Well-Oiled Operations with Stacy Tuschl
Stacy Tuschl
Are you ready to leverage the power of business process improvement tools to enhance your profit margins and achieve a better work-life balance? Welcome to The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast, where you'll join forces with Stacy Tuschl—an accomplished International Best-Selling Author, astute Business Coach, and successful Multiple 7-Figure Business Owner.
Stacy will serve as your trusted guide on a transformative journey, unveiling highly effective systems and strategies to improve business operations, elevate the quality of your goods and services, and ultimately revolutionize your overall business performance by getting your business to operate WITHOUT you.
Get ready to embark on a quest of discovery, as you uncover the crucial components necessary for establishing a highly profitable business while nurturing a profoundly gratifying life. With Stacy's expertise, you'll gain invaluable insights into assembling your dream team, optimizing your human resources, and implementing streamlined processes. Every aspect of your business, from existing processes to the allocation of your valuable resources, will be meticulously examined and optimized to unleash its fullest potential. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you'll be able to enhance your business operations, achieve greater customer satisfaction, and reduce costs, resulting in a more profitable and sustainable business.
Whether you operate in the dynamic retail industry, managing a physical brick-and-mortar establishment, or thrive in the digital realm of online enterprises, The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast offers indispensable strategies that will propel you towards unparalleled success. Stacy's vast experience in both realms makes her the ideal mentor to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern entrepreneurship. By adopting her proven methodologies, you'll be equipped with the tools to optimize your business process management, streamline your operational procedures, and achieve remarkable results.
The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast has undergone a thoughtful revamp from its previous incarnation as the Foot Traffic Podcast. This revamped version promises an even more enriching experience, allowing you to gain exclusive access to a wealth of knowledge, practical tips, and actionable advice brought to the table by Stacy Tuschl. Her expertise in business process improvement and operational management will guide you in implementing process maps and deploying innovative techniques to optimize your processes, reduce costs, and enhance your overall business operations.
Working your own business is hard. Sometimes you even convince yourself that the long hours and the headaches are actually prescriptive of owning your own business. You're working hard, but too hard. You have no time for yourself. You're constantly on your phone.You've become a bottleneck in your own business which is growing faster than you expected.You're losing precious time for yourself, your family, and your mental health.You're realizing that your pace and your schedule are simply unsustainable. You just want your time back.
If any of these statements resonated with you in any capacity, and you're seeking to increase your profitability, improve customer satisfaction, and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling life, The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast is your ultimate resource.
Join forces with Stacy Tuschl, the esteemed business operations manager extraordinaire, on this journey of continuous improvement. Discover how to transform your business into a well-oiled machine, primed for success in today's competitive landscape.
Remove yourself as the bottleneck in your business.
Scale faster than ever before.
Get your business to run with you.
Make that one decision that will totally change your life and your business today.
It's time to tune in to The Well-Oiled Operations podcast and take your business to new heights.
Stacy will serve as your trusted guide on a transformative journey, unveiling highly effective systems and strategies to improve business operations, elevate the quality of your goods and services, and ultimately revolutionize your overall business performance by getting your business to operate WITHOUT you.
Get ready to embark on a quest of discovery, as you uncover the crucial components necessary for establishing a highly profitable business while nurturing a profoundly gratifying life. With Stacy's expertise, you'll gain invaluable insights into assembling your dream team, optimizing your human resources, and implementing streamlined processes. Every aspect of your business, from existing processes to the allocation of your valuable resources, will be meticulously examined and optimized to unleash its fullest potential. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you'll be able to enhance your business operations, achieve greater customer satisfaction, and reduce costs, resulting in a more profitable and sustainable business.
Whether you operate in the dynamic retail industry, managing a physical brick-and-mortar establishment, or thrive in the digital realm of online enterprises, The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast offers indispensable strategies that will propel you towards unparalleled success. Stacy's vast experience in both realms makes her the ideal mentor to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern entrepreneurship. By adopting her proven methodologies, you'll be equipped with the tools to optimize your business process management, streamline your operational procedures, and achieve remarkable results.
