running frantic and everybody's feeling it and we're making very like in the minute decisions. I started like figuring it out where we have an agenda and we actually, it's our parking lot. And that has saved me so much of those like on the fly decision-making. It's like, nope, put it there. If it's not something that has to be answered life or death today.   We actually have it to where I respond to my questions usually once a week with our team. like, you can even just feel like, as I say that, I went from this like, my gosh, it's like bombarding me constantly to I have a set day, I have a set time, my team knows when I'm gonna respond to them. They can get back. Now you might be like, well, Kiera, patients are calling. 95 % of the patient issues, like there's some that need to have emergent issues. And I still have a folder that is must do today. Usually there are two items in that folder every single day that are absolute must do today.   And half of those actually aren't even like must do's today. So for you to have a like, this is when I have, like, this is when we answer questions. These are my meetings. People just park their issues that they need from me. I've had doctors where they're just being bombarded by team members. Team members, you're not doing it wrong. Doctors just are like trying to do a filling, trying to go and do this exam, try to stay on time, try to sell treatment, try to make sure everything's running. And then you guys are coming in like, Hey, did you get this Invisalign case? Hey, did you get this crown? Hey, hey, hey.   And if you guys have read the book, the one minute manager, it's like a monkey being put on your back or my friend described it as a magnet. We're like, you're just like dumping them or as like an office manager, she's like sticky notes compiling over you to where we've actually done it for offices, whatever your path is. If it's like we have a Google doc, everybody just dumps it there. We review it once a week. Fantastic. Or I've had some doctors where they have like a list outside their office where people just go and write it they put the due date on it. So that way it can be again, a consolidated time. You review this during your CEO time, but like you can even just feel that it's like,   It's a calming, it's a how do we operate? I'm not gonna run in this like frantic frazzled and you just let people know it's not fair for the team. It's not fair for patients and it's not fair for you to be making all these decisions haphazardly. And so I think just like when we actually look at this, doctors take their CEO times. I call it deep work time for myself. It's blocked in my schedule. It's taken me about a month to get my schedule there. I like it in the mornings. I don't like meetings in the mornings like.   I have a very, very, very structured of when I like to do it. They also figured out me when I used to do podcast recording, like it just was not working and serving. So I think even if you are a seasoned practice owner and you've done this before, look to see where can this be refined? Where can we make it towards it? More of your operating style, but literally stop skipping our CEO time every single week. I've seen practices that don't like that's all like doctors just own their power time, their CEO time, office managers and front office team members own that. We do it for about a month. Nothing else changes.   team starts to notice, things start to get done more effectively, tone starts softening, communication improves and culture actually elevates. And so if you do nothing else other than just like hold your CEO time to where you make decisions rather than being frantic and on the fly, you're going to actually have a lot more calm. So as we look through this, like I said, calm is contagious and so is chaos. And I think which...   It's almost like, you know how they say, you've got like an angel and a devil sitting on either side of you, or there's like a Indian, Native American story where it's like, which wolf am I feeding in the inside? Which one am I feeding? Am I feeding the calm side of me or the chaos side of me more every day? And our decisions are actually serving the calm side or the chaos side. And like I said, it does not mean less growth. It does not mean less anything other than more stability, more ease, more true flow.   And so for you, just look at it like, how can we increase our predictability? How can we reduce unnecessary decisions? And how can we lead with regulated energy and structure? So that way everyone's on the same page. I think like calm is not the absence of pressure. It is the presence of structure. And when I heard that, I thought like, gosh, that's so solid because pressure is still going to come. And I my husband and I, were walking the other day and   Some things happened in the company and I just said like, Jace, this is just like another stroke or color or flavor of business. Like that's all it is. This is part of it. Like it's not gonna go away. These things, it's not like we'll have a marathon and we'll get to the end line and like all of our problems will suddenly be dissolved. It's just, how are we able to contain that? How do we navigate through that? How do we respond to that? And are we more on the calm side or the chaos side? And I will say this is a habit. It is not something that most people are born innately with.   I will say it's discipline and it's dedication and it's following through. But really I think it's who do you want to be as a leader? What do you want to show up for me? I just realized like I'm not showing up as the best wife. I'm not showing up as the best sibling. My siblings would call me and I just like they would wait weeks on ends before I'd respond to them. And I'm like, that's just not who Kiera wants to be anymore. ⁓ Kiera wants to be the sister, the mother, the wife that can come in and show up in a way where my family gets the best of me, not just work. I wanted to come in where work was getting the best of me and I wasn't being   like barky on all of my decision making and being annoyed. Team members would say like, here we used to brace asking you for things like you're always polished, you're always professional. But like we know there's this air of annoyance. And for me, my team deserves better. I deserve better. My family deserves better. And I think there is a different and a better way to live if you choose it. So I think like if your practice is feeling just maybe heavy, ⁓ it's not a failure. It's just a signal. And oftentimes I think when you decide to commit to this,   It unlocks a lot of like refinement in the practice and unlocks a lot of systems that we could do. It unlocks leadership opportunities that doesn't have to just sit on your shoulders anymore. And so I think this is some of our favorite work in Dental A Team because it helps us like practices are able to feel this release immediately. We're able to quickly like navigate and streamline. So if that's feeling like you or you're like, gosh, Kiera, you're speaking directly to me, which I know a lot of you feel, reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com or go to our website and click the book of call. It can just be like, let's talk through this and let's give you some tangible tactical ideas.   to help take you from where you are to where you wanna go. Whether you work with us or don't, you will leave that call with tactical resources. You see a map of like, where am I today versus where I wanna go, like I was explaining. And it's actually one of the most fulfilling things for me is to be able to do that for practices to where you can actually see that. So reach out, I'd love to do it. It's no pressure, totally complimentary and just giving you kind of a baseline of where you are. Or if you're like, my gosh, like I need the help, reach out. This is literally what we specialize in. This is what we're experts in and it's what we're obsessed with doing.   So reach out because this is the time for you to choose to have growth and calm, not one or the other. And I believe that the best practices have that. So you guys, is your chance. This is the time. Reach out if there's any way we can support you. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

Work with me: https://fos.now/DrKYJUGet The AI Readiness Assessment here: https://fos.now/IWgoIEIn this video, I show you the 3 ways I use AI to reclaim lost energy, get off the hamster wheel, and start getting real leverage in my life and business. I walk through my memory offload system using monthly personal board meetings, decision compression to cut my decision load by 90%, and how to turn everything in your head into repeatable, scalable infrastructure.You'll see how to stop mental clutter by using AI for storage instead of your brain, reserve cognitive load for decisions that most need you, and systemize anything you do more than twice so it never lives only in your head again.Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your personal brand? Go here: https://fos.now/YMWqnrAlready doing $30K+/month? Come to my next free workshop and I'll show you how to systemize your business and get your time back → https://fos.now/OAgtaRWant to WORK with a team of A-players? Apply to Founder OS here: https://www.founderos.com/careersConnect with me: Website: https://bit.ly/4kULmbqTwitter: https://twitter.com/matt_gray_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgray1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmattgray Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthgray00:00 - Intro00:36 - Memory Offload05:58 - Decision Compression12:20 - Systemization #onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurshipDisclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth building businesses over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.

