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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May 4, 2016 • 28min
#38: Have the Fear and Do It Anyway, with Julia Pimsleur
Julia Pimsleur is the Founder/CEO of Little Pim, the leading language teaching method for young children, and author of "Million Dollar Women." She also coaches women on raising capital via her in-person and online workshops. In this episode, Julia and Stacy discuss the reasons to jump into business, how to do it effectively, and why it can truly be done from anywhere in the world. Some highlights include: At minute 3:00, Julia talks about seeing a gap in the market for teaching foreign languages to kids. Becoming fluent in French as by the age of six was one of the best gifts that her parents gave her, and she wanted to be able to give the same thing to her own kids. Hold the vision of where your company is going. At minute 7:00, Julia talks taking "snowballs to the head" and how to roll with these negatives. Get focused on who your target customer is. At minute 11:00, Julia talks about how to map out exactly who your target customer is. "Have the fear and do it anyway." At minute 17:00, Julia talks about why living on the edge of fear and opportunity is so important. You can start a million dollar business from anywhere, so don't give up. At minute 21:00, Julia talks about what she does when she needs motivation. Ways to contact Julia: Website: www.juliapimsleur.com Resources: Box Handy
May 2, 2016 • 30min
#37: Trust Your Gut, with Sonaya Williams
Sonaya is the founder of the Sonaya Williams Group, an operations consultancy that helps emerging CEOs grow their business and meet their business goals. After spending more than 10 years in varying operations and project management roles in large corporations, Sonaya is a master at systems thinking and bringing together all the pieces of the puzzle that hold so many businesses back. A seasoned speaker, she has taken many event stages and is a frequent guest expert on leading podcasts and websites. When she's not running the Sonaya Williams Group, she loves to travel and find adventure wherever she goes. In this episode, Sonaya and Stacy discuss how you can make working remotely not only a viable business strategy but a strategy that can be incredibly effective. Some highlights include: "I was making good money, but I just wasn't happy." At minute 2:00, Sonaya talks why she decided to make the jump and go into business for herself. At minute 9:00, Sonaya talks about the biggest mistake she made while growing her team. Make sure you're following up and checking that work is getting done! Be consistent. At minute 12:00, Sonaya talks about all the reasons that consistency is absolutely the most important part of marketing. "We use a lot of communication tools." At minute 17:00, Sonaya talks about the tools and strategies that she and her team use to make working remotely very effective. Trust your gut. At minute 24:00, Sonaya talks about the reasons you need to trust your own instincts to survive in business. Ways to contact Sonaya: Website: sonayawilliams.com E-Book: Supercharge. Increase Your Productivity and Have Time to Play Resources: Slack www.hiremymom.com *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!
Apr 29, 2016 • 13min
#36: Five Ways to Boost Your Productivity Using Your Smartphone, Part 2: Smartphones — How Do They Make You Smarter?, 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. This is the second part in our five-part series on boosting productivity using your smartphone. You can find part one of this series here. There are several great smartphone apps that you can use to listen to different kinds of audios. At minute 2:00, I give you my recommended apps. Live video is great for continuing your education. At minute 4:00, I run down some of the great live video platforms that you need to check out. I have an email address that no one else knows about. This is a great way to subscribe to things that you like while keeping your main email inbox clutter-free. (minute 5:00) When should you be using these resources? At minute 6:00, I detail some strategies for fitting these into your schedule without taking up too much of your time. Similarly, where should you be using your smartphone to make the most of these resources? At minute 7:00, I give some tips for locations for using these resources. You can do even more than simply listening to them in the car! Implementation: at minute 8:00, I go over some strategies for taking what you learn from these resources and getting them into action. It's important to implement what you learn, but it can become dangerous if you get overwhelmed by all of the knowledge that you're taking in.
Apr 27, 2016 • 32min
#35: Give Yourself a Physical Location, with Felena Hanson
Felena Hanson is the founder of Hera Hub, a shared, flexible work and meeting space where entrepreneurs can create and collaborate in a professional, productive, spa-like environment. The platform provides members with connections to other business experts, access to educational workshops, and visibility within the community. Hera Hub's goal is to support 20,000 women in the launch and growth of their business by 2020. In this episode, Felena and Stacy discuss the ins and outs of running a business in the modern world. A lot of our online businesses don't have physical locations, but Felena talks about why a physical space is a great investment. Some highlights include: Do you need an office? At minute 3:00, Felena talks about why making an investment in a physical location is one worth making. "I work my butt off." At minute 7:00, Felena talks about why tenacity is such an important trait in entrepreneurs. "There's a time and a place to hire an expert." At minute 10:00, Felena talks about why you can't do it all yourself. "I believe in work-life integration." At minute 16:00, Felena talks about why she doesn't believe in work-life balance. You have to be able to communicate. At minute 24:00, Felena talks about the various tools she and her team use to stay organized. Ways to contact Felena: Website: herahub.com Twitter: @FelenaHanson LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/felenahanson New Book: www.amazon.com/Flight-Club-Reinvent-Thrive-Business/dp/0692674691 *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!
