If you’ve been managing clients, doing all the things, and still feel disorganized, overwhelmed, or burnt out, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Systems Rehab Podcast, I break down a common issue I see with established service providers: having client management software or a CRM in place, but still feeling like your systems aren’t working the way they should.

Using a real client example, I walk you through why CRMs like HoneyBook aren’t the problem and what’s actually missing underneath the software. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with needing more forms, more automations, or switching to a different client management tool.

This conversation focuses on the systems and strategy behind client management, not the software itself.

We’ll talk about:

• Why client management tools and CRMs don’t create clarity on their own
• The importance of client flow and understanding how clients move through your business
• What happens when there’s no intentional client journey in place
• Why automations fall apart without a clear process
• How intentional client experience systems naturally lead to better client retention, repeat business, and referrals

If you’ve ever thought, “I have a CRM, but my client management still feels messy,” this episode will help you identify where the disconnect really is and what to focus on before rebuilding your systems or adding anything new.

If you’re ready to get clarity around your client experience, uncover bottlenecks in your client management systems, and build a process that actually supports your business growth, check out the Client Experience Accelerator a 90-minute strategy session designed to help you map your client journey, identify system gaps, and move forward with confidence.

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or for a limited time you can book a HoneyBook Audit HERE

🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

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In this episode, I share how I set and actually achieve my goals using the 12 Week Year framework. I talk about why building systems to support your goals is just as important as the goals themselves, reflecting on past wins, and creating habits that help me stay consistent.

I walk you through my personal planning process, including brain dumping all my ideas, prioritizing what truly matters, and visualizing the success I want to create. I also get real about common challenges like motivation struggles and perfectionism, and I give practical tips for tracking progress, staying accountable, and adapting systems to fit life’s changing circumstances.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your goal-setting or overwhelmed by planning, this episode will give you actionable strategies to turn your plans into real results.

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🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE🌿 Client Experience Accelerator

Send Me A Text!

If you’re a service provider and you want some hands-on support to get your business systems set up and running smoothly, I have something that might help. My Client Experience Accelerator is a 90-minute strategy session where we tackle your biggest client experience bottleneck, clarify your next steps for systems, and create a clear action plan so your business can run more efficiently. Go to YourSystemsPro.com

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In this episode, I’m doing a real end-of-year reflection on 2025, not the highlight reel, but what actually shifted for me behind the scenes.

I talk about what it looked like to truly niche down, how inconsistency showed up in my content this year, and something my coach calls content heartbreak ; that feeling when you’re creating, but it doesn’t seem to land the way you hoped. I also share a few things I tried that didn’t work (including one idea I had to let go of), and how simplifying my offers and my capacity changed the way I run my business.

I’m also sharing what I’m thinking about heading into 2026 , what I’m leaving behind, what I’m building next, and why the Systems Rehab Community feels like such an important next step.

If you’ve had a year where you learned a lot, but it didn’t always look how you expected on the outside, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, I Share:

• What niching down really required of me
• Why content consistency felt harder this year
• The lessons I learned from ideas that didn’t work
• How simplifying my business changed my capacity
• What I’m excited about as I look ahead to 2026

Grab your favorite beverage and let's dive in!

Need support on making this happen?
Head over to YourSystemsPro.com to book a sales call, and let’s talk through your unique business needs. Together, we’ll uncover where your systems need support and map out your next best steps to streamline, simplify, and scale with ease.

🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE🌿 Client Experience Accelerator

Send Me A Text!

If you’re a service provider and you want some hands-on support to get your business systems set up and running smoothly, I have something that might help. My Client Experience Accelerator is a 90-minute strategy session where we tackle your biggest client experience bottleneck, clarify your next steps for systems, and create a clear action plan so your business can run more efficiently. Go to YourSystemsPro.com

Let's keep the conversation going. Send me a DM on Instagram or Threads @kenniqua.lewter

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In this episode, we’re diving into a simple, but powerful system that’s already built into your body: your cycle. If you’re a busy service provider or entrepreneur struggling to stay consistent, get more done, or show up with energy in your business, this episode is for you.

