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SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems Paperback – November 18, 2020
SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems Paperback – November 18, 2020
by David Jenyns (Author), Michael E. Gerber (Foreword)
4.6 out of 5 stars
A step-by-step method that helps owners run their companies.
Do you feel as if your business operates as an adult daycare facility? Are you always repeating yourself in an attempt to fix mistakes and to keep things in order? What if you were able to build a company that is self-governing?
You've pondered it for a while - now is the time to turn this dream a possibility!
If you're like a lot of experienced entrepreneurs, you've tried and failed to organize your business. In reality, your business's shiny facade isn't as efficient as it appears from the outside. It's inefficient, chaotic and dependent on key people.
Systemstology solves this issue by providing an effective, step-by step business systemisation framework that is made to ensure that even the busiest of business owners can implement it. Based on more than 20 years of experience in business and real-world case studies, David Jenyns details the path to complete reliability for business.
In this book, you'll find:
The reason why most business owners don't have a system to manage their businesses
How to begin and what system must be developed first
Business owners are generally the least likely to document their systems
How to model your team's best members is the secret to accelerating your systems.
What's the reason you shouldn't have (and should not try) to structure your system like McDonalds
The best method to unlock the potential of innovation and strategies to increase your creativity.
Simple methods to encourage your team members to comply with your rules - even those difficult ones
How do you make improving processes a regular aspect of the routine of your team
Why companies that are systems-oriented always have higher multiples and are sold for the most money
The truth is that organizing your business doesn't need to be a time-consuming or daunting. It's just one click away from having everything you require. Systemology has been a success for many entrepreneurs around the world and is able to work for you, too.
Simply click the Buy Now button located at the top of the page to begin.
If you apply even HALF of this book you'll radically improve your business!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020
I somehow managed to "hack the system" and get the book early. :)
And because of that, I was able to finish the book already and write this review.
My final analysis? .. Even the first 100 pages of this book – if applied – will radically improve your business!
The book is extremely practical, with actual examples for how to go about improving your business systems (and we all have systems, some of them are just really poor).
The most important takeaways for me were:
- Nailing the "Critical Client Flow" (CCF) for ONE customer avatar and ONE primary product/service.
- The erroneous thought the the business owner is the only one who can create systems (this was liberating!)
- The power of having a "systems champion" on your team, who they are, and what they can do for your business
- How systemizing your business can be a phased process, especially with a clear plan to do so (this book is it!)
- How to actually go about documenting your business systems (the author shares some seriously awesome shortcuts in the book)
I could go on... but those are some of the biggest takeaways for me.
And hey, it doesn't hurt that the author (David) is a seriously standup guy. He's extremely caring, very detail oriented (he hasn't left out anything you need to succeed in this systems journey!), and he's someone who isn't just sharing what he knows from theory, he has a life of experience to back up what he says (and he shares it in the pages of this book).
Enjoy!
- Chris
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
I picked up both the e-book and Audible version of SYSTEMology® when it launched. Why? I consult with business owners who seek to address challenges they have that are limiting their ability to grow, generate profits and create a capitalized asset they can transfer to their family, employees or sell to a new owner in the future.
I am not a business broker, but I've seen a number of firms where the owner intended to sell their business someday and retire. That happens far less often than you'd think. And, even when it does, it sells for far less value than most owners expect. Dave Jenyns has articulated one of the clearest prescriptions for addressing why so many owners work longer than they like, harder than they want and for less than they deserve.
The key issue Dave's book addresses rather well is why most owners can't walk away from their business and have it continue to be a viable and profitable venture without them. Most become slaves to the very vehicle, the business, they assumed would be their ticket to financial freedom and a comfortable retirement.
I've followed Dave Jenyns for some time through his podcast and blog. I've found his experience, success and clarity about how to 'bullet-proof' your business so it can operate independently of the founder / owner to be nothing short of amazing. In this book, he lays out a clear path to follow to gain control of the primary and secondary processes that make a business operate profitably. Once that's done, he reveals how to ensure that the team members who must use them to operate efficiently and effectively will 'buy into' and use them. Finally, he deals with the 'head trash' of both the owners and staff about systems that can sabotage any attempt to adopt and maintain a systems based business. Once that's accomplished, the owner is no longer tied up "fire-fighting" and can focus on more strategic concerns. At that point, the owner may find him or herself . . . maybe for the first time ever, to be truly working ON the business rather than IN it. Good read. Well written. Highly recommend.
This is how you build a business you can sell
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
On p. 23 there is a diagram that shows the stages a business goes through, from being in survival mode to stationary to scaleable to saleable. Having worked for other companies and started a few of my own, I can attest to the fact that those that sell for big numbers (I was employee #22 at a company that sold for $1.8B) and those that can't be sold at all (others I worked for and some I started) have one big difference between them—those that sell are systematized, well-oiled machines you could plug almost anyone into and they would keep on chugging, and those that don't sell are the founder or a small group of individuals running around getting things done that only a group of top experts can get done.
