Systems Saved Me®

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about how to hire based on results and not responsibilities. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:04) Jordan’s way to hire (1:53) Example of result expectations (2:51) Be specific with results (3:50) Why it’s powerful (4:31) Example #2 (6:20) Accountability and tracking (7:37) Avoid being the bottleneck (9:41) Results over responsibilities Q...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about how to set up successful mindset habits. My guest is Jereshia Hawk, who is the founder of the Goal Getter Group, which helps women who work a 9-5 build a business on the side. Topics: (1:07) Introducing Jereshia (2:36) Before she created the Hawk Hustle (4:55) For the sake of personal health (7:41) Creating the Hawk Hustl...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about sales funnels. My guest is Stephanie Nickolich, who teaches entrepreneurs how to create sales funnels and passive revenue. Topics: (1:08) Introducing Stephanie (2:26) Before the first sales funnel (6:07) Fear led to change (7:21) The sales funnel system (11:49) Pricing (12:22) Converting clients (15:24) Small, valuable op...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about what the biggest bottleneck in your business is. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:09) You are the bottleneck (3:32) Define roles (4:34) Create checklists (5:50) Avoid being the bottleneck (6:51) Manage without micromanaging (8:08) Stop stopping the momentum (8:46) Look at your own team structure Quote of the Week: "How to not be th...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about bullet journaling. My guest is Malle Rydzik, a business strategist and coach to creative entrepreneurs, specifically those transitioning from solopreneurs to CEOs. Topics: (1:05) Introducing Mallie (2:09) Before bullet journaling (3:24) Giving it a try (4:21) Mallie’s bullet journaling basics (6:39) When new items come up...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about how to extend the lifetime of a client. My guest is Kristen Baker, who is a business coach with expertise in the sales mindset. Topics: (1:06) Introducing Kristen (4:05) Business before systems (7:16) Ideal clients (9:46) 8-Step process (18:12) Specific goals (20:50) Best financial investment (23:03) Worst financial inves...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about how business owners are the best at making excuses. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:05) Making up excuses for ourselves (2:35) Instagram example (4:20) Podcast example (4:57) Pushing through excuses (6:32) What if? (7:42) Look at context (8:11) Make it happen (10:16) Stop the excuses - be daring! Quote of the Week: "If we f...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about finding and working with contractors. My guest is Porsche Williams, who is the founder of The Prototype. Topics: (1:04) Introducing Porsche (3:12) Business before systems (5:18) Need for efficiency (8:23) The process (11:17) Interest meetings (14:13) The vetting process (17:54) Other organizational tools (23:11) Best fina...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group.   Today, I’m talking about client workflow. My guests are Jamie, who is the founder and CEO of Your Hot Copy, and Erin, who is their Director of Operations.   Topics: (1:14) Who are Jamie and Erin? (2:52) Same process, new systems (5:38) Addition of Erin (8:55) The shift to Teamwork (12:15) Checks and balances (14:03) Project management workflow...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about second-guessing yourself. Topics: (1:10) Intro (2:07) Example of Jordan’s second-guessing (5:05) Lesson learned (5:53) Jordan going with her gut (10:33) Do a ‘gut check’ (11:17) Trust your feelings more than others’ Quote of the Week: "You always have your best intention more than anyone else.͟" - Jordan See acast.com/pri...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about managing Google spreadsheets. My guest is Jen Glantz, who founded Bridesmaid for Hire. Topics: (1:06) Introducing Jen (3:07) Business before Google spreadsheets (4:27) Overwhelming mess (5:18) The process in Google spreadsheets (7:27) Jen’ s tabs (9:26) Individual client spreadsheet (11:20) Jen’s paper to-do list (12:55)...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about bookkeeping. My guest is Danetha Doe, who is an accountant for mom-preneurs. Topics: (1:24) Introducing Danetha (2:20) Past financial management issues (4:57) What led to Danetha’s current business structure (8:20) YOU have to care about your finances (9:23) Why people come to Danetha (11:41) Step 1: organize (12:53) Dane...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about setting systems, not goals. