Jodie Cook is the Founder of Coachvox AI, a company that creates AI coaches based on thought leaders. In 2011, she established JC Social Media, a digital agency she sold in 2021 to begin coaching entrepreneurs. Recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2017, Jodie contributes to Forbes as a senior writer on entrepreneurship and AI. She is also the author of The Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- [1:56] Jodie Cook’s journey from starting a social media agency to becoming an entrepreneur
- [4:33] How Jodie recognized the need to create processes for her business
- [7:47] Strategies for effective delegation
- [12:58] Debunking the myth that systems and processes hinder creativity
- [14:07] Jodie shares how implementing systems helped her exit her agency
- [19:20] An introduction to Coachvox AI and how it helps coaches and consultants scale their impact using AI
- [24:30] Best practices for extracting yourself from the day-to-day operations of your business
In this episode:
If you’re feeling stuck in your business, constantly handling every task yourself, it may be time to introduce systems and processes. Many entrepreneurs hesitate to implement structured workflows, fearing they may lose control or stifle creativity. How can systemizing your business give you more freedom while improving efficiency and profitability?
Entrepreneur Jodie Cook faced this challenge while running her social media agency. Overwhelmed by daily operations and unable to take a break, she realized she needed a structured approach to scale. By documenting every task, delegating responsibilities, and creating standard operating procedures, Jodie transformed her agency into a self-sustaining business. This allowed her to sell the agency at a high multiple without a lengthy transition period.
In today’s episode of System Simplified, Adi Klevit interviews Jodie Cook, Founder of Coachvox AI, about how she implemented structured systems to exit her business. Jodie shares the pivotal moment that forced her to delegate, the impact of well-documented processes on business valuation, and how she helps coaches scale through AI-powered coaching models.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Adi Klevit on LinkedIn
- Business Success Consulting Group
- Jodie Cook: LinkedIn | Website | X
- Coachvox AI
- Coachvox AI - Business Success Consulting Group affiliate
- Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom by Jodie Cook
- The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
- The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
- “Building a Sellable Business Through Processes With John Warrillow” on Systems Simplified
Quotable Moments:
- “I realized I wasn’t running a business — I was trapped inside it. Systemizing was the only way to gain real freedom.”
- “Delegation isn’t about letting go; it’s about empowering your team to take ownership and allowing your business to grow without you.”
- “Creativity flourishes when your mind is clear. Systems don’t kill creativity — they free you from chaos so you can innovate.”
- “Your business shouldn’t rely on you to function. If it does, you don’t own a business — you own a job.”
- “When selling a business, buyers aren’t just looking at revenue. They want predictable, systemized operations that can scale without the founder.”
Action Steps:
- Document every recurring task in your business: Creating a detailed list of all tasks helps identify what can be systemized, delegated, or eliminated.
- Empower your team with ownership: Train employees to take responsibility for processes by providing clear instructions, autonomy, and a culture of accountability.
- Create a centralized operations manual: Develop a resource where all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are documented, making it easier to onboard and train employees.
- Simplify your service offerings: Avoid custom work for every client — standardizing processes ensures efficiency, scalability, and easier delegation.
- Use AI and automation to enhance productivity: Implement AI tools to streamline client interactions, improve efficiency, and scale your impact without increasing workload.
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