In this episode, Jason Fishman interviews George Rivera, an entrepreneur and author, discussing the transformative power of the "buy back time" framework. George shares his journey from burnout to building a $50 million company while working just 30 hours a week, emphasizing the importance of strategic delegation and systemization. They explore the challenges of balancing business growth with personal life, the significance of letting go of control, and the mindset shifts necessary for sustainable success. The conversation also delves into optimizing business operations, the role of effective team management, and the impact of personal development on professional growth. Takeaways: - Strategic delegation is key to freeing up time and reducing burnout. - Conducting a time audit helps identify low-value tasks to delegate. - Hiring the right team and firing fast can accelerate business growth. - Optimizing copywriting and advertising is crucial for scaling. - Mindset shifts are necessary to build a business that supports personal goals. - Systemization and process improvement lead to sustainable success. -Balancing work and family life enhances overall well-being. -Personal development is integral to professional growth. - Embracing change and letting go of control fosters business expansion. - Building a business engineered for freedom and impact is achievable. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Buy Back Time Framework 06:45 Overcoming Burnout and Achieving Balance 13:30 The Power of Strategic Delegation 20:15 Conducting a Time Audit for Efficiency 27:50 Building and Managing an Effective Team 34:05 Optimizing Business Operations 40:20 Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Success 46:55 Balancing Work and Family Life Social and Website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/ Website: https://buybacktimeformula.com/branding

Burned out? Maybe not. What if you're just running your life out of order? I'm sharing a framework I've used with myself and my clients for years — the MAPSS system. Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, Sustainability. In sequence, this changes everything. Out of sequence, burnout is just around the corner. Wednesday this week, I caught myself staring at the screen, arguing with AI, and refreshing my email, hoping for something to get mad about. Sound familiar? You're not exhausted from effort. You're exhausted from ambiguity — and that's a fixable problem. Let's reset today. Featured Story Wednesday hit different this week. I was sitting at my desk, staring at the screen like it owed me an answer. Opening tabs. Closing them. Checking email again — hoping something came in that I could get mad about. Then I caught myself arguing with AI. Actually arguing. That's when it hit me. Was I burning out? Or was I running my week out of sequence? I figured it out fast. I'd been winging it for two weeks. No structure. And there I was, doing the Wednesday stare-down — not from effort, but from ambiguity. The sequence was off, and my brain was paying the price. Important Points Most burnout isn't emotional collapse — it's decision overload from running your life out of the right sequence. The MAPSS system — Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, and Sustainability — only works in order. If you can't describe your plan in one or two sentences, you don't have a plan — you have activity and ambiguity. Memorable Quotes "Burnout isn't an emotional collapse — it's decision overload, and you feel it every time you re-decide the same thing." "You're not exhausted from effort. You're exhausted from ambiguity — it's an awareness issue, not an energy issue." "If you can't run this pace for five years without resenting it, you haven't built a system — it's just adrenaline." Scott's Three-Step Approach Start by checking your real motivation — is it still aligned with who you are today, or a game you outgrew years ago? Lock in accountability and simplify your plan until you can describe the whole thing in a single sentence or one word. Build systems that run without pep talks or caffeine, and ask if you can sustain this pace for five straight years. Chapters 0:02 - Topic intro: burnout is everywhere these days 1:46 - Are you burned out or just running out of order? 5:27 - Introducing MAPSS: the anti-burnout framework 6:25 - What each layer looks like when it breaks down 8:25 - Burnout is decision overload, not exhaustion 10:16 - Your Friday reset: pick one layer and fix it Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you hiring virtual assistants just to save money — or are you missing a massive opportunity to scale your business, reclaim your time, and create real leverage? In this episode, Cameron Linford reveals how strategic staffing transforms overwhelmed entrepreneurs into focused growth leaders.In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III sits down with Cameron Linford, CEO and Founder of Yoked Staff, to explore how virtual assistants can become strategic growth partners rather than simple task-doers. Cameron shares how his journey began by building a bookkeeping company alongside his wife and how their deep connections in the Philippines allowed them to create meaningful opportunities for highly skilled global talent. What started as bookkeeping evolved into a full-service virtual staffing company supporting everything from social media management and graphic design to engineering and special projects.The conversation dives into the true power of leverage, highlighting real-world client success stories where business owners gained time, increased revenue, improved work-life balance, and scaled operations faster by hiring the right talent. Cameron also explains why proper matching, onboarding, and long-term development are critical to maximizing VA performance. Listeners will gain practical insights into how to strategically architect a workforce that grows alongside their business.Strategic Hiring Creates Leverage: Virtual assistants should be viewed as growth partners who help generate revenue, not just reduce costs.Match Talent to Business Needs: The right VA must align with your company culture, long-term goals, and evolving workload.Specialized Global Talent Is a Competitive Advantage: Many international VAs bring advanced degrees, multilingual skills, and extensive experience.Systemization and Training Matter: Onboarding, SOPs, and continuous development improve performance and retention.Leverage Frees Time for High-Value Work: Business owners can focus on leadership, clients, and growth instead of daily operations. 02:15 – Cameron's background and founding Yoked Staff 07:40 – From bookkeeping to full-service virtual staffing 13:20 – The real value of leverage beyond cost savings 20:05 – Client success stories and scaling impact 28:45 – Matching talent strategically to business needs 36:10 – Training, AI coaching tools, and long-term growth 43:30 – How to get started with hiring a VAThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestCameron Linford, MBA, is the CEO and Founder of Yoked Staff, a strategic virtual staffing company helping business owners scale through smart delegation, workforce architecture, and high-quality global talent. As a growth strategist and MBA-trained operator, Cameron specializes in helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, increase operational leverage, and build sustainable businesses using virtual teams.Guest ResourcesYoked Staff – Official WebsiteENSIO Coaching – Training & AI Coaching Platform

