Scaling a Remote Consulting Business & Building a SaaS Spin-Off w/ Amber Lowry (Syssero & Systics)

What if your side project turned into a multi-million dollar business? That’s exactly what happened to Amber Lowry, CEO and founder of Syssero, who started a consulting firm that grew to over 100 employees across North America—all while being a remote-first company since 2016. Now, she’s spinning off Systics, a SaaS product built to automate consulting workflows and boost efficiency using AI. In this episode, Brent Muller and Amber discuss scaling a remote team, overcoming leadership bottlenecks, and how to turn a service business into a product company.Key Topics Discussed:How Amber scaled Syssero from a small team to 100+ employeesThe biggest challenges in remote team managementWhy financial services companies are investing heavily in WorkdayHow AI & automation are revolutionizing HR tech & consultingThe strategy behind spinning off a SaaS company from a services businessTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:30 - Amber’s Career: From Workday Consultant to Entrepreneur02:11 - How Syssero Scaled & Became a Remote-First Success05:33 - Overcoming Growth Bottlenecks & Leadership Challenges08:47 - The Rise of Workday & HR Tech Adoption in Finance12:19 - AI & Automation’s Role in HR & Payroll Optimization15:12 - Why Amber Launched a SaaS Spin-Off, Systics19:02 - Balancing a Service & Product Business22:34 - The Future of AI in HR Tech & Workflow Automation26:07 - How to Connect with Syssero, Systics & AmberConnect with Amber Lowry, Syssero & Systics:🌐 Syssero: syssero.com🌐 Systics: systics.com💼 LinkedIn: Amber LowryIf you found this episode insightful, like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more expert discussions on remote work, SaaS, and AI-driven business growth!#RemoteWork #HRTech #SaaS #Automation #Workday #FutureProofedPodcasthttps://valeogrowth.com/