The System for Everything
Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system.
Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy parent, or just someone trying to get your life together, this podcast is for you. Expect bite-sized episodes on productivity hacks, time management, marketing strategies, business systems, home organization, content creation, and surviving motherhood with a to-do list in hand. With topics that span from scaling your business to systemizing your grocery list, from daily routines to automation, The System for Everything helps you work smarter, live better, and laugh while doing it.
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The System for Everything
15: The System for Staying Offline While Running an Online Business with Sarah Erickson
What if the key to growing your business was actually less time online? That’s exactly what we’re diving into with today’s guest, Sarah Erickson, the intentional brand designer behind Sarah Ann Design. Sarah helps creatives build unforgettable brands without living on Instagram.
We chat about the systems she uses to stay mostly offline while still booking dream clients, her Pinterest-first strategy that works 24/7, and the magic of personalized client experiences. If you’ve ever felt like visibility equals value, this episode is your loving but firm wake-up call.
3 Key Takeaways:
- The secret to an evergreen marketing strategy that doesn’t rely on social media
- How to build a systems-driven brand experience that speaks for itself
- The mindset shifts that help you resist the scroll and reclaim your time
Find It Quickly
- 00:14 - Meet Sarah Erickson: Intentional Brand Designer
- 01:25 - Collaborating on Templates: A Fun Project
- 03:18 - Assistive Reboot: Getting Out of a Bad Mood
- 05:51 - Running an Online Business While Staying Offline
- 10:38 - Effective Systems for Client Communication and Marketing
- 18:01 - Reclaiming Attention and Time from Social Media
- 21:28 - Promoting Sarah's Courses and Offerings
- 23:43 - System Shutdown: Romanticizing the Boring
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