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Automate Your AgencyBuilding Your AI Dream Team - Who do you really need?Send us a textWhile technical skills are a big part of AI implementations a passion for problem-solving might just be what matters most. Alane and Micah dive into the real secret behind successful AI implementations - and it's not what most business leaders expect. After working with 150+ companies over 6 years, they've seen HR professionals become AI champions while seasoned developers resist change.In this episode, you'll discover: The 4 essential roles every AI-powered business needs (and why your IT team might not be one of them)How to identify your hidden AI ch...2025-08-1120 min
The Decision by EO NashvilleAlane Boyd - Overcoming Post-Sale Isolation and Embracing AI for Business GrowthAlane Boyd is the Co-founder of Biggest Goal, formerly BGBO Co, an AI-powered systems and automations consultancy that builds workflows in Monday.com, Asana, and ClickUp. As a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in tech, she launched three SaaS ventures and achieved two successful exits. Alane is also a keynote speaker and has been featured in publications, including Entrepreneur, HuffPost, and Fem Founder. In this episode… Entrepreneurs often dream of selling their companies and finally enjoying freedom and peace, but the reality can bring unexpected isolation and loss of purpose. After years of...2025-08-0845 minAutomate Your AgencyThe AI technology that eliminates knowledge bottlenecksSend us a textWe've all dreamed of it: feeding our AI all our business knowledge and just asking questions. It felt like science fiction—until now. RAG databases are the breakthrough technology that finally makes institutional knowledge accessible to your entire team in seconds.In this episode, Micah and Beau dive deep into Retrieval Augmented Generation—and yes, they acknowledge it's probably the worst-named technology ever invented. But beneath that terrible acronym lies the solution to one of business's most persistent problems: knowledge bottlenecks.Here's what makes RAG different: instead of training new...2025-08-0414 min
The SparkAlane Boyd | Smarter Systems, Same SparkFrom restaurant hustle to tech founder — Alane Boyd’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of The Spark, Alane Boyd, co-founder of Biggest Goal, shares her evolution from managing a family restaurant to building automation systems that empower creative entrepreneurs. She opens up about burnout, reinventing your business model, and why authenticity and systems are key to sustainable leadership. If you’re a founder balancing creativity and growth, Alane’s insights offer a practical blueprint for using automation to scale without sacrificing soul. What You’ll Learn: The surprising...2025-07-3156 minAutomate Your AgencyChatGPT vs Claude vs Perplexity: Which AI engine powers your business best?Send us a textYour team is probably using AI wrong, and it's costing you time, money, and results. That's the reality Alane and Micah see with most business owners who think "AI" means just ChatGPT—when there's actually a whole garage of different engines to choose from.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, they break down their favorite car analogy that finally makes AI model selection crystal clear. You'll discover why using GPT-4 for simple tasks is like driving a V12 to the grocery store—overkill and expensive—while using the wrong model for co...2025-07-2813 min
Play the King & Win the Day!Episode 31 - AI Agents & Workflow Automation w/ Biggest Goal CEO Alane BoydIn this episode of Play the King, Win the Day, host Brad Banyas speaks with Alane Boyd, 2x SaaS founder, author, and AI entrepreneur, to share her journey from startup exits to launching her latest venture, Biggest Goal.Alane shares her journey after selling her last company and diving back into the world of workflow automation and AI. She discusses the transformative impact of AI agents on business processes, emphasizing the need for businesses to identify their pain points and explore automation solutions, while also highlighting the importance of maintenance in AI systems.2025-07-2233 minAutomate Your AgencyTurn Customer Support Chaos into Organized AI WorkflowsSend us a textYour support system is bottlenecked by humans when it doesn't need to be. That's the reality most business owners face every single day, and it's costing them more than they realize.In this eye-opening episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah tackle the most popular AI agent discussion they're having with customers right now: email triage support. They break down how this single automation can transform your entire customer support operation.They dive deep into the three main channels where AI triage excels: email support, support ticketing systems...2025-07-2117 minAutomate Your AgencyPassword Management that works.Send us a textPassword security isn't just about protecting accounts—it's about protecting your business and your revenue potential. Alane and Micah learned this the hard way while managing hundreds of client accounts and dealing with everything from password notebooks to email chains.This isn't another dry security lecture—it's real talk from founders who've made every password mistake in the book. They share the surprisingly simple tools that transformed their business from security liability to bulletproof operation.From landing a $19 billion client partly because of their security practices to protecting 600+ Instagram acco...2025-07-1416 minAutomate Your AgencyChampions vs. Saboteurs: Mastering Organizational ChangeSend us a textChange is inevitable in business, but employee resistance to said change doesn't have to be.This isn't about forcing compliance—it's about earning buy-in through better communication, smarter timelines, and understanding the human psychology behind organizational change.In Episode 57, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson share hard-earned wisdom about why teams resist change and the exact framework that can transform resistance into enthusiasm.In this episode, you'll discover:The real reasons your team dreads new systemsHow to identify and leverage your championsThe proven timeline that actually works fo...2025-07-0729 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy your Zapier workflows keep breaking (and why upgrade to AI Agents instead)Send us a textTired of those dreaded "automation failed" notifications? You've built the perfect workflow, everything runs smoothly for months, and then someone changes a single field name—suddenly your entire system crashes. Sound familiar?Alane and Micah know this frustration all too well, and they're here to tell you there's a better way. Traditional automation with its rigid mapping and brittle connections is becoming a relic of the past.In reality: while automation early-adopters are maintaining technical debt with 75+ fragile automations, newer businesses are starting AI-agent first. They're building flexible systems th...2025-06-3019 minAutomate Your AgencyBeyond Zapier and Make: Meet N8NSend us a textAutomation platforms have been evolving rapidly, and just when you thought Make had perfected what Zapier started, N8N enters the scene to change everything again. For business leaders who've felt disconnected from their automation processes, this episode might be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.N8N isn't just another automation tool—it's the first platform that bridges the gap between technical capability and business understanding. Finally, non-technical leaders can actually see and comprehend what's happening in their AI workflows, ending the black box mystery that has plagued automation for ye...2025-06-2320 minAutomate Your AgencyWill AI take you job?Send us a textIf you're worried that AI is coming for your job, you're asking the wrong question. The real question is: what if AI could eliminate all the tedious work you hate doing so you can focus on what you're actually good at?In this thought-provoking episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah tackle the biggest fear around AI and automation head-on. Yes, some jobs will change. But just like we don't miss phone operators or copying documents by hand, the jobs disappearing are often the ones that were keeping us from...2025-06-1616 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy only focusing on one idea can help you prioritize progressSend us a textIf you're constantly jumping between projects, making tiny progress