If you only implement a fraction of the tips in this book you can move your business from being one you are constantly rushing to fix and work in so that it can survive, to one that runs itself and you work on to refine and improve.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
When David Jenyns contacted me and asked if I would read and review his book, I was knee-deep in books to read already. Another author referred me to him, so I agreed to review his book, but I couldn’t promise when. With that understanding, I purchased his book and put it in the stack.
I did get to reading SYSTEMology, and I am pleased that I did. To begin with, I am a system and process kind of guy. I believe in documenting what we are doing and working to improve it over time. I use checklists and process outlines in my work every day.
One difficulty is that my experience with documenting systems is based on my career in large public corporations. The resources at my disposal were significant. I have struggled a bit trying to curb my enthusiasm for documenting systems to match the small to mid-sized private companies that comprise my customer base these past two decades. Enter SYSTEMology. Jenyns has successfully translated the big public company world to the private business world for us. And, of course, he has systematized the systemization.
Enthusiastic and Generous
If I were to criticize Jenyns’ writing, it would be to suggest that his enthusiasm borders on overselling his process and his book. A significant trend in business is to move away from selling and advertising to being found. An unintended consequence of that trend is the acceleration of “content marketing.” I could easily mistake this book for one big selling process through content marketing.
Except for one saving grace—Jenyns is very generous with his process, knowledge, and material. He has made this as much of a DIY project as anyone could hope to have. The resources on the SYSTEMology website will be enormously helpful. I referred several clients to this book since they have expressed a desire to scale their businesses while also stepping away from day-to-day involvement. I will also suggest this book to the startup businesses I advise. If an owner starts a business with systems thinking as a value and goal, life will be much easier.
Layout and Style
The book is predominantly organized around the SYSTEMology seven-step process: Define, Assign, Extract, Organise, Integrate, Scale, and Optimise., I enjoyed reading SYSTEMology because Jenyns starts each chapter with a summary of what we’ll be learning. Also, at the start of the chapter is a myth statement such as “Myth: You will need to create hundreds of systems to systemize a business.” At the end of each chapter is a case study of how a client implemented that particular process step. There are also links to online systems resources and a summary of the steps in the process. I spent some time going through the website content and found it to be useful and accessible. It will prove valuable to those who implement the seven-step process.
Jenyns writes in a straight forward clear style. It is clear to me that he understands small businesses and the constraints on them. Besides being an excellent process, Jenyns makes it practical and down to earth.
The Promise
The subtitle of this book is, “Create Time, Reduce Errors, and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systems.” It will be several months before I will have firsthand knowledge of clients implementing SYSTEMology. However, I believe that when properly implemented, the promise of the subtitle will be kept. Most exciting for the business owners I work with will be the time recovered to work on the business instead of working full-time in the business.
Recommendation
I recommend this book to any business leader who aspires to a more strategic role and desires to scale their company. I believe SYSTEMology should be required reading for any startup company. This book will be well worth the read, and your business will thrive when you install system thinking as a significant piece of your culture.
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A system for creating systems that save you loads of time and money
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
SYSTEMology is a step-by-step guide to implement systems in your business. As the author says, it's a "system for creating systems." in fact, what I love the most about this book is that it is structured in a systematic way. We are taken through the 7 key steps to implement systems in our business so that it runs smoothly and efficiently.
I especially loved that each chapter is preceded by a quick overview, so we know what to expect. In addition, each chapter ends with a handy list of action steps, so we can implement.
The case studies included throughout the book make it much easier to visualize how the process works.
This book is the business solution to grow by working on our business instead of working in our business.
5 stars!
4 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
Wow! 48 five star reviews so far. As an author myself I can only wish for that. But it is impossible not to give this excellent book five stars, and I decided to before I even looked at other reviews.
I've known Dave for years (he contributed to one of my first books) and have watched his growth with interest, not to mention envy. This latest book represents the culmination of his experience (so far), and is not only highly informative but also a great read.
He starts with a gripping tale of how his foresight paid off in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he was able to take, and goes on to explain how he did (and you can) set things up to create lasting value in your business, come what may.
So many business creators find themselves in the position that he describes, it should be required reading for anyone concerned about their future and that of their business. You have to get it, and you won't regret it!
Small steps forward in a consistent direction lead to BIG change in a short period of time.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
What would happen if you added one new system per week in your business? By this time next year, you could have a business that supports your life, not the other way around! In SYSTEMology David Jenyns teaches us the system for creating systems in our business. If you've been overwhelmed or unsure of where to start when it comes to systemising your business, SYSTEMology gives you the roadmap for not only getting started, but also how to get team members creating systems for you!
Wanting to escalate your operation, create time, be more creative, and get back your life?
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
Systemology is the book for any business leader wanting to systematize a department, business unit, or the whole company. Though the book is addressed to small business owners, it will equip anyone working in business (or Non for Profit) to streamline any operation. It’s just fantastic!
