🎙 Dr. Steve Day discusses the challenges small business owners face when hiring new employees who do not meet expectations. Drawing from personal experiences and a recent coaching call with a client, Steve delves into the importance of recognising early signs of underperformance and taking decisive action. He emphasises the need to assess whether a new hire is the right fit culturally, skill-wise, and attitude-wise and provides insights on handling the situation effectively. Steve highlights th...
May 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 174
🎙 Dr. Steve Day discusses the journey of integrating AI copywriting tools into his content creation process. He shares the successes and challenges faced along the way, emphasising the importance of perseverance and continuous improvement when implementing new technologies. Through trial and error, he demonstrates how refining prompts and training the AI can lead to efficient and authentic content generation. The episode serves as a valuable insight into leveraging technology to enhance product...
May 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 173
🎙 Today's episode features Simon Severino, a sales expert and author of the Strategy Sprints book. In this episode, Simon shares his insights on breaking down the complexities of sales and marketing to create a repeatable process that can lead to genuine impact and growth in business. He emphasises the importance of implementing systems to allow others to handle much of the work, making sales more authentic and less technical. Simon discusses the key steps for solopreneurs and small business ow...
May 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 172
🎙 Time tracking and its importance in business operations are discussed in this episode. Dr. Steve Day shares update on their time tracking policies, including the use of new apps and tools such as ManicTime, particularly focusing on the implementation of screenshot tracking. Steve explains the reasons behind this shift, citing both negative instances of time manipulation and the positive impact on productivity and efficiency. The episode also delves into the importance of transparent communica...
May 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 171
🎙 Dr. Steve Day explores the misconception that systems stifle creativity. He discusses how, when implemented correctly, systems can enhance productivity and creativity within a business. Steve provides examples of how systems can streamline task processes and emphasises the importance of balancing structure with the creative freedom to maximise team members' potential and effectively achieve business goals. Through real-life examples and personal experiences, Steve highlights the significance ...
Apr 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 170
🎙 In this episode of the “Systemize Your Success” Podcast, Dr. Steve Day delves into artificial intelligence and its impact on administrative staff. He discusses the importance of leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to increase productivity and stay competitive in the marketplace. Steve shares his insights on how AI can revolutionise content creation, social media management, and brainstorming processes within a business. He emphasises the need for staff to embrace AI technology to enhance their s...
Apr 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 169
🎙 This episode delves into the power of the mind and how our beliefs and conditioning influence our behaviours and, ultimately, our success in business and life. Drawing from his background in neurology and psychiatry, Steve discusses the importance of changing our beliefs to achieve our goals. He emphasises the role of creating systems in business to free up time and increase efficiency. Through personal experiences and insights from coaching programs, Steve explores the impact of mindset on b...
Apr 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 168
🎙 In this podcast episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the detrimental effects of interruptions on productivity and introduces the concept of asynchronous communication as a solution. Drawing from personal experiences and scientific studies, he emphasises the importance of implementing effective communication policies within businesses to minimise interruptions and enhance productivity. Steve shares practical strategies, such as using task-based communication, video communication, and designated ch...
Apr 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 167
🎙 This episode discusses the importance of systemising a business and the key roles needed to make it successful. Dr. Steve Day emphasises the role of the business owner in driving the systemisation process and building the right team around them. He highlights the need for a systems implementer to capture and manage tasks, procedures, and projects and a systems assistant to support the documentation and refining of the systems. The episode also touches on the significance of allocating resourc...
Mar 28, 2024•19 min•Ep. 166
🎙 In this episode, Steve Day is joined by international entrepreneur and podcast host Jim James. They discuss why entrepreneurs should consider alternatives to starting their podcasts and how to leverage the platform effectively. Jim shares insights on why not every entrepreneur should start a podcast, emphasising the importance of considering statistics and practicality. Tune in to learn how to scale your business without the need to launch a podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Starting a podcast as a h...