I chat with Xayli Barclay about how she aligns her work with the natural peaks and dips in her energy throughout her cycle. From creating content to working with clients, and big brands, she shares practical ways to plan your work according to your body’s rhythm, so you can maximize your productivity without burning out.

You’ll learn:

• What cycle syncing is and why it’s a game-changer for entrepreneurs
• How to identify your high-energy days versus your low-energy days
• Simple ways to plan your content, meetings, and tasks around your energy peaks
• How using your natural rhythm can improve consistency and reduce overwhelm
• Why this system works even if you’ve struggled with traditional productivity hacks

By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable ideas for using your cycle as a tool to show up stronger, smarter, and more consistently in your business.

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🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE

🌿 Client Experience Accelerator

Send Me A Text!

If you’re a service provider and you want some hands-on support to get your business systems set up and running smoothly, I have something that might help. My Client Experience Accelerator is a 90-minute strategy session where we tackle your biggest client experience bottleneck, clarify your next steps for systems, and create a clear action plan so your business can run more efficiently. Go to YourSystemsPro.com

Let's keep the conversation going. Send me a DM on Instagram or Threads @kenniqua.lewter

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The Client Experience Accelerator is my done-with-you strategy container where I help you clean up the backend of your business and create a simple, scalable client journey. During our session, I walk you through your current systems, identify what’s missing, and build a practical roadmap you can implement right away so you can serve your clients with consistency and ease.

If you’ve been craving organization, structure, and a better way to manage clients, this is your next step.

And now through - December 2nd you can grab $100 off the Client Experience Accelerator. HERE

Here's What Included:

90-Minute Strategy Session - In our 90-minute Client Experience Accelerator session, a focused deep dive into your biggest client experience challenge and translate it into a systems strategy you can actually follow, complete with a prioritized action plan and the exact next steps to implement.

Recording of our session + Notes -Full Session Recording of our call so you can revisit the insights, strategy, and action steps anytime.

Customer CX Action Plan - Your Action Plan is your personalized roadmap from our Client Experience Accelerator, designed to turn the ideas and priorities we discussed into clear, actionable steps. It’s your go-to guide for what to focus on next, so you can eliminate guesswork, stay on track, and move forward with confidence as you streamline your business.

7 Days post-session support via chat - 7 Days of Post-Session Chat Support, because sometimes the questions come after the call and I want you covered.

Secure the $100 off offer now - December 2nd HERE

Need support on making this happen?
Head over to YourSystemsPro.com to book a sales call, and let’s talk through your unique business needs. Together, we’ll uncover where your systems need support and map out your next best steps to streamline, simplify, and scale with ease.

🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE🌿 Client Experience Accelerator

Send Me A Text!

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If you’ve been frustrated with rising CRM costs, overwhelmed by complicated platforms, or tempted to replace your CRM with Airtable or Notion, this episode is for you.

I’m walking through all the thoughts running through your mind right now — the overwhelm, the fear of starting over, and the struggle of trying to DIY your systems. As a client experience systems strategist and HoneyBook educator, I’ll help you understand why a CRM is still one of the most important tools for service providers in 2025 and 2026, what it should actually do for your business, and how to decide if switching tools is the right move.

RATHER WATCH THE VIDEO? HERE YOU GO!