on everything, and finishing nothing—your team probably feels like they're getting spaghetti noodles thrown at them all day long.In this focused episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah tackle the productivity trap that's killing most small businesses: trying to do 20 things at once instead of doing one thing really well.The word "priority" was never meant to be plural. When you have multiple priorities, you actually have zero priorities. And when your team gets scattered directions every da...2025-06-0915 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy we stopped requiring college degreesSend us a textIf you're still requiring college degrees in your job postings, you're accidentally filtering out some of your best potential hires—and you might not even realize it.In this eye-opening episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah share why they ditched degree requirements over 15 years ago and never looked back. Plot twist: the person with the master's degree still needed training on PowerPoint, while some of their most innovative team members never set foot in a lecture hall.The reality is simple: whether someone has a diploma or no...2025-06-0210 minAutomate Your AgencyThe exact hiring system we've used for over 10 years!Send us a textIf you're drowning in resumes, losing track of candidates, and having scattered hiring conversations in Slack threads, you're making hiring way harder than it needs to be.In this game-changing episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah reveal the exact applicant tracking system they've been perfecting for over a decade—built right inside your existing project management tool (no expensive HR software required).Here's the thing: when you have 100+ applicants, multiple interviewers, and hiring managers across different departments, a spreadsheet just doesn't cut it. You need visibility into wh...2025-05-2621 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to run team meetings that create resultsSend us a textIf your remote team feels disconnected and your Slack channels are ghost towns, it's not your team that's the problem—it's your meeting strategy.While Alane was captivating audiences on the West Coast, Micah sat down with our behind-the-scenes podcast editor Beau Cunningham to reveal the meeting framework that is transforming our remote team into a collaborative powerhouse.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, they break down how a simple 60-minute Monday gathering accomplishes what endless Slack messages and one-way leadership announcements never could—creating actual team connection, idea...2025-05-1917 minAutomate Your AgencyTemplate everything!Send us a textLet’s be honest: you’re probably spending way too much time reinventing the wheel every day-and so is your team.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah get straight to the point. They’re here to show you that templates aren’t just another bland productivity tip-they’re actually the secret sauce behind real business growth and smooth automation.Think about it: How many different ways does your team answer the same client questions? Why does every project kickoff feel totally different depending on who’s in charge...2025-05-1222 min
Self StartHERDoing It All… on the Playroom Floor: My Real-Life Business SystemsIn this raw, solo episode, I’m answering the question I keep getting lately: “How are you doing it all?” Spoiler: I’m not. But I am doing what I can — with systems that fit into nap windows, toddler chaos, and solo parenting.After my chat with Alane Boyd about systems and processes, I realized… I do have systems. They’re not polished or Pinterest-worthy, but they keep the business running while I raise my son and try not to lose myself in the mix.In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share:2025-05-0811 minSelf StartHERHow to Automate Your Business and Save Time as a Mom EntrepreneurIn this episode, Megan chats with Alane Boyd—serial entrepreneur, systems queen, and co-founder of Biggest Goal—about building a business that works for your life, not the other way around. Alane shares her journey from startup hustle to launching Arvo, an AI-powered software that helps businesses document processes and scale with ease. Whether you're still side hustling or ready to grow your team, this episode is packed with practical tips on automation, hiring, and streamlining your day-to-day so you can stop reinventing the wheel and start reclaiming your time. Featured in Entrepreneur, SXSW, PBS, and more, Alane proves that...2025-05-0634 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to automatically turn client meetings into instant actionsSend us a textIf you're leading a team or running a service-based business, you know meetings are a necessary evil for building relationships and keeping things moving forward.Truthfully, the worst part about having a meeting is not the meeting itself, but having to summarize it, delegate tasks, send follow-ups, and somehow keep everyone aligned afterward.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah share how AI meeting tools are doing the heavy lifting—turning conversations into clear summaries, action items, and providing the key details you need to quickly dr...2025-05-0517 minAutomate Your AgencyTop 5 ways to automate sales in May 2025Send us a textLanding that big client feels amazing—but you know what feels even better? Making that sale without sacrificing half your profit margin on endless sales calls, proposal drafting, and all those other non-billable hours.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah reveal how they've transformed their sales process using AI, allowing them to pursue more opportunities while spending dramatically less time on each one. The result? Higher margins, less busywork, and a sales system that practically runs itself.You'll discover:A fresh approach to...2025-04-2819 min
From Stuck to SuccessfulSeason 3 Episode #9: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Alane Boyd – Founder of Biggest GoalAlane is the Co-Founder of Biggest Goal, where she and her team builds workflows and systems in Asana, Monday.com, and ClickUp that help businesses grow and scale through automation. But, this wasn’t how the show went. We talked about self-limiting beliefs, how tech business owners struggle with mental health challenges that destroy their lives, and the barriers that keep them from growing their businesses so they can achieve their dreams. Resources: Website: https://www.workdayninja.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaneboyd/ 2025-04-2454 minAutomate Your AgencyHow Slack, Teams, Text, and Email notifications actually kill your productivitySend us a textEver feel like you're constantly being pulled in a million directions—Slack, email, texts, pings, dings, and buzzes? Suddenly, you’ve jumped between five things and finished none of them. Sound familiar?That's exactly why we recommend turning off all notifications No banners. No buzzes. No red bubbles shouting for attention. Just quiet. In Episode 46 of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah talk about the surprisingly simple mindset shift that allowed us to reclaim focus, how we handle the fear of missing something urgent, and why turning off no...2025-04-2113 minAutomate Your AgencyThe delegation hack that eliminates endless questions!Send us a textAre you tired of endless emails and confusing task requests slowing down your team? I get it. Delegating can be a nightmare—misunderstandings, constant follow-ups, and wasted time. But what if you could eliminate all that with one simple tool?In this episode, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson share their favorite quick win for delegating tasks without the frustration: video-based communication. Whether it’s a quick Loom video explaining what needs to be done or a team member showing you what they’ve completed, this approach cuts down on confusion, saves time...2025-04-1414 min
