Work The System
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Working Procedures
January 18, 2024 12:56 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Sam Carpenter and Josh Fonger emphasize the significance of working procedures in business transformation and the need for courage and a systematic approach. The conversation delves into the following essential themes: How the implementation of working procedures shifts businesses from chaos to control and profitability. The vital role of employees in crafting and maintaining working procedures. Determining critical processes that require documented procedures and strik...
General Operating Principles
January 03, 2024 13:58 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Sam Carpenter and Josh Fonger discuss the importance of taking control of your business and documenting clear General Operating Principles. Sam shares insights from his book, Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less and highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of his methodology. If you’re looking to transform your business and achieve greater freedom, this podcast provides valuable guidance and actionable steps to get you started. I...
The Critical Element Of Transferability
October 18, 2023 13:04 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Ryan Ryan discusses the importance of building effective systems for business success. He shares his experience with using visual boards and lean management principles to manage projects and tasks. Ryan's boutique firm offers tailored solutions and back-office support to clients, showcasing the power of implementing a comprehensive "systems-based" operating system. In this episode, we discussed: Ryan's journey from working long hours to achieving greater freedom a...
The Strategic Objective
September 28, 2023 11:27 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode Sam explains the many benefits of having a Strategic Objective and how you can create one yourself. In this show we discuss: How to create your Strategic Objective How to apply your Strategic Objective to manage your business What you can do today to finally get control Note: Connect with Sam Carpenter directly to receive his latest content by clicking here: www.workthesytem.com
Simplifying Small Business Success with Tim Nevitt
September 06, 2023 13:14 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode of the Work the System podcast, host Josh Fonger introduces Tim Nevitt, a seasoned Business Systems Professional consultant with a unique approach to simplifying business challenges. In this episode, we discussed: Tim’s journey from discovering the power of systems to becoming a catalyst for change in small businesses. The importance of clarity and simplification in tackling common pain points within businesses. Tim’s knack for finding missing puzzle pieces to optimize bu...
Simple Productivity: Unlocking Your Business’s Potential
March 06, 2023 13:37 - 16 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode Dawn Robles, founder of Simple Productivity, discusses how small business owners can maximize their productivity through customized solutions based on the Work the System methodology. Dawn's background in project evaluation and organizing systems led her to start her own organizing company before shifting her focus to coaching and consulting for small businesses. In this episode we discuss: Understanding underlying systems and habits that drive productivity The role of ...
The Magic Of Having a Small Business
January 11, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFor most business owners, their goal is to become as large as possible. But is that really the right end goal? According to Lee LeFever, you don’t have to have a big business to be successful. In this episode Lee LeFever --- CEO of Common Craft --- Explains the benefits of staying small and simple. In the past, Lee has had many opportunities to double or triple the size of his business, Common Craft, but chose not to. He stayed small and provided for himself and his wife with relative ea...
Increasing Business Value
December 28, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode Joseph Frasko, owner of Aurora Capital Group, explains the techniques for growing a valuable business while making time for things outside of work. Joseph has 30 plus years of hands-on experience in multiple startups and exits, as well as C-level executive experience in over a dozen companies. Joseph will help you walk the path of success by conquering process, people, technology, and data. In this episode we discuss: How to extract a business owner from the day-to-day Bu...
Business Advertising
December 13, 2021 18:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBMaking an ad is one thing, but making a successful ad is another. Not only does it take long hours of brainstorming, but it can be difficult to pinpoint what is making it work. According to Brian Gregory, people only buy products if they appeal emotionally. In this episode Brian Gregory -- CEO of Admanity -- Explains the secret to making a successful advertisement. Brian is the CEO and founder of admanity.com. If you ever wished that a professional ad agency would coach you about your br...
The Systems Mindset
November 29, 2021 12:59 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBI just had the opportunity to interview Sam Carpenter for this week’s podcast episode. In this episode Sam explains the many benefits of living life with the Systems Mindset and how you can get it too. In this show we discuss: How to get the Systems Mindset Applying the Systems Mindset to your work Applying the Systems Mindset to your personal life
Winning Your Week
October 11, 2021 21:37 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Demir Bentley -- CEO of Life Hack Method -- Explains how to arrange your week to be as productive as possible. On the show we discuss: How to “Win Your Week” Keys for planning a successful week Personal life systems #productivitytips #productivityhacks #productivityhabits #productivityawaits #aproductivitymonth #aproductivitybook #bproductivityhacks #productivityduringquarantine #productivityexperts #productivityessentials #productivityenhanc...
