209: How To Think About Systems

209: How To Think About Systems

Author: Jake Jorgovan December 7, 2021 Duration: 17:47
Working Without Pants - Creative Entrepreneurship
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When building a business or starting a new entrepreneurial pursuit, we tend to handle many of the day-to-day tasks ourselves. And though working this way is fine for a while, at some point you need to turn that chaos into an orderly system.

 

In this episode of the Working Without Pants podcast, I explore the importance of building systems and why they are needed in order to scale your business in an organized and predictable way. 

 

If you're new to building systems within your business, it can seem daunting. The key to remember, though, is that you don't have to be an expert at building systems — you simply need to understand them enough to be able to eventually hire a master to optimize your basic frameworks. If a system has decent bones, a specialist will be able to come in and take that system to the next level of efficiency.

 

I always recommend starting your system-building efforts by focusing on lower-value work that you want off your plate and then moving on to higher-level work. This will bring you more immediate freedom, allow you to refine your system-building skills, and ultimately help you understand what it will take to systematize higher-level roles or tasks down the line.

 

Want to work with me as an advisor? Visit jake-jorgovan.com/coaching.

 

Resources:

https://www.vidyard.com/podcast/nopants/

https://contentallies.com/

https://add1zero.co/

https://www.process.st/

https://www.amazon.com/Built-Sell-Creating-Business-Without/dp/1591845823

https://www.amazon.com/Work-System-Fourth-Mechanics-Working/dp/1626347697

https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Design-Your-Business-Itself/dp/0525534016

 

 

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For anyone running a creative agency or building a consulting practice, the daily hustle involves far more than just doing great work-it's about building a sustainable business on your own terms. Working Without Pants-Creative Entrepreneurship digs into that reality with host Jake Jorgovan. Instead of abstract theory, this podcast focuses on the tangible strategies and conversations that actually lead to landing better clients and more fulfilling projects. Jorgovan sits down with practitioners who have been in the trenches, people like Brennan Dunn, Brent Weaver, Kai Davis, and Blair Enns, to dissect what works now. You'll hear specific stories about pricing, positioning, sales conversations, and the operational shifts that allow a solo practitioner or small team to thrive without burning out. The discussions are grounded in the intersecting worlds of arts, business, and design, recognizing that creative entrepreneurship requires a unique blend of vision and commercial savvy. Tune in for a candid exchange of ideas that feels more like a mastermind session than a formal interview, all aimed at helping you refine your offer and reclaim your time. This is a resource for those ready to move beyond just being busy and build a business that truly works.
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