Business Vitality®193 - Being Your Best Version with Alane BoydYour host, Catherine Cantey, talks with Co-Founder of Biggest Goal, Alane Boyd.Scaling a business without the right systems can be overwhelming. In this episode, we dive into how streamlined project management and automation can transform operations for businesses of all sizes. Our guest shares her journey from running a niche company to building a scalable business, emphasizing the power of Asana, ClickUp, and Monday. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling past 30 employees, this conversation is packed with insights to help you work smarter, not harder.We discuss:-Streamlining operational processes like big c...2025-04-0832 minAutomate Your AgencyPriority Impact: Stop guessing where your business is broken!Send us a textFeeling the need for better systems in your business but unsure where to begin? Many businesses recognize inefficiencies but struggle to determine where to start. That’s why we developed the Priority Impact Review—a structured approach to identifying high-impact improvements across operations. Some of the most common challenges we find in our review? Excessive meetings. If every decision requires a meeting, productivity suffers. Data silos—when departments hold onto information rather than sharing it efficiently.There's so much more to e...2025-04-0719 minAutomate Your AgencyProject Planning 101: A must listen for Asana, ClickUp, and Monday UsersSend us a textIf your project planning feels like throwing tasks into Asana, ClickUp, or Monday and hoping for the best, we need to talk. That’s not a plan—it’s a recipe for stress, delays, and way too many “Where are we on this?” messages.In this episode, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson are keeping it real about why so many teams struggle with project planning, and how to fix it. No fluff, no corporate jargon—just simple, practical steps to help you take control of your workflow and actually get stuff done....2025-03-3118 minAutomate Your AgencyIs every client project different? Here's what to do!Send us a textManaging custom projects without a clear structure is like cooking without a recipe—chaos, frustration, and a whole lot of guesswork. Just because every project is different doesn’t mean your process has to be. Think about it, if you took on twice as many custom projects next month, would your workflow hold up? Or would everything spiral into confusion? If that second option sounds way too familiar, this episode is for you. Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson are unpacking the secret to handling custom projects efficiently—without losing flexibil...2025-03-2416 minAutomate Your AgencyWhat are AI Agents and what could they be automating in your business?Send us a textRunning a business is already chaotic enough. The last thing you need is to be buried under emails, data entry, and mindless tasks that eat up your time. That’s where AI agents come in. AI agents aren’t just another buzzword, they’re like digital assistants that can handle repetitive tasks, make decisions based on data, and free you up to focus on growing your business. Unlike simple automation tools, AI agents can learn, adapt, and improve over time, making them a powerful tool for businesses that want to work smarter...2025-03-1730 minAutomate Your AgencyThe Scalability Test: Could you double your team tomorrow?Send us a textTrying to scale without standardizing your processes is like building a skyscraper on quicksand, it’s only a matter of time before things start sinking.Here’s a question: If you doubled your team tomorrow, would everything still run smoothly? Or would it be a total disaster? That’s The Scalability Test, and if your answer makes you sweat, this episode is a must listen.Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson break down why standardization is the real key to sustainable scaling. They’re getting real about the processes, templates, and syst...2025-03-1018 minAutomate Your AgencyInstantly Create Client Portals in ClickUp, Asana, and Monday!Send us a textEver spent hours pulling client updates from ClickUp just to reformat them into an email? We've been there—trapped in that never-ending cycle of double work. After years of frustration with broken solutions, we finally said "enough" and built what we've always needed: a client portal that actually connects to where your work already lives.In this episode, Micah and Alane get candid about the client communication headache we've all experienced and reveal the solution we finally built out of necessity. We dive into:The lightbulb mome...2025-03-0312 minAutomate Your AgencyStop managing tasks! Start managing workflows in ClickUp, Asana, and Monday!Send us a textUsing project management tools like Asana, ClickUp, or Monday without a solid workflow is like trying to run a marathon in flip-flops. It's messy, chaotic, and you’re probably wasting a ton of time. Newsflash: it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson drop the truth on why your workflow is probably a mess, and how to fix it. They’re not sugarcoating it: we’re talking about the real reasons your team isn’t hitting their stride and the steps to finally make your p...2025-02-2420 minAutomate Your AgencyMake or Zapier? What’s the best automation tool?Send us a textAutomation can feel like a lifesaver, until you’re stuck choosing the right tool. With so many options, it’s easy to wonder: Am I using the best one? We’ve been there too. In this episode, we’re diving deep into Make vs. Zapier, two of the most popular automation platforms, and breaking down what actually matters when picking the right fit. Here’s what we’re unpacking: The real differences between Make and Zapier (beyond just pricing) Why Make might be a game-changer for more complex workflows When Z...2025-02-1716 minAutomate Your AgencyWant the tea on integrating Hubspot with ClickUp, Asana, and Monday.com?Send us a textHubSpot is awesome, but if you’re not using it to its full potential, you’re missing out. It’s not just about managing contacts, it’s about automating your workflows and integrating with tools that make everything run smoother.So, should you be using HubSpot integrations to power up your business? The answer’s pretty simple: Yes! But—and it’s a big but—setting up those automations and integrations the right way can make all the difference between feeling like a productivity ninja or getting buried under a pile of admin work.2025-02-1022 minAutomate Your AgencyBONUS: Emails & Slack Are Wasting Your Time—Here’s How to Fix ItSend us a textManaging a business can feel like you're juggling a million things at once, and the last thing you need is a system that adds to the chaos. If you’re tired of bouncing between Slack, email, and who knows what else just to stay organized, this bonus episode is exactly what you need.Alane and Micah originally recorded this as a video, but we loved the conversation so much that we wanted to bring it to you as a podcast. In this episode, they share real, no-nonsense insights into how to ma...2025-02-0332 minAutomate Your AgencyHow staying curious can transform your business with new offerings and solutions?Send us a textRunning a business can feel like a nonstop hustle. Between the chaos, endless to-do lists, and trying to keep up with the latest trends, it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck on a treadmill. We’ve been there too. But here’s the thing: when we leaned into curiosity, started experimenting with AI, and embraced new systems and automation tools, things shifted. Big time!In this episode, we’re getting real about how curiosity and a willingness to test new ideas can open doors you didn’t even know existed....2025-01-2712 minAutomate Your AgencyWhat CAN be automated in your business to improve your mental health?Send us a textIn last week's episode, we opened up about our personal mental health journeys (if you missed it, catch Part 1 here). This week, we're diving deeper into how structured systems and automation can transform not just your business, but your mental well-being.We’ve lived the chaos, stressful days, sleepless nights, and the constant feeling of being “on.” Whether it was our early days at GoFanbase or navigating the challenges of a tense merger, we learned the hard way that without systems, stress can spiral out of control. But when we imp...2025-01-2022 min
The Mariana Dalto Show#47 Discover the Easy Way to Optimize with AI and Automation with Alane BoydIn this episode, Mariana Dalto chats with Alane Boyd about her tech journey and business evolution. Alane highlights her focus on AI and automation to tackle inefficiencies and stresses the importance of collaboration in AI implementation. They discuss integrating automation with CRM systems, strategies for cutting costs, and effective communication tools for businesses. Alane shares insights on managing client expectations and timing for adopting new technologies. The conversation also touches on common project management pitfalls and resources for optimization. The episode wraps up with Alane's final thoughts and a call to action.
