Think You Don’t Need Systems? Think Again, Friends!
When I started this business, I hated the thought of having to have systems in place. Ack! I was NOT a “systems” person; I was a “creative, flowing, follow-your-feel-good” type. I always thought, “ME?!? I don’t need no systems!” Systems are too organized for me, too business-y, too formal. In the beginning, “system” was a four-letter word.
So, I spent several years running my business by the seat of my pants. And you know what? It worked.
Sort of.
I had clients—that wasn’t the issue.
I had money coming in—that wasn’t an issue either.
And I had opportunities coming at me left and right for speaking gigs, guest expert appearances, etc.—that wasn’t the issue.
The issue was this: it was exhausting.
I was constantly running around like a chicken with my head cut off, saying YES to everything and everyone because I was worried that, if I said NO, my business wouldn’t grow. And that was wrong thinking!
Here’s what I want—NO—what I need you to know if you want to build a sustainable coaching business:
Growth is built on systemization.
Let me repeat, in case you didn’t catch it:
You must have systems if you are going to have a sustainable business. Period.
Why?
Systems do four things for you, all of which are necessary for long-haul kind of success.
1. They give you CONTROL (The little control freak in each of us LOVES this aspect)
2. They provide EFFICIENCY (I want more FREE time for feet up, sipping wine, relaxing, etc., don’t you???)
3. They allow for SCALABILITY (Grow baby, grow! I don’t wanna be Tony Robbins, but I do want growth over time. No Growth = BORED CHARITI).
4. They prevent BURNOUT (You may like to burn a good one every now and again, but you DON’T want to burn yourself out!)
If you are wanting to get more control, consistency, or free time in and from your business, you need to make sure you have systems in place to help you. I can totally sit down with you and talk through your first or next steps, pointing you in the RIGHT direction. I’ve been at this for nearly a decade now, so I’ve learned a few things, and I’m here to share. Here’s how to get time with me: Book a Big Picture to Brass Tacks Biz Strategy Session with me. Read on in the next section for HOW to do that.
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Friends! This is so fun. Getting involved with YOU to create synergy and momentum for your business. It serves my heart. And the teacher in me LOVES it!
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