The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast has undergone a thoughtful revamp from its previous incarnation as the Foot Traffic Podcast. This revamped version promises an even more enriching experience, allowing you to gain exclusive access to a wealth of knowledge, practical tips, and actionable advice brought to the table by Stacy Tuschl. Her expertise in business process improvement and operational management will guide you in implementing process maps and deploying innovative techniques to optimize your processes, reduce costs, and enhance your overall business operations.
Working your own business is hard. Sometimes you even convince yourself that the long hours and the headaches are actually prescriptive of owning your own business. You're working hard, but too hard. You have no time for yourself. You're constantly on your phone.You've become a bottleneck in your own business which is growing faster than you expected.You're losing precious time for yourself, your family, and your mental health.You're realizing that your pace and your schedule are simply unsustainable. You just want your time back.
If any of these statements resonated with you in any capacity, and you're seeking to increase your profitability, improve customer satisfaction, and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling life, The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast is your ultimate resource.
Join forces with Stacy Tuschl, the esteemed business operations manager extraordinaire, on this journey of continuous improvement. Discover how to transform your business into a well-oiled machine, primed for success in today's competitive landscape.
Remove yourself as the bottleneck in your business.
Scale faster than ever before.
Get your business to run with you.
Make that one decision that will totally change your life and your business today.
It's time to tune in to The Well-Oiled Operations podcast and take your business to new heights.
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Nov 9, 2016 • 29min
#118: The Solopreneur Model is Not a Lifestyle Business, with Eleanor Beaton
Eleanor Beaton is an award-winning entrepreneur, women's leadership coach and personal branding consultant, and she was named by entrepreneurial guru for women Ali Brown as one to watch in the women's leadership space. In 2016, she was named as one of 8 global advisors to the Visiting Women's Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management. She is also a 2016 nominee for an RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She has worked one on one with some of the country's most notable women including celebrity entrepreneur and investor Arlene Dickinson, Order of Canada recipient and former Home Depot president Annette Verschuren, Rich Dad, Poor Dad co-founder and leading financial literacy expert Sharon Lechter and many others. Eleanor works with ambitious professional women in two main areas. She helps established women tell their stories and create authentic, knock-out personal brands in order to unlock the very top level of success. She helps emerging women leaders and entrepreneurs cultivate the leadership skills and executive presence they need to be taken seriously as a leader in order to reap the rewards they deserve. A former journalist and speechwriter, Eleanor won numerous top journalism prizes for her coverage of fast growing, women-led companies. She started her career in advertising, where she helped manage multi-million dollar accounts for top brands. Eleanor is a graduate of the United World College of the American West, the University of Toronto, and the University of King's College. In this episode, Eleanor and Stacy discuss creating a business that allows you to live your life with freedom and flexibility. Some highlights include: "I was an accidental entrepreneur." At minute 1:00, Eleanor talks about jumping into entrepreneurship because she moved out the the country and didn't want to sacrifice her ambition. "You've got to have fire in your belly." At minute 4:00, Eleanor talks about the burning passion that being an entrepreneur requires. "Cash is to your business as blood is to your body." At minute 6:00, Eleanor talks about the function of cash in your business. The audience has to be just right. At minute 14:00, Eleanor talks about how she builds her speaking schedule, what events she agrees to, and which ones she doesn't. "The solopreneur model is not a lifestyle business." At minute 22:00, Eleanor talks about why it's so important to build out your team, especially your sales team. Ways to contact Eleanor: Website: eleanorbeaton.com Resources: Infusionsoft Timetrade *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Nov 7, 2016 • 29min
#117: You Can't Make Money Without Spending Money, with Jon Loomer