BTW, it clarifies one of the biggest confusion in the market: what a project management tool is meant and what is not. It will save you thousands of dollars both on software and productivity.
Totally worth reading, get it now.
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THis book will add $$$$$ value to your business
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
My business has always taken up far too much of my time, because I was always reluctant to let anyone else do the important stuff (which only I could do) - biy was I wrong, after reading Systemology I put some tsrategies in place that have freed up my time and passes responsibility on to others in my buisiness so that I no longer feel trapped about taking a week's holiday - it's easy to do now, and I am about to go to the next step and engage a Systemologist to systemise my business so I can take a month off.
Great book. Practical and enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020
Great book. Plenty of concepts well explained and ready to use. The Systemology method is really functional and operational.
Is amazing how David put on the earth basic concepts of theory of systems and Project Management and mate itready to use.
I'll well use sistemology right now.
A MUST HAVE for EVERY Business
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
I've been a HUGE fan of Michael Gerber's work for a many years. When I went in search for something more in-depth, a step-by-step solution, for business owners that I work with and myself - I came across SYSTEMology. Just WOW!!!
In all my years in business I had never seen something written to help navigate through processes, so succinctly.
David Jenyns has put together the perfect work for a small business owner to be able to bring order out of chaos and to be able to scale efficiently and effectively. I've met with so many small business owners who don't identify with programs and services that are designed mid-large companies in mind and this one, well it hits every mark for them.
A must have for every business!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
I really like this conceptually and also the emphasis on starting with something modest. I would have liked to see actual examples of his processes not the couple of examples that were edited in the back.
Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
This book is a great guide to helping us recapture our most precious commodity time. The business systems described also lead to error reduction and ultimately increased profitability.
Great book, concrete action steps for systemizing any business
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
This is a really nuts-and-bolts, easy to understand book that applies to small businesses. I am in the service business and it really hit home the gaps we had in our systems and, more importantly, how to fix them. We are in the process of implementing the steps laid out in the book in our office.
Great book filled with action steps!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
I'm a systems person through and through. I build my own systems in my business, but I was struggling with a good method for how to help my clients know which systems they should build. David addresses this at the very beginning of the book, and I'm so excited to use this method with my clients. His suggestions are very practical, and he makes it easy to implement. If you need systems in your business, I highly recommend this book.
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Motivating and Easy to Follow - Software Works Great
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
I just finished reading the book twice as recommended and started to apply the concepts. It's well written and motivating. I am a business owner for 10 years with 25 employees. We seem to be right at the point of needing to put solid systems together to keep the company in good shape. I intend on implementing David's systems completely for our business. Thank you for putting this book and it's resources together.
Must read for small business owners
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
Big big fan! We plan on implementing this system in my business and I could not be more excited! This has finally given us a process to document our processes and I have the perfect team to help implement it! Thanks, David! 🙌🏻
Critical Client Flow, the missing piece
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
Incredible book. I read eMyth, Work the System, Built to Sell, all great books, but all were missing the critical piece to put systems into my business, useable ones anyway. The Critical Client Flow from this book is the missing link. This is the last business systems book you will need. If you have been trying to create systems in your business, just like me, then you are going to love this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
Having tried other guides and books, this book had an easy to follow process to start implementing SOP's for our company. Have read it twice and have our team members already working on implementing the 1st two stages. Only wish I would have read this 5 years ago.
Exceptional book and framework for documenting and improving your processes.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
Great book for anyone looking for a framework to effectively implement systems and processes in their business. David gives you all the tools you need and an actual “system for creating systems” that you can start using immediately.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
I like the practicality in this book. I’ve read a lot systems thinking concepts books but hadn’t found one that had tools and technology to implement them. This book fills that gap.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
Para los auto empleados, creo es una herramienta necesaria para dejar lineamientos claros y facultar a terceros responsables en la ejecución e inercia de la compañía.
A system to become a process-driven operation
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
SYSTEMology teaches you a complete approach, step-by-step, on how to systematize a business. Radically practical and without much theory, the orderly steps are designed for small to midsize companies where the owner understands the value of having a systemzied operation.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
The book answers all I needed to know about create a systemized bussiness and get free from the day to day activities.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
Practical, thoughtful, well written. A must read if you're serious about running a successful company that, one day, you can turn over to some else to run.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020
When will you take the action needed for your business to move it from "Survival" towards "Saleable"? Especially when you don't feel you're ready to sell!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
I’ve only just finished the intro and I’m vibed. Forward by Michael Gerber! This is shaping up to be a good book! 👌
Great insights, a Must Have...to Scale
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
Be careful to not underestimate the value of this content, and methodology.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
Great book
SYSTEMology Solves Your 5 Biggest Problems
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
SYSTEMology Solves Your 5 Biggest Problems
1. RISK. When the business is dependent on you to be there to run, what if something happens to you? SYSTEMology safeguards the company against this risk by empowering others to make things happen in your absence.