How To Recruit Employees
September 13, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Erin Longmoon --- CEO of Zephyr Recruiting --- Explains the processes for matching the right employees with the right businesses. We discuss: The process for finding the “right fit” employees Interviewing tactics When to let employees go
Tips for Cold Calling
September 03, 2021 03:53 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBCold calling is often overlooked by most business owners. However, Wendy Weiss believes in using all the tools available to acquire potential clients, and cold calling is a sharp one! In this episode, Wendy Weiss - a sales trainer and coach - explains an effective method to make connections with clients. After moving to New York to become a professional ballet dancer, Wendy discovered a gift in business development within herself when she took a day job at a telemarketing agency. S...
Improving a Struggling Business
August 15, 2021 13:28 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBGrowing a small business becomes more difficult by the year. Now simply maintaining a small business can be a struggle. But Stephen King knows that if a business owner knows what the driving forces behind a business are, that same business owner will make better decisions and ultimately change their company for the better. In this episode Stephen King -- CEO of Growth Force -- Explains how to improve a business by taking a careful analysis of the forces behind it. From startup to w...
The Sales System
August 02, 2021 01:23 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBConducting sales is a diverse field with many techniques being used by different salesmen. It can be difficult to find the best way to conduct sales, but Jeremy Demerchant, a professional salesman, has developed a solid system to enhance sales dramatically. In this episode Jeremy Demerchant -- CEO of Permission To Sell Consulting Group -- Explains his proven method for successful sales. Discovering sales techniques since his teen years, Jeremy Demerchant is an expert at controlling ...
Tips on Public Speaking for Business Owners
July 19, 2021 23:58 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPublic speaking and effective communication are the keys to growing your business in a cost-effective way. Pat Quinn — one of the nation’s top presentation coaches — gives tips on public speaking for business owners. Pat delves into the whys and hows of connecting with an audience and leading them toward a particular course of action through public speaking. In this episode we discuss: The four components to great communication How to connect with the audience from the get-go How to ph...
Using Software to Track Overdue Accounts
June 23, 2021 04:05 - 25 minutes - 23 MBKeeping track of unpaid accounts is a necessity and it does not have to be overly complex. In this episode, Matt McFedries --- CEO of Debtor Daddy -- Explains how to use software to easily account for the debtors of any business. In this episode we discuss: The Common Mistakes People Make When Accounting How to Fix Those Mistakes Efficient Accounting Processes
The Process to Automate Small Business
June 16, 2021 14:55 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWhile it’s important to build systems in your business, running them all manually can be expensive and time-consuming. According to Chris Davis, the answer lies in automating your small business systems. In this episode, Chris Davis — founder and Chief Automation Officer of Automation Bridge — explains what you need to automate in your small business to increase the impact of your systems. In this interview we discuss: Which processes to automate in your small business The timescales of...
How to Improve Workplace Culture
June 03, 2021 14:31 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBSo many businesses fail to think about how to improve workplace culture when planning for growth. According to company culture, expert Tristan White, your company’s ethos and values are the glue that binds your whole operation together. Tristan White — founder and CEO of The Physio Co — generously outlines the systems that helped him to win “Australia’s Best Place to Work” 11 times in a row! In this episode we discuss: How to cure business bottlenecks with culture by design Tristan’s fou...
Business Systems Thinking as the Second-In-Command
May 25, 2021 23:34 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWhile being second-in-command means supporting the leader, it’s often difficult to understand where you fit in. According to Joshua Hudson, a second-in-command needs to build robust systems that support the leader’s vision to identify which ideas are viable and which need to be passed over. Joshua Hudson — CMO of I Build Your Brand — explains how he supports and complements the CEO’s vision for growth by using business systems thinking to automate processes so multiple projects can run simu...
How to Generate More Sales by Building Relationships
May 18, 2021 23:45 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBSales isn’t just about making a conversion. According to Mitch Axelrod, it’s a holistic process of attracting, converting, and keeping customers. In this episode, Mitch Axelrod — CEO of The New Game of Selling — gives expert tips on how to improve your sales process by leveraging relationships with your existing client base. Author of The New Game of Selling, Mitch Axelrod has helped clients generate over $3 billion of revenue with his revolutionary selling system. Mitch is also a prolific...
