I was talking to a friend, and he said, “I don’t really know how to recommend you.” As someone whose whole business had been based on referrals, that was hard to hear. I knew I needed to get clear about what I do so that I’m recommendable. That’s why Charlotte Crowther came on the show last year, I hired her to build my signature framework. Today she’s back, talking about how we put together the framework, what it was like working with me, and what she enjoyed seeing come out of the process. She also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the visuals came together. The biggest takeaways for me through this process were: When you’re inside your business, explaining what you do is like trying to read the label from inside the bottle. Great things take time. Looking for a place to start? Book a free strategy call at https://streamlined.fm/strategy Show Notes Charlotte Crowther Streamlined Solopreneur System slide deck Stop Explaining What You Do and Start Showing It with Charlotte Crowther The Streamlined Solopreneur System Walkthrough Kit AI brain rot

When I made websites, or helped people launch their podcast, it was very easy to explain. But when I talk about saving 25 hours per month by building systems and workflows, that’s really unclear to a lot of people. I’m selling the feeling. One of the things that has really helped me is my signature framework: the Streamlined Solopreneur System. I wanted to communicate that being a solopreneur does not mean doing it all yourself. So in this episode, I walk you through all five pillars (goals, mindset, organize, systematize, and scale) and the questions you can ask yourself at each step. Follow these steps and you’ll free up time in your business to spend time the way you want. Because taking your kids to the playground and then answering messages in Slack is not true freedom. That’s just a longer chain that’s still at your desk. Looking for a place to start? Book a free strategy call Show Notes Streamlined Solopreneur System slide deck Stop Explaining What You Do and Start Showing It with Charlotte Crowther How I Saved Laura Brazan More Than She Spent on My Coaching

How do you cut the manual admin around client work when every project feels different? Copywriter and content strategist Rachel Alvarado and I go through her onboarding, audits, writing process and wrap-up. We land on small fixes: a testimonial ask in every wrap-up email, text snippets, ChatGPT for project setup, Google Docs eSignature, and sending each client’s tools to the one place she checks. Want a call like this for your business? Book one at https://joec.pro/coaching Rachel Alvarado on LinkedIn

I’ve spent the last few episodes telling you the tools don’t matter. How you organize your day and spend your time is what really matters. But recently a friend on my mailing list asked for my top three devices, apps, and techniques for time and productivity management, and it was fun to answer...so I'm bringing it to you. I go through the devices that are really important to me: my phone, my Apple Watch, and the analogs (a book and a Field Notes notebook). Then the apps I use on my phone, my computer, and my iPad: Obsidian, Todoist, and Whisper Memos. I even get into the once-a-day games I play, and the ones that took up far too much of my time. But the techniques are where the magic happens. Using AI to take stuff off your plate without understanding how you work is like empty calories. You’re doing something, but you aren’t moving the chains forward. So I share the three that make the most impact for me as a solopreneur: weekly planning, task journaling, and time boxing. Having a game plan frees up your time so you can spend it the way you want. Go to your kid’s soccer game, see a movie, or just spend some extra time reading. Not sure where to start? Book a free strategy call!  Show Notes Ecamm Live Obsidian Todoist Fantastical Whisper Memos Daily Three Task Journal (free beta) Send feedback Instagram

This week I talk about why The Haunted Mansion is my favorite Disney attraction, and the lesson it has for solopreneurs: use new technology to improve the experience for your customers, not just to make things easier for yourself. Then why The Browser Company shutting down Arc raises the question of when to invest time and money in a tool, and a recommendation for Alternative Park Days, a new podcast from my friend Lauren. Plus this week’s systems tip: blocking your calendar and planning your week. Links: Why I Can’t Trust New Browsers After Arc The Hidden Cost of Switching Tools: It’s Not What You Think Alternative Park Days Plan Your Week These episodes are about taking more time off — especially on the weekends. The best way you can do that is by having a good system. If you’re not sure where to start, head over to https://streamlined.fm/quiz. Answer a few questions, and I’ll send you exactly where you should start to build a less overwhelming business. Do you have something on your mind? Let me know at https://streamlinedfeedback.com. You can write in, or leave a voice note. I might even play it on the show.