Jon is a Facebook marketing coach, author, speaker and strategist. He became an early user of Facebook for business purposes while working for the National Basketball Association in 2007. Jon launched Jon Loomer Digital in late 2011, and in little more than a year established JonLoomer.com as well as his Facebook page as go-to resources for Facebook marketing research, guides and tutorials. In this episode, Jon and Stacy discuss building a business that gives you the freedom and flexibility to live your life and give your family the stability you want. Some highlights include: "I was laid off twice in two and a half years." At minute 1:00, Jon talks about why he decided to stop moving his family around and decided to start his business. When you write, you learn about yourself. At minute 5:00, Jon talks about how he grew his business through one of his biggest strengths: writing. Work-life balance doesn't mean spending all of your time with your family. At minute 13:00, Jon talks about why you need to spend time with the people that matter to you but also need to spend enough time in your business to continually challenge yourself. Do what you're good at and delegate everything else. At minute 17:00, Jon talks about his team and what he delegates. You have to experiment. At minute 24:00, Jon talks about how to figure out what is going to work for you and your business and why you shouldn't worry if something doesn't work immediately. Ways to contact Jon: Website: www.jonloomer.com Podcast: www.jonloomer.com/pubcast Twitter: @jonloomer Facebook: www.facebook.com/jonloomerdigital Resources: Zapier *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Nov 4, 2016 • 9min
#116: Attend Industry Specific Events, with Stacy Tuschl
Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. I recently got back from an industry specific event and it was such a great refresher. It was also a big wake up call because I realized that I needed to really stay on top of the systems that get used in my business. We've all heard people say work on your business, not in your business, and I make that a reality. However, systems can get really dated and not as effective when you aren't the one physically doing it anymore. So all of sudden you watch someone do something they way you said to do it and you realized that the system is two years old and it needs updating. Some highlights include: You need to be involved in industry specific events as well as events that deal with a bunch of different industries. At industry specific events, you will learn best practices for your industry, but by going to events that deal with multiple industries, you will pick up ideas from other industries that you can implement in your own. Your competition might not have these ideas, so it's a great way to stand out. (minute 1:00) I have been very, very busy, personally and professionally, and I slacked a little bit on going to any industry specific events. When I attended one recently, I learned about how important it is to check your systems annually. (minute 3:00) Even if you can't attend an event for personal or professional reasons, send someone to the event. Send someone who will take the notes for you and bring back great ideas. But make sure you send the right person. Some employees get overwhelmed and others get excited. (minute 5:00) Resources: My media kit Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! Want to coach with me? My Book: "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Nov 2, 2016 • 22min
#115: Just Keep Pushing, with Alease Michelle
Alease is an online marketing & branding coach, marketing professor, and best-selling author of "Greatness Is In the Comeback." She has over 17+ years of experience in marketing, business development, and leadership training. She's can actually say she's an entrepreneur, but a few years back she actually had no idea what she was doing. Because of her struggles, Alease now has an unrelenting commitment to helping other women entrepreneurs create thriving brands so that they can increase their incomes, get more clients, and achieve success in their personal and business lives. Alease has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs in a dozen of industries like wellness & health providers, boutique owners, realtors, financial planners, fashion designers, beauty professionals, chefs, pastors, and music artists. She's been featured in Somerset Studio, Creative Loafing, Charlotte Observer, Ai In Site, Pride Magazine, Uptown Magazine,WSOC TV, Success Stalkers Radio, Biz Chix Podcast & Business Women Rock as well awarded Faculty of the Year, Ai Leader Spotlight, and Goodwill Outstanding Community Leader. Her products, workshops, and coaching style is creative, straight forward, and easy to implement into your busy life. In this episode, Alease and Stacy discuss becoming an entrepreneur to take back your life. Some highlights include: "I was demoted." At minute 1:00, Alease talks about the devastating career event that made her decide to jump into business for herself. Not everything is a strength for everyone. At minute 4:00, Alease talks about her ability to break down complex things into simple steps that anyone can follow. Facebook technology is great for boosting your visibility. At minute 8:00, Alease talks about the growth she's seen in her business because of Facebook ads and Facebook Live. Focus on what you enjoy doing. At minute 13:00, Alease talks about why she delegates the cleaning of her house and a lot of her social media work. "I love the freedom." At minute 15:00, Alease talks about the benefits and challenges she finds from being an entrepreneur. Ways to contact Alease: Website: aleasemichelle.com Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/812755062080999 Resources: Evernote Dropbox *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Oct 31, 2016 • 26min
