
5 ways to free up your time so you can prioritise the things that matter in your business
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Maximizing Efficiency Through Automation in Business
Exploring the value of automation in business operations, with insights on utilizing tools like Zapier to streamline workflows and reclaim valuable time by reducing manual tasks.
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They're not really achieving anything other than just taking up our time that could be spent on things that are a better use of our time. The other thing is that I have automated nearly everything that can be automated in my business. I tried to think about all of the things that I've automated so I could tell you in this episode and I actually really struggled to think of what they are because they've been automated for so long. Now I'm just used to them happening. They just tickle on in the background and they happen. Like, just little things. Like when I save a podcast episode recording in a specific Google Drive folder, it triggers an automation that automatically sends it to my podcast host via another tool called Orphonic, which adds the outro music. In the past, it used to add my intro as well. Now, that's a really simple automation, but it saves me a lot of time. And now that my team are involved, it makes their job a little bit easier as well. I use a tool called Zapier for most of the automation, Zapier, Zapier, I never know how to pronounce it. And the key is that if there is a task you are doing over and over, chances are you can automate it. Zapier is pretty straightforward. It takes a little while to get the hang of it, but once you figure out how it fits together, it's amazing. It will save you a lot of time. It basically follows a structure of when this trigger happens, this is the task we want to trigger. This is the task we want to happen. So when a new folder or new file is uploaded into Google Drive, we want this to be the task that happens. It's amazing. If you're enjoying this show, I have another podcast recommendation that I think you're going to love. It's called Truth, Lies and Work, and it's brought to you by the Hubspel Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Join husband and wife team, Elle and Leanne Elliott, as they dispel myths, impart wisdom, and answer all your questions about finding, keeping, and motivating great people. If you enjoy learning what makes people tick, then this show is perfect for you.
Running a business can be super BUSY! And it can be really hard to figure out how to balance your time across everything you need to do and all the tasks that need your attention. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 strategies I use to free up my time and prioritise my tasks.
- Why defining your "Queen Bee" role is a must-do for anyone who runs a business.
- How automating your repetitive tasks can help to free up your time.
- Why delegating anything that's not your "Queen Bee" role will help you to buy back your time—cos just because you *can* do something doesn't mean *you* should do it.
- The importance of creating templates and processes around everything you can.
- How creating structure can keep you focused and energised—and create more freedom in your life.
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- Why defining your "Queen Bee" role is a must-do for anyone who runs a business.
- How automating your repetitive tasks can help to free up your time.
- Why delegating anything that's not your "Queen Bee" role will help you to buy back your time—cos just because you *can* do something doesn't mean *you* should do it.
- The importance of creating templates and processes around everything you can.
- How creating structure can keep you focused and energised—and create more freedom in your life.
SHOW LINKS:
- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB
- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks
- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip
- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig
- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabi
Let's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...