Why Brand Can Make or Break Family Business Succession & Legacy In Episode 124 of The Family Biz Show, host Michael Palumbos welcomes back Megan Lynch of Six Point Strategy for a wide-ranging conversation that connects branding, trust, and reputation to the real drivers of Family business succession, Family business leadership, and long-term enterprise value. What makes this episode especially powerful is that Megan isn't approaching brand as "marketing"—she approaches it as an essential part of family business strategy, Legacy planning, and Business continuity for families. Megan shares how her firm originally focused on creative branding work, but as she stepped deeper into the family enterprise space—and became more intentional about Passing on the family business within her own journey—she recognized a key truth: family businesses operate under dynamics that traditional corporate strategy often fails to address. This is why working with a skilled Family Business Advisor or Family Business Consultant matters so much. Without the right lens, even "good ideas" can create harm, confusion, or conflict, especially during family business continuity planning. A Next-Gen Journey Into Family Enterprise Complexity Megan explains that as she started thinking about the future of Six Point Strategy and the transition of leadership, she joined a family business center for succession support. What she discovered quickly was that Family business succession isn't just a transaction or a timeline—it's emotional, relational, and deeply tied to identity. That's where the biggest insight comes in: family enterprises don't live in a vacuum. Ownership, management, and family relationships intersect constantly. So when a Family Business Consultant or Family Business Advisor recommends a new strategy or brand shift without understanding those intersections, it can destabilize trust, trigger resistance, and disrupt Business continuity for families. This is exactly why Megan describes family business work as a discipline—one that requires education, humility, and collaboration. She highlights that a financial advisor for family business or a family business wealth management advisor may be working on governance, capital, or transition planning at the same time that marketing or brand conversations are unfolding. If those advisors aren't aligned, the business and the family can pay the price. Why PPI Rendezvous Felt Like "Home" for a Family Business Advisor Mindset Michael and Megan discuss the Purposeful Planning Institute (PPI) Rendezvous in Denver, which Megan attended despite being the only "brand person" in the room. She describes the conference as a unique blend of academic curiosity and practical collaboration—where professionals openly share real examples, tools, and frameworks to improve how they serve families. This speaks directly to what families need today: a coordinated ecosystem of advisors, including the Family Business Advisor, Family Business Consultant, and trusted experts in governance, wealth, and transition. Families navigating family business legacy planning rarely have just one challenge at a time. They are dealing with succession, leadership development, reputation, rising-gen engagement, and often family business wealth management all at once. That's why the most effective outcomes happen when the advisor team thinks holistically and supports true family business continuity planning. The Cracker Barrel Lesson: Brand Isn't a Logo, But Logos Carry Meaning The episode pivots into a timely example: the "Cracker Barrel debacle," where a brand change sparked intense public backlash. Megan uses this moment to explain how people emotionally connect with symbols, especially nostalgic brands. The logo isn't the brand, but it becomes shorthand for what the brand represents—comfort, tradition, familiarity, and trust. For a family enterprise, this is a direct parallel: when long-standing brand elements change, stakeholders worry about deeper changes too. Megan calls this the "what else are we losing?" response. Customers and employees don't just react to design—they react to perceived shifts in trust and identity. This is why Family business leadership transitions and Family business succession must be approached with strategic communication and continuity. If leadership change is paired with sudden brand shifts, it can amplify uncertainty and weaken stakeholder confidence. Families focused on Business continuity for families must consider not only operational transition, but how reputation and brand signals communicate stability. Reputation as an Asset: The Hidden Value Families Must Protect One of the most valuable parts of the conversation is Megan's framing of reputation as a tangible asset. Many family owners intuitively know this: if you ask what their greatest assets are, they will often say "our reputation," "our relationships," and "the trust our customers have in us." That trust is brand equity—and it directly affects enterprise value. Megan explains that in business valuation, "intangible assets" often include brand power, customer relationships, intellectual property, and market positioning. Even if a family never sells the business, this still matters, because the business is often the family's largest asset and the central engine behind family business wealth management and long-term Legacy planning. In other words, the asset being transferred through Passing on the family business isn't just equipment, revenue, or real estate—it's also trust and goodwill. This is where the role of a Family Business Advisor becomes critical. A strong advisor helps families inventory and protect the intangible value that supports family business legacy planning, family office legacy planning, and strategic transition. The Three Brand Pillars That Strengthen Continuity and Transferability Megan outlines three practical pillars that help a business build brand equity and prepare for generational transfer. These pillars are especially relevant for a family business succession planning advisor or a Family Business Consultant supporting long-term continuity: 1) Transferability Does trust live only with the founder or leading generation? Or does it live within the company itself? If reputation is tied to one person, succession becomes fragile. Strong transferability supports family business to new generation transitions and reduces the "key person risk" that threatens Business continuity for families. 2) Systemization Is the brand experience consistent? Are communication systems documented? Are brand standards and customer experiences repeatable? Systemization helps the business maintain continuity when leadership changes, which is essential for family business continuity planning and Family business leadership development. 3) Voice of the Customer Do you regularly collect customer feedback, surface insights, and operationalize them? Megan notes that many family companies say they "know their customers," but don't systematize that knowledge. Capturing and using customer insight strengthens brand equity and gives future leaders a clear roadmap for protecting trust. These pillars connect directly to family office explained thinking: families who operate with a family business family office mindset often seek structured processes, measurable systems, and continuity planning that outlasts any one person. This is where family business family office advice becomes highly relevant, particularly when brand and reputation are part of the family's long-term wealth and continuity strategy. Culture Made Visible: Why Brand Is a Leadership Issue Michael and Megan reinforce that brand is essentially culture made visible. If culture is unclear, inconsistent, or undocumented, it becomes difficult to transfer. That's why families must articulate vision, purpose, and values in ways that employees and customers can repeat easily. Megan offers a sharp test: can employees and customers explain your strategy in one sentence? If not, you risk becoming a "best kept secret"—and your team won't be aligned. For a Family Business Advisor, this is a crucial leadership and continuity issue. A cohesive internal culture is the foundation for Family business leadership and the consistency needed for Family business succession. This also ties into family office strategy: families building a multi-generational enterprise want more than profit—they want shared values, shared identity, and a legacy story that carries forward. That's why brand and culture are directly connected to Legacy planning and family office legacy planning. Rising Gen Engagement: The Two Gateways to Continuity When the conversation turns toward next-gen stewardship, Megan identifies two powerful pathways for engaging the rising generation and strengthening Business continuity for families: Brand Education Start early. Teach the next generation what the business stands for, who it serves, and why it matters. This supports a smoother transition from family business to new generation, especially in cousin consortium stages where some owners may not work in the operating company. When the rising generation understands the brand and legacy, they're more likely to become responsible stewards—and not accidental risk points (especially in today's social-media environment). Strategic Philanthropy Megan emphasizes that philanthropy can connect values, community relationships, and reputation. Michael builds on this idea by describing philanthropy as "the sandbox for entrepreneurship and leadership." It teaches communication, decision-making, collaboration, and gratitude—skills that reduce entitlement and strengthen long-term family business legacy planning. For families working with a Family Business Advisor or financial advisor for family business, philanthropy can become a structured training ground that supports governance, next-gen development, and even public reputation—an underrated asset in family business continuity planning. The Big Takeaway: The Brand Is Part of the Legacy This episode makes one message crystal clear: brand, reputation, and trust are not surface-level marketing decisions. They are legacy assets. They are continuity tools. They are governance tools. They are the human infrastructure that determines whether leadership changes feel stable or disruptive. Families who want to succeed in Passing on the family business must treat brand and culture with the same seriousness they treat financial statements, legal structures, and ownership plans. A well-rounded advisor team—including a Family Business Advisor, Family Business Consultant, family business wealth management advisor, and a family business succession planning advisor—can help families align strategy, strengthen trust, and protect the enterprise for the next generation. Ultimately, this is what Business continuity for families looks like: continuity of leadership, continuity of culture, continuity of reputation, and continuity of purpose—supported by clear systems, aligned strategy, and thoughtful Legacy planning.

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime friend, business partner, and Black Belt coach Dr. Addison Killeen to talk about his brand-new book, The Shift: A Leadership Fable of Transition from Overwhelm to Focus. Addison breaks down the motivation behind the book, the real-life struggles that inspired its fictional characters, and why storytelling can sometimes teach business lessons better than a textbook.   Together, they walk through the book's core themes—from building core values to mastering systems and hiring the right people—and why these foundational principles can make or break a dental practice. They also dig into Addison's past working with defense contractors and restaurants, how those experiences shaped his view of business, and why mentorship is one of the most powerful resources any dentist can access.   Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes MAPSS Blueprint for Getting Results That Stick September 12, 2025 | Episode 5180 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Happy Friday! Scott's fired up about sharing his proven MAP system that's helped people crush their goals for over 20 years. Whether you're tackling weight loss, making more money, or any other project, this five-step blueprint will keep you on track when motivation gets shaky. Scott breaks down each letter of his MAP system with real-world examples from his own fitness journey. No fluff, no complicated theories—just a straightforward approach that works. Time to stop setting goals you never look at again and start building something that lasts. Featured Story Scott shares his personal weight loss journey, from hitting 250 pounds to maintaining his target weight for 25 years using the MAP system. He gets real about his simple approach: 1600 calories a day, gym four days a week, and weighing himself twice daily to stay accountable. His story proves that sustainable results don't require perfect plans—they require consistent systems. Scott's honest about being "really good at gaining weight" but shows how the right framework keeps him on track year after year. Important Points Motivation starts with knowing "what" before "why"—if you have a strong what, the why will naturally follow and give you the power to keep going. Accountability means the buck stops with you, whether it's a personal or business goal—other people can support you, but you must hold yourself responsible for results. Systemization makes success effortless by eliminating daily decisions—once you lock in your routine, you just keep rolling without constantly choosing what to do next. Memorable Quotes "If you're running into these things where you're just doing it with zero motivation, that's kind of called a job. And if you're doing that voluntarily, that's called silly." "Why would you set the damn goal and go to work on it if you're not going to hold yourself accountable to do it?" "We don't want to do what's hard, it should be fun and easy. And when you make it sustainable, that's the key to happiness in life." Scott's Three-Step Approach Write your motivation for any project you're starting—get crystal clear on what you want and why it matters to you before taking action. Create a simple plan that you can actually follow—don't overcomplicate it, just outline the basic steps you need to take consistently. Build a system that eliminates daily decisions—lock in your routine so tightly that you never have to debate whether to do it or not. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Growth Amplifier's podcast, where we help advisors, coaches, and consultants build businesses that don't just grow, they amplify. In this episode, we feature Natalia Zacharin, a dynamic profit advisor and fractional CFO who transformed her life from an invoicing clerk to running a million-dollar consulting firm. Listen in as Natalia shares her journey of turning frustration into freedom, mastering systemization, overcoming the fear of sales, and strategically building a successful team. Discover practical insights on systemizing your business, mastering your numbers, and building a team that aligns with your vision. Don't miss out on this powerful story of transformation and growth. 00:00 Introduction to Growth Amplifier's Podcast 00:18 Meet Natalia Zacharin: From Invoicing Clerk to Fractional CFO 01:57 Natalia's Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success 04:13 The Power of Systemization and Sales Mastery 05:40 Transforming into a Consulting Powerhouse 12:06 Building a Strong Team: Hiring and Systemizing Processes 16:21 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways 19:06 Conclusion and Resources for Amplifying Your Business

