Business strategy made super simple (+ Systeme.io price drop!)
From the Tech-Simplified Desk of Rucheli:
Hello there, tech-simplification friend! 👋
Welcome back to another edition of Systeme.io Sundays, where we make tech feel less like rocket science and more like your favorite comfort food – satisfying without the complicated recipe.
Last week we talked about automating and delegating, and I got some AMAZING feedback in my inbox around how to further leverage the tools we have to create a business by YOUR design. So many great conversations!
Speaking of which... I was planning to dive into my favorite email automations today, but there's a cool tool all about simplifying things that just landed on my desk that you absolutely need to know about. It's a game-changer, and I couldn't wait to share it with you!
🚀 Tech Truth Bomb: One Page to Rule Them All
Can I ask you a question? How many documents, spreadsheets, and sticky notes do you currently have scattered around your workspace to keep track of your business goals and plans?
If you're anything like I used to be, the answer is probably "too many to count" (and maybe a few that have mysteriously disappeared into the void).
I'm holding up a number behind my back right now. Can you guess what it is
HINT: It's the number of pieces of paper you need to plan out your ENTIRE business year.
Got a guess?
If you said ONE — ding ding ding! You're right on the money.
And if you didn't guess ONE, you're probably thinking, "Come ON, Rucheli. That's insanity! Business plans need graphs, charts, figures, STATS...marketing campaigns...METRICS. ONE page?!?"
I get it. That was my reaction too.
For years, I was the queen of overcomplicating. As a former software engineer, I thought more data = better planning. I had spreadsheets for my spreadsheets. I had Trello boards linked to Asana projects connected to Google Docs. It was like playing a never-ending game of digital Jenga, and eventually, it all came tumbling down.
But my business mentor, James Wedmore, just dropped something that has completely changed how I think about business planning.
Imagine being able to plan your ENTIRE business year on just one piece of paper.
It's not impossible. It's your new reality.
It's called the Digital CEO Dashboard — a revolutionary PDF that James hand-designed to help digital experts like you MAP their entire business strategy for the year on a SINGLE page.
This isn't just another pretty PDF that sits in your downloads folder. This is the business planning equivalent of Marie Kondo walking into your digital life and saying, "You only need this ONE thing."
Here's why I'm obsessed with it:
• Clarity: Instead of getting lost in the weeds, you can see your entire business strategy at a glance
• Confidence: When you can actually SEE your plan, you make decisions with so much more certainty
• Simplicity: No more juggling multiple documents or platforms just to figure out what you should be doing next
The best part? It's entirely FREE. Like, actually free. No weird upsells or bait-and-switch tactics.
I've already printed mine out and filled it in, and let me tell you — the clarity I've gotten from this one-page miracle is worth its weight in gold-plated MacBooks.
🛠️ Systeme.io Tip of the Week: Price Drop Alert! 🚨
Okay, did Systeme.io secretly install mind-reading software into their platform? Because just last week we were talking about automation and delegation, and then BOOM — they drop some major news that makes both of those things more accessible than ever.
Breaking news: Systeme.io just DROPPED the price of their Startup Plan from $27 to only $17/month!
I literally had to check twice to make sure I wasn't seeing things. For anyone who's been hanging out on the free plan or feeling like the tech side of your business is too expensive, this is an incredible opportunity.
Here's what you need to know:
• If you're already paying for the Startup Plan, you DO need to cancel and re-sign up to get the lower rate (it's a payment processor thing, not Systeme's fault—I know, a little annoying, but worth saving $10/month!)
• If you're still on the free plan, you can now unlock all the game-changing features for just $17/month:
- Unlimited emails (with up to 5000 contacts!)
- More funnels (up to 10 instead of 3)
- More automation rules
- More courses and membership sites
- And SO much more
I've NEVER seen value like this for coaches and course creators. Most platforms charge $197+ for these features, and they're usually not even half as intuitive as Systeme.io.
Check out my walkthrough of the pricing change here: https://youtu.be/sgX9Ps_IIGM
Still on the fence about what makes Systeme worth WAY MORE than just $17/m? We released a Systeme.io overview this week also!
>>> CLICK TO SEE WHAT MAKES SYSTEME THE BEST CHOICE FOR COACHES <<<
🎉 Tech Wins from Coaches Just Like You
I'm absolutely BEAMING over this win from a pretty new member in our Simple Systems Society tech support community:
Can we just take a moment to appreciate that last sentence? "Never thought tech would be kind of FUN!"
THIS is exactly why I do what I do! She went from tech-stressed to tech-success in a matter of weeks, and is now having FUN creating the tech she needs for her high-ticket program launch.
Remember when you thought creating a sales page was something you'd need to hire out or spend weeks learning? Well, she just proved that with the right system and support, you can build an entire application funnel yourself—and actually enjoy the process!
Who else is feeling inspired to tackle that tech project you've been putting off? (Your future clients are waiting!)
🧠 This Week's Tech Simplification Challenge:
This week's challenge is two-fold:
1. Download the Digital CEO Dashboard and spend 15 minutes filling it out. Don't overthink it — the magic is in the simplicity!
2. If you're on Systeme.io's free plan, take a hard look at whether upgrading to the $17/month Startup plan makes sense for your business right now.
Coming next week: I'll be revealing my favorite lesser-known Systeme.io features that allow you to start and scale your online business in less time, with fewer headaches, and with MORE income and impact. These are the hidden gems I teach inside Design Build Scale that most people miss!
What's one tech feature you wish existed but can't seem to find in any platform? What’s one tech feature you wish existed but can’t seem to find on any platform? Drop it in the comments below — I just might have a solution for you in next week’s post!
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HEY, I’M RUCHELI…
... founder of Get The Tech Out Of Here, creator of the Design Build Scale tech implementation program and the Simple Systems Society tech support membership... and now I'm your personal guide on the tech journey that comes with launching an online business as a coach or course creator!
Can't wait to help you get the tech out of your business so you can get back to what you do best!