2. OVERWHELM. SYSTEMology gives you clarity and a very user-friendly step-by-step process to make systemizing your operation “mentally manageable” and actionable, so you can actually make it happen and enjoy the immense benefits systemizing has to offer.
3. CAPTIVITY. SYSTEMology gives you the freedom to be a true business owner, where the business works FOR you and without you, instead of you being held captive in the common ‘self-employed’ role where you still have the full-time obligation.
4. CONTROL. SYSTEMology gives you control over all the vital functions of your business, instead of everyone operating by memory, by chance or doing things their own way. Everyone knows what to do and how to do it, so things get done in an efficient, organized and most importantly consistent manner with everyone following best practices.
5. PROFIT. Coming from a Quality Assurance background, I learned a long time ago that systemization is the true key to minimizing unnecessary scrap, losses and costs and maximizing output, efficiency and profits.
“Success by Design” is a very simple way to summarize SYSTEMology and Dave has done a masterful job of making systemization straightforward and very user-friendly to implement. Get the book, get the software, free yourself from the problems listed above and enjoy business ownership the way you’ve wanted to all along.
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Building repeatable systems within your business drives up profit. Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
I highly recommend reading the book SYSTEMology. David details the practical processes for a step-by-step system for systemizing a business.
I am a serial entrepreneur and these processes are what I have implemented within all of my businesses. Removing key person dependency allows a business to function at a completely different level. To put it into a practical state that is easy to understand, imagine any of your team members going on a 2-week vacation and everything runs totally smooth. Your customers will love your business when you implement the key steps outlined in the book.
The seventh stage was my favorite chapter to read. Creating a dashboard that gives you true visibility into your business. Identify the problems, make system improvements, and then monitoring the results. I loved the statement David wrote, "When the team becomes unconsciously competent in this skill, it unlocks the door to complete business reliability."
I will be working on implementing more of David's systems within my 2 businesses as we focusing on scaling them up to the next level.
I highly recommend this book!
Plan to Help You Create the Systems Your Business Needs
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
Jenyns begins by identifying the four stages of business systemization. He then brings you through his seven-step process that is "designed to identify and create the critical systems within your business."
Each step is its own chapter and begins with a chapter summary highlighting what the chapter includes. The author discusses common myths about systemization, includes charts and diagrams to help you as you go through the process, and provides case studies showing examples of success using these principles. There are also links to additional online resources.
As a small business owner, I know developing systems is important. It's something I've struggled with since I started. As Jenyns says towards the end of SYSTEMology, most people that wish to learn SYSTEMology don't need to be convinced of the benefits of systemizing their business, they need a plan to make it happen. That's where I am, and what drew me to request to review this book. I can't say I've read a ton of books like this in the past, but SYSTEMology has inspired me to make this a focus for my business in 2021. I look forward to putting Jenyns plan to work to see how it moves my business forward.
SYSTEMology by David Jenyns is a must have resource for business owners.
I received a digital copy from the author. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
If You Haven’t Systematized Your Company Yet, This is the Only Book You’ll Need to Show You How!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
As David mentions in his book SYSTEMology, “imagine building a business where you attract the right team members to you and repel those who aren’t a good fit...” if you put into place EXACTLY what he recommends, you’ll achieve this type of business.
His foolproof approach to systemizing your business is all-encompassing, and includes easy-to-follow, appropriate, and compassionate techniques to get your entire team, from all departments, on board. He understands how each person on your team may react to “yet another method” to implement in your company, and gives you exact methodologies to combat this and even garner excitement around the process.
If you find you need to improve your culture, he also teaches how to improve your hiring, onboarding, and management systems.
This is a must-read for all business owners. I WILL be recommending it from now on to all of my clients... and implementing his SYSTEMology into my own company.
Simply put, I LOVE this book and will be referring to it time and time again - it’s definitely NOT a “read once” and tuck it away.
- Sandi
If you're a business owner - you need this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
I really enjoyed this book! I’m not even the core demographic for it, but I found the insights in SYSTEMology to be useful and interesting to learn about. So 5 stars for me! Seriously, I have no complaints.
It’s written by an Australian author, so if you’re an American you might find some of the spelling a bit off, but other than that you’d hardly notice. Everything is made to be basic and applicable to all business types, wherever they are. And he makes a lot of great points throughout – I marked so many pages and quotes! It's full of good advice and inspiration.
I have already recommended this to a couple of business owners I know and I will keep recommending it to more! Plus department leaders, people in leadership, and people in training roles, too. If none of these things apply to you, and you’re still reading this, then consider buying it for yourself to try and systemize other areas of your life! Or maybe gift it to a business owner or entrepreneur you know.
Add structure to your business
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
David Jenyns reached out to me and asked me to review his new book, SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems. With the word system in the title, how could I refuse? I was eager to take a look at what Jenyns put on paper. I was very pleased. Not only did the book align with what I was learning in other books, but it also offered some new approaches.
