046: How to Run a Calm, Profitable Creator Business (Without Burning Out) — with Dr. Monica Rysavy
Episode description
Feeling overwhelmed by your creative business?
What if you could ditch the chaos and build a calm, profitable, and sustainable system that actually works for you?
In this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Monica Rysavy—systems designer, Airtable genius, and founder of the Systematic AF Club—to unpack the powerful workflows used by 7-figure creators to track revenue, content, and engagement… all in one place.
You’ll learn:
What a CEO Dashboard is—and why every creator needs one
How to stop guessing and start growing with clear, trackable metrics
Smart ways to align client work, products, and community without burnout
Real-world examples of systems that save time and scale impact
Whether you’re flying solo or building a small team, this episode will help you think like a CEO and act with clarity. Let’s get systematic AF.
Join her email list and community! https://systematicyou.com/
What we talk about in this episode
00:00 Introduction to Building a Sustainable Creator Business
01:04 Understanding the CEO Dashboard
01:50 Tracking Metrics and Revenue
03:08 Time Management and ROI
06:00 Using Airtable for Business Automation
09:39 Leveraging Community Engagement
13:38 Reflecting on Financial Data
19:59 Balancing Client Work and Creative Projects
24:33 Aligning Services and Membership Models
25:21 Pitching and Client Strategies
26:31 Community Engagement and Pricing
27:15 Tutorials and CEO Dashboard
31:41 AI in Productivity and Systems
37:43 Content Remixing and Consistency
43:32 Future Trends and Online Communities
44:59 Systematic AF Club Overview