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008 | Why Most Coaches Fail at Automation (And How to Do it Right) with Sara Skowronski
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In this episode, host Dr. Denise Dennis, Chief Automation Officer, sits down with Sara Skowronski of Automation Workflow Consultants for a deep dive into how automation can help small business owners, and especially coaches, climb out of the weeds and reclaim their time. With over 20 years of experience in HR and a decade spent building systems for virtual teams, Sara shares her journey from corporate HR to discovering the power of tools like Zapier and pivoting her business to focus on streamlining operations and automating the “everyday chaos.”
In their lively conversation, Sara and Dr. Denise open up about their personal struggles as business owners, the magic of creating proposals with AI, and the importance of starting simple when it comes to automation. Sara drops practical tips for mapping out your processes, shares her favorite ways to connect and nurture leads, and explains how automation doesn’t have to remove the human touch; instead, it gives you the freedom to build stronger relationships. Plus, Sara offers a special gift to listeners: a Smart Ops Starter Pack packed with her top automation recommendations and workflow audit tips.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting to think about automating your processes, this episode is full of actionable insights and encouragement to help you streamline your business and focus on what matters most.
Sara Skowronski is a workflow and automation consultant who helps small business owners get out of the weeds by building systems that actually work. With a background in HR and over 20 years of experience streamlining operations, she now focuses on automating the everyday chaos—onboarding, task tracking, payroll prep, SOPs, and more. Sara blends no-code tools and AI with real-world know-how to help founders reclaim their time, reduce busywork, and scale sustainably. Whether it’s fixing a messy back office or building a smarter way to run the business, Sara brings calm to the operational storm.
Free Gift: The SmartOps Starter Kit
https://eoshr.fillout.com/smartops
The SmartOps Starter Pack helps small business owners automate their most time-consuming workflows using simple, no-code solutions. Inside, you’ll find 3 high-impact automations and a quick audit worksheet to streamline your operations fast.
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