Ed Stulak shares how he went from burnt-out agent to the go-to Jersey Guy using Instagram, delegation, and bold strategy. Learn how to expose yourself online, grow smart, and build a brand that sticks.Full Article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-struggle-to-becoming-the-jersey-guy-who-changed-social-media-for-agents-with-ed-stulak/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet the Hosts: Mattias and Erica(00:08) - A Holistic Mission: Living Bold and Fulfilled Lives(00:24) - Mattias Recaps a Sleepless Week and Erica's Absence(01:07) - Balancing Parenting, Business, and the Spring Market(04:20) - Introducing Today's Guest: Ed Stulak(04:40) - Ed's Jersey Roots and Real Estate Focus(05:05) - A Suit Store Encounter That Changed Ed's Life(06:00) - From Hockey Dreams to Real Estate Liberty(07:00) - Failing the Exam 6 Times and Finding the Right Door(07:50) - The Instagram DM That Led to 180 Units(09:40) - Scaling Up Through Chaos and Team Building(11:00) - The Power of Being Seen: Why You Must Expose Yourself(12:15) - Ed's Strategy for Sticky Social Media Content(14:00) - From Influencers to Investors: Ed's Social Pivot(15:30) - What Ed's Book Expose Yourself Is Really About(17:00) - The Science of Organic Growth and Managing Haters(18:40) - Local vs. Viral Content: Where Should Agents Focus?(20:00) - Becoming “The Jersey Guy” for Nationwide Referrals(21:00) - How Ed Spends His Time and Chooses Clients Now(22:50) - Lessons from Leasing, Sales, and Systemization(25:00) - Building a Team by Fire (Literally)(28:00) - Why Delegation is the Key to Freedom(30:00) - Ed's Hiring Strategy and Emotional Intelligence(32:00) - Restructuring for Growth and Better Service(34:00) - Setting Expectations Like Chick-fil-A(35:10) - Ed's Golden Nugget: DM Like a Pro (With a Video!)(37:00) - Personalized Messaging vs. Cold Calling(38:20) - Sticky Without Being Salesy: Winning with Authenticity(39:30) - The Books That Shaped Ed: How to Win Friends and 4-Hour Workweek(41:15) - Delegation Lessons from Ferriss and Beyond(42:30) - Where to Follow Ed and Buy His Book(42:50) - Final Thanks and Episode Wrap-UpContact Ed Stulakhttps://www.edstulak.com/For more great content to help you reach your holistic success, go to https://reiagent.com

The conversation also touches on the role of AI and automation in enhancing productivity and the mindset required for successful entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Nadav Wilf discusses the critical role of systemization and automation in enhancing business productivity. He emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into various business processes and the mindset required for successful implementation. The discussion covers foundational systems necessary for business success, practical steps to get started with AI tools, and insights into the future of AI and automation in the workplace.TakeawaysPassion is a cosmic destiny, not something to chase.Incorporate day-to-day passions into your life.Self-love is crucial for personal and professional growth.Entrepreneurship should come from a place of love, not fear.The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and essential.AI and automation can enhance team productivity.Building a business requires understanding pain points and needs.There is no foolproof way to ensure business success.Risk-taking is essential for entrepreneurial growth. Systemization allows leaders to focus on strategic thinking.Investing in systems yields significant productivity returns.AI can enhance employee satisfaction and client satisfaction.Continuous improvement is key to successful automation.AI agents can automate up to 60% of tasks.Mindset is crucial for successful AI implementation.Collaboration with AI can lead to greater job satisfaction.Foundational roles are necessary for effective AI integration.Low-code and no-code solutions make AI accessible.Education and exploration are essential for leveraging AI.Chapters00:20 - Introduction to the Modern Man Podcast01:46 - Meet Nadav Wilf: Entrepreneurial Journey04:54 - Passion and the Buffet of Life13:08 - Evolution of Entrepreneurship21:56 - Maturity in Business: From Fear to Love25:31 - Building for Success: Systems and Mindset26:20 - The Importance of Systemization in Business30:29 - AI and Automation: Transforming Work Dynamics31:25 - Foundational Systems for Business Success39:16 - Getting Started with AI Tools and Resources44:27 - The Future of AI and Automation in BusinessWilf's LinksWebsite: AlignCoach.aiLinkedIn: Nadav WilfInstagram: @nadavwilfYouTube: Don't Replace Your Team—Enhance Them with AIFree eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: https://rebrand.ly/m2ebook ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️https://themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Owen Tilbury, founder of Clip Consulting, who shares his entrepreneurial journey from launching a restaurant in Tasmania to selling it for nearly a million dollars before the 2008 financial crisis. Owen emphasizes the importance of systemizing processes, crafting a unique selling proposition (USP), and fostering community engagement. He discusses his pivot from corporate consulting to community development, leading to the Great Regional City Challenge, which has raised over $600,000 for local projects. Owen also highlights the value of celebrating small wins, balancing work-life goals, and preparing for life after selling a business. The conversation explores people management, including the role of honesty, clear performance documentation, and creating job satisfaction through autonomy, goal clarity, and recognition. Insights from his 44 years in business include mentorship, the importance of life goals beyond work, and lessons learned from initiatives like the Men's Table, a support group for men navigating life challenges. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Owen Tilbury believes the hardest thing in growing a small business is finding and managing the right people. He explains that poor hiring choices can severely harm a business, and even well-qualified candidates on paper may not perform as expected. Letting staff go is never easy, but it's sometimes necessary when they aren't a good fit. He highlights the importance of setting clear goals, documenting performance, and being honest during the process. While he also discusses the challenges of systemizing operations, he makes it clear that people management is the toughest part of the growth journey. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Owen Tilbury's favorite business book that helped him the most is The E-Myth by Michael Gerber. He credits it with fundamentally shifting his mindset about entrepreneurship, particularly the importance of systemizing a business rather than relying solely on personal effort. The book helped him move beyond the "myth" of the natural entrepreneur and focus on building scalable systems that could operate without him, which became a key factor in the long-term success and eventual sale of his consulting business. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Owen Tilbury didn't specifically mention any particular podcasts or online learning resources by name in the interview. However, he emphasized the value of lived experience over theory, suggesting that small business owners should learn directly from others who have actually built businesses. He praised initiatives like the Grow a Small Business podcast itself for featuring real-world stories and practical insights, rather than purely academic advice. His approach to learning leans toward practical, experience-based sharing, community engagement, and learning by doing rather than relying heavily on formal online resources. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Owen Tilbury recommends systemization as the most powerful tool to grow a small business. He highlights the importance of creating structured processes that allow the business to operate smoothly without relying solely on the owner. Specifically, he developed a systemized consulting framework called the Profit and Growth Process, which included custom software, manuals, surveys, and templates to streamline business planning and improvement. This approach not only enhanced consistency and scalability but also made his business valuable enough to sell for 15× EBITDA. For Owen, systemizing operations is the key resource every small business should invest in. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Owen Tilbury's advice to himself on day one of starting out in business would be to focus early on systemizing everything and to build the business around the life you want—not the other way around. He emphasizes that business should serve your life goals, not consume them. He also suggests being clear on what success looks like personally, not just financially, and to celebrate small wins along the way. Most importantly, he would remind himself to create a product or service with a clear competitive advantage (USP) and to not be afraid of failing small while learning fast. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Business should serve your life, not become your life — Owen Tilbury You don't need permission to make your community better — just start — Owen Tilbury Celebrate early and often—small wins build great journeys — Owen Tilbury      

Brad started his first landscape business at age 8 with his older brother. They started in residential landscape maintenance with a route of 10 homes. After 4 years of building the business, they landed their first commercial accounts maintaining 2 hospital campuses in Denver, CO. He ran his company for a total of 10 years and sold the company at the age of 18. To broaden his life experience and serve people in a foreign country, Brad took two years off from college and work to serve as a missionary for his church in Brazil. During this time, he learned Portuguese and developed his leadership skills overseeing 200 missionaries while managing the mission operations throughout the state of Sao Paulo. He returned to college to pursue a degree in Horticulture with a focus in irrigation and water management where he competed in and won numerous events at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition.  Coming out of college, Brad had offers from most of the major landscape players in the country but was looking for a company where he could pursue his interest in smart irrigation and water management. Par 3, located in Las Vegas, was the perfect fit as they were the clear leader in a market that was conserving more water than any place in the country.  Par 3 was years ahead of the competition in water management, but Brad saw a need to develop and grow irrigation management alongside their water conservation programs. Brad convinced the owners that he could build a stand-alone irrigation division that would create uniformity and professionalism amongst the scattered group of irrigation techs that already worked for the company.  Brad's success in building a new division from the ground up as a recent college graduate put him on an accelerated career path and less than 3 years after joining Par 3 he became the Director of Operations where he oversees nearly 600 employees and over $50 million in annual revenue.