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:07) Plans v. goals (4:44) Tools of Titans quote (6:42) Using system to inevitably succeed (9:39) Why this is beneficial (10:56) Jordan’s planned systems: (11:10) 1. Podcasting  (12:08) 2. Speaking (13:32) 3. Outsourcing  (16:48) Recap Quote of the Week:  "Losers ha...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about perfectionism. Topics: (:31) Intro (1:12) Perfectionism is a form of procrastination (4:07) Reframing perspective (7:15) Weighing the cost (10:11) Visibility (11:15) Problems and breakdowns (12:56) Recap of Season 1 Quotes of the Week: “Perfectionism is a form of procrastination.”– Tim Ferriss, Tools of Titans ͞Pro...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.   Today, I’m talking about maximizing Google Drive. My guest is Brooke Saxon-Spencer, who runs the magazine Belong, which is designed for creatives and entrepreneurs.   Topics: (1:04) Introducing Brooke (2:30) Before systems (6:27) The need for professionalism (12:00) Using systems for other channels (15:05) Knowing everything has a place...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about Facebook ads. My guest is Tara Zirker, who runs Sunbeam Communications, a marketing and advertising company. Topics: (1:06) Introducing Tara (2:56) Before systems (9:26) Tara’s inspiration and process (12:52) Creating the command center spreadsheet (16:57) Being transparent and having systems (24:41) How to organiz...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.   Today, I’m talking about expectations impacting the quality of your relationships.   Topics: (0:30) Intro (1:09) Accurately expressing expectations and demonstrating boundaries (3:05) Personal example of failing to do both (5:53) Benefit of expectations and boundaries (7:46) What are your expectations and boundaries? (9:40) Getting yours...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures.   Today, I’m talking about the course creation process in Trello.   My guest is Lindsay Padilla, who works with clients to help them turn their one-on-one work into courses.   Topics: (1:01) Introducing Lindsay (4:27) Business before Trello (7:01) What influenced the process (9:00) The steps (20:11) Best financial investment (23:52) Worst...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about sales page designs. My guest is Melissa Burkheimer, who creates sales pages for people’s product launches, live events and high-end coaching programs. Topics: (1:01) Introducing Melissa (1:57) Melissa’s system (2:14) Before systems (3:53) What drove Melissa to a system (5:07) The steps (10:02) Following a timeline...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about how knowing yourself first is the key to successful systems. Topics: (0:30) Intro (1:15) Get More Done Giveaway (2:48) Your systems vs. someone else’s (5:27) Five preferences for YOUR systems (5:40) Schedule Preferences (8:20) System Preferences (9:44) Social Preferences (11:44) Timing Pref...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about partnerships and collaborations. This is the first duel-guest episode, featuring Bri and Thais, who are the accidental business partners that founded Amplify. Topics: (1:14) Introducing Bri and Thais (3:05) Business before systems (4:46) Getting serious about business (5:50) Being equally committed and always commu...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about monthly goal-tracking systems. My guest is Maura Chamness, a product stylist and brand photographer who created her own system that works wonders. Topics: (1:04) Introducing Maura (2:00) Life before the monthly goal tracker (3:43) Maura’s make or break time (4:40) The Spreadsheet (16:23) Maura’s best financial inve...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m discussing consistency and how to obtain it in your business while still having freedom. Topics: (1:07) What’s the big whoop about consistency? (1:59) Consistency vs. Freedom (3:06) Jordan’s experiences with inconsistency (4:12) Creating processes and systems (4:48) Can you have both freedom and con...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m talking about marketing accountability. My guest is Shawna Kalamatas, who runs The Start Studio, an agency that helps companies reach their marketing goals. Topics: (1:12) Introducing Shawna Kalamatas (2:06) Before systems (4:07) Creating the process for mindful marketing (6:37) Three-pronged approach (9:11)...

This episode is brought to you by Personalized Procedures. Today, I’m discussing vision boards and what they can bring to your business and life. My guest is Stephanie Johnson, founder of Singles and the City and avid vision boarder. Topics: (1:07) Introducing Stephanie Johnson (2:49) Before vision boards (5:15) Consistent results (6:52) The process (8:25) Vision board categori...