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Utilizing a free time operations dashboard, designed through Notion, can revolutionize business operations by consolidating various tools into one platform. This dashboard, developed from years of business system building, eliminates the need for multiple platforms like docs, sheets, and task managers, hence streamlining information management and task delegation.
Focusing on most valuable activities (MVAs) and delegating lower-priority tasks are key lessons from guests like Jordan Harbinger, Sarah Apgar, and Dave Crenshaw. By pinpointing MVAs and directing time and effort towards them, business owners can enhance productivity and business growth. Effective delegation of tasks allows entrepreneurs to prioritize strategic activities over less valuable tasks.
The concept of being 'funded by source', as discussed by guests like Cassenia Brief, highlights the need to perceive abundance beyond monetary value. Acknowledging and appreciating abundance in various forms, such as personal experiences, connections, and nature's gifts, fosters a mindset of gratitude and openness to receiving blessings. Trusting in the abundance around us contributes to a more fulfilling and enriched life.
Guest insights from Emily Heyward, Adam Chelosky, and Alexis Grant emphasize the value of investing in branding as a strategic business decision. Building a strong brand identity creates emotional connections with customers, clarifies the business's values, and sets it apart from competitors. Prioritizing brand development as an investment, not merely a cost, lays the foundation for long-term success and customer loyalty.
Dearest Free Timers: I canât believe it, but this marks the 100th episode of this show since launching on March 21, 2021! Today I've given myself the tricky task of trying to pair down the top ten lessons learned this last year and a half. I wish I couldâve pulled an excerpt from every single guest, but alas! These are the lessons that stuck most, sparking new insights and ahas.
đ If you enjoy this round-up, Iâd be so grateful for you to share in a review for Free Time: What insights have stood out to you most these last 100 episodes?
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⨠Top Ten Lessons from đŻ Episodes â¨
#1: See yourself as a star performer, and challenge yourself to delegate ever-more of the rest. [01:54]
#2: Focus on building process, not reactive replies, to reduce incoming noise. [04:39]
#3: An abundance mindset is bigger than money; remember, we are âFunded by Source.â [07:27]
#4: Zoom out to see brand as an investment, not a cost. [09:53]
#5: Build redundancy by stepping back from being the bottleneck; if youâre running a âbody shopâ find ways to leverage your IP to create greater scale and reach. [14:24]
#6: Say no to people-pleasing and invitations that donât spark joy. [19:57]
#7: Go beyond a launch project (after which energy inevitably fizzles) to create a more sustainable sales system. [24:59]
#8: Buyerâs remorse is inevitable; create a strategic plan and supporting processes to address it. [26:43]
#9: Youâre doing extra work if youâre not creating evergreen email sequences! Save your best newsletters as part of an ongoing welcome series for new subscribers. [29:45]
#10: When it comes to taking risks and taking on new projects, donât worry about competition: ask whatâs safe to try, and remember that there is room for you. [33:05]
đ Permission: To keep hitting publish on your projects and ongoing public original thinking, no matter how awkward or imperfect.
đ Books Mentioned: Free Time: Lose The Busywork, Love Your Business, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
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