Using SYSTEMology, you can examine your business systems and break them down into repeatable processes. The overall goal is to identify efficiencies, which results in increased savings in time and effort. You can then get more time back in your life to pursue other initiatives. This is one of the reasons I am so interested in productivity, systems, and improved processes.
Jenyns included different tools to work through the different stages. These tools proved to be quite beneficial to me and my team. During a recent department retreat, we examined some of the recommended strategies against some of our library processes. I am confident that all departments can use these lessons and tools to improve operations.
I especially liked the recommendations outlined in the Extract stage of the book. The focus is to create step-by-step documentation. Jenyns provided concrete strategies for developing the necessary documentation. It is a process that I will be using with my team as I move forward.
Jenyns wrote SYSTEMology in a very conversational tone and shared ample examples to make his point. He also included an appendix with a couple of examples of documented processes. I found this to be quite beneficial as I work to create documentation for our team.
All in all, I enjoyed reading SYSTEMology and took away a number of strategies that I will be weaving into our systems and processes. I have already recommended the book to my boss and a co-worker. I believe organizations at varying levels could benefit from what Jenyns has shared. If you are looking to raise the level of your department, company, or organization, you should read SYSTEMology.
The missing link from The E-Myth and Traction
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Having implemented both the E-Myth and Traction in my business, I was left with the feeling that something was missing from these blueprints. Michael Gerber tried to fill the gap with his E-Myth Mastery sequel, and Gino Wickman describes "systematizing" in EOS, but neither comes close to the full treatment Jenyns applies. The beauty of this book is that the author explains both the concepts and the mindsets in depth, without over-complicating the topic. He even describes the four stages of systematization a business can achieve and how to transition between these. What makes this book so useful from my prospective is that I can just hand the book to my clients who can now fill the gap using their teams, or by hiring a SYSTEMologist to execute it for them.
Great Book with Information & Resources
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
I am currently working with several client to work on their processes and this book was very timely. It is a simple read and packed full of information and applicable resources. The author recommends you read the whole book first and then come back to implement the actions. I like this approach and it is a quick and easy read. Once I finished it, I then went back to my highlights and started to implement his recommendations. It is full of resources (via website) and real-world examples. Overall, I loved this book and recommend it to business consultants, business owners and anyone wanting to understand processes. Great book with a knowledgeable author who speaks from experience.
The "How To" to Michael Gerber's "Why" systems are so important in business.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
What a great read! The day you should think about selling your business, is the day you open it. This means you need to start with the end in mind, reverse-engineer it, and build strong and implementable systems that support your vision of success and freedom.
Systemology will help keep you out of the "Whirlwind" and the "tyranny of the urgent" which a lot of us can easily get caught up in from day to day. We need to move from owner/operator the purely business owner and this book can show you how to do that.
This book will help you turn your work into systems that can make things easier, faster, repeatable, fun, profitable, and better.
Every problem in our businesses becomes a system opportunity. Everything that's important needs a system, and everything is important.
This book is going to be a best-seller guaranteed. I feel so many people have waited for this information, especially those of us who have read and love the e-myth.
I will share this book with all of my colleagues who run businesses. They will be far better off by implementing the strategies laid out in the book. Read this book to help map your plan, and get out there and systemize your business and ultimately your life.
Already Putting the Tools to Work!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021
I was asked to review this book. I found it quite helpful for small business owners like me who have so many balls in the air that it's sometimes hard to choose what to focus on. You might appreciate it, too.
My top three takeaways:
1. Focus on Critical Client Flow, not all the minutia of everything you do.
2. Delegate documentation to your top performers in each area.
3. Send yourself and your key employees on vacation.
Finally! A book that delivers clear but simple how to action steps beyond more information!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
I have read many books on systematizing processes, but this book is in a whole new league. I appreciate how it takes on the mindset many of us have with how hard making systems is. It reveals the top myths in our heads and shows us why this makes no logical sense. But what I appreciated the most out of the book is how it demonstrates clear action steps on how to go about developing systems, but also how to get by in from your team to carry them out. I had previously attempted to create some systems with many staff and large volunteer groups. I quickly learned how I could have done some things better from this book. This book is a pure gold brick in my library. The E-myth book opened up my eyes to systems, but this book goes beyond the E-Myth by showing you how to do it.
Best book on systemizing a business!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
This book was the catalyst for us to start a VERY important work to define and optimize the processes in our business. I love the SYSTEMology approach because it simplifies a process that I haven't been able to master using the information from other books. This is the best book I've found on the topic.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2021
I love this book. I am a system specialist and wanted to learn more about implementing systems in my clients business and my business. I would recommend this book to all my business owner friends. Everyone needs to learn this process.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
I'm naturally a routined person and enjoy systems so this book was right up my alley. I did use the audible version which featured the author as the narrator and it was an easy to follow read and packed with useful and practical tips, tools and systems!