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Alane Boyd is a...2025-01-1632 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy mental health can't be automated?Send us a textBeing a founder or CEO means carrying a lot of weight on your shoulders. Long hours, tough decisions, and the constant pressure to keep things moving forward, it’s exhausting. But here’s what we don’t talk about enough, the toll it takes on your mental health. Burnout, stress, anxiety... they’re not just buzzwords. They’re realities for so many leaders, and if you’ve felt it, you’re not alone. The question is, what are you doing about it? Because let’s face it, ignoring the problem doesn’t ma...2025-01-1320 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy ‘set & forget’ automation is costing you money (and how to fix it)?Send us a textIf you think automation means pressing a button and walking away, you’re in for a rude awakening. Automation isn’t a magic wand; it’s a tool that needs your input, your strategy, and your attention to thrive.In this week’s episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson break it down: Why “hands-off” automation is a myth The mistakes that cost agencies time and money How to make automation work with you, not against you And why ignoring it could leave you playing catch-upIf you...2025-01-0618 minAutomate Your AgencyLooking Back to Plan Ahead: Our 2024 RetrospectiveSend us a textThe end of the year is the perfect time to pause and take stock of where you’ve been, and where you’re headed. But reflecting on what’s worked and what hasn’t can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson get real about their 2024 wins, lessons learned, and the changes they’re making to set up for even bigger success. They’ll share what helped them grow and the mistakes they’re leaving behind. Tune in as they perform a l...2024-12-3019 minAutomate Your AgencyDo you need a Project Manager or better ClickUp, Asana, and Monday training to run projects smoothly?Send us a textDo you really need a project manager to keep your business running smoothly? It’s a question every growing company faces, and the answer might surprise you. Project managers can be game-changers, but they’re not always a must-have. In fact, with the right systems, tools, and workflows in place, you might find you can manage just fine without one. Sounds tempting, right? But here’s the flip side: skipping a project manager when your processes aren’t dialed in can lead to chaos, missed deadlines, and a whole lot...2024-12-2315 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do you overcome holding the knowledge in your head causing a bottleneck in your business?Send us a textWe all want to scale our businesses, right? But here's the thing—growth doesn’t happen by doing everything yourself. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to be in the weeds with every task. But in reality, trying to handle everything on your own is a quick way to burn out and hold your business back. In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson get honest about why you need to trust your team and stop trying t...2024-12-1612 minFrom Stuck to SuccessfulSeason 3 Episode #6: From Stuck to Successful - Interview with Alane Boyd – Founder of Workday Ninja Alane is the Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, a platform that helps businesses systemize their businesses by teaching them how to use project management systems such as Asana, ClickUp, and Monday.com. The entire goal is to help get business owners into doing the things they love and NOT the things they hate. Listen to this show, as we talk about things to avoid in growth, hiring friends, and stubborn business owners who haven’t experienced the pain necessary to make the changes they need to to grow. You won’t want to miss this show with Alane. Reso...2024-12-0951 minAutomate Your AgencyWhat do you really need in order to start automating processes?Send us a textWe’re living in an incredible time. Automation and AI can work wonders to make your business more efficient, save you time, and even cut costs. Sounds amazing, right? But here’s the hard truth: you can’t expect AI to run everything. And you definitely can’t expect to dive into automation without first rolling up your sleeves and mastering your workflows.Automation is here to support you—not replace you. Skipping the hands-on work and trying to automate too soon? That’s a fast track t...2024-12-0916 min
DesuckifyWork®Episode 63: Calming ad agency chaos with Alane BoydThe squeeze is real.We all feel it. Faster, faster, faster. More, more, more. React, respond. React, respond. React, respond.The machinification of humanity is in full force. And we feel powerless to resist.What if we stopped resisting and started delegating? Feeding our most hated work to the machines, creating process for the stuff that saps our soul, leaving more room for what makes us truly human?This is Alane Boyd’s superpower. As co-founder of Workday Ninja, she helps teams automate drudgery, systematize repetitive tasks and climb out of th...2024-12-031h 12Automate Your AgencyHow to create custom proposals in seconds using a CRM and proposal template?Send us a textLet's be real....drafting proposals is a pain in the butt. They may be essential, but they are tedious, time-consuming, and, for many of us, what we wind up working on when we'd prefer to be relaxing. To make things even more stressful, the longer a proposal takes to create and send, the less likely the deal is to close.It's a shame we don't have the technology for these things to write themselves...😏Newsflash! We do. 😎This week on Automate Your Agency, Alane Bo...2024-12-0216 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to build a business that runs without you using ClickUp, Asana, and MondaySend us a textEver feel like your business would fall apart if you stepped away for even a second? You're not alone. Every founder and leader has felt the exact same way at one point or another. But, what if your desire to hang on to the day-to-day operations is actually hindering growth? We're here to tell you that stepping back is often the best thing you can do, not just for yourself, but for your business too.In this week’s episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd...2024-11-2519 minAutomate Your AgencyTime for change: When should you ditch services and products that are not working?Send us a textAre you holding onto services that no longer serve your business—or worse, are draining your time and profits? Many founders face this dilemma, unsure of when and how to pivot without losing clients or momentum.In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson dive into the art of strategically evolving your offerings when it’s clear that something’s got to change.In this episode, you'll learn:How to recognize when it’s time to pivot and phase out less profitabl...2024-11-1819 min
