Systems Saved Me®

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about turning preferences into policies. Topics: (:31) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (2:32) The email (4:00) Jordan’s policies (7:49) What are your preferences? (10:32) Making an impact Quotes of the Episode: “Turn your preferences into policies and your stress levels will thank the ish out of you... One of the cool things ab...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about morning mindset routines. My guest is Kelly Atwood, who is a money mindset and sales strategy coach for entrepreneurs. Topics: (:31) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (1:53) Meeting Kelly (3:17) Life before a morning routine (4:59) “Frozen corn kernel moment” (6:58) Experimenting to find the right routine (9:19) Kelly’s rou...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about how the Kolada Group prepared for its big launch.   Topics: (:31) Intro (1:57) Concept for the Systems Saved Me Summit (3:50) Creating structure (4:55) The support team (10:48) Holistic planning (14:29) Worst case scenarios (15:29) Join the Summit!   Quotes of the Week: “If you aren’t seeing [something being done], then y...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group.   Today, I’m talking about planning your events for success. My guest is Katie Hunt, who is the founder of Trade Show Bootcamp.   Topics:  (:30) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (2:43) Meeting Katie (4:10) LIVE events (5:02) Then vs. now (8:51) Making money (11:40) :02) Then vs. now (8:51) Making money (11:40) Do what works for you (13:05) Format,...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about why your team isn’t listening to you. Topics: (:30) Intro - System Saved Me Summit (2:35) Listening vs. Communicating (4:54) Onboarding Process (5:46) Expectations (7:31) Consider how/when you work (9:51) Identify (12:08) Check with yourself first Quotes of the Week: “If you don’t even uphold your own expectations, why sh...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about team management practices with Trello. My guest is Natalie Gingrich, who is a certified project manager. Topics: (:31) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (1:43) Meeting Natalie (3:05) Kan Ban Method (6:47) Point of overwhelm (9:47) Business breakdown (11:51) Trello set-up (15:05) Tips! (19:57) Advanced Trello users (22:32) B...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m going to answer the question: ‘What is business operations?’ Topics:  (:31) Intro (1:04) Systems Saved Me Summit (2:44) Definition (3:08) Saving time, making money (4:40) Front end vs. back end (5:16) Bringing someone in (5:54) Do less (6:30) Bringing costs down (9:00) Spending in the right areas (10:57) Set yourself up for success Quo...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about getting sponsorships and planning successfully for your events. My guest is Laci McKinney, who founded The People’s Voice PR Agency. Topics: (:31) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (1:21) Meeting Laci (3:03) Blank slate (4:27) Where it starts (5:24) The event planning process (6:55) Budget talk (7:46) Marketing (9:40) Event...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about if your team can read your mind. Topics: (:44) Systems Saved Me Summit (2:07) Mind reading is possible! (3:25) How? (4:57) Jordan and Chelsea (5:52) Make it easy for your team (6:52) Perfecting the process (10:08) Wouldn’t it be nice? (11:02) Google-able questions (11:53) Team Sanity Blueprint (12:38) Give your mind on a...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about onboarding new clients with Trello. My guest is Abbey Ashley, who is the founder of The Virtual Savvy, which helps women launch and grow their virtual assistant business from scratch. Topics: (:44) Systems Saved Me Summit (1:36) Introducing Abbey (2:25) Virtual assistants (2:50) Business before Trello (4:53) Time to upgra...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about how you know when to hire. Topics: (:31) Intro – Systems Saved Me Summit (3:00) Hiring quadrant (5:49) 1st vs. 4th quadrant (6:36) When do you hire? (8:00) Look at your time (9:40) Worth the money (11:10) Criteria and value (12:02) Ask yourself (12:34) Jordan’s hires (14:54) Referrals and help   Quotes of the Week: “When...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group.   Today, I’m talking about finding creativity with structure. My guest is Jaclyn Mullen, who teaches digital marketing for General Assembly.     Topics:   (:31) Intro–System Saved Me Summit (1:31) Meeting Jaclyn (4:00) Importance of structure (8:12) The perfect storm (10:36) What needs to change? (13:06) Balance (15:17) Use what software works fo...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about my success sabbatical.   Topics: (:30) Intro (:59) Systems Saved Me Summit (2:31) Time for a sabbatical (5:02) Going home (7:06) Biggest takeaway (8:05) Jordan’ s new schedule (10:20) Breaking habits (10:59) Tracking your time (12:30) Shifting your business (14:42) Time and energy over money (16:44) Success sabbatical wra...

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 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 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 financi...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about my daily habit. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:07) Jordan’s daily habit (2:52) Getting over fear (6:59) Best interest for everyone (7:58) Recognizing your strengths (9:01) Other examples (11:24) Entrepreneurship pushes you off a cliff (12:30) Try new things! (13:38) Build YOUR business (15:30) Push yourself off a cliff (17:14) Wr...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about sales. My guest is Kevin Kepple, who is a sales professional in Dallas, Texas. Topics: (1:11) Introducing Kevin (2:20) Before implementing a framework (4:00) Need for change (4:54) 3 keys for success (11:52) Being prepared for all angles (13:14) Take time to think (15:02) Client decisions (18:44) Serving the greater good...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about keeping track of all your digital creations. Topics: (:30) Intro (1:21) Creating one place for everything (3:15) Jordan’s spreadsheet (8:51) Linkless items (9:48) Where to find Jordan’s spreadsheet (10:40) Value in organization Quotes of the Week: “Simplify... into one spreadsheet. For your sake and for your team’s sake.”...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about the hiring process. My guest is Lise Kuecker, who runs an online program and coaching center for entrepreneurs. Topics: (1:09) Introducing Lise (2:34) Business before systems (7:56) Developing a process (11:06) CEO Mindset (16:45) Task-based hiring system (24:03) The questions to ask (32:45) Best financial investment (36:...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about launch mapping. My guest is Nicole Jackson, who runs a boutique project management agency, helping online entrepreneurs. Topics: (1:20) Introducing Nicole (2:41) Business before systems (6:03) Asana (8:33) Nicole’s need for a process (12:12) Launch steps (15:35) Plan plan plan! (21:48) Best financial investment (22:38) Wo...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about interns.   Topics:  (:30) Intro (1:23) Value of interns (5:12) Jordan’s interns (6:45) Training and experience (9:22) Let them be the experts they are (11:33) Opportunity for you and them (13:20) Jordan’s intern mini-course (14:12) Wrap up   Quote of the Week: “For me, it’s very important they understand that they are the...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about hiring with ease. My guest is Ashley Ryan, who founded Her Smart Marketing, a consulting agency mainly for female entrepreneurs. Topics: (1:03) Introducing Ashley (4:28) Why hiring is important (5:04) Before the hiring process (6:32) Phase 1 (9:41) Phase 2 (14:20) Phase 3 (16:28) Probation Period (18:08) Ashley’s One Thin...

This episode is brought to you by The Kolada Group. Today, I’m talking about planning a great user experience. My guest is Ed Troxell, who founded Ed Troxell Creative and Stupid Easy, where he helps to streamline start-ups and small businesses by helping them implement processes and systems to help make their lives easier. Topics: (1:04) Introducing Ed (2:01) Business before systems (2:57) Motivat...