Scale Your Business By Seeking Bigger Opportunities
May 11, 2021 23:49 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIf you want to dramatically scale your business, it’s no use sticking to the same tactics you’re using now. According to Bill Gallagher, businesses that want to scale tenfold need to rethink everything. In this episode, Bill Gallagher — founder of Scaling Coach — explains how you scale your business exponentially by changing your mindset to growth. Bill Gallagher has over 30 years of executive experience as an international business coach, helping thousands of businesses in over 11 countri...
Simple Strategy to Boost Cash Flow
May 04, 2021 23:27 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen it comes to business finances, financial statements are misleading. According to Jeff Prager, entrepreneurs should be focusing on cash flow. In this episode, Jeff Prager — nicknamed the “King of Cash Flow” — gives his Seven-Figure Funnel System that helps businesses get a handle on their financials. Founder of Cash Flow Engineering, Jeff helps small businesses maximize their cash flow in 90 days or less. Following his three-decade-long career as a CPA, Jeff is now an expert business c...
Effective Team Leadership Strategy
April 27, 2021 01:59 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSince each and every person in your company has a unique set of skills and abilities, wouldn’t it make sense to delegate tasks in a manner that effectively optimizes those unique qualities? Shannon Waller, top business strategy coach, says that the success of your business lays within the framework of your team. If you can identify what each member's unique ability is, you will become a better team leader. In this episode, Shannon Waller — director and entrepreneurial team strategist at St...
The Best Software to Document Procedures
April 21, 2021 23:45 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBDocumenting procedures can be a laborious task. Not only does it take a lot of time, you probably find that your staff all document procedures in different ways. According to Owen McGab Enaohwo, documenting procedures doesn’t need to be a chore when you use the software. In this episode, Owen McGab Enaohwo — CEO of SweetProcess — explains the many benefits of documenting your systems and procedures with software. Having spent seven years helping businesses to outsource, Owen acutely unders...
Growth and Efficiency Around Refined Systems
April 13, 2021 05:33 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBHave you ever felt like you’re spending too much time working in your business instead of working on your business? Rick Bertino, WTS Certified Business Systems Professional, says if you’re spending too much time putting out fires, implementing effective and efficient systems is your solution. Today, Rick Bertino — Founder of G.E.A.R.S Business Solutions — gives us an up-close-and-personal look into how he works with clients to enhance their systems for more effective and efficient opera...
The Power of Business Planning Strategy
April 09, 2021 02:13 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEntrepreneurs have big visions. But, how do you turn those visions into a reality? According to Kathy Boyle, it all comes down to drive and planning. In this episode, Kathy Boyle — serial entrepreneur and business planning expert — shares her five-leg strategy that helps entrepreneurs reach their business goals. Founder and president of Chapin Hill Advisors, a business, estate, and personal planning firm, Kathy has a broad range of experience across multiple disciplines, thanks to he...
How to Plan Your Entire Year on One Sheet of Paper
April 01, 2021 14:05 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBMost entrepreneurs understand the need for annual strategic planning, but the long, arduous process often leads to procrastination. Laura Posey — the Simple Planning Specialist — explains exactly how to create a concise yearly business plan. In this episode we discuss: How to create a one-page annual business strategy How to prioritize your time, resources, and knowledge How to use the 20:60:20 Rule to the net and retain better clients
Motivational Tools for Entrepreneurs
March 19, 2021 00:10 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBSometimes you’re so used to putting out fires in your business that you inadvertently put out your own! According to Semay Rashad, entrepreneurs are often bursting with motivation when they start their businesses, but get rundown with day-to-day operations over time. In this podcast, Semay Rashad — motivational speaker and entrepreneur — provides motivational tools for entrepreneurs to reignite your inner fire so that you can inject life into your business from the top down. In thi...
Build Your Business While Balancing Work and Family
March 09, 2021 22:59 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBAre you burning the candle at both ends and sacrificing your relationships in the process? Father of three and successful entrepreneur, Joel Louis, claims automating marketing systems is the key to balancing business growth and family time. Today, Joel Louis — founder of Integrator and Co. — gives us key insights into how he was able to build a six-figure business in just fifteen months, while successfully balancing work and family. Having enjoyed an impressive ca...
Business Systems for Improving Workplace Productivity
March 03, 2021 22:40 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBHas something ever fallen through the cracks because your schedule was so out of control that you simply ran out of time? Lisa Lansing, Certified Business Systems Professional (cBSP), says that by identifying the pain point, you can immediately begin making minor tweaks that will yield significant results in how efficiently your business operates. That’s where business systems come in. With an emphasis on time management, Lisa walks listeners through how she goes about identifying systemic ...