Experts SpeakBuild Your Business on Repeatable Systems with Alane BoydAlane Boyd is The Workday Ninja. She built and then sold a very successful agency. She was able to do this because she had built repeatable systems that her teammates could operate. This gave Alane much freedom and profitability. Listen to this super-engaging conversation and learn why building repeatable systems in your business should be one of your top priorities if you want more time off and more profit. Then, after listening to this, reach out to see how Alane and her team at Workday Ninja can help you build your business on repeatable systems. Learn more about Alane...2024-11-1527 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy don't your Friday lunches and snack cabinets help improve your turnover?Send us a textBuilding a strong, sustainable company culture isn't about offering perks like free snacks or Friday lunches. It’s about creating systems, fostering accountability, and building trust from the ground up.In this week's episode, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson discuss how implementing the right systems and fostering shared accountability helped transform their company culture. They share how their early struggles with burnout and high turnover were turned around by focusing on creating structure and promoting trust across leadership and teams.Tune in as they dive into:🔹 Why syste...2024-11-1116 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy perfection is killing your business growth (and what to do instead)Send us a textAs founders, it’s easy to feel the pressure to perfect every little detail before launching a new product or service. But sometimes, the best insights come from diving in and letting real demand shape what we build.In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson share the power of “selling first.” They explore why putting an idea in front of customers early—before it’s even built—can reveal critical truths about product-market fit, saving you time, money, and probably a few headaches along the way.T...2024-11-0428 minAutomate Your AgencyLessons learned from scaling and selling our companies: What we’d do differently If we started overSend us a textAs leaders and entrepreneurs, there's a lot we learn the hard way, but out of all of those lessons, a few nuggets of hard-earned wisdom forever change the way we operate.So that begs the question...If you could start over and still know what you know now, how would you have built your business differently?In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson reflect on lessons-learned throughout their own entrepreneurial journeys and reveal how they would alter their approach if given...2024-10-2824 min
Product Led Growth Leaders58 - Adapting to Short Attention Spans: The Key to Effective Knowledge Management with Workday Ninja's Alane BoydYour host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, Alane Boyd. Alane shares her professional journey, emphasizing her experiences in strategic marketing and leadership roles, including her time as president and chief product officer at Go Fan Base. She delves into the challenges of sales and product development in today's market, the importance of customer feedback, and the evolving role of AI. Alane highlights Arvo's mission to create engaging knowledge management systems and offers practical advice for businesses aiming to balance immediate needs with long-term vision.Learn more about Alane's work HERE.Connect...2024-10-2423 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I onboard new clients in less than 5 minutes using automation and Clickup, Asana, and Monday?Send us a textAre you losing your clients' interest before you can even get started on their projects? When it comes to a successful client engagement, speed can play a huge role in client satisfaction. Clients are typically the most excited right after signing on to the project and with each passing day, their excitement wanes, leading to frustration before work even begins. Why continue on with a laborious client onboarding process when it could be completed at the click of a button? In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Ala...2024-10-2116 min
The Culture Coach#077 Using Processes and Systems to Enhance Culture with Alane BoydSend us a textIf you are already familiar with my THRIVE culture framework then you know that the H in THRIVE stands for Helpful Processes and systems. This is the second episode that I’ve had a guest that has built a business around the use of tools like Asana, but I feel so strongly about the benefits to culture when you have processes in place and if there are tools that can help with that then I’m all for it.What is unique about my guest today though is that she is a ser...2024-10-1622 minAutomate Your AgencyNo more stagnant PDFs: What is the next generation of personalized lead magnets using automation and AI?Send us a textThese days, offering your prospects free (or mostly free) knowledge up front is a prerequisite to positioning yourself as an expert in your field. This "free" knowledge is more commonly known as a "Lead Magnet."But let's face it – most lead magnets are about as exciting as watching paint dry. What if you could turn your lead magnet from a snooze-fest into a personalized, AI-powered experience that leaves your prospects begging for more?In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson pull back the curtain on...2024-10-1420 min
Mauve GroupLeveraging AI and automation to manage remote and global teams ft. Alane BoydABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Demetra Tofarides - Marketing and Events Specialist Originally from Paphos, Cyprus, Demetra’s studies brought her to the UK where she achieved a Masters in Events Management. Demetra worked as a production assistant following graduation, creating largescale events for clients such as EasyJet and Toyota. Now based in Mauve’s Dubai office, Demetra brings her events expertise to the marketing department. Alane Boyd – Workflow automation expert Alane is a serial entrepreneur and a workflow automation expert with two decades of tech experience. She is a p...2024-10-1042 minAutomate Your AgencyGet New Clients: How do I 10x sales with automated outreach using Lemlist or Apollo?Send us a textAs business owners and leaders, we all know that scaling your business can only be achieved when sales are consistent. It doesn't take a PhD to figure that out. Unfortunately, what can feel like rocket science, is finding the time to focus on business development while you're serving your current clients AND keeping your operations moving forward. In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson reveal how automated sales outreach can help you 10x your sales without sacrificing your valuable time.You'll learn about successful u...2024-10-0720 min
Leader GenerationEP95: From Burnout To Breakthrough: Improving Business Processes With AIHow can your business take advantage of AI through operational change? In this episode, Tessa Burg talks with Alane Boyd, co-founder of Workday Ninja, to explore this topic.
Alane shares why COOs and CTOs are often at the forefront of AI adoption and how marketers can tap into those efforts to improve efficiency and scale their results. They also discuss practical steps for overcoming common challenges in AI integration, from reducing burnout to boosting employee retention.