#114: The 10% Entrepreneur, with Patrick McGinnis
Patrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an expert consultant to the World Bank in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. He is the author of "The 10% Entrepreneur," published by Penguin Portfolio Books. In this episode, Patrick and Stacy discuss getting into entrepreneurship the right way, which doesn't always mean going in all the way from the very beginning. Some highlights include: "I lost my faith in the idea of working for big, safe companies." At minute 1:00, Patrick talks about the event that made him decide to go into business for himself. Diversify your career. At minute 3:00, Patrick talks about his book "The 10% Entrepreneur" and why he believes you should run a business part time alongside your day job. No one wants to tell you about the entrepreneur who went in debt and then failed. At minute 8:00, Patrick talks about who living out of your savings — or even worse — living off of credit cards — is a terrible idea. Work-life balance is flexibility. At minute 16:00, Patrick talks about why, even though as an entrepreneur you'll never accomplish everything, having a balance is key. "I'm used to doing grunt work." At minute 20:00, Patrick talks about learning to delegate. Ways to contact Patrick: Book: "The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job" Facebook: www.facebook.com/The10PercentEntrepreneur Twitter: @pjmcginnis Website: patrickmcginnis.com Resources: WhatsApp *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Oct 28, 2016 • 12min
#113: 3 Important Steps of Delegation, with Stacy Tuschl
Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. Today we're going to be talking about the three steps that are really important when you are delegating. It's not as simple as giving someone a list of things to do and they will magically have it delivered to you within 24 hours. Some highlights include: The first step is getting clear and organized with what you need to happen. If you don't know what needs to get done, how is the other person you are trying to hold accountable supposed to know? (minute 1:00) The second step is communicating with the person you are delegating with. You need to make sure you give them an opportunity to ask any questions before agreeing on it. Don't make it one sided. (minute 3:00) The third step is the follow up. When you come to an agreement, actually follow up at the time it's supposed to be complete if you haven't heard or received the completed project. Need some tools for keeping track and following up? At minute 4:00, I talk about the tools that I use. Resources: My media kit Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! My Book: "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Oct 26, 2016 • 22min
#112: Put Your True Self Out There, with Melissa Dawn
Melissa Dawn is Coach & Founder OF CEO of Your Life. Success comes in different flavours. As a life and business coach, Melissa helps entrepreneurs build a business that reflects their values and creates the lifestyle they crave. Her specialty is helping people transition out of their day jobs and into building businesses they are orgasmically joyful about. She left her successful career as a VP and an award-winning specialist in business and marketing because she wasn't fully satisfied with just creating successful products, marketing campaigns and surpassing sales objectives, she wanted to be of greater service to others to help business owners build and run businesses not just with their head but by tapping into their heart and gut as well. Melissa is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and Entrepreneur.com. She is also a certified coach and trained energy practitioner. Her CEO of Your Life coaching program attracts professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world. In this episode, Melissa and Stacy discuss how to navigate the balance of starting a business while you're still working a job. When is the right time to go into the business full time? Some highlights include: "I just can't do this anymore." At minute 1:00, Melissa talks about why she quit her day job when she was first growing her business even though she wanted to make some extra money before jumping in full time. Find where your people are hanging out and go there. At minute 8:00, Melissa explains why she could live off of LinkedIn alone and have a very good income. Every Sunday, schedule your week out. At minute 10:00, Melissa talks about why having a plan is the secret for finding your work-life balance. "If you can outsource it cheaper — do it." At minute 13:00, Melissa talks about why she delegates a lot, including the cleaning of her house. "There's not someone who knows everything." At minute 17:00, Melissa talks about the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship. Ways to contact Melissa: Website: ceoofyour.life Free E-book: ceoofyour.life/ebook Resources: Kanban Flow "Good To Great – What Makes a Great Company" by Jim Collins *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Oct 24, 2016 • 24min
#111: You Can Get Through Anything, with Vidal Cisneros Jr.