Don't forget to join the newsletter at webdesignmba.substack.com. We're looking for our first 50 paid subscribers. If that's you, you'll also get: my full Subscription Web Design course transcript—every strategy, step-by-step (if monthly). If you go annual, you get access to my entire Subscription Web Design video course (which itself contains bonus content and downloads) ($197 value) AND my Client Attraction Masterclass ($97 value) for free.In this episode, I'm sharing 10 productivity hacks that have helped me get more done as a web designer, entrepreneur, and agency owner—without burning out. From using automatic time blocking (08:00) to delegating outcomes (13:00), checking email just once per day (19:00), and even listening to soundscapes instead of music to stay focused (03:00)—these are the real-world strategies that work. I'll also show you how hiring early (11:00), using long-form writing (16:00), and spotting systemization opportunities (20:00) can transform your workflow.If you want to do more of the right things and less of the wrong ones, this one's for you. 00:00 - Intro & what productivity really means 03:00 - Hack #1: Soundscapes for focus 05:00 - Hack #2: Checklists & SOPs 08:00 - Hack #3: Automatic time blocking with Flow Savvy 11:00 - Hack #4: Hiring early 13:00 - Hack #5: Delegating outcomes, not tasks 16:00 - Hack #6: Long-form writing - meetings 18:00 - Hack #7: Focus modes to block distractions 19:00 - Hack #8: Check email once a day 20:00 - Hack #9: Systemization opportunity awareness 25:00 - Hack #10: Read about productivity 26:00 - Wrap-up & Substack mention

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Derek Newton, Contributing Writer, ForbesYOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What are the key benefits of systemization in higher education?How can institutions collaborate more effectively to share resources?Why is real-time data sharing critical for institutional decision-making?What historical models prove systemization works in higher education?How can institutions overcome resistance to resource sharing?Topics include:The efficiency & cost savings of shared services across institutionsLeveling up under-resourced institutions through systemizationCourse & program sharing benefits & challengesData sharing as a foundation for better collaborationHistorical examples like the Claremont Consortia & Massachusetts systemsDownload the "Unlocking the Power of Systemization" whitepaper here. Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy welcomes James Brown, the innovative founder of BizTech Guru, to delve into the intricacies of systemization and its pivotal role in transforming businesses. Listen as they unpack the staggering statistics behind businesses with well-documented systems experiencing 280% higher growth and the everyday hurdles companies face when implementing these systems. James shares insights from his rich background in various industries, shedding light on Systemology's transformative power and his collaboration with David Jenens, which unearthed a game-changing approach to systemizing businesses. Discover the critical client flow concept—a vital component for revenue generation—and explore when a startup should begin to focus on creating systems. This episode doesn't just stop at providing a roadmap for achieving operational efficiency but goes further to explore the potential of leveraging AI in systemization. Whether you're a business owner overwhelmed by daily operations or in the early stages of a startup journey, James Brown provides valuable perspectives on harnessing systems for substantial time freedom, allowing for innovation and explosive growth. Tune in for a riveting discussion that redefines how you think about your business processes. Some areas we explore in this episode include: Systemizing Business Operations: How systemization can drive business growth.Common Barriers: Challenges like documentation issues and resistance to change.James Brown's Background: His journey and why he founded BizTech Guru.Importance of Systems: Key elements in freeing up time and unlocking growth.Timing for Systemization: When startups should start implementing processes.Critical Client Flow: Understanding the revenue-generating core of a business.Change Resistance: Handling resistance from crucial team members.Systemology Overview: The essentials of systemology in business.Innovation Balance: Maintaining innovation while systemizing.Systems Champion Role: The importance and identification of a systems champion.And much, much more...

Learn how to scale your Amazon business with systemization! Michal Specian shares insights on hiring, building processes, and growing beyond the $1M mark. Don't miss this episode! Join us as we explore the Amazon seller journey of Michal Specian, who transformed his initial $5,000 investment into a thriving eight-figure brand. Michal shares his experiences of overcoming language barriers while attending university in Prague, launching his first Amazon product in the US sports category, and partnering with Miles to create a successful kitchen and dining brand. Discover how their Czech-inspired glassware brand expanded into European markets, utilizing Amazon's Pan-EU program, and learn about the strategies Michal employed for systemization, team building, and scaling his business effectively. As we shift focus, Michal reflects on his post-exit experiences and future strategies, highlighting the lessons learned from finalizing a business deal in the Canary Islands. Hear about his transition from the Amazon business model to consulting on internal operations, leveraging his background in economics and systems thinking. We discuss the evolving landscape of launching an e-commerce brand today and the importance of diversifying sales channels beyond Amazon. This chapter provides valuable insights into maintaining negotiation leverage and strategically selling a business. Finally, we explore transformative business mindsets and the future of AI in business. Michal emphasizes the importance of working on your business rather than in it, sharing tips on systemization, mindset shifts, and delegation. Listen as we discuss how AI is reshaping business operations, with potential applications in customer service and logistics, and how it can enhance productivity and efficiency. With practical strategies for systemizing businesses and insights into the exciting potential of AI, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs aiming for growth and operational freedom. In episode 439 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Michal discuss: 00:00 - Amazon Seller's Journey to 8-Figure Exit 02:23 - E-Commerce Experience and Launch Location 05:52 - Successful Sale to Aggregator Bid War 08:08 - Post-Exit Reflections and Future Strategies 12:42 - Evolving E-Commerce Brand Strategy 16:16 - Prioritizing Balance and Enjoyment in Business 21:35 - Transforming Business Mindsets and Systems 26:21 - Role of Supply Chain Manager in Business 30:00 - eCommerce Hiring Challenges and Strategies 32:36 - The Future of AI in Business 39:08 - Global Success Stories in E-Commerce 40:41 - Business Growth and Systemization Strategies 42:21 - Motivating Through the Growth Process 46:13 - Kevin King's Words of Wisdom

Scott Smith shares a powerful story about following GPS navigation in Colorado that led him down a dangerous road, using this as a metaphor for life's navigation systems. He introduces his proven MAPSS framework - Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, and Sustainability - offering practical insights for creating reliable personal guidance systems. Featured Story:  A harrowing detour in Colorado teaches Scott the dangers of blindly following GPS navigation, despite a warning sign. This experience becomes a metaphor for the importance of developing trustworthy personal navigation systems in life. Key Takeaways: Motivation must precede understanding your "why" External guidance systems aren't always reliable Success requires both personal accountability and systematic planning Sustainable results take longer than expected Systems should become biological, not just technological Memorable Quotes:  "Sometimes you can't trust your GPS, but you can trust yourself."  "If you don't have the motivation to get what you want and sustain it, you won't get it."  "The ride is fun, but sustainability is key." Scott's Three-Step Approach: Find your motivation before starting any project Create accountability measures to track progress Develop biological systems before technological ones Connect With Scott: Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Visit: https://www.faceyourpassion.com/ Learn More: https://www.9minuteclaritycode.com/ Visit: https://www.perfectweekplanner.com/  Learn More: https://www.dailyawarenessdiary.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Experts Unleashed, I'm joined by Greg Hickman to talk about shifting from ‘done-for-you' services to a business that gives you more freedom. Greg shares his journey—from working in big ad agencies to building Alt Agency, where he helps agency owners productize and streamline their services. They dive into the biggest challenges creatives face when trying to systematize their work, why your expertise is your biggest asset, and how to build a business that supports your lifestyle. Greg also breaks down the idea of offering different service levels—clients, members, and customers—to boost profits and keep things running smoothly. If you're looking to grow your agency while working less, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!   You'll discover: ➡️ Discovering Productized Services [04:44] ➡️ Challenges and Misconceptions in Productization [07:03] ➡️ Balancing Creativity and Systemization [09:24] ➡️ Freelancer vs. Entrepreneur: Finding the Sweet Spot [15:26] ➡️ The Power of Selling Strategy First [17:51] …And much more!  