Curious about how to make AI work for your team and improve processes? This conversation offers realistic takeaways and re...2024-10-0127 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I use ClickUp like a pro?Send us a textIn the final episode of our project management system exploration series, we're diving deep into the feature-rich and highly customizable ClickUp.As ClickUp enthusiasts who've leveraged its power to streamline operations for numerous clients, Alane and Micah are here to demystify this robust platform. Join us in this episode of Automate Your Agency as Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson unpack the complexities of ClickUp and reveal their favorite features that can help elevate your business's productivity and scalability.Listen in for actionable insights on:Navigating ClickUp's...2024-09-3024 min
The Edge Effect: A Marketing PodcastStreamlining Business Operations Through AI and Automation with Elaine BoydIn this episode of The Edge Effect, host Caroline Crawford delves into the power of integrating human stories with business success. Caroline is joined by Alane Boyd, co-founder of Workday Ninja, and an expert in operations and growth strategy. They discuss how Alane transformed her business by leveraging AI and automation, and scaling her social media and reputation management agency into a streamlined operation. She shares insights on automating social media content, managing client reviews and efficiently using project management systems to enhance team productivity. Tune in to uncover how to improve your business operations and grow your social...2024-09-2551 min
Agency Rainmaker TVHow To Streamline Your Agency With Alane BoydOur agency rainmaker of the week is Alane Boyd. Alane Boyd is the Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, a systems and operations growth strategy agency that utilizes AI and automation to improve efficiency for its clients. She has been in the tech industry for two decades and built her previous agency from 12 to 600 clients. She exited in 2018 and now focuses on helping companies build repeatable systems that scale.
Connect with Alane on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaneboyd/ and visit her website at https://www.workdayninja.com/.
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Episode 272024-09-2504 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I use Asana like a pro?Send us a textIn our last episode, we kicked off our exploration of the Top 3 project management systems by shining the spotlight on Monday.com. Now we'll be turning our attention to the always consistent, market-leader, Asana. As certified Asana Experts and having used Asana to help scale their previous business, Alane and Micah have the knowledge you need to get the most out of Asana's features and functionality. Join us in the episode of Automate Your Agency as Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson dig into the ups and...2024-09-2325 min
B2B Tech Leaders Lounge33 - Flexibility and Control: The Key to Successful Tech Entrepreneurship with Arvo's Alane BoydYour host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of Arvo, Alane Boyd. Alane discusses her journey into tech and entrepreneurship. She shares her background in engineering, Arvo's creation, and bootstrapping challenges. She emphasizes the importance of a user-friendly knowledge base platform, integrating tools, and prioritizing customer feedback. Alane also reflects on managing product roadmaps and the complexities of investor relationships. Her insights aim to inspire tech founders, particularly those in bootstrap mode, to navigate their entrepreneurial paths with resilience and strategic focus.To learn more about Alane's work, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.Think you'd...2024-09-1919 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I use Monday.com like a Pro?Send us a textIn the past couple of episodes of Automate Your Agency with Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson, we've talked a lot about project management systems with the intentions of answering questions like:Should I implement a project management system in my business? What do project management systems actually do? How do I choose between ClickUp, Asana, or Monday.com? We feel we've adequately covered #1 and #2, but we'd like to spend a little extra time helping you out with #3. The truth is that Asana, ClickUp, and Monday.com are all great opti...2024-09-1619 min
Richer SoulLiving in Alignment With Who You Are with Alane BoydLiving in Alignment With Who You Are Take away: Prioritizing work-life balance and setting boundaries is crucial for long-term success and well-being as an entrepreneur. Success in business doesn't have to come at the cost of personal health and happiness. By implementing proper systems, delegating effectively, and maintaining clear boundaries, entrepreneurs can achieve their goals while also enjoying a fulfilling personal life. Money Learnings: Alane's father is an entrepreneur who owned an insurance agency and was her main source of financial education. Her father emphasized the importance of not spending everything she earned. Her father demonstrated ho...2024-09-1059 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to break free from using spreadsheets to manage projects and instead use a smarter way with ClickUp, Asana, and Monday?Send us a textIf you are managing your projects or processes in a spreadsheet, DO NOT SKIP this episode!Spreadsheets might seem like a great option for managing your operations, but trust us, you're taking a huge hit in your ability to delegate, create accountability, track progress, and so much more.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah discuss the pitfalls of spreadsheet-based operations and how switching to a project management system can build stronger, more productive teams. Listen in as they share their first-hand experiences and guide you...2024-09-0915 min
The MSP InitiativeAlane Boyd of BGBO Co.
🎙️ SPEAKER
Alane Boyd
📍 WHERE TO FIND HER
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaneboyd/
Website: https://bgboco.com/
📌WHAT IS THE MSP INITIATIVE?
The MSP Initiative was developed with one goal in mind: education for the IT & MSP Channel. We are bringing together some of the best industry minds from all over the planet to help you learn relevant and helpful tips and tricks you need to take your business to the next level!
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 PM ET, we will have great IT Channel members and experts discussing relevant topics to your business. W...2024-09-0356 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to choose the Best Project Management System for You Between ClickUp, Asana, and Monday?Send us a textAsk yourself these questions:Do you find yourself digging around to find details about a specific task that needs to be completed? Are you currently using email threads and messaging apps to manage your project collaboration? Do you have difficulty keeping track of deadlines, action items, and team responsibilities? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, it's time you invested in a project management system. Lucky for you, we just happen to know two experts with the knowledge you need to navigate the ins-and-outs of the big 3: Asana, ClickUp, and...2024-09-0218 minAutomate Your AgencyThe $450M mistake: How to build what customers actually want to pay for?Send us a textSometimes as business leaders we have to learn lessons the hard way.Not because we are incapable of learning them through simpler means, but because we lock into a singular worldview that beckons us onward. Take your product or service for instance. You built your business around an idea that you believe will serve a powerful purpose that provides your customers with immense value, but what if they’d prefer an alternative? Do you ignore them and keep building what you want to build? Or do yo...2024-08-2620 minAutomate Your AgencyWhat time tracking system will 3x your project speed?Send us a textIf you're serious about improving your business operations, time tracking should be treated as a non-negotiable. Period. End of story.Without it, how can you even come close to answering the questions that are most important to your business?Are my products or services priced correctly? Are my processes efficient? What are our most profitable activities? How can we improve our margins? Join us in this 10 minute episode of Automate Your Agency, as Alane and Micah share how time tracking goes beyond its stigma of micro-management, offering you a weal...2024-08-1910 minAutomate Your AgencyWhat 5 software platforms do I really need to operate my company efficiently?Send us a textIt's no secret that investing in the right software can significantly reduce operational costs, maximize efficiency, and in many cases generate more revenue in your business. 🎉Despite this truth, many businesses struggle to look beyond the initial investment and instead will spend thousands to hire new team members for tasks and processes that can be automated by a software for only $200/mo. 🫤We get it. As budget-conscious business leaders, the thought of lugging around a bloated bundle of software while trying to scale is far from enticing. Howeve...2024-08-1218 min