• Why rising CRM costs aren’t the only reason to cancel
• How much time and effort it takes to switch tools
• What a CRM should be doing for your business in 2025
• Why “duct-taping” multiple tools creates stress and errors
• When Airtable or Notion works — and when it doesn’t
• How to simplify your systems without losing functionality

• Clarity on whether a CRM is essential for your business today
• Confidence to make a smart choice about keeping, switching, or restructuring your system
• An understanding of the true value a CRM can bring to your clients and business
• Tips for streamlining your tech stack without sacrificing service

• HoneyBook Beginner Tutorial (YouTube) to see a CRM in action
• Episode 28: How to Run a Quarterly Systems Audit
• Save 30% on Your HoneyBook Subscription

Need support on making this happen?
Head over to YourSystemsPro.com to book a sales call, and let’s talk through your unique business needs. Together, we’ll uncover where your systems need support and map out your next best steps to streamline, simplify, and scale with ease.

🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE🌿

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If you’ve updated your services, changed your pricing, or switched tools this year, it’s time for a systems audit.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how to do a full client experience systems audit, the exact process I use every quarter to make sure every touchpoint, workflow, and automation still aligns with how I want my business to run.

🎥(Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/XhjJdBlAh_4?si=eVLyV3jTdPnCNPC9)

I’m breaking down the seven key categories to review inside your business:

• Inquiry & Lead Management
• Onboarding Experience
• Project Management & Delivery
• Client Communication & Relationship Management
• Offboarding Experience
• Client Nurture & Retention
• Tech & Tools Audit

You’ll learn how to walk through each one strategically and spot what’s outdated, what’s working, and what needs to be refreshed before the new year. I’ll also share the updates I’ve been making over the past 45 days to strengthen my own systems and elevate the client experience in my business.

This episode is your guide to starting the new year with systems that actually support your goals, so you can spend less time catching up and more time confidently serving dream clients.

Need support on making this happen?
Head over to YourSystemsPro.com to book a sales call, and let’s talk through your unique business needs. Together, we’ll uncover where your systems need support and map out your next best steps to streamline, simplify, and scale with ease.

🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE

🌿 Client Experience Accelerator

🌿 Client Experience Systems Tune-Up

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In this episode of the Systems Rehab Podcast, I’m joined by Carli LeBlanc, CEO of CD Creative Co., a content creation agency helping women entrepreneurs batch their monthly content in just one day. Carli shares her journey from documenting her undergrad life to building a content business while balancing a full-time job and family life.

We dive into her proven systems for creating content efficiently, including batching, ideation, and scheduling, and explore practical strategies for turning content creation from a stressful task into a streamlined process. Carli also shares her tips on using AI tools like ChatGPT for content prompts, organizing B-roll and talking head clips, and focusing campaigns on one offer at a time to maximize results.

Whether you’re a service provider struggling to stay consistent or looking for ways to simplify your marketing, this episode gives you actionable insights and inspiration to create content that connects, converts, and frees up your time.

CONNECT WITH PODCAST GUEST, CARLI LEBLANC

Carli is the founder of CD Creative Co., specializing in batch content creation and marketing strategies that help busy entrepreneurs show up consistently online while balancing work, family, and business. She’s also the host of The Side-HustlHER Podcast, where she shares marketing tips, productivity hacks, and real-life insights to help women turn their passion into profit without losing sight of their purpose.

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🎙️ABOUT THE HOST

Hi, I'm Kenniqua Lewter, Client Experience Systems Strategist, HoneyBook Educator, and the host of the Systems Rehab Podcast. I help service providers create client experience systems that save time, strengthen client relationships, and build a business that runs with ease.

➡️WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

🌿 5-Star Client Experience CRM Build
A done-for-you HoneyBook CRM that organizes your clients, automates processes, and creates a seamless experience. Perfect for service providers ready to streamline operations. LEARN MORE

🌿 Client Experience Accelerator

🌿 Client Experience Systems Tune-Up

VISIT MY WEBSITE YOURSYSTEMSPRO.COM

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If you’re a service provider and you want some hands-on support to get your business systems set up and running smoothly, I have something that might help. My Client Experience Accelerator is a 90-minute strategy session where we tackle your biggest client experience bottleneck, clarify your next steps for systems, and create a clear action plan so your business can run more efficiently. Go to YourSystemsPro.com

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