🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day welcomes Judy Weber, a former trial lawyer turned renowned Christian business coach and scaling strategist for women entrepreneurs. Judy shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful coach, emphasising the importance of faith, mindset and authenticity in achieving business success. She introduces her “Joyful Scaling Method,” which focuses on three key strategies: breakthrough, operations, and p...
Dec 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 204
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day welcomes business operations expert Tobey Wyatt, who shares her insights on navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship while managing ADHD. Tobey discusses her journey with ADHD, emphasising the importance of understanding energy expenditure rather than capability. The conversation delves into the significance of creating safe, judgment-free spaces for leaders to express their frustrations and the necessity of effective...
Dec 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 203
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day addresses the common challenge of project overruns and the importance of establishing clear goals and structure to ensure timely completion. He introduces a straightforward two-step process that combines SMART goals with lead and lag KPIs to enhance project management. By sharing his experience with migrating a knowledge base, Steve emphasises the significance of setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timed ...
Dec 05, 2024•14 min•Ep. 202
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day welcomes Miriam Ortiz Y Pino, a simplicity expert and money breakthrough business coach. They delve into the challenges of disorganization and the importance of organizing for efficiency through creating systems that enhance productivity and profitability in both personal and professional lives. Miriam shares her journey from a naturally organized child to a successful entrepreneur, emphasising the significance of understand...
Nov 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 201
🎙 Dr Steve Day was joined by Celi Arias, the CEO and founder of The Grown Ass Business, in this episode. Celi shares her journey from a young entrepreneur to a successful operations consultant and business coach, emphasising the importance of systemizing business growth. She discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face, particularly the feeling of wearing multiple hats and the overwhelm that comes with it. Celi also introduces her unique methodology, which focuses on five key growth systems that...
Nov 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 200
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day explores the Fathom AI Notetaker. He details why it has become the preferred choice for his business over other alternatives. Additionally, he discusses the essential role of AI note-taking apps in enhancing productivity and communication within teams, highlighting Fathom's impressive free version and affordable premium features. Listeners will learn how to maximise the app's capabilities, including unlimited storage, real-t...
Nov 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 199
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Robin Hills, a renowned business psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence. They explore emotional intelligence's profound impact on business owners, leaders, and managers, enhancing performance, relationships, and overall job satisfaction. Robin emphasises the importance of understanding emotions in decision-making and the necessity of empathy in client interactio...
Nov 07, 2024•48 min•Ep. 198
🎙 Dr Steve Day shares valuable insights on the importance of process optimization and continual improvement within a business. After a recent meeting with a staff member, he highlights how revisiting and streamlining existing systems can lead to significant time savings—potentially up to six weeks a year. Furthermore, Steve emphasizes the necessity of adapting to changes in technology, team dynamics, and business needs. He also encourages entrepreneurs to empower new employees to provide fresh ...
Oct 31, 2024•15 min•Ep. 197
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr Steve Day is interviewed by Josh Keegan on the Ultimate FD Podcast, where they delve into essential topics for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. They discuss the importance of creating effective systems, particularly in managing virtual teams and documenting processes to free business owners from being overwhelmed by daily tasks. Steve shares practical tools such as screen capture software and flowchart techniques to hel...
Oct 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 196
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day shares insights on effectively supporting remote contractors. He focuses on incentivising them through health care and health insurance benefits. Initially, Steve was sceptical about the longevity of remote workers in his company. However, his perspective has evolved as he has built a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in his business. He discusses the importance of offering contractors an annual allowance for health i...
Oct 17, 2024•12 min•Ep. 195
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day is interviewed by Jane Bayler. He shares his transformative journey from being a control-freak property owner to embracing a laptop lifestyle while running his businesses remotely from Sweden. Steve also discusses his challenges, including the mindset shifts required to let go of control and effectively delegate tasks to remote teams. He emphasises the importance of systems and outsourcing for scaling a business. Steve also offers practical tips on using task ma...
Oct 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 194
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr Steve Day engages in an insightful conversation with Ricardo Silva, founder of Engibots, about the transformative power of technology, automation, and AI for small business owners. They explore the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) concept and how it enables businesses to automate repetitive tasks, allowing teams to focus on more human-centric work. Additionally, Ricardo shares his expertise in leveraging modern technologies to enhance ...
Oct 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 193
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day shares his journey in building a successful podcast promotion and production pipeline. He emphasises the importance of delegation and content creation systems. Steve reflects on his early days managing social media, where he struggled with consistency and confidence. Over time, he gradually evolved to create content on autopilot with the help of virtual assistants. Steve discusses the significance of finding your voice and m...
Sep 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 192
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success Podcast, Dr Steve Day shares a valuable lesson from a recent mistake in his company. This was when a wrong document version was sent to a client. He emphasises the importance of creating a culture of continuous improvement in business and open communication within a team. He also highlights how mistakes can be transformed into opportunities for growth. Steve discusses the root cause analysis process and the significance of having a well-documented...
Sep 19, 2024•17 min•Ep. 191
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day shares his experience taking a long break from work. He explains the importance of systemising business operations to achieve freedom for business owners. Steve discusses the challenges he faced and the strategies he used to prepare for his time off. He highlights the key factors that allowed him to relax and enjoy his holiday without worrying about his business. Additionally, Steve emphasises the importance of having the ri...
Sep 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 190
🎙 The podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Argentino Manuevo, the general manager of Athyna, a global talent platform. The episode delves into working with global talent, focusing on the benefits of hiring internationally and utilising AI in recruitment. Argentino discusses the importance of setting clear goals, effective onboarding, and managing remote teams. The discussion also touches on using GPT-4, Slack, and Notion in daily operations. Listeners gain valuable insights ...