I recommend this for leaders and their staff.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
What I like (and I think others will like) is that it a good blend of explaining concepts AND giving step-by-step directions. Books of this type tend to be weak or fail in one of the other of these areas, but this one is very strong both.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022
I can't wait to systemize my business with David's expertise. Very well written!
Best book on building systems Ive read
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020
Was skeptical at first but really enjoyed this book and learned a ton. Makes building business sytems way easier with their approach. Def recommend this book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
Great book! Clear and concise. If you’re trying to systematize your business and make it a real business....this is a good read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
Made me look at my business differently! Stepping up my game!
Like a Bible for Business Owners
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
Would recommend all business owners to read and apply the tools in this book in their respective businesses, whatever it might be.
If you are or want to be an entrepreneur, please read this!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
This is a must read for anybody who wants to be a successful entrepreneur. Highly recommended.
See a full roadmap of how systems should be created in a business.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
This book is really great and what I needed to be able to see a full roadmap of how systems should be created, implemented, and managed in a business.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
This book will challenge your method of thinking and get you working “on” your business, rather than “in” the business.
Systems are the key to it all. I highly recommend this book to anyone that owns or runs a company.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
Great book. Really valuable insights! Some things are a bit obvious but the methodology he teaches is what makea the difference!
If you are an entrepreneur check this one out!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
A great read for every entrepreneur! Love that this books provides the reader with a step by step way to systemize your business!
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
SYSTEMology - A Business Systems Template....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2021
I have read both of David Jennyns Books, SYSTEMology and Authority Content.
I have read them twice, then I have re-read them again. Many business owners are simply spending too much time working 'IN' rather than 'ON' their businesses. This not only robs them of precious relationship and family time, but also massively restricts their business growth and its performance, especially in today’s digital age of social media and direct response online marketing. Furthermore, research has proven that many business owners should, and are eager to systemize and improve their businesses If Only They Knew Where to Start!
Maybe your income & profitability are lower than you’d hoped for, or reliable staff are hard to find & keep, or perhaps you find yourself juggling your cash-flow, robbing Peter to pay Paul. Even worse, your blood pressure is OTT because your business is growing too fast and you’re working unhealthy long hours against doctors’ advice (pure lunacy!).
In Any Event, SYSTEMology will not only help correct the above past, but provide you a sure-fire roadmap to secure your business's future benefits. David Jennyns and his team have developed a proven set of strategies, processes and systems that business owners should be using to work smarter ON their business rather than work harder IN their businesses. Strategies and systems outlined in SYSTEMology provide massive business benefits once adopted, followed and implemented. Three (3) Specific benefits are: -
1). SYSTEMology guarantee business owners can achieve the personal freedom, financial rewards and future lifestyle of a modern systemized business.
2). SYSTEMology is the de-facto SME Sector “Business Systems Blueprint” - The missing link that will prevent business owners chasing their tail like headless chickens, only to abandon their efforts unfinished and frustrated later on. - and.
3). SYSTEMology ensures that once it’s used to Systemise a business – the business owner has an almost Cast-Iron guarantee, that the financial value of the business asset they own, will always be Cash-Rich, attracting top-dollar whenever an exit strategy kicks-in.
“IMPLEMENT SYSTEMology NOW! it’s your highway to Heaven”.
Mark Marcano
Systems Engineer,
Business Mentor/Adviser
"digitalphoto"
5.0 out of 5 stars
The missing piece of the puzzle
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2020
Most small businesses fail within the first 5 years and the ones that survive and grow are based on the proper use of systems. This is the message from previous authors such as Michael Gerber (E-Myth) and Gino Wickman (Traction).
But while both of these authors talk about the need for systems, neither goes into the fine detail needed to implement them in a working business. This is the value of the Systemology book. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to implement a systems methodology in your business.
As a digital marketing agency, Whitehat SEO Ltd runs on systems and we use the book as a guide for everything that we do.
Anyone running a small or medium-sized business needs to read this book and follow the steps. Highly recommended.
Marcus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Systems set you free
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2020
David Jenyns' approach to systemisation is simple, scaleable and highly repeatable. Follow his direction in SYSTEMology and you will recover time, be able to delegate with confidence, pass decision making to your people, freeing your time to design a better business, spend more time on what you want to do. Excellent book, clearly written
Craig Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars
FANTASTIC BOOK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2020
IT NOT ONLY DELIVERS WHAT IT SAYS, BUT SO MUCH MORE. A GREAT READ AND VERY PRACTICAL TOO. DON'T JUST READ IT - TAKE ACTION AND PUT IT INTO PLACE IN YOUR BUSINESS.
Daniel E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
How to guide for documenting standard operating procedures
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2020
If you really want to get your business to the point that it doesn't need you, then you need to document your operating systems, then your SOP's become a training asset you can use to start putting people into place with ease, and get you out.
This book fills the gap for how to document business systems.