Mastering Inbound Marketing Systems
February 22, 2021 18:30 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBInbound marketing isn’t a one-size-fits-all model, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build a strategy to systemize it. According to marketing specialist, Tom Poland, inbound marketing all comes down to finding your winning formula and creating a repeatable structure. In this week’s episode, Tom Poland — Founder of Leadsology, The Science Behind Being in Demand — gives world-class advice on building a successful inbound marketing strategy, no matter the size of your firm. Author of The Mi...
The Power of Video Marketing
February 16, 2021 22:35 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBLooking for a powerful way to market your products to your target audience? According to video marketing expert, Rick Cesari, customers retain 95% of marketing messages delivered by video, compared to only 10% delivered in written content. In this episode, Rick Cesari — Direct Response Video Pioneer and best selling author of Buy Now, Creative Marketing that gets Customers to Respond to You and Your Marketing — delves into the power of video marketing to grow your brand. ...
Creating a Radically Engaged Team
February 10, 2021 22:23 - 32 minutes - 44 MBHave you ever found yourself on a vacation or a holiday, spending too much time thinking and worrying about your business? Rich Allen, a highly sought-after business advisor, believes that if your team is properly engaged, it’s far easier to scale your business without getting bogged down in day-to-day minutiae. In this podcast, entrepreneur and business advisor, Rich Allen, dives deep into the true value of empowering your employees. Speaking from his experience turning a small manuf...
What it Takes to Sell Your Online Business
January 22, 2021 18:30 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBSince the internet has grown to encompass every sphere of our lives, it’s no wonder that online businesses are thriving. But, have you ever considered what goes into buying and selling online businesses? Eric Owens, top internet business broker, says that while entrepreneurs may be great at starting businesses, the ongoing operation required often encourages these founders to sell. That’s where internet business brokers come in. In this episode, Eric Owens—master online business broker—g...
How to Create a Top-Selling Online Course in 2021
January 15, 2021 03:10 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, Jane Sagalovich—founder and CEO of Scale Your Genius—teaches how to create a top-selling online course that repackages your validated business expertise into a passive online delivery model. Leaving an 18-year career in corporate strategy, Jane now heads up the specialist course creation firm Scale Your Genius. Jane digs into the importance of solving one problem for one customer avatar at a time, along with the procedures needed to produce well-balanced multimedia educa...
How Real Leaders Strategize Business to Grow
January 06, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Ron Carucci — founder of organizational consultancy firm, Navalent — gives hard and fast advice on why leaders struggle to grow and scale without well-thought-out strategies. Having completed an incredible ten-year longitudinal study on why more than 50% of business leaders fail in the first 18 months, Ron knows the answers first-hand. Without a clear strategy that shows who you are and what you do, Ron explains how hard it is to differentiate from the competition. I...
Entrepreneurial Tips from the "Expert's Expert"
December 16, 2020 01:44 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBEver wonder what makes someone a credible expert? In this episode, David C. Baker—dubbed “The Expert’s Expert” by The NY Times—gives top entrepreneurial tips on repositioning your business to pinpoint and solve bottlenecks for your key target audience. A renowned author and advisor to entrepreneurial creatives worldwide, David has now coached over 500 firms and written five books—including his latest bestseller, The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight ...
The Top Secret of Successful Outsourcing
October 18, 2020 23:21 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBThere’s a point in every scaling business when hiring becomes unavoidable. While fruitful hiring can lead to happy partnerships, where both employer and employee grow together, poor hires waste time, money, and team morale. In this episode, Nathan Hirsch—remote hiring and ecommerce guru—breaks down the steps to a more productive remote hiring process. After selling his thriving freelance job marketplace, FreeUp, Nathan dedicated his time and acumen to coaching businesses on how to p...
Overcoming Mental Barriers to Scaling Your Business
October 07, 2020 02:34 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBEvery entrepreneur faces barriers in their journey to success. However, some of these hurdles seem insurmountable. According to Malorie Nicole, entrepreneurs and small businesses all over the world struggle with overcoming subconscious programming that prevents them from scaling to their true potential. In this episode, Malorie Nicole, business coach and host of Abundantly Clear podcast, talks about overcoming mental barriers in business and life. Malorie teaches business owners—through ...
3 Simple Steps to Systemize your Business Procedures to Thrive
September 03, 2020 02:55 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWhen an employee leaves, the time and cost of training a replacement can be enormous. Erato Aristotelous, business procedures expert, has seen this stress in businesses over and over again. Without standardised procedures, businesses are always starting again at square one. In this episode , Erato Aristotelous — procedural document guru — shares the most effective method to thrive with robust business procedures. With a profound background in procedural development and project management,...