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Wouldn't it be great to have a plan to help you get what you want?   What you need is MAPSS. - a system that gets thinking out of the way and focuses on actions in four areas: Motivation: Everything begins with motivation and knowing ‘WHY' you set your goals. Stay motivated. Accountability: Being accountable and accepting responsibility for your results will empower your success. Saying, ‘If it's to be, it's up to me,' is a great way to get started. Planning: Plan your work, work you plan. It's simple. If you can't plan it, you won't be able to do it. Systemization: The first steps of any worthy goal are difficult. As you get more comfortable with your process, lock in the actions and repeat them until you get what you want. Sustainability: Everything takes longer than you think. Momentum is built in life by stacking your accomplishments sequentially. Make sure you set yourself up for the long haul. The freedom you desire rests on a stable and repeatable foundation. Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, and Sustainability.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pat Mancuso is the CEO of Mancuso Consulting Group and a highly recognized thought leader dedicated to helping CEOs, business owners, and entrepreneurs maximize their potential through coaching and consulting. Having spent over 30 years working with company owners, leaders, and sales teams, Pat has over 25,000 hours of coaching and consulting experience.  As a serial entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful companies, Pat understands how to scale a business sustainably. He helps businesses improve their leadership and performance through a proprietary system, RSTMM® (Recruit, Select, Train, Manage, and Motivate), which enables companies to select, train, manage, and motivate the right people in the right positions. In this episode: The three most substantial roadblocks in an entrepreneur's journey involve hiring, finances, and sales. Business owners may make rash hiring decisions they regret later, mismanage their finances, or lack a steady lead generation system for sales. How can you align these fundamental aspects to reach the next destination in your business? Business consultant Pat Mancuso has developed a proprietary system for eliminating roadblocks and developing a clear path for growth. He maintains that businesses must first acquire a third-party manager who can provide objective guidance. Entrepreneurs can then implement a behavior-based hiring system that aligns leadership candidates' behaviors with role responsibilities and identifies their career trajectories. A manager can also encourage business owners to review their balance sheets, align them with future business goals, and develop a process to measure ROI on sales initiatives.  In this episode of Systems Simplified, Pat Mancuso, the CEO of Mancuso Consulting Group, joins Adi Klevit to discuss optimizing your business for future growth. Pat shares how his first real estate business shaped his career, how to avoid common business pitfalls, and the lessons he learned from his first partnership.

Mapping Your Massive Success Imagine having a clear plan to achieve your goals—a roadmap guiding you every step of the way. Introducing M.A.P.S.S., a simple yet powerful system that takes the guesswork out of success by focusing on actionable steps in four key areas: Motivation: It all starts with knowing your “WHY.” Understanding your motivation fuels your journey and keeps you inspired when the going gets tough. Stay connected to your reasons and keep the momentum alive. Accountability: Owning your results is empowering. Embrace the mindset: “If it's to be, it's up to me.” Holding yourself accountable transforms your actions into consistent progress. Planning: Success loves preparation. “Plan your work, then work your plan”—a simple yet profound approach. Without a plan, your goals remain dreams. Map out your steps and turn your intentions into reality. Systemization: Every great accomplishment starts with a first step, often the hardest one. As you grow comfortable with your routine, lock in those actions. Repeat, refine, and get results through consistent effort. Sustainability: Building success is a marathon, not a sprint. Everything takes longer than expected, but every small win adds up. Stack your achievements, create momentum, and set yourself up for the long haul. Freedom and success rest on a solid, repeatable foundation. By embracing Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, and Sustainability, you can build a life where your goals aren't just possible—they're inevitable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Business Lounge Podcast, host Jess Cassity interviews Kariza, an Online Business Manager (OBM) and systemization specialist, who explains her journey from a general VA to an OBM. Kariza details the various services she offers, such as managing systems, operations, launches, and marketing for women coaches and online service providers. She emphasizes the importance of proper systems and processes for scaling businesses and provides insights into the tools she uses, like ClickUp and Dubsado. Kariza also discusses the customizable nature of her services, the timing for hiring an OBM, and the advantages of having a trained team to support business operations. Listen now! The Business Lounge is a show to learn all about online businesses. We will help you create the life and business you want and become the go to in your niche with relevant marketing, relationship development, and the proven tools you need to succeed and grow your business. Our company specializes in helping CEOs streamline their business, increase profits all while working less!. We are here to help you grow your online business together and create the perfect work and life balance for YOU! Jess Cassity & The Business Lounge team are here to help you create the business and life you dream of. Not sure where to start? Check out our everything page - https://jesscassity.com/start-here-everything/ 12 Month Marketing & Profit Planner - https://shop.jesscassity.com/12mmpp  Struggling with email content our friend Liz is the wiz when it comes to all things email - https://jesscassity--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/636a7bf190949  Our Favorite Social Media Scheduling Tool - https://i.mtr.cool/YFNHLW 

Show NotesRichard is a 30-year seasoned entrepreneur. He's the best-selling author of Escape the Owner Prison, the contractor's new way to scale, regain control, and fast-track growth while loving life. A speaker and podcast host, he's a husband and father of six children, a US Marine, champion boxer, black belt, and an internationally recognized steel sculptor. His expertise lies in combining both the strategic and the tactical. He's able to deliver immediate, problem solving results (tactical), along with strategic, long term implementation of systemization and scalability. With over 30 years in business himself, Richard has embraced time compression, sharing the secrets and strategies that bring rapid and lasting results to the companies he works with.Quote: "Commit fully to your path and leave the past behind—only then can you unlock your true potential." - Richard WalshFergie's Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:Seize Opportunities: When life presents you with a chance to elevate yourself, don't hesitate—grab it with both hands and make the most of it.Prioritize What Truly Matters: Make sure your goals and actions align with your core values, especially when it comes to family and relationships.Adopt a Relentless Mindset: Approach your goals with the determination to achieve them no matter what. Persistence is key to overcoming obstacles.Hold Yourself Accountable: Regularly check in with yourself to ensure you're making progress. Accountability is crucial for continuous growth.Persistence Pays Off: Stay committed to your goals, even when the journey gets tough. Consistent effort over time leads to success.Give Back to Your Community**: Find ways to contribute to those around you. Supporting your community strengthens your own foundation.Recommended Resources:  Visit Sharpen the Spear CoachingPick Up Richards Book: Escape The Owner PrisonRichard's Linked INRichard's Facebook 

In another episode of the Life and Listings podcast, I interview Amy Stockberger, the broker-owner of Amy Stockberger Real Estate. Amy shares her journey of over 24 years in the business, detailing her all-inclusive, service-oriented business model focused on repeatable excellence. She discusses her innovative lifetime home support model introduced in 2014, aimed at maintaining long-term client relationships and generating referrals. The model includes unique services like a complimentary moving truck and a party shed for clients, which have significantly contributed to her team's success. Amy also highlights her strategies for scaling a business, attracting referrals, and teaching other agents how to build profitable, systemized businesses. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Amy's upcoming PR course aimed at helping agents become local market influencers.   “You should always be leveraging other people's audiences if you have something to serve and that's what it is. We have a lot to give, and we want to take care of the clients for life, and that attracts the right tribe to us too, because agent attrition is a big deal. So attracting the right agents who want to serve like we do, that's who we're getting, and we're just helping them create big businesses.”-Amy   In this episode, let's talk about: Client-Centered Business Model: Amy Stackberrger emphasizes a service-first approach, embodied in her "serve, serve, serve, then sell" model. This strategy focuses on maintaining strong relationships with clients not just during the transaction but "forever after," aiming to support their homeownership and life needs beyond the initial deal. Creative Brand Awareness and Customer Retention: Amy created innovative programs, like the moving truck and VIP club, to serve clients long-term. These offerings, which include branded equipment for events, serve as both a valuable resource for clients and a continuous marketing tool, keeping her brand top of mind. Focus on Systems and Referrals: Amy attributes her success to a systemized approach, which helps with consistency and scalability. By focusing on lifetime customer support and deepening relationships, her business has become 80% referral-based, proving the effectiveness of a well-executed, client-centered system. Systemization and Scalability: A systemized business is more valuable and scalable compared to one without systems. Implementing repeatable processes allows for smoother operations. Multiple Revenue Streams: To scale a business effectively, it's important to add additional income streams beyond commissions. This diversification can come from various programs serving both clients' needs and generating high-level lead opportunities. Client-Centric Ecosystem and Leveraging Influence: Building long-term client relationships through service models like lifetime home support is crucial for sustainability. Additionally, agents can grow their influence and brand awareness by leveraging media opportunities and creating systems that position them as go-to experts in their communities, enhancing lead generation and client retention. About Amy Stockberger: Amy Stockberger is the founder of Amy Stockberger Real Estate and the creator of the innovative Lifetime Home Support™ model. With a proven track record of leading the highest-producing real estate team in her area since 2017, Amy' team captures approximately 10% of the market share each year. She is renowned for her strategic approach to client support, providing unparalleled value at every stage of the home buying, selling, and investing journey—before, during, and forever. Amy's philosophy of "Serve, Serve, Serve, Sell" is the cornerstone of her business approach. Amy's vision is to transform the real estate industry into a community of Servepreneurs, who elevate the client experience to the highest level by delivering exceptional service and support at every touchpoint, thereby creating legacy businesses for real estate agents. Her Lifetime Home Support™ model is designed to help agents leverage their biggest lead source; their sphere, keep clients for life, increase brand awareness, and generate significant income beyond commissions.   Connect with Amy: Website: www.LifetimeHomeSupport.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amystockberger/ Connect with Jennifer Staats: Website: staatssolutions.com Staats Solution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatssolutions/ Jennifer Staats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertherealtor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/staatssolutions/