Vidal Cisneros Jr. has keynoted conferences and held author book talks with an inspiring message of perseverance. Vidal's story has been featured in, The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, NBC's "The Morning Blend," and in Chicken Soup for the Soul. Vidal is a contributor for Chicken soup for the soul. Vidal also hosts a top-ranked iTunes podcast which features TEDx speakers, best-selling authors, and world renowned consultants. In this episode, Vidal and Stacy discuss what it takes to battle through significant obstacles and why you absolutely can do it. Some highlights include: "I was lost." At minute 1:00, Vidal talks about deciding to leave his stagnant career in construction and hiring a mentor. No matter what happens in life, you can get through it. At minute 4:00, Vidal talks about making it through divorce, foreclosure, and bankruptcy all at the same time. "I 100% believe it is a myth." At minute 10:00, Vidal talks about why he believes work-life balance doesn't exist. He also shares some thoughts on making sure your energy goes into the right avenues. Outsourcing is so important. At minute 17:00, Vidal talks about why you need to take away the things that deplete your energy. "I love serving others and helping people when they need it the most." At minute 19:00, Vidal talks about the things he loves about being an entrepreneur as well as the challenges that come along with it. Ways to contact Vidal: Podcast: thrivingbeyondpodcast.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/vcisnerosjr Website: vidalcisnerosjr.com Twitter: @Visionary_Vidal Book: ThrivingBeyondBook.com Resources: Evernote Calendly *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Oct 21, 2016 • 14min
#110: How to Share Your Credibility, with Stacy Tuschl
Stacy Tuschl is a speaker, business coach, and the owner of The Academy of Performing Arts in Wisconsin. She is the author of the book "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" where she reveals proven strategies for pulling entrepreneurs out of a rut and launching them toward business success. I've recently been working on my media kit, and while working on it I've been thinking a lot about credibility. Of course we need credibility, but are we too focused on it? Today we're going to be digging deep on this topic. Some highlights include: Credibility is all about someone else saying you're amazing. Think about it. What would make you more likely to work with me? Would you do it because I said I'm amazing? Or would you rather hear that I'm amazing from one of my clients? (minute 1:00) There was a time where I was very focused on winning an award with my dance studio. I wasted a lot of time working on winning an award that nobody cares about, and I lost. I should have been focused on gaining more customers. (minute 2:00) Most people who go to your website won't leave the home page. Anything that you want people to know about you, put on the home page. (minute 5:00) Share what you need to be sharing with everyone because you never know when someone might be hearing or reading you for the first time. (minute 7:00) You can leave out what you aren't good at. Don't lie, but don't talk about what you're not good at. You wouldn't invite me over to your spotless kitchen and tell me your bedroom is messy. (minute 9:00) Resources: My media kit Ask me a question! Join our Level Up Community! My Book: "Is Your Business Worth Saving?" *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
Oct 19, 2016 • 26min
#109: Don't Neglect Your Current Customers, with Chris Guillebeau
Chris Guillebeau is a writer, traveler, and entrepreneur. In 2013 he completed a 10-year quest to visit every country in the world before his 35th birthday. Every summer in Portland, Oregon he hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people. His new book, "Born for This," will help you find the work you were meant to do. In this episode, Chris and Stacy discuss building a business that truly fits the life you want to lead and some of the options that you have. You don't need your business to reflect anyone's ideals but your own! Some highlights include: "I was 19, and I didn't want to work for anyone else." At minute 1:00, Chris talks about jumping into entrepreneurship because he wanted to work but didn't want a boss. He also talks about how his career has evolved since that time. People have different learning styles. At minute 8:00, Chris talks about why a formal mentorship might not be the best strategy for every person starting a business. Have a healthy life and do work you love doing. At minute 10:00, Chris talks about why work-life balance is a great thing to strive for but might not exist in exactly the ways we think of because the term has been co-opted by corporations. "I don't have any desire to have a lot of employees." At minute 15:00, Chris talks about why he keeps his team small and how they are able to put on World Domination Summit by adding a team for that event only. Forge your own destiny. At minute 20:00, Chris talks about why he loves being an entrepreneur and the challenges that come along with it. Ways to contact Chris: Book: "Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do" Book: "The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life" Book: "The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future" Book: "The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World" Website: chrisguillebeau.com Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrisguillebeau Resources: Omnifocus *Business Rescue Road Map may be an affiliate or receive compensation from some of the business listed for referrals, as their "thank you" for sending you their way. However, we would never recommend any product or service unless we personally love the product and have great things to say about it. Our reputation is at stake and we would not jeopardize that!