The Growth FireFrom Chaos to Order: How To Automate WorkflowsAlane Boyd is the Founder of Workday Ninja, which helps companies implement software to manage their operations effectively. A serial entrepreneur with a knack for operational excellence, Alane grew her social media marketing agency to 600 active clients and sold it in 2018. With expertise in operations, sales, marketing, and tech, she has exited two SaaS companies, designating herself as an impact-driven leader. She is also the CEO of Arvo, an AI-powered sales tool, and the Co-founder and President of BGBO Co, which helps businesses leverage technology to simplify workflows. In this episode… The daily grind of ma...2024-08-0727 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to ensure your new hire has the skills so they rock their job on day #1?Send us a textHiring a new employee is already time-consuming due to onboarding and training, but it becomes even more detrimental to the business if you later discover they aren’t as skilled as their resume and interview led you to believe.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah are pulling back the curtain on their hiring process—and trust us, it’s more exciting than a surprise party with free pizza! Tune in to find out how integrating creative skill challenges into your traditional hiring practices can help you fi...2024-08-0513 minAutomate Your AgencyUnlocking your team’s best ideas: Our proven framework for getting valuable suggestions from those doing the workSend us a textAs a founder or leader, you've worked hard to grow your business and build your team. You spent countless late nights (and early mornings) strategizing and brainstorming the next big thing to achieve your goals. Growth was hard, but you made it happen. Now that you have a team in place, it's time you gave yourself a break and afforded them the opportunity to exercise their expertise to positively impact the trajectory of your business. But what if they are reluctant to share their ideas? In this weeks episode of Automate Y...2024-07-2915 minAutomate Your AgencyHow to build a business partnership that actually works?Send us a textDespite what we see in the media, business partnerships are almost never perfect. Individual perspectives and experiences can give way to conflict with the power to slowly dismantle your business. However, accepting and planning for conflict can help you leverage your differences in ways that can significantly improve your operations and ultimately strengthen your organization.In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah unravel the myth of "effortlessly successful business partnerships" and shed light on the ongoing effort required to maintain a healthy, productive relationship. Tune-in as they dive...2024-07-2220 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I improve my employee onboarding by 800% using automation, personality playbooks, and ClickUp, Asana, and Monday?Send us a textDid you know researchers found that a well-defined employee onboarding process improves new hire retention by 82% and their productivity by more than 70%? 🤩Employee onboarding doesn't have to be elaborate, but it should be leveraged to make your new hire feel prepared, welcomed, and seen. Expending a little extra effort to master your first impression will go a long way! In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah unpack how a successful team building exercise became a valuable cornerstone in their employee onboarding process. Tune-in to learn how thei...2024-07-1512 minAutomate Your AgencyWhen should I worry about building processes and workflows and how to start?Send us a textKnowing when to implement processes in your business is critical; premature focus can hinder growth, while delayed focus can cause burnout and inefficiency. So when should you actually start worrying about your processes? 🤔In this thought-provoking episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah discuss the key indicators for finding the process implementation sweet spot. Tune-in to learn how leveraging tools like Loom can make process documentation a breeze and how visual process diagrams can supercharge your team's ability to execute! 🎉Why Listen? 👇(1:15) Learn When to S...2024-07-0822 min
Keep What You EarnBuilding Customer Onboarding & Service Processes with Alane BoydToday, we're diving into part two of our discussion with the brilliant Alane Boyd. In this episode, we're breaking down the nuts and bolts of building efficient customer onboarding and service processes. We'll explore a variety of successful approaches to process documentation and improvement, discuss the balance between standardization and customization, and share actionable insights on communicating effectively with clients. Plus, we'll touch on some handy tools and resources that can kickstart your process optimization journey. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your existing systems, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you streamline...2024-07-0327 minKeep What You EarnDriving Value for Your Business & Defining Processes with Alane BoydIn today's episode, hosts Shannon Weinstein and Alane Boyd dive deep into the importance of driving value for your business through process improvement and automation. Alane, a co-founder of Workday Ninja and expert in AI and operations strategy, shares her journey from scaling her social media agency to an eight-figure exit and now helping other entrepreneurs streamline their businesses. They discuss the vital first steps in documenting processes, overcoming hero syndrome, and using technology like AI and project management systems to build a more efficient, sellable, and enjoyable business. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of process...2024-07-0225 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I run more ultra-productive meetings (and know when one isn't needed?Send us a textHave you ever calculated how much your internal meetings are costing your business? Not just in dollars and cents, but what impact does it have on your team's productivity? In Episode #5 of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah discuss the high costs of merely holding meetings versus running truly efficient ones. Tune-in to hear Micah's "official efficient meeting process" and the tools we use to get the most out of meetings or eliminate them entirely. Why Listen? 👇(2:26) Hear Our Journey to More Efficient Meetings(6:35) Learn...2024-07-0118 minAutomate Your AgencyWhy promoting your best employees to managers can backfire (and what to do instead)Send us a text"If my top performer could just manage the team and teach everyone how to operate at their level, my life would be so much easier!" Sound familiar? It's a common and actionable notion shared by many business leaders, but is it always what's best for our business? 🤨In this thought-provoking episode of Automate Your Agency, co-hosts, Alane and Micah, unpack the misconception that top performers will naturally (and gracefully) transition into being effective managers. Tune-in as we explore the hidden risks in this assumption and how to effectively engage you...2024-06-2417 minAutomate Your AgencyDelegation made easy: How to track & leverage your team’s skills using ClickUp, Asana, and MondaySend us a textHave you ever passed on a project because you assumed it was outside the scope of your team's knowledge? Or maybe you landed a big one and delegated it to a team member only to find out they weren't up to the task. If either sound familiar, you're not alone and there's hope. 