Mar 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 165
🎙 In this episode, Steve Day shares a celebratory moment within his business where a staff member presented a process improvement idea. The episode delves into the importance of creating a culture of continual improvement within small businesses. Steve highlights the five key elements necessary for fostering this culture: values, tools, knowledge, opportunity, and confidence. Through a detailed breakdown, he explains how having the right values, providing the necessary tools and knowledge, offe...
Mar 14, 2024•28 min•Ep. 164
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses how he creates effective time management using Google Calendar and Google Tasks. With a focus on practicality and simplicity, Steve shares personal experiences and insights on maximising productivity and organisation through these tools. By emphasising the importance of structuring one's day, blocking out time for deep work, and integrating tasks seamlessly into the calendar, Steve provides a comprehensive guide to optimising time management strategies...
Mar 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 163
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day delves into the challenging task of firing a staff member, acknowledging the emotional weight and consequences involved. Drawing from personal experiences, Steve reflects on the importance of being certain when making such decisions. He shares insights on utilising features within Google to gather evidence in misconduct cases, offering practical tips and step-by-step instructions. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Firing staff is challenging: Steve emphasises the difficulty of f...
Feb 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 162
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the importance of prioritising systems creation in business. He shares conversations he had with clients who were struggling to find the time to create systems and were procrastinating on the process. Steve emphasises the long-term benefits of having a systemised business. He highlights the power of saying “No” to non-essential tasks and focusing on building systems that will ultimately lead to greater success and freedom. He also shares his personal e...
Feb 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 161
🎙 Dr. Steve Day reflects on the challenges of balancing work and personal life when unexpected events, such as a sick child, disrupt our plans. He shares his experience of adjusting his schedule and prioritising his time to accommodate his son's needs while still managing his business responsibilities. Steve emphasises the importance of time blocking and being disciplined in allocating specific periods for work and personal activities. He also discusses the value of making time for activities t...
Feb 15, 2024•18 min•Ep. 160
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the common question of when to hire your first assistant or virtual assistant. He addresses the fears and reservations that often arise when considering this step, whether you are a solopreneur or an established business with an in-house team. Steve shares his insights and experiences from helping numerous business owners overcome these barriers and embrace the benefits of working with remote workers. He also offers practical advice on preparing for th...
Feb 08, 2024•22 min•Ep. 159
🎙 Dr. Steve Day interviews Kolleen Chesley, the CEO of LeadHERship Global and founder of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast. Kolleen shares her personal journey and reveals her deep-rooted passion for supporting women in business. They discuss the challenges women face in business, including the struggle to quantify their worth and the pressure of societal expectations. She also shares her favourite apps, Harmony and Curable, which have helped her with meditation and overcoming chronic pain. This...
Feb 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 158
🎙 Dr. Steve Day interviews Julie Wilkinson, an expert in mergers and acquisitions. Julie shares her background as a chartered management accountant and explains how she started her own company, Wilkinson Accounting Solutions. They discuss the importance of implementing corporate structure and governance in small businesses, as well as the benefits of planning for an exit strategy from the start. Julie emphasises the need for systems, processes, controls, and a strong management team to support ...
Jan 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 157
🎙 Dr. Steve Day interviews Luana Ribeira, the founder of Dauntless PR. Luana shares her expertise in helping business owners and entrepreneurs catapult their success by leveraging the power of Public Relations or PR. She explains that PR is most effective when a business is established and has a clear understanding of its audience and messaging. Luana also discusses the importance of overcoming fears and self-doubt when it comes to visibility and offers practical tips for getting started with P...
Jan 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 156
🎙 In this episode, Dr Steve Day introduces an innovative app called CastMagic that utilises AI technology to streamline content creation and repurposing. He shares his personal experience using AI to enhance various aspects of his business, including marketing, content writing, communication with clients, and recruitment processes. Steve highlights the ease of use and powerful features of CastMagic, which eliminates the need for extensive AI knowledge and expertise and also provides a detailed ...