In this episode of the Biz/Dev podcast David and Gary talk to John Petitte, Co- Founder of Amplifi Labs and a handful of other startups. They discuss the systemization of synergy and what fuels your passion to scale.Links:John's LinkedInAmplifi Labs on LinkedInTrade Insight AI on LinkedIn___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

Alison Vidotto is an award-winning author, professional speaker, AI expert, and the CEO of 2 companies, with over 3 decades of experience in business and entrepreneurship. She has overcome many challenges throughout her entrepreneurial journey including recessions, financial crises, and natural disaster, and has found success despite it all.   After hearing the staggering rate of failure start-up businesses face while doing her MBA, Alison decided to provide mentorship for other entrepreneurs, many of whom start businesses without any prior knowledge, experience, or tools for success.  From systemization, to structuring business fundamentals, utilizing AI to optimize operations, properly integrating social media, and investing in professional development, Alison and Dr. Irene discuss various factors in building a successful business.   Dr. Irene and Alison conclude their discussion speaking on common misconceptions in entrepreneurship, the freedoms afforded in an entrepreneurial lifestyle, and how the definition of success in business may vary from person to person.    Listen in to learn more!   Topics Discussed: Why so many businesses struggle to find success. Importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and preparation. Developing systems and structure to take the pain out of running a business.  Common misconceptions and the benefits of entrepreneurship. Reaching out for help when needed and taking advantage of resources.  --  Alison Vidotto – Short Bio  Alison Vidotto is an award-winning author, professional speaker, AI expert, and the CEO of Vidotto Group and Push! Small Business Training & Mentoring. Alison launched her first small business in 1992, navigating through challenges that many business owners still face today. With experience overcoming the Australian 1992 recession, the Global Financial Crisis, and Brisbane's 2011 floods, Alison has gained invaluable insights into the hardships businesses endure and the critical need for strategic planning and systemization. These experiences have equipped her with the practical knowledge necessary to help businesses not only survive but thrive.  In recent years, Alison has focused on empowering entrepreneurs to integrate AI into their businesses, enhancing their efficiency and competitiveness in the modern market.  “The purpose behind Push! is to reduce the staggering number of small business failures and to help entrepreneurs build strong, successful, and sustainable businesses.” Link for the free AI for Entrepreneurs Guide: https://pushbusinesstraining.mykajabi.com/opt-in-aiessentials       Alison can be found on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonvidotto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alison.Vidotto.Business.Mentor  -- Let's get your success and life back on track...Connect with Dr. Irene and the Faculty of the Success SHIFT Institute: https://drirene.life/strategycall   Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drirenecop/ Facebook: Dr. Irene Youtube: The Success S.H.I.F.T. with Dr. Irene Instagram: dr.irenec Website: https://successshiftinstitute.com    SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-heal-with-dr-irene/id1561226627 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pxldTJY5MZmneyz8IpSvm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFTN-EU3umbz_0d0GFwk_Bw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/selfheal-with-dr-irene TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Self-Heal-(with-Dr-Irene)-p1421793/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3NlbGZoZWFsaW5nLm1pbmRzaGFyZWNvbGxhYm9yYXRpdmUubGlic3lucHJvLmNvbS9yc3M Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/2461592 

On today's episode, from the recent DSI Mastermind, Dr. Addison Killeen delivered an insightful presentation titled "Rallying the Team around Systemization." Addison highlighted the critical importance of systemization in dental practices, stressing that achieving over 80% systemization can lead to substantial increases in both profitability and efficiency. He emphasized the necessity of having a comprehensive operations manual, created by the team for the team, to ensure clear instructions and accountability for all tasks within the practice. Addison introduced the concept of the Chief Repeating Officer (CRO), a role dedicated to consistently reminding the team of their goals, ensuring the operations manual is utilized effectively, and maintaining accountability for all procedures. Additionally, he illustrated the financial benefits of proper systemization, showing how it can result in significant long-term financial gains, including increased practice value and higher profitability. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Welcome back to DAT Book Club! This month's selection was Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg. As you'll hear, Kiera had a ton of takeaways from reading this book. She specifically touches on the following in this episode: Best ways to communicate internally Questions to ask yourself about what needs to be done and when Principles for efficiency Planning and work management And a ton more Find the full book club rundown here! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Adriana is a multifaceted individual who effortlessly balances the roles of household CEO and successful entrepreneur. She manages a bustling family life while overseeing multiple thriving businesses and an expanding real estate portfolio. Despite humble beginnings, Adriana's journey exemplifies resilience and determination, proving that with hard work, anyone can achieve greatness. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Adriana engages as a speaker, coach, and podcaster, dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to create their ideal lives. Her mission is to equip women with the tools and motivation to pursue their dreams and defy societal limitations. In todays episode we talk about: Key strategies for overcoming capital barriers in real estate investment. The importance of creativity, strategic partnerships, and responsible financial management in achieving success in real estate ventures. the transition from single-family to fourplex investments, focusing on areas with potential for density and conversions. The Long-Term Benefits of Systemization and Strategic Partnerships in Real Estate Investment Challenges and opportunities in multifamily real estate investment And much more!   Follow Adriana's social media on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adrianaostapenko9429 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana.ostapenko/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaOstapenko Website: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaOstapenko   Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/ Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/ Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/ RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101 RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you with information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it. Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

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Mapping Your Success Have you ever heard people preach, "Get out of your comfort zone, try new things, always stretch!"  While true, it's only part of the story. Look at anybody who has achieved goals and maintained success over a period, and you'll find: 1) Motivation. Successful people do whatever they can to stay motivated. It's not an occasional thing. It's an always thing. 2) Accountability. Successful people accept responsibility and ask others to hold them to their plan. 3) Planning. Successful people understand that no plan survives the first battle. They plan, work, and adjust until they get what they want.  4) Systemization. Successful people believe success is sequential and built level-by-level. Once achieved, it is systemized and maintained.  5) Sustainability. Successful people know that everything has an expiration date. Continuous monitoring and adjustments allow for long-term success.  I call this system MAPSS. It's all you need to get anything you want in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all running on limited time in our businesses, which makes it seem impossible to grow. What if I told you that you could run your business on just 15 hours per week, would you believe me? In today's episode, mom of three Taylor Mobely joins us to share how she's been able to maximize her productivity with limited time and run her business, blog, and podcast on—you guessed it—15 hours per week. Have you ever thought about having a membership for your brand? No matter your niche, you can monetize your content with Memberful. Memberful allows you to create a new source of income by turning your content into a membership business. Create content that you're passionate about while making money doing it. Memberful has so many features that offer you the opportunity to monetize and create. Get started for free at the link below! Try Now >> Find it Quickly 02:18 - Taylor's Entrepreneurial Journey and Work-Life Balance 04:21 - The Power of Systemization in Business 05:38 - Organizing Your Business with Notion 12:58 - Creating a Productive Weekly Schedule 21:02 - The Hustle of Motherhood and Content Creation 23:46 - Balancing Work and Family Life: Real Talk 27:31 - Strategic Planning for Efficient Content Creation 33:47 - Embracing the Future: Domain Hoarding and Business Dreams   Resources Mentioned The Profitable Blogger Society Thrive's Youtube Channel Thrive Facebook Community Shift Notion Zapier Connect with Taylor taylorlately.com stan.store/taylormobleyco Hustle Like a Mother @taylormobleyco @taylor.lately   Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes! ----- Looking for more support? Check out our coaching programs! Shift—If you've made more than $5k in the last 12-months, apply today! Profitable Blogger Society—if you need help getting your foundation started, as well as knowing where to spend your time for the most growth!  ----- If you're looking for a blogging & influencer community, then join us over on Facebook, the Thrive Blogging Community! 

