Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1029: REAL process improvement to unlock GROWTH w/ Marty Herbert
Unlock the secrets of transforming a monotonous career into a thriving entrepreneurial journey with Marty Herbert. Prepare to be inspired as Marty recounts his transition from a government compliance auditor to a passionate business owner focused on process improvement and automation. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to embrace entrepreneurship alongside his wife, creating an innovative company culture that values employee well-being with initiatives like a four-day work week and inclusive bonuses. Marty's story is a testament to the power of pursuing passion and embracing change.
Discover the art of streamlining business processes with a human-centered approach to organizational operations. Marty dives into the nuances of process improvement, highlighting the importance of documenting and refining processes for efficiency, especially in back-office functions like accounts payable, purchasing, and billing. He shares insightful stories, including a captivating example from a large government contractor, where standardizing and automating workflows freed up valuable time for more meaningful tasks. Listen as Marty unpacks the benefits of continuous improvement, revealing how optimizing operations can reduce costs and open new growth opportunities.
Explore the transformative role of automation in business success with Marty's expert insights. Through engaging stories, like that of a rocket scientist more engrossed in work than administrative duties, Marty illustrates how automation enhances efficiency and creativity. He clears up common misconceptions between automation and AI, explaining how tools like ChatGPT can streamline processes without replacing the human touch. This episode is packed with practical advice from Marty on leveraging process improvement and automation to focus on core passions and drive business growth, making it a must-listen for entrepreneurs eager to unlock their potential.
ABOUT MARTY
Marty Herbert has been helping government contractors since his days fresh out of college with the DCAA. He can't help but want to make things better which is why he set out on the entrepreneurial journey with his wife this year after getting the push he needed from a former employer who didn't share his vision. Outside of the office, he is an Eagle Scout, Woodbadge Bobwhite, and dad which also guides the way he runs the business side of his life.
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