When the systems behind your business don’t match the level of your skill, even the most talented service provider can find themselves stuck in a cycle of burnout and scrambling to keep up.

In this episode, I sit down with Emani Guy, CEO and Founder of Made New Marketing, to talk about her journey from overwhelm to clarity. Through candid reflections, real-life pivots, and strategic systems, she shares how she built a foundation that now allows her to work intentionally, set boundaries confidently, and grow sustainably.

Emani’s story is a powerful reminder that building a thriving business isn’t about doing more. It’s about getting clear, setting up systems that actually support you, and creating space to lead from a place of strength.

Before you hit play, know this: what you’ll hear isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the behind-the-scenes truth about what happens when you stop patching problems and start building structure that lasts.

5:12 – Why Emani’s early business days were marked by hustle, burnout, and a lack of systems and what finally made her take a step back to realign

9:04 – The turning point: how gaining clarity on her vision and services shifted everything in her business

15:02 – How using Airtable and client-focused systems transformed her onboarding experience, improved retention and made service delivery smoother

20:14 – How putting boundaries around her calendar helps protect her energy, create admin days, and work more strategically

28:32 – How embracing pivots and revisiting systems quarterly helped Emani rebuild her confidence and set her business up for sustainable growth

31:46 – The role the Mind Your Time Society resources played in helping Emani document, refine, and reset her systems to support her vision for the future

Related Episodes Mentioned:

EP 218 - Systems Reset Series: Being Great at What You Do Isn’t Enough (And That’s Not Your Fault)

EP 219 - Systems Reset Series: Your Client Onboarding Shouldn’t Be a Guessing Game

EP 220 - Systems Reset Series: Why a Messy Calendar Costs You More Than Time

EP 221 - Systems Reset Series: From Scrambling to Strategic — Your Next Step as a Consultant

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