022 How to automate your business to take back your time

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Hi there, and welcome to this week's episode of the Beyond the Clinic podcast! I’m Sarah Almond Bushell, and today I’m thrilled to be sharing with you some powerful insights that will help you take your business to the next level. In this episode, I break down the six key parts of your business that you can automate to achieve consistent monthly revenue. Automation isn’t just about saving time—it’s about gaining freedom, something I’m passionate about after 20 years in the NHS!

Episode Summary:
This episode dives into the six essential automations that will allow your business to grow and thrive consistently. From visibility and lead generation to the sales process, onboarding, and offboarding, I explain how automating these elements can create a streamlined, efficient system. I share personal stories of how automation has transformed my own businesses, creating passive income streams that work even while I’m on holiday! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the feast-and-famine cycle in freelance work, this episode is your go-to guide on how to break that pattern and secure consistent revenue

Key Takeaways:

1. Automation is Freedom: Once you set it up, automation will run without constant input, freeing you up to focus on growing your business—or taking a well-earned break!
2. Sales Funnels Simplified: A basic funnel consists of visibility, nurturing your leads, and converting them into customers. It’s easier than you think!
3. Consistency is Key: Growth happens when you automate and maintain consistency across all aspects of your business.
4. Email Lists are Gold: Your email list is your most valuable asset. Automating lead generation and nurturing relationships with a welcome email sequence will keep your audience engaged.
5. Onboarding and Offboarding Matter: These processes ensure a smooth client journey, build trust, and encourage referrals.
6. Passive Income is Possible: With automated systems, you can generate revenue even when you’re not actively working, like when I earned money from an old weaning course while on holiday!

Action Step:
Take a moment to assess your business. Are there areas where you could use automation to make things run more smoothly? Start with one of the six automations I’ve covered and get it set up today. If you need guidance, book a free discovery call with me at sarahalmondbushell.com to get started.

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Chapter

1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Power of Automation (00:03:23)

3. Understanding Sales Funnels (00:05:48)

4. Automation #1: Visibility (00:08:08)

5. Automation #2: Lead Generation (00:10:38)

6. Automation #3: Nurturing Relationships (00:13:03)

7. Automation #4: The Sales Process (00:15:28)

8. Automation #5: Onboarding Clients (00:17:53)

9. Automation #6: Offboarding and Feedback (00:20:18)

10. Conclusion and Action Steps (00:22:53)