So many business books talk about the need to document systems, but none actually tell you how to go about it. And it's a huge and complicated project to take on unguided, it is so easy to get lost on the way.
Systemology provides a wireframe of what the documentation entails, and then step by step instructions for how to approach the task. It's been a huge help to me getting employees on board and productive almost immediately with little time spent by me training them.
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Eric Putnam
5.0 out of 5 stars
A True "Game Changer" For Every Small Business Owner - If You Love The E-Myth Get This Book!
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2020
I have been a fan of Michael Gerber since I read his first small business classic -The E-Myth -in the early 90's , which was instrumental in the achievement of my goals as an entrepreneur.
Mr Gerber has now written the foreword for "SYSTEMology", by David Jenyns, which picks up where "The E-Emyth Revisted" left off. Jenyns gives you a clear 7-step process to transform any small business with a team into a well-oiled machine that functions without it being dependent upon the owner.
I enjoyed reading SYSTEMology where the author shares how he removed himself out of managing the daily operations of a successful business that he owned, along with many other examples of how others who have implemented the SYSTEMology process have done the same.
Nothing is left out like in many other business books that I have read. Implement the processes shared by the author and you will soon have more time available, less errors and higher profit. Free bonus resources are available to purchasers. Highly recommended!
2 people found this helpful
Guy Langlois
5.0 out of 5 stars
Short, Practical and Useful
Reviewed in Australia on September 19, 2020
David delivered an interesting book.
Although "there is nothing new under the sun" and many things might seem obvious (or at least known) to you, the system to establish systems is simply and efficiently laid out for anyone to apply and leverage.
When developing systems, we can easily get lost or overwhelmed, yet David had the genius to make complex ideas simple (while killing most of the myths and preconceived ideas you might have on systems).
So, I highly recommend this book for any business owner in search of "space", willing to retrieve time for themselves, and in general to any systems-thinkers.
3 people found this helpful
Terry Chadban
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-read for all small business owners!
Reviewed in Australia on August 25, 2020
I am biassed because I had the honour of being one of the proofreaders for this book, but that was because I knew David, and knew that he had this book in him. It is a testament to Dave's work ethic that even the early drafts were ALMOST PERFECT! But 'almost perfect' isn't a thing with Dave, so he kept working on it, and now the result is available to all.
This isn't an airy-fairy book about theories, this book is based on David's results with his own businesses, and those of his clients, so these methods are battle-proven to work. What David has done is to break down the idea of systemising your business into simple terms, and simple steps, that will work for ANY business, and that any busy business owner can follow.
And the end result will be a business that flows better, works better, and most importantly, runs without you, possibly even better than when you are micro-managing it! And yes, I am implementing his methods in my own business!
If you only buy one business book this year, buy this one, you will thank me afterwards! Highly recommended!
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book of its type I have read - practical, practical, practical!
Reviewed in Australia on August 23, 2020
As a long-term Government employee engaged in both developing and overseeing the development of systems, an experienced business owner who has previously attempted (somewhat unsuccessfully) to systemise my own business, and a reader of a range of authors on this topic, I found David’s book to be fantastic and without doubt the best book of its type that I have read. David is an engaging writer who gives the sense that he is sitting in the room with you and providing you with a guiding hand over a coffee. He presents a thought-provoking, easy-to-use yet comprehensive step-by-step guide for how to systemise a business. In doing so, he thotoughly deals with the most important, yet often-forgotten, aspect of managing this type of change - people. A key theme throughout the book is the role that the business owner plays (or doesn’t play) in the systemisation process. In doing so, David asks many pertinent questions and is brutally honest about some of the challenges he faced in systemising his own business. What I love about this book is that it is practical, practical, practical and has the aim of helping the business owner develop a scaled and saleable asset that can be run reliably and to the required standard in her or his absence, and can weather the storm of losing key people.
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Athreya
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Book to Work "on your business" versus "in your business"
Reviewed in India on August 18, 2020
If you are an entrepreneur (including aspiring entrepreneurs) - small or big; starting or scaling; surviving or thriving; This book is for you if you want a combination of theory and practical book. Any entrepreneur who follows the advice and implements the steps would see them gaining more freedom and control in their personal and professional life. It is a small book by page numbers, and most will complete reading in a few days; but, will keep coming back for reference. In fact, I would advise even employees to try this as you can replicate many best practices at your workplace. Go for it.
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Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars
SYSTEMology is a great for people who want to become more profitable – and who doesn’t want that!
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2020
SYSTEMology is a step-by-step and easy to understand process so it won’t overwhelm you.
Using SYSTEMology in your business will allow you to get on with working ON your business because the day-to-day processes are all in place and running smoothly. Gives you the space to be innovative and grow.
There are some great ideas for how to go about getting the tasks done. Like using two people to get the documentation completed. And with metrics – the measuring is done within the process so it doesn’t create extra work.
The book is easy to read. I love how David’s enthusiasm for systems thinking and how it can make a huge difference to your business shines through.
