AI Advisory Group

Founders are often exceptional at their craft, bringing vision, passion, and expertise to their businesses. However, their strength in their area of expertise often comes at the expense of exposure to other critical aspects of business management, such as creating and optimizing systems. While their deep understanding of their industry fuels growth in the early stages, the lack of systems knowledge can become a bottleneck as the business scales. Without well-designed systems, founders may find themselves overwhelmed with operational inefficiencies, unable to delegate effectively, and struggling to maintain momentum. This not only slows the growth of the business but also holds back the potential of the team, which often lacks the structure and tools needed to perform at their best. Systems aren't just about efficiency—they're about scalability and sustainability. They provide the framework that allows businesses to grow without overburdening the founder or the team. Investing in systems knowledge or partnering with experts to implement the right processes can free up time and energy, enabling founders to focus on their strengths while empowering their team to thrive. When founders embrace systems thinking, their businesses transition from being founder-dependent to operationally independent, unlocking new levels of efficiency and innovation. This shift is crucial for long-term success and a clear sign that the business is ready to scale effectively.

By the words of one of my favorite bands Switchfoot, and I think this is fitting. We were meant for so much more. We should let the machines do machine things and be okay with that. We live in a world where we created this artificial need to be robotic, maybe in part because some things we do are very repetitive. But that can't be the purpose of our existence. https://lnkd.in/gS-i_XiK

The New Episode is Premiering Now! https://lnkd.in/gFXp8aes Even though there were a few technical glitches, this was a great episode. We have already received incredible feedback. Maybe we will do another episode with Ryan Jarvis in 2025! What do you think?

?? Are Your Employees Paying for Themselves? Here’s How to Check: ???? 1?? Define Success: Outline clear KPIs for each role (revenue, efficiency, or customer satisfaction). 2?? Track Value: Compare their total compensation to measurable contributions. 3?? Weigh Intangibles: Don’t overlook morale, innovation, or customer loyalty. 4?? Review Regularly: Make ROI assessments part of quarterly reviews. ?? Tip: Struggling with ROI? It might signal unclear expectations or gaps in training. Employees are investments—set them up to thrive! #EmployeeROI #BusinessTips #Leadership

Industry 3.0 was about process automation. 4.0 is becoming more about automating decision-making. The new episode will be released tomorrow with Ryan Jarvis and Christopher Donaleski, CEC.

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Join us on Tuesday for the release of our next Episode of Smidgen of Proof. We will discuss data, trust, change management, some of the challenges companies face, and the solutions needed to solve them. Follow us for updates: https://lnkd.in/ghD4Gcuu

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So excited to release our episode next week with Ryan Jarvis and Christopher Donaleski, CEC where they discuss what it's like to hand-off data between one team to another, or sometimes even within the same team. Enjoy this clip. Subscribe here to get notified the second we release it. https://lnkd.in/ghD4Gcuu