Author Archives for Adi Klevit

Hannah Smolinski

Leveraging Fractional CFOs to Develop Consistent Revenue Systems With Hannah Smolinski

June 23, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Leveraging Fractional CFOs to Develop Consistent Revenue Systems With Hannah Smolinski

Tune in to this episode of Systems Simplified as Adi Klevit talks with Hannah Smolinski, the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group, about creating recurring revenue streams. Hannah discusses the core profitability drivers for companies, when to hire a fractional CFO, and her process for helping businesses systemize their financials.


Lori Stickling

How Processes Promote Freedom and Growth With Lori Stickling

June 16, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on How Processes Promote Freedom and Growth With Lori Stickling

Join Adi Klevit in this episode of Systems Simplified as she talks with the Co-owner of Covenant Plumbing, Lori Stickling, about integrating systems for organization and freedom. Lori shares small business owners’ common challenges, advice for working with a spouse, and how processes enable business growth.


Pepe Marais

Building and Documenting Purposeful Processes With Pepe Marais

June 7, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Building and Documenting Purposeful Processes With Pepe Marais

In today’s episode of Systems Simplified, Pepe Marais, the Co-founder and Group Chief Creative Officer at Joe Public, joins Adi Klevit to talk about executing processes with a “why.” Pepe addresses the role of systems in scaling a business, the takeaway advertising model, and how to manage client expectations.


Jon LoDuca

Breaking the Barriers to Process Implementation With Jon LoDuca

June 2, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Breaking the Barriers to Process Implementation With Jon LoDuca

Adi Kelvit interviews the Founder of PlaybookBuilder, Jon LoDuca, on this episode of Systems Simplified, about effective process documentation and implementation. Jon talks about how to document SOPs through video interviews, the three reasons entrepreneurs neglect process implementation, and how procedures facilitate creativity and innovation.


Cara Turano

Systematizing Investment Funding for Startups With Cara Turano

May 26, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Systematizing Investment Funding for Startups With Cara Turano

In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit sits down with Cara Turano, President and Executive Director of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network, to discuss how to obtain and create access to capital for startups. Cara shares processes for securing funding, how to unify entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds through networking, and how to systematize risk as an investor.


Thomas Helfrich

Leveraging LinkedIn and Other Processes for Lead Generation With Thomas Helfrich

May 24, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Leveraging LinkedIn and Other Processes for Lead Generation With Thomas Helfrich

Thomas Helfrich, Founder and CEO of Instantly Relevant, is Adi Klevit’s guest in this episode of Systems Simplified. Thomas shares social media lead generation and engagement strategies. He also discusses AI’s application in marketing and how to implement it into your processes, how to resolve common lead generation problems, and his phased LinkedIn engagement approach.


Donald Bielen

Executing the Business Succession and Transfer Process With Donald Bielen

May 19, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Executing the Business Succession and Transfer Process With Donald Bielen

In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit invites Donald Bielen, Principal of Perkins & Co, to speak about business succession and transfer planning processes. Donald explains why entrepreneurs delay this planning, how to cultivate a team of knowledgeable advisors, and how to overcome identity loss to prepare for a transition.


Karl Maier

Systemizing Business Costs by Capitalizing on Market Opportunities With Karl Maier

May 12, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Systemizing Business Costs by Capitalizing on Market Opportunities With Karl Maier

In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit invites Abunden’s Founder and Group Facilitator, Karl Maier, to speak about capitalizing on market opportunities in a fluctuating economy. Karl talks about the shifting labor market, how to optimize labor costs, and his motivation for writing his book.


Heidi Ganahl

Systems for Entrepreneurial Success and Advocacy With Heidi Ganahl

May 10, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Systems for Entrepreneurial Success and Advocacy With Heidi Ganahl

Serial entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of SheFactor, Heidi Ganahl, joins Adi Klevit in this episode of Systems Simplified to talk about her journey founding multiple nonprofits. Heidi shares resources for young women, mothers, children, and business owners, how systems and processes helped her develop a franchise model, and her political undertakings.


Processes for Delivering a Personal Pitch With Topher Morrison

May 5, 2023 5:00 am Published by Comments Off on Processes for Delivering a Personal Pitch With Topher Morrison

In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit hosts Topher Morrison, CEO of Topher Communications, to discuss creating a winning business pitch. Topher explains the difference between personal and professional speaking, his process for speaking to diverse audiences, and best practices for the five types of pitches.