Systems Simplified

Tracey Hicks is the Owner of All Things Real Estate, a contemporary real estate supply store. As a real estate broker and the Co-owner of Dwell Realty, Tracey has decades of experience in the real estate industry. After creating the first Homebuyer Journal in 2011 and receiving an overwhelming response, Tracey decided to launch a business centered around creative marketing products for realtors. Since then, All Things Real Estate has grown from a small online store to a national leader in real estate supply design with a storefront in Portland, Oregon. In this episode: What does it take to build a business from scratch? How can you implement systems that help you not only grow your company now, but prepare it for long-term success? Tracey Hicks didn't set out to become an entrepreneur. However, after working in the real estate industry for years, she noticed a gap in the market for modern real estate marketing materials. While building her own brand of products from the ground up, Tracey discovered the value of implementing systems and processes. Now, she is consistently updating and reinventing these systems to help her business pivot and grow — even in uncertain times. On this episode of the Systems Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit sits down with Tracey Hicks, the Owner of All Things Real Estate and Co-owner of Dwell Realty. Tracey discusses how systems helped her grow her business from scratch and the strategies she used to reinvent her company during the pandemic. She also shares her sage advice to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. Stay tuned!

Suzanne Hanifin is the Founder and CEO of Acumen Executive Search, a boutique recruiting firm that helps organizations build better businesses from the inside out by finding the perfect hire. As an experienced matchmaker for candidates and companies, Suzanne thrives on making connections that last. In addition to her work at Acumen, she is also the Co-founder of Leaders and Executives Across Professions (LEAP) and a Member of Vistage and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). In this episode: When should you start implementing systems into your business? While systemizing your operations may seem like a major investment when you're just starting out, it is actually one of the best ways to future-proof your company. Just ask Suzanne Hanifin, who started and scaled her business through the birth of her second child, an economic recession, and now a global pandemic. Suzanne's journey to entrepreneurship is a unique one. After receiving positive feedback from a client, she decided to take the leap and start her own company only days after her second child was born. By putting effective systems in place as soon as possible, Suzanne was able to thrive and successfully improve her company during each external event and obstacle that came her way. Tune in to this episode of the Systems Simplified podcast as Adi Klevit talks with Suzanne Hanifin, the Founder and CEO of Acumen Executive Search, about the value of systemizing your business from the start. Suzanne explains how she successfully grew her company during a recession, why systems are essential even with a small team, and how to create onboarding processes that improve your workplace culture. Stay tuned for more!

Owen McGab Enaohwo is the CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, a business process management software that helps management teams as well as employees easily document procedures, implement processes, and manage tasks. Owen was previously the CEO of Hire Your Virtual Assistant (H.Y.V.A.), a virtual assistant service for small business owners. His specialties include business development, negotiation, operations management, and more. In this episode: Why is documenting procedures and processes so important for a company's success? How can effective documentation drive continuous improvement in your organization? And, most importantly, what can you do to start improving your documentation systems today? According to Owen McGab Enaohwo, effectively documenting your company's processes can boost your efficiency, improve your revenue, and give you more time during the day to grow your business. That's why he co-founded his business process management software, SweetProcess: to provide an easier way for business owners in all industries to improve their documentation systems and scale their businesses. On this exciting episode of the Systems Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit sits down with Owen McGab Enaohwo, CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, to discuss his strategies for effectively documenting your processes and procedures. Owen talks about the vision behind SweetProcess, the benefits of an efficient documentation system, and the value of leaving an impactful legacy through your work. He also offers an exclusive free trial of SweetProcess for today's listeners. Stay tuned!

Kristina Damschen Spina is the Vice President of Product Marketing at Indow, a cleantech company that is disrupting the window replacement industry. With window inserts that simply press into existing window frames, Indow helps clients reduce noise and improve energy efficiency. In her current role, Kristina is responsible for driving resource allocation and project planning to successfully launch new products. She has over 17 years of experience in media and event production and has worked with prestigious companies such as the English National Opera and Bonhams Art Auctioneers. In this episode: Why are systems so essential for your business to succeed? What are the best automation tools to document your processes? And, how can you systemize your organization to thrive during major transitions? Kristina Damschen Spina knows the ins and outs of creating effective systems for business success. As the Vice President of Product Marketing at Indow, she is the key behind the company's documentation processes and growth strategies. Today, Kristina is here to share the systems she uses to improve Indow's internal growth, workplace culture, and major transitions. On this episode of the Systems Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit talks with Vice President of Product Marketing at Indow, Kristina Damschen Spina. Kristina discusses what makes Indow stand out from the competition, how documenting systems has improved the company's internal growth, and her tips for succeeding during difficult times. You don't want to miss this exciting episode!

Adi Klevit is the Founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, an organization that provides businesses with the infrastructure, processes, and systems they need to thrive. Adi and her team help companies scale up, transfer knowledge, and prepare for succession. Adi has over 25 years of experience as a trained industrial engineer, management consultant, and business executive. In this episode: Trying to manage a growing business can sometimes feel overwhelming. There comes a point when doing things the way they've always been done just won't work anymore. But how can you turn the processes that make your company special into a system that will keep things running smoothly? Coming up with a new way to do things and getting all your procedures down on paper might seem next to impossible, but fortunately, Adi Klevit is here to help. As a productivity and efficiency expert, she can help you navigate everything from software selection to company culture. Even though Adi's an expert in creating processes and systems, she doesn't duplicate the same solution for every business. However, she might try to clone your favorite employees. On this exciting first episode of the Systems Simplified podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks with the Founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, Adi Klevit. She discusses the methodology behind her company, why documenting systems and processes is crucial for any company's success, her favorite software tools, and much more. Stay tuned!