S5 EP 3 | 2 under 2 & a business too: Amanda Fornelli of Systems Academy on Survival through Systems

Every investor knows the grind: endless spreadsheets, scattered notes, and the constant feeling of being the bottleneck in your own business. But what if the solution isn’t more hustle, it’s better systems?
In this episode, we welcome Amanda Fornelli, mom of two under two and co-founder of The Systems Academy, a platform built with her husband to help real estate entrepreneurs and business owners break free from operational chaos. Amanda opens up about:
How motherhood reshaped her approach to time management, prioritization, and discipline

Why “systems” are the biggest barrier holding investors back from growth

The difference between what beginners need (consistency) vs. what advanced operators need (scale)

Practical starting points for investors who feel overwhelmed or stuck as the bottleneck

The blindspots she sees coming for real estate operations by 2026, and how AI will change the game

Whether you’re just starting your first deal or running a large portfolio, Amanda’s insights will challenge you to stop building businesses on duct tape and start creating systems that actually scale.

How to find Amanda:
https://thefornellis.mykajabi.com/the...
IG: amandafornelli

About Amanda:
Amanda Fornelli is a Southern California–based, seasoned real-estate investor, consultant, and systems expert who has been actively investing since 2019. She has spearheaded more than $27 million in transactions across multiple asset classes—including single-family fix-and-flips, short-term rentals, and a boutique hotel—and has raised over $6 million in private capital, building a portfolio now valued at $5 million+.

With a background in engineering and business and a passion for creating efficient, scalable operations, Amanda co-founded The Systems Academy, a consulting-style program that helps real-estate investors streamline their back office, automate deal flow, and reclaim their time through repeatable systems. Her commitment to operational excellence grows out of her own experience balancing life as a wife, mother of two young daughters, and owner of several businesses.




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