Ep: 13 Increase Revenue Without Ads, Courses, or Burnout
“We’re productizing the management and the delivery of your genius, not you getting to do it.”
Emylee
Alright, y’all, I need to start with this—just because you don’t know how to do something doesn’t mean it’s not possible. That’s the energy we’re bringing into today’s episode. Because if you’re a done-for-you service provider, productization might be the exact lever you’ve been avoiding—the one that finally helps you grow revenue without adding more clients, hours, or a whole damn team.
If you’ve ever hit that “I literally can’t take on one more person” ceiling, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what being ready for productization actually looks like, what red flags to look for before you dive in, and why this is the most sustainable way to scale a service-based business in 2025 and beyond.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
How I turned a treadmill obsession into a metaphor for consistency (and business momentum)
Why productization is the only lever that makes sense if you want more revenue
The honest checklist I use to see if a service provider is ready to productize
How to know if you’re at a capacity or clarity ceiling
The mindset shift that separates “custom service providers” from scalable ones
Productization Is the Lever—Not a Buzzword
Let’s start here: I am not saying every single person has to productize. But if you’re a done-for-you service provider and you want to make more revenue without turning into a full-blown agency or selling $27 templates… this is the move.
Productization doesn’t mean you’re suddenly automating everything or losing your client connection. It’s about streamlining how you deliver your genius, so the business can scale sustainably. It’s not about making less personal contact—it’s about cutting out the chaos that doesn’t need to exist.
Signs You’re Ready to Productize
This is where I get spicy, because readiness isn’t about your revenue, your title, or your years in business. I’ve seen people who’ve worked with one client and they’re ready to productize—and I’ve seen people who’ve worked with 30 and still aren’t.
Here’s what actually matters:
You can clearly state who you serve and what result you deliver.
You’ve done your service enough times (or have enough experience) to spot patterns.
You know there’s a better, cleaner way to deliver what you do.
You’re open to shifting your mindset around “how” your service works.
If you can’t answer “What do I do? Who do I do it for? And what result do they get?”—that’s your first place to start.
You’re Probably Closer Than You Think
Most service providers already have the foundation for productization—they just haven’t called it that yet. You’ve probably already built mini-systems or repeatable steps to make your life easier. That’s productization in disguise.
The difference is when you decide to own that structure, optimize it, and make it part of your offer ecosystem on purpose. That’s where your revenue jumps without your workload doing the same.
The Truth About “Being Too Custom”
If your first thought was, “But my service is so custom, this could never work for me,” pause right there. That’s the delulu lens I want you to put on. Ask instead, What parts of my process could be productized? Even three hours of saved time a week adds up.
It’s not all-or-nothing. It’s small, smart levers you pull over time that add up to massive freedom.
Chapters
00:47 – The treadmill story and why consistency matters more than motivation
05:36 – The truth about capacity ceilings and why service providers hit them
08:04 – The mindset filter before productization makes sense
10:26 – Why productization isn’t about automation—it’s about clarity
17:40 – What “being ready” for productization really means
24:41 – My story: how I went from three clients to fifteen without burnout
27:10 – The difference between your genius and your delivery
29:39 – Invitation to the Productization Framework webinar
Resources & Mentions
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