The Systems behind Australia's Best Place to Work
August 13, 2020 01:48 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBYour team is the heart and soul of your company, yet so many businesses fail to consider workplace culture when planning for growth. According to company culture expert Tristan White, your company’s ethos and values are the glue that binds your whole operation together. Without a robust, resilient, and flexible team working in harmony together, you’re a sinking ship. In this episode, Tristan White—founder and CEO of The Physio Co—generously outlines the systems that helped him to win “Au...
Fostering Positive Mental Health in Business to Drive Transformation
July 24, 2020 07:21 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWhile the discussion of mental health may be prominent in the public sphere, the topic is often neglected or overlooked when it comes to business. Though we nurture self-care practices in our personal lives, Adam McGraw argues that the lack of positive mental health practices in the business sector stifles growth. In this episode, Adam McGraw, CRO of Positive Intelligence, discusses the effective routes to shutting out self-sabotaging rhetoric in our personal and professional lives. Adam...
Systemize to Thrive Like a Medal-Winning Athlete
July 14, 2020 02:50 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat can businesses learn from athletes? Top performers in their fields and medal-winning athletes like Jenny Davis know what it takes to break barriers and grow consistently. Today, Jenny Davis—WTS Certified Coach, international sprint cyclist, and ex-judo player—unpacks the process of enhancing your business with systems she uses as a world-class athlete and businesswoman. With a Commonwealth Games medal under her belt, Jenny is the fastest woman in Scottish sprint cycling and a sought-...
Small Business Tax 101: Building Your Financial Team
July 09, 2020 01:38 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBTaxes feel like the bane of all small businesses. However, according to ex-criminal-tax investigator Senica Evans, the trick to mastering small business tax is in creating a solid financial team and robust tax strategy from the very beginning. In this episode, Senica Evans, expert small business tax specialist, gives us common small business tax mistakes and straightforward strategic tax systems for SMEs. With a background in tax audits and criminal investigation, Senica gives poignant insi...
How Books Build Credibility as a Thought Leader
July 02, 2020 02:23 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBEstablishing yourself as a thought leader means proving your credibility in solving your customers’ problems. Mitchell Levy, thought leader expert and publishing guru, says that while the democratization of publishing (especially online) has meant anyone can publish any old nonsense, a truly valuable book is priceless in establishing credibility for thought leaders and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Mitchell Levy—global credibility expert—breaks down the tricks to building thought leaders,...
Physical Therapist to Business Consultant—Thriving with Systems
June 29, 2020 02:19 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBFor business owners, the actual systematic working procedures of the business are usually secondary to the core services provided. However, as a physiotherapist and business systems expert, Robert Moss stresses smooth-running systems are the backbone of any successful enterprise, no matter the industry. Being the best physiotherapist wasn’t enough alone; Robert needed business systemization to thrive. In this episode, Robert Moss—top physio and WTS certified coach—gives us insights into how...
Physiotherapist to Business Consultant—Thriving with Systems
June 29, 2020 02:19 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBFor business owners, the actual systematic working procedures of the business are usually secondary to the core services provided. However, as a physiotherapist and business systems expert, Robert Moss stresses smooth-running systems are the backbone of any successful enterprise, no matter the industry. Being the best physiotherapist wasn’t enough alone; Robert needed business systemization to thrive. In this episode, Robert Moss—top physio and WTS certified coach—gives us insights into how...
CRM—Running Your Business through Excel Is No Longer an Option
June 25, 2020 02:47 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAre you looking for ways to more efficiently manage your leads and therefore increase sales? In this episode, Resa Gooding, a prestigious HubSpot Platinum Partner, explains why all businesses can benefit from switching to a CRM. Based in Israel, Resa has over 12 years of agency experience assisting businesses of all types with marketing automation. She is an expert at analyzing the processes and systems related to lead management, and excels at helping companies restructure their lead captur...
How to Access Your Million-Dollar Client List
June 11, 2020 03:57 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWhen we consider that most business deals and new hires come through referrals, it seems foolish to ignore the potential million-dollar client list you may have locked within your own professional network. According to business breakthrough specialist Adam Kipnes, entrepreneurs are wasting enormous chunks of time chasing new leads when they should be categorizing their existing contact list. In this episode, Adam Kipnes—world-renowned marketing strategist and host of The Entrepreneur’s MBA p...