Should You Prioritize Systems Before You’re Booked Out? (Amber Did — And It Paid Off)

The Operations Fix

If you’re wondering whether it’s really worth building systems before you’ve booked your first client, this episode is your answer.

In this episode of The Operations Fix, I sit down with Amber Howard, short-term rental expert, interior designer, and solo CEO, to talk about what happened when she stopped winging it and got serious about setting up her back-end.

Amber thought she needed to wait until her business was bigger. But once she set up her systems? She booked her first $2K client in less than two weeks — all while working a 9–5.

Whether you’re brand new or feeling behind in your business, Amber’s story will show you what’s possible when you take the time to get your business ready for growth.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why Amber almost delayed setting up systems and what made her change her mind
• The exact tools and tech she used to get organized and look polished
• How her new systems helped her confidently sign a high-ticket client (with no hesitation from the client)
• The small but powerful mindset shift that helped her treat her business like it was ready for growth, even before it technically “was”

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Amber’s Full Case Study
• Amber's Website
• Join the Operations Advisory