After 10 Years in Business, This Is What I'd Automate First
If you've been running your event business on sticky notes, mental checklists, and willpower — this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Hustle Free Entrepreneur, Jese Gary breaks down how to actually use automation in your event business without sounding like a robot or losing the personal touch your clients pay you for.
This isn't a software pitch. It's an honest conversation about why so many event pros are stuck doing manual work that's quietly costing them clients, sleep, and revenue — and the simple, sustainable way to start automating one workflow at a time.
In this episode, Jese covers:
The real reason your event business feels chaotic (and it's not because you need more clients)
How to identify the most time-consuming and error-prone tasks in your business
A strategic approach to choosing automation tools without wasting money on subscriptions
The 90-day rule for testing any new platform before you commit
If you've been afraid that automating your business means losing the high-touch, white-glove experience your clients love — this conversation will change the way you think about technology in your business.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overcoming Business Stress and Mistakes
02:59 The Power of Automation in Business
07:30 Identifying Pain Points and Streamlining Processes
11:14 Embracing Technology for Efficiency
16:01 Implementing Automation Effectively
20:43 Learning and Adapting to New Tools
24:12 Creating a Better Client Experience
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ABOUT HUSTLE FREE ENTREPRENEUR
Hustle Free Entrepreneur is the podcast for event-industry business owners who are making money but drowning in the manual work of running their businesses. Hosted by Jese Gary, CEO of GEA Systems Studio and LuxeGiving. HFE is where the real, honest, behind-the-scenes conversations happen about building a profitable event business without burning out.
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