Sep 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 189
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses change management in small businesses with John Fisher, a chartered psychologist and coach with 25 years of experience in personal development. John introduces the Fisher Curve, a framework that helps individuals navigate personal change. The discussion explores the relevance of the Fisher Curve for small business owners, focusing on understanding and managing staff emotions during times of change. John also shares insights on how the Fisher Curve can ...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 188
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses strategies for effective outsourcing with special guest Andy Hilliard, the CEO of Accelerance. Andy shares his journey from joining the Peace Corps to becoming an expert in finding talent for globally distributed software engineering teams. They explore the importance of leveraging apps, virtual assistants, and automation tools to scale businesses. Andy also emphasizes the value of cultural understanding in outsourcing and the benefits of working with ...
Aug 22, 2024•46 min•Ep. 187
🎙 Dr. Steve Day discusses how small businesses can implement systemised communication strategies to enhance customer satisfaction. He shows the importance of transparent communication through two case studies. One involves tenant deposit returns for estate agents; the other focuses on report writing for expert witness agencies. By breaking down backend operations, businesses can improve the overall customer experience. Providing clients with updates at each stage helps build trust. Additionally...
Aug 15, 2024•15 min•Ep. 186
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the challenges of social media management, specifically managing notifications and messages for business owners. He shares his tips and systems for effectively handling social media tasks, such as replying to comments, engaging with followers, and generating leads. Steve emphasises the importance of outsourcing these tasks to virtual assistants to free up time and improve efficiency. Overall, the episode provides practical advice for entrepreneurs look...
Aug 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 185
🎙 Dr. Steve Day shares his personal experiences and financial principles for small business owners to master business cash flow management. He discusses the importance of having a suitable accountant and bookkeeper, setting up a simple cash flow spreadsheet, and creating separate bank accounts for different financial purposes. Furthermore, Steve emphasises the significance of having a cash reserve, managing periodic costs, and making provisions for taxes and VAT. Additionally, he highlights how...
Aug 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 184
🎙 This episode explores the concept of deep work and its transformative effects on personal and professional life. Dr. Steve Day shares his journey of incorporating this practice into his routine, starting with small blocks of time and gradually increasing to full days dedicated to focused problem-solving. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of scheduling these sessions and creating rituals to get into the right mindset. By prioritising important but not urgent tasks, Steve highlights the be...
Jul 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 183
🎙 Dr. Steve Day is joined by Tom Griffiths, the founder of Synergy CFO Solutions. Tom shares his expertise in financial management for small businesses, emphasising the importance of understanding and improving profits and cash flow for financial freedom. He introduces the concept of 16 drivers that can impact revenue, profits, and cash flow in any business. Tom also discusses practical strategies for tracking financial metrics, setting goals, and implementing systems to achieve business succes...
Jul 18, 2024•39 min•Ep. 182
🎙 Information overload is a common challenge for small business owners, who constantly need to learn and develop in various areas to grow their businesses. In this podcast episode, Dr. Steve Day shares his top six tips for maximising the value of learning experiences. He emphasises the importance of learning what is needed at the right time, focusing on book recommendations from trusted sources, and implementing the knowledge gained. Steve highlights the significance of creating actionable plan...
Jul 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 181
🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the power of using video for communication and productivity. He highlights how video can provide more detailed and effective instructions compared to written or verbal communication, especially when it comes to training new team members or troubleshooting issues. Steve emphasises the importance of using video for screen capture and communication, recommending the app ScreenPal for its affordability and user-friendly features. By incorporating video int...
Jul 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 180
🎙 Dr. Steve Day interviews Norman Ortiz, the creator of App Studio, a platform dedicated to simplifying app development for small and micro business owners. It enables them to effortlessly create apps to promote their businesses. Norman shares the inspiration behind starting the company and discusses the types of apps suitable for businesses, such as marketing, loyalty programs, and event management. He highlights the ease of using App Studio compared to traditional app development methods and ...
Jun 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 179
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day delves into business automation secrets. He discusses the benefits and drawbacks of automating tasks, emphasising the importance of proper planning and involvement in the automation process. Steve shares valuable insights and lessons learned from automating various aspects of his business over the past seven years. He provides practical tips for business owners and managers on when to automate, how to approach automation, an...
Jun 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 178
🎙 This episode discusses the challenges small business owners face. Due to their involvement in all decision-making processes, they act as the bottlenecks in their businesses. Steve Day shares his experience of transitioning from task-based delegation to systemising processes to empower his team to work autonomously. He provides insights on mapping out processes, setting clear timelines for decision-making, and holding oneself accountable to the same standards as the team. KEY TAKEAWAYS Running...
Jun 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 177
🎙 Discover the art of closing deals in this insightful conversation between Steve Day and Matthew Elwell, the director of the Elite Closing Academy. Matt, a sales trainer and coach, shares his expertise in transforming the sales process and helping business owners achieve quick wins and growth. The episode also discusses the importance of generating leads through marketing and converting them into sales-qualified leads through human interaction. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights a...
Jun 06, 2024•40 min•Ep. 176
🎙 Dr. Steve Day discusses the importance of prioritising tasks and managing time effectively within a team. By following structured processes and rules, teams can avoid distractions, focus on high-priority work, and involve the right people in discussions at the appropriate times. Steve's insights provide practical strategies for enhancing productivity and achieving business success. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Prioritizing work and setting clear policies and procedures are crucial for efficiency and prod...
May 30, 2024•16 min•Ep. 175