🙂Join our co-hosts, Alane and Micah, as they discuss how adding a Skills Tracker to their documentation arsenal has helped them secure more engagements, provide better support to their clients, and build a stronger team. It's a so...2024-06-1715 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I track all client data in one place using ClickUp, Asana, and Monday?Send us a textCan a single ClickUp list really save you hours in client onboarding and account management? You bet it can! In this week's episode, join Alane and Micah as they reveal how creating an Internal Client Hub in their project management tool (ClickUp) unleashed efficiencies they had only dreamed were possible! From eliminating internal status meetings to automating client onboarding, you'll learn just how powerful a simple, well-designed solution can be. In this Episode, we'll cover...(0:00) The Journey to the Internal Client Hub(2:06) Our Solution for Eliminating Internal Client On...2024-06-1017 minAutomate Your AgencyHow do I reclaim an hour a day to work on my business?Send us a textIf we told you that you could save one hour every day to actually work on your business rather than in your business, you might respond with "Ha! I'll believe it when I see it! In what world is this even possible?" 🤨As leaders, our day is often spent answering an onslaught of repeat questions from our team or dousing fires that seem to spontaneously appear at the most inconvenient times. These disruptions lock us into reactive mode and when "quitting time" rolls around, we're left asking our...2024-05-3025 min
The Feminine Founder50: {Interview} Embracing AI to Grow & Scale Your Business with Alane BoydText me!Have you ever wondered exactly how to utilize AI to help grow your business? We've all heard the good and the bad about AI and everyone seems to have an opinion on it. In today's episode, I sit down with AI and Automation Expert Alane Boyd to talk through exactly how she's embraced AI to grow and scale multiple companies. We discuss:How to use AI to increase connectionThe Power of Authenticity Practicing Gratitude for Yourself Alane Boyd is the Co-Founder of BGBO Co., an operations and growth...2024-04-0213 min
Build a Better Agency PodcastFinding the right project management software for your team with Alane BoydWe’ve all been here before — your agency grows, and your day-to-day is getting a little too chaotic for comfort. Each team member has their own way of doing things, and no one is on the same page about the best approach to doing recurring tasks. As the agency owner, you’re getting pulled into things that you shouldn’t, becoming the organization’s bottleneck. If that’s you, it’s time to break that cycle with some project management software. With a million choices and a few that have become the industry standa...2024-03-1848 min
Social Capital386: Putting Yourself Out There- with Alane BoydMeet Alane BoydAlane Boyd is the Co-Founder of BGBO Co., an operations and growth strategy agency utilizing AI and automation to improve efficiency for their clients. In 2022, her company launched Arvo, an AI-powered visual documentation software for creating standard operating procedures, training documents, and company knowledge. Alane has been written and featured in Entrepreneur, HuffPost, South by Southwest (SXSW), PBS, FemFounder, and many more.How do you start positioning yourself as an expert or a credible resource in your industry? I really struggled with this for a long time because I was l...2024-02-1415 min
Nurture Small BusinessTransforming Failures: A CEO's Guide to TriumphFailure, a word often associated with a lack of success, but have you ever heard of a success story without a little bit of failure? As business owners, it is important to embrace failure as it keeps us humble, makes us stronger, and is inevitable. Today’s guest shares a unique perspective, suggesting that failure is not a true defeat but rather an opportunity for learning and growth. Alane Boyd is a serial entrepreneur, passionate leader, and a high-growth founder. In today’s episode, Alane discusses her failures, how she overcame them, and how she is now helping other...2024-02-1223 min
Guts, Grit & Great Business®Making Work EasierWith Alane Boyd, a serial entrepreneur, passionate leader and a high-growth female founder in tech. Join us for this conversation on leadership, rebuilding, burnout and AI. Alane has built and exited 2 SaaS companies, is a three-time published author, was voted a Top Leader 40 under 40, Finalist Top Companies to Watch 2021, voted Best Tools for Remote Work 2022.
Alane is a visionary that believes in impact-driven, result-oriented leadership. Her skillsets focus on operations, sales, marketing, and technical skills. She likes to use her time to guide and mentor others, whether in her company or other founders, to grow and scale their abilities. Alane...2023-12-1247 min
The Customer Wins[AI Series] How To Utilize Work Automation and AI With Alane BoydAlane Boyd is the Co-founder and President of BGBO Co., an operations and growth strategy agency utilizing AI and automation to improve efficiency for their clients. She is also the CEO of Arvo, an AI-powered sales tool. As a serial entrepreneur, Alane has been featured in Entrepreneur, HuffPost, South by Southwest, PBS, Today in Nashville, and many more. In this episode… In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, simplifying workflows and reducing employee burnout are fundamental for business success. Using AI to automate your business processes can help solve these issues for your organization. ...2023-11-1331 min
She’s Ambitious AFFailure Redefined: Shaping a New Perspective on SuccessHost, Angelica Maestas, and guest, Alane Boyd discuss redefining failure and success. Get ready to discover the transformative power of shifting your perspective on setbacks. Get inspired to shape a new vision of success that breaks the mold!Episode Note: Alane Boyd makes reference to the book, "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery". Loving this podcast? Send us a text and let us know what you love about it!Follow us on Tik Tok @shesambitiousaf for more content and episode teasers!2023-10-1830 min
PowHERHouse Founders and LeadersEpisode 49: Navigating and Thriving Through the Seasons of Change with Alane BoydSometimes, a change is just what is necessary. Whether it’s a shift in business strategy, a complete brand makeover, or a new direction for your products or services, making a change can feel both liberating and scary. Alane Boyd, co-founder of BGBO Co and Arvo sat down with Nicholle to share insights on how to embrace change with confidence, grace, and a dash of daring!
In this episode, Alane and Nicholle talk about;
Embracing the seasons of change
How to push through the burnout
Establishing work-life balance for yourself and yo...2023-09-2734 min
First To Arrive, Last to LeaveLessons Learned After Two Exits With Alane BoydAfter working for a company where she felt the staff wasn’t pulling their weight, Alane offered to help hire the right team and build the company to the potential she believed it had.What ended up happening was beyond her wildest dream as she ended up becoming a co-owner, building another company, and exiting from both.During her ‘retirement’, Alane started a passion project, wrote several books, and ended up helping other companies, which launched an entirely new company. Eventually, she and her husband were pulled back in the world of tech by building a soft...2023-03-2339 min
The Founders Live Podcast196 - Alane Boyd of Arvo: Improving Your People and Processes Brings Startup SuccessNick Hughes is joined by Alane Boyd, who is cofounder of Arvo from Nashville, TN. Arvo is a software platform for creating visual documentation for teams and their customers.The episode starts with Nick and Alane discussing her background and journey into entrepreneurship. Alane was the Founders Live Nashville winner Nov 2022. She her experience pitching as well as some tips for others who are considering pitching at a future Founders Live event. Then they talk about Arvo, and what problem did Alane and her team see in the world. They saw challenges around how companies document their...2023-03-0938 min