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Nov 18
17m 34s

The Art of Making A Plan (That Actually...

Matt Gray
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Being busy isn’t the same as being productive.


For years, I worked 16-hour days, thinking I was making progress, until I realized I was just burning out. The moment I started building systems, everything changed.


Today, I’ve built and scaled multiple seven-figure online businesses that generate profit and freedom. In this video, I’ll walk you through the five core systems that will help you hit your goals faster, reclaim your time, and finally build a business that works for you, not the other way around.


By the end, you’ll know exactly how to design a month that moves the needle, delete distractions that drain your energy, align your work with your North Star, blueprint your business, and leverage AI to scale smarter.


Already doing $30K+/month? Come to my next free workshop and I’ll show you how to systemize your business and get your time back. Save your spot here: https://fos.now/yt-workshop-549


Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your personal brand? Go here: https://fos.now/yt-newsletter-549


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00:00 - Intro

00:37 - System 1: The 30-Day Vision

02:18 - Setting Big Goals That Actually Matter

04:14 - System 2: Radical Deletion

07:28 - Removing Distractions and Toxic Habits

09:42 - System 3: The North Star Principle

12:55 - Turning Your Vision Into Measurable Milestones

16:08 - System 4: Drawing the Blueprint

19:22 - Mapping and Assigning Ownership in Your Business

23:10 - System 5: AI Eats Systems for Breakfast

26:04 - Turning Claude Into Your Personal COO

28:45 - Final Takeaways — Freedom Through Systems


#onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurship


Disclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth building businesses over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.

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