The System for Everything

39: The System for Staying in the Wedding Industry Long-Term with Heidi Thompson

You don’t need to hustle harder the longer you're in business, but instead you need a business that can grow with your life. If you’ve ever quietly wondered how long you can actually keep going in weddings, today’s conversation will feel like an exhale. I’m joined by Heidi Thompson, wedding business strategist and powerhouse behind Evolve Your Wedding Business, to talk about what sustainable success really looks like in our industry. We’re not here to glamorize grit. We’re here to unpack what truly lets wedding professionals stay in the industry without losing their health, identity, or weekends in the process.In this episode, you’ll learn:The hidden systems wedding pros don’t have that lead to burnoutWhy visibility metrics are a trap (and what to track instead)The difference between doing all the things and doing the right thingsFind It Quickly00:15 - Meet Heidi Thompson01:57 - The System Reboot04:58 - The Reality of Burnout in the Wedding Industry07:04 - Building Sustainable Wedding Businesses10:45 - The Importance of Boundaries and Prioritization14:49 - Practical Advice for Wedding Professionals30:28 - Upcoming Summit and Membership Details33:16 - The System ShutdownConnect with HeidiWebsite: evolveyourweddingbusiness.comRegister for the Summit: go.weddingbusinessceosummit.com/registration-677921?am_id=julie9835Join the Membership: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/podInstagram: instagram.com/evolveyourweddingbusinessPodcast: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/the-podcast

38: The System for Training and Trusting Your Team with Abby Martinez

Delegation is often misunderstood in the entrepreneurial world. Many business owners associate hiring help with losing control, adding stress, or spending money without real results. If you’re asking whether you should hire, you’re probably already overdue. And not just hire… hire with intention.This week, we're joined by Abby Martinez to discuss how you can train a team that you trust. She’s a mom of two, a certified coach, and a systems nerd who believes structure creates freedom — and she’s here to tell us how to hire, train, delegate, and keep things running smoothly without burnout.This episode is brought to you by The Entrepreneur's Death Folder:If your business couldn’t run without you, that’s a problem—a haunting your assistant from the beyond kind of problem. That’s where the Entrepreneur’s Death Folder comes in. It’s your digital contingency plan: all your logins, contacts, workflows, and need-to-knows in one tidy, shareable place.Less spooky, more smart. Because peace of mind is the ultimate productivity tool.Buy Now >>Mentioned in this Episode:The Entrepreneur's Death Folder: dallasgirlfriday.com/death-folder Connect with Abby:Website: wellbalancedbusiness.comWork with Abby: wellbalancedbusiness.com/services | Mention this Podcast for $100 off your first monthInstagram: instagram.com/well.balanced.business

37: The System for Office Hours and Naptime Hustles with Kayla Depoian

What do yogurt spills, Wi‑Fi outages, and negotiating Lego peace treaties have in common? They’re the realities of working from home as a mom. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and entrepreneur, Kayla Depoian to chat about how shes able to balance life as a mom of three (including twins) through realistic and flexible systems.Listen in as we laugh about parenting truths (like catching vomit because … instincts) and talk honestly about what it takes to build a business around your life, not in spite of it. Kayla gives us honest, practical systems for time blocking, managing mental load, meal planning, seasonal scheduling, and letting go of perfection.This episode is brought to you by The Entrepreneur's Death Folder:If your business couldn’t run without you, that’s a problem—a haunting your assistant from the beyond kind of problem. That’s where the Entrepreneur’s Death Folder comes in. It’s your digital contingency plan: all your logins, contacts, workflows, and need-to-knows in one tidy, shareable place.Less spooky, more smart. Because peace of mind is the ultimate productivity tool.Buy Now >>Mentioned in this Episode:The Entrepreneur's Death Folder: dallasgirlfriday.com/death-folderConnect with Kayla:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kayla-depoian-873110202

36: The System for Hiring Before You're Ready (Because You're Never Really Ready) with Nata Savlatori

If you’re explaining the tasks you’ve assigned with 17 voice memos, it’s no longer delegation — it’s performance art. Today’s episode is your wake‑up call and your roadmap. I sit down with Nata Salvatori of Accidental CEO, to break down how to hire before you feel ready, because your business can’t grow if it runs only when you are present.This episode is brought to you by The Entrepreneur's Death Folder:If your business couldn’t run without you, that’s a problem—a haunting your assistant from the beyond kind of problem. That’s where the Entrepreneur’s Death Folder comes in. It’s your digital contingency plan: all your logins, contacts, workflows, and need-to-knows in one tidy, shareable place.Less spooky, more smart. Because peace of mind is the ultimate productivity tool.Buy Now >>Connect with Nata:Website: accidentalceo.coPodcast: accidentalceo.co/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/accidentalceo.coFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/accidentalceo.coDelegation Secrets Course: accidentalceo.co/delegate-course

35: The System for Making Asana Your Business Brain with Tia Goff

If your business is built on vibes, voice notes, and vague reminders, this episode will either change your life—or call you out (in the best way). When I sat down with today's guest, I wasn’t expecting to walk away newly inspired to overhaul my task list. But that’s what happens when you talk to someone who doesn’t just use systems… she lives them.In this episode of System for Everything, Tia Goff takes us behind the scenes of how she runs a photography business, manages a growing content studio, and still finds time for book clubs and plant care—all thanks to her secret weapon: Asana.Whether you’ve opened a project management tool twelve times and abandoned it every single time, or you’re ready to stop being the bottleneck in your own business, this conversation will change the way you think about structure, systems, and freedom.This episode is brought to you by The Entrepreneur's Death Folder:If your business couldn’t run without you, that’s a problem—a haunting your assistant from the beyond kind of problem. That’s where the Entrepreneur’s Death Folder comes in. It’s your digital contingency plan: all your logins, contacts, workflows, and need-to-knows in one tidy, shareable place.Less spooky, more smart. Because peace of mind is the ultimate productivity tool.Buy Now >>Mentioned in this EpisodeWoodworkingEducated by Tara WestoverThe Hunger Games seriesGone GirlHarry Potter seriesThe Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger Connect with Tiacameronandtia.cominstagram.com/cameronandtiafacebook.com/CameronandTiaPhotographyyoutube.com/channel/UCuh56FQQj-q0KBbK5-A9ksA/featured