Jan 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 155
🎙 Dr Steve Day introduces the concept of turning process maps into actionable projects that can be delegated and managed effectively. He explains how process mapping can be used to create a reliable and consistent workflow in a business, allowing tasks to be handed over without the need for micromanagement. Steve emphasises the importance of using standardised techniques, such as BPMN, to ensure clarity and understanding across the team. He also shares the Perfect Process Pipelines methodology,...
Jan 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 154
🎙 Dr. Steve Day introduces the concept of the Core Revenue Flow, a tool he uses to help businesses visualise how they generate money and identify areas that need attention. He explains the different stages of the client journey, from creating awareness to delivering the service and getting repeat business. Steve emphasises the importance of systemising these processes to create a business that can scale without the owner's constant involvement. He provides a downloadable template and walks list...
Dec 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 153
🎙 Steve Day shares his journey and the reasons behind his passion for systemization and remote working. He discusses the challenges he faced when he moved to Stockholm and had to figure out how to support his UK property portfolio from a distance. Driven by the desire to have more time with his family and live a location-independent lifestyle, he delves into the creation of his DIDACT Framework, which solves the problems he encountered when working with virtual assistants. He emphasizes the imp...
Dec 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 152
🎙 Steve shares his insights on working with virtual teams and the power of effective delegation. He discusses the common misconceptions about virtual assistants and highlights the potential for remote teams to take on more prominent roles within a business. Steve also shares success stories from his clients who have built high-performing virtual teams, emphasising the financial benefits and increased scalability that come with leveraging remote talent. He provides practical strategies for build...
Dec 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 151
🎙 In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Steve Day and Jane Baylor discuss the topic of call setting and lead generation. They approach this topic from different perspectives and share their experiences and insights on creating a call-setting system, including the pros and cons of using agencies, the concept of the core revenue flow, and how it can help business owners make a scalable and profitable business. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of call setting and offer...
Dec 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 150
🎙 Steve discusses the challenge of projects not progressing without his involvement and the frustration of having to micromanage and spoon-feed his team. He shares a personal experience where a project stagnated because he didn't provide clear direction and a formalized plan. Steve emphasizes the importance of creating a vision board for projects, aligning them with company goals, and outlining the desired outcome. By empowering the team to push back and ask for the necessary information, proje...
Nov 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 149
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day interviews Joe Davies, co-founder of 'Host So Simple', a short-term holiday let management company. Joe shares his journey of starting and growing his business, emphasising the importance of systemising service accommodation businesses. He discusses the challenges they faced, such as being overwhelmed with tasks and lacking structure, and how they overcame them by creating a comprehensive list of processes and hiring virtual assistants from the Philippines. Joe ...
Nov 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 148
🎙 In this episode of Systemize Your Success, host Dr. Steve Day interviews Riley Jarvis, the CEO and founder of The Sleep Consultant. They delve into the importance of improving sleep for entrepreneurs and the benefits it can have on their performance and overall well-being. Riley shares his expertise on how to optimize sleep, including tips such as creating a sleep-friendly environment, reducing exposure to blue light, and aligning sleep patterns with individual chronobiology. They discuss the...
Nov 16, 2023•30 min•Ep. 147
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success Podcast, Dr. Steve Day discusses the process of hiring a social media or marketing manager. He shares his insights on when to hire, how to structure the role, and the mistakes he has made in the past. Dr Day emphasizes the importance of having the capacity to manage and nurture the new hire, as well as ensuring a good match of values. He also explores the option of hiring a jack-of-all-trades versus a marketing strategist and the benefits of train...
Nov 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 146
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day shares his system for turning his podcast into multiple streams of content across various channels, all without his direct involvement. He discusses the apps, AI, and frameworks he has created to maximize the impact of his content with minimal effort. Dr. Day emphasizes the importance of producing consistent and valuable content, and he shares his strategies for generating ideas and repurposing content effectively. Listeners...
Nov 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 145