Delegation and Systemization may be one of the least sexy topics in business and marketing, but by the end of THIS conversation, you'll be inspired and motivated to get better at this critical discipline so that your business can truly scale. This episode is for you if you want to be less reactive in your business and more proactive in your business. Plus, listen as Molly Pittman and Trainual CMO, Jonathan Ronzio discuss Creativity and Ideation.   You'll learn What is more important than your work resume (in crafting your career path) What can not (or should not) be delegated? How do you discern what to delegate and what to keep doing  How to make memorable Ads that distinguish you from the competition And more! "Even if you don't feel like you are at a place where you need to start the systemization process, now is the time, guys. Don't wait until you are at the point of frustration". Molly Pittman YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has exceeded what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to…   Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit LINKS Molly Pittman, https://mollypittman.com/ Smart Marketer, https://smartmarketer.com/ Check out Trainual, https://trainual.com/ Jonathan Ronzio is on all the socials as @JonathanRonzio   TIME STAMPS 02:20 Jonathan Shares His Back Story 06:03 How Did Jonathan Learn How To Delegate? 08:39 "I care more about your life resume than your work resume." Jonathan Ronzio 14:46 When is it time to document and delegate? 22:50 "Documentation is the legacy and the history of how your business works." Jonathan Ronzio  29:34 Show Up and Be Different 31:14 Develop A Love For Great Advertising (And Look Beyond Your Industry) YOUR ENGAGEMENT MATTERS!  Thank you to our listeners for the 5-Star Reviews and meaningful messages! This Podcast has exceeded what we expected, and we have YOU to thank for that. It makes a difference when you follow us (and leave a review) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-marketer-podcast/id1522629407) or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  We'd also love it if you repost this episode to your social media, share your favorite episodes with friends, and tag us in your next post, #WeOutHere. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@smartmarketer.com, and don't forget to… Serve the World Unselfishly and Profit.

Dr. Steven Beard and Caitlin Embree continue their conversation about practice systemization, focusing on the art of patient flow in the dental office. Strategies for scheduling, the impact of first impressions, and the tactical use of diagnostics to enhance treatment acceptance, and more.

Dr. Steven Beard and our very own Caitlin Embree talk about efficient office systems, mastering the balance between productivity and busyness, and the art of insurance negotiations. 

Dr. Steven Beard and Danielle Kramer continue their conversation about the crucial role of systemization in dental practices. From the interplay between front and back office tasks to the subtleties of scheduling, they unpack how accountability and strategic reappointments fuel practice growth. 

Dr. Steven Beard and our very own Danielle Kramer school us on having ironclad insurance claims strategies, seamless reappointments, and the importance of having an experienced and credible coach to help you through all of it.

Erin Mathie is the CEO of Business Made Simple, where their focus is on providing Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) services, assisting overworked and overwhelmed business owners in streamlining their processes.Here's where to find more:https://business-made-simple.comhttps://www.facebook.com/simplebusinessutahhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-mathie-36b2699https://www.instagram.com/makebusinesssimple___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Mapping: Your Success System Wouldn't having a plan to help you get what you want would be great?   What you need is M.A.P.S.S. - a system that gets thinking out of the way and focuses on actions in four areas: Motivation: Everything begins with knowing ‘WHY' you set your goals. Stay motivated. Accountability: Being accountable and accepting responsibility for your results will empower your success. Saying, ‘If it's to be, it's up to me,' is a great way to get started. Planning: Plan your work, work you plan. It's simple. If you can't plan it, you won't be able to do it. Systemization: The first steps of any worthy goal are difficult. As you get more comfortable with your process, lock in the actions and repeat them until you get what you want. Sustainability: Everything takes longer than you think. Momentum is built in life by stacking your accomplishments sequentially. Make sure you set yourself up for the long haul. The freedom you desire rests on a stable and repeatable foundation: Motivation, Accountability, Planning, Systemization, and Sustainability.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, join Dr. Mark Costes as he delves into the crucial aspects of systemization and calibration for dental practices, from his recent presentation at the TPL event in San Diego titled "Systemization & Calibration". Discover the foundational elements of the 'Elite Practice Blueprint' which highlights six key pillars necessary for a high-performing practice. Gain insights into the APE framework (AI PPE), a strategic approach for effective practice prioritization. Learn about optimal expense ratios for phase 4 practices, and understand when it's advantageous to remain an associate versus transitioning to practice ownership. Explore the differences between fixed and variable expense ratios and the techniques for managing and calculating them. Finally, Dr. Costes discusses the significance of identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and primary objectives in a dental practice to ensure efficient and goal-oriented management. For more valuable insights, be sure to check out The Practice Launchpad. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Sometimes you're looking for a mindset shift and transformation. And sometimes what you need is help STAT! If you have no bandwidth and you are at your wits end, stay with me because I've got a woman who can help you. Meet Kelly Nolan Kelly Nolan is an attorney-turned-time management strategist and mom of two. After experiencing overwhelm as a young patent litigator in Boston, Kelly figured out a time management system that helped her show up in the ways that she wanted at work and at home – without requiring her brain to somehow magically remember it all.  She now empowers other professional working women to manage their personal, family, and career roles with less stress and more calm using her realistic time management system, the Bright Method.  The Bright Method has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, and Kelly's work has been published in Forbes, Fast Company, Insider, and Parents. Kelly also hosts the Bright Method podcast. Most importantly, the Bright Method works for real women, helping them manage it all with more clarity, less stress, and the confidence to hold boundaries at work and at home.   In this episode Kelly Nolan and I discuss: Our differing approaches to time management and how to know which one is right for you The four pillars of Kelly's realistic time management system, the Bright Method.  Systemization and reducing mental load How to know with confidence what you can say Yes to Building flex-time in your calendar to absorb curve balls Resources Episode Show Notes: Other resources and links mentioned in this episode. Register for the How to Get Mentally Fit webinar: Learn the 3 core muscles to build to gain mental fitness. Apply to be on an “On-Air Coaching” episode: Are you a female leader who has been promoted in the last year? You are invited to apply to be on the podcast. Leadership Operating System Inventory. Wondering what leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST self-assessment and find out more about yourself as a Leader. Accomplished: How to Go from Dreaming to Doing: The book containing a simple, step by step system that gives you the foundation and structure to take your goals and make them happen. Leadership Coaching: If you are interested in finding out more about my coaching process, the cost of coaching, or how to ask your employer to pay for you to work with a coach. Find Kelly: Free 5-day program, the Reset & Refresh: https://kellynolan.com/refresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kellynolan_/ 

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues the engaging discussion from the Polaris DSI crossover event on "Systemization & Calibration in Multiple Locations." In this part, he dives deeper into the belt classification within DSI and explores how to heighten productivity and efficiency across various practices. Topics Discussed: Dr. Costes kicks off with an explanation of the belt classification within DSI, unraveling the meanings behind each level and how dental professionals can advance through the ranking system. Discover strategies on making processes and systems more productive and efficient, enabling a smoother operational flow. The conversation transitions into the significance of monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to gauge the performance and health of your practice. Uncover the nuanced difference between calibration amongst multiple practices versus calibration within a single practice, and why this distinction is crucial. Dr. Costes rounds off the episode by elucidating on integrating systemization into a dental practice that initially lacks structured systems, guiding listeners on the path to organized, scalable operations. If you haven't already, go back to listen to part 1 for a comprehensive understanding of Dr. Costes' insights on systemization and calibration. And don't forget to join DSN at https://www.dentalsuccessnetwork.com/ for a wealth of resources and a supportive community. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

I am so excited to be joined this week by my friend Amy DeFauw, who is a multi-state multi-storeowner and has a wealth of experience as the CEO of Katsch Boutique.  Today we're talking all about retail art vs retail science — retail art being the love of the product, customers and marketing as opposed to retail science, i.e. the numbers, inventory management, financing and metrics. And we dive into what it takes to make the retail science side of your business come to life, allowing those numbers and spreadsheets to really speak to you. Amy shares her approach to growing and managing multiple locations and a successful team, the lessons she learned along the way and how she cut out the overwhelm by systemizing her business!   Resources:  Katsch Boutique: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest  The Boutique Hub:  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube Ashley Alderson: Instagram Hubventory.com Boutique Summit 2024 2024 Boutique Boss Planner The Boutique Hub Membership Boutique Hub Black  

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Matt Knee is the founder of MyCompanyWorks and author of Startups Made Simple: How to Start, Grow and Systemize Your Dream Business. He's passionate about helping founders find their freedom. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Systemization is taking what is routine and ensuring that anyone can do it. 2. A business without systems will drain your life-force. 3. Life is short. Stop doing the things that you dislike. Start today with systemizing your biggest time or energy drain! Your exclusive Entrepreneur on Fire Bonuses - MyCompanyWorks.com/fire Sponsors: HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof! Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now!