Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast Double Your Profit Day #13 How To Get More Done With Fewer Meetings!
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Aug 13, 2025 Cutting down on unnecessary meetings can significantly boost productivity and profit. Discover how excessive meetings drain resources and payroll costs. Learn the difference between high-priority meetings and casual ones. Find out how to replace meetings with quick updates that keep everyone focused on high-impact tasks. This fresh approach not only saves time but also emphasizes efficiency in your team!
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Cut Recurring Meetings In Half
- Cut recurring meetings in half to free up productive time and reduce payroll costs.
- Replace many meetings with quick updates or emails to keep focus on high-impact work.
Set Boundaries On Scheduling Meetings
- Give teams boundaries on scheduling new meetings and discourage "just because" gatherings.
- Encourage leaders to ask if a meeting's purpose justifies its cost before adding it to calendars.
Example: $3,000 Weekly Leadership Meeting
- John Wilson recounts his company's 90-minute weekly senior leadership meeting as a concrete example.
- He uses the $3,000 payroll figure to illustrate why leaders must question meeting effectiveness.