2 people found this helpful
Meryl Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book provides real value to business owners, helping them to work less and have more freedom!
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2020
Reading SYSTEMology has renewed my interest in systems and I feel inspired and motivated to put all of this into action!
We documented our systems at Bean Ninjas a few years ago, but have some work to do around maintaining them. I'm looking forward to applying the step by step methodology from this book.
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Pete Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Book - must read if you want to scale.
Reviewed in Australia on August 19, 2020
The process outlined in Systemology really helped our business go from a business that's an extension of the founder(s), to a business that's mature and separate from it's founders.
We've used this process for a few years, which basically took our business from adolescence to independence.
I've bought a big bunch of copies and gifted to a bunch of business friends.
Matthew Bulat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Systems and Business Value
Reviewed in Australia on September 22, 2020
The book covers how to make systems to lock in best practices and then slowly optimise them. Over time the systems cover the main tasks in the business and reduce the management workload. Systems can also help with tracking the important KPIs. Having optimised processes across the business generates a multiplication factor for value. This leads to easier businesses to sell with higher multiples as all the systems are in place for a new owner.
Linh Hoang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical framework that makes building systems easier
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2020
The best systems book in the market. Most books tell you that you need systems and give very vague idea on how to execute. David’s framework is very simple and effective. Example mapping out the Critical Client Flow, having a buddy for creating systems. He makes building system much more digestible.
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Heidi Froelich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Process Help Out There
Reviewed in Australia on August 17, 2020
Dave's book supports what he's set up with his software extremely well and the advice and guidance through this publication is a great help for any business struggling with admin consisitency. Good admin is a solid foundation for growth and Dave's book is one of the best support tools I've read to achieve that foundation.
iki
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ok I’ve been waiting for to get my business systemised
Reviewed in Australia on September 22, 2020
The straightforward and simple approach David has, to explain Systemology and how to document and implement systems in a business is perfect.
With a view to building a business that’s saleable in the future, I was well aware that creating robust systems and having them documented is one of the most valuable assets I can create.
Thank you David for showing me the way forward and exactly how to do this.
Anfernee C
5.0 out of 5 stars
massive time saver! a proven framework for simplifying systems building
Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2020
When it comes to building systems that give you more time and profit there's nobody better or more qualified to talk about it than David Jenyns. As entrepreneurs, we often like to complicate things. So being able to quickly and easily identify the critical few systems that drive your business is super valuable. This book offers a proven framework for doing so.
Ed Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delivers what it promises
Reviewed in Australia on August 18, 2020
This book delivers what it promises. It must be incredibly tempting to creep out of scope when writing a book like this (into other areas of business management), but the author carefully, strategically and thoroughly focuses on systems, with a huge dose of practicality and how-to. The result is blueprint that will permeate and integrate into the whole business with great insight.
Trish M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Systemology - amazing
Reviewed in Australia on October 13, 2020
This book has literally changed my business and saved my sanity.
Before reading this book my business was a mess, I really had no idea from one day to the next what were the important things to work on. I'd be jumping from one thing to the next, trying to keep up.
After the book - pure bliss, less stress and a more streamlined view of my business.
Great work Dave.
Phil Shephard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read - Vital follow-up to the E-Myth series
Reviewed in Australia on August 18, 2020
Did you read The E-myth and find yourself driven to 'work on your business, not in it' while simultaneously having no idea where to start? SYSTEMology guides you through the steps required to create great business systems. Not theory, practice. I'm certainly looking for opportunities to implement new and improved systems within Panic Atax everyday now.
MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Aimed at a business with staff
Reviewed in Australia on September 9, 2020
Engaging book, aimed at a business with staff, as opposed to the Solopreneur, however the concepts could be used to set up your initial solo systems to start with. The book has a nice balance of practical, actions steps and some personal examples to clarify the points. A great resource to keep referring back to for the long term.
Andy Willis
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ultimate guide to removing yourself from the business
Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2020
What a fantastic book that breaks down and simplifies the process of systemising processes in a business.
David clearly defines the many great benefits of systemising your business and then guides you through how to do step by step.
This book is the ultimate guide to removing yourself from the business.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent introduction to systemizing your business!
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2020
The necessary jumpstart for anyone who knows they need systems but don’t know where to start. A great read, with actionable steps to create a business that doesn’t rely on us day in and day out.
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Cavey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Creating business systems in order to create time
Reviewed in Germany on August 24, 2020
This was an extremely interesting read and any small business owner who wants more time to spend on the things that matter most to them should get a copy and start implementing. David Jenyns takes readers through a step by step process to systematise their business, thus creating time to focus on high value activities.
Michael Fitzpatrick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book, clearly written with so many actionable ideas!
Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2020
What I liked about this book was the simplicity that it brought around what can be a very complex topic.
Sometimes the idea of going from chaos to order can be overwhelming but this step-by-step approach means it's so easy to get started and see the results straight away.
Highly recommend!
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