From CEO Dependent to Systems Dependent: The Key to Freedom in Your Business with Salina Thompson

High Vibe Table Talks: Empowering Solopreneurs

Ep. 47 Are you tired of feeling like you have to be involved in every aspect of your business? Don't let your business run your life. Learn how to create freedom and build systems that work for you so that you can enjoy your summer vacation as the relaxed entrepreneur!

Host Merchon Hargrave sits down with Selena Thompson, a systems expert and founder of Savvy Empire Consulting. They discuss the importance of shifting from a CEO-dependent mindset to a systems-dependent mindset in order to build a business that supports your lifestyle. Selena shares tips on creating processes, implementing systems, and utilizing CRM tools to streamline your business and create more freedom. Whether you're a solopreneur or have a team, this conversation will help you take your business to the next level.

Key Takeaways:

• Establishing processes through documentation and flowcharts is pivotal for a scalable business.
• Understanding sales and utilizing CRMs is crucial; entrepreneurs should learn to appreciate the sales process from a consumer perspective.

Notable Quotes:

• "If you really want to make money, if you really want to be in that business, you're going to have to learn sales, sweetie. Like, you're going to have to do it." - Salina
• "Do it even when you're afraid. You know, I was afraid to do speaking engagements. I was afraid of sales. I was afraid of hiring someone. It's afraid to delegate, do it even when you're afraid."

Resources:

• Book: Traction by Gino Wickman
• Book: The Contrarian Salesperson by Jodi Williamson
• Savvy Empire Website

My E-book Grow the Savvy Way-->dedicated to Solopreneurs looking to delegate: it's 50% off until Mother's Day--> $15.00 on Gumroad

• Grow the Savvy Way: An E-Book on Creating Effective Business Operations for Solopreneurs Link >>https://savvyempire3.gumroad.com/l/opgowa

Connect with Salina!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/savvyempireconsulting/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salina-thompson-pmp%C2%AE-89635b84/

META: https://www.facebook.com/SavvyEmpireConsults

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@savvy_empire

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SavvyEmpire

The Chief Project Strategist, Salina Thompson, PMP began this firm in 2018 with the thought of supporting Black Business Owners as they were running their business through, customer service, administrative support and email management. After supporting diverse small business owners as they scaled their business to new tax brackets she decided to dedicate her services to support organizations who are ready to take their business to the next level by becoming a certified project management professional specializing in business operations.

As a previous Virtual Executive Administrative Assistant, her experience supporting business operations for small business owners allowed her to support a variety of businesses in the Leadership and Development industry paving the pathway to creating a Savvy Process for setting up Administrative systems for Solopreneurs and organizations looking to expand their teams.

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