Apr 25, 2016 • 29min
#34: It's Possible for You, with Lisa Larter
Lisa Larter, the founder of lisalarter.com, is a Business Consultant, Social Media Strategist, and Speaker. She works with businesses to maximize their profits and scale beyond their dreams, using social media, relationship marketing, and dead-simple, eye-opening systems. She's helped increase the visibility and profits of a wide range of clients including retail groups, authors, realtors, brick-and-mortar businesses, shopping centers, online entrepreneurs, and, her favorite big-name advisee, Deepak Chopra. His feedback? "Lisa, you're the best." Are you feeling held back by your job? In this episode, Lisa and Stacy discuss the reasons why you should consider becoming an entrepreneur. Some highlights include: Lisa walked away from a six-figure income to start her business. She talks about why she walked away from that job and how she fought through the fear of running a business. (minute 2:00) "If it's possible for you, it's possible for me. And if it's possible for me, then it's also possible for you." At minute 5:00, Lisa talks about how she's able to instill her confidence in others. When she opened her business, Lisa spent $20,000 in marketing and it didn't bring in any business at all. At minute 13:00, she talks about what she learned and what she does differently now. "You work to live, you don't live to work." At minute 16:00, Lisa talks about why she believes work-life balance exists and what you can do to achieve it. There are a lot of great tools out there available to entrepreneurs. At minute 24:00, Lisa talks about Dropbox, FreshBooks, and Infusionsoft, three tools that she loves. Ways to contact Lisa: Website: lisalarter.com Book: lisalarter.com/book Facebook group: lisalarter.com/ppg *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!
Apr 22, 2016 • 11min
#33: Five Ways to Boost Your Productivity Using Your Smartphone, Part 1: Social Media — How Much is Too Much?, 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's episode is a really special one. Over the next five weeks, I'm going to be using these solocasts as a five-part series on how to get more productive using your smartphone. Today's episode is going to be about social media. Social media can be very overwhelming, and it can take away so much time that it can easily lead to a major drop in productivity. So today we're going to go over a few things that are crucial factors for your productivity. When should you be on social media? When is the most productive time? Feel like you're taking way too long checking? At minute 1:00, I go through several tips and tricks for making sure you're checking your social media at the right time. What should you focus on with social media? At minute 3:00, I go through some of the focuses that I personally use, how to spend your time wisely when you do, and what you should delegate. You can also use different social media platforms for personal and professional development. At minute 6:00, I go over some strategies for using these platforms in ways that don't become major time constraints on your schedule. Is your Facebook feed too cluttered? At minute 8:00, I talk about how to successfully go through a Facebook purge.
Apr 20, 2016 • 28min
#32: Overcoming Anxiety to Achieve Success, with Jodi Aman
Jodi Aman is a lead-by-example teacher. Despite seeing the depths of hell when she was immobilized by panic and anxiety, she clawed her way back to life and taught herself to master happiness. She has been teaching and counseling people around the world for over 20 years, helping them find peace in their lives amid dealing with sadness, loss, anxiety, divorce and other life transitions. As an author and inspirational speaker, she helps audiences make sense of their lives. She shows how to shift thinking, change unwanted situations, and finally stop the out-of-control downward spiral by releasing that internal self-critic. Most self-help authors tell you what to do. Jodi shows you. In this episode, Jodi and Stacy discuss Jodi's battle with anxiety and how she's become a happy, successful business owner. Some highlights include: Jodi was a counselor saying the same thing to eight people a day. At minute 2:00, she talks about deciding to take her expertise and turning it into a business that could touch many more people than she already was. "I don't let things get me down." At minute 7:00, Jodi talks about why an equal dose of optimism and realism are so important in being a business owner. Don't hire people who can't do the job. At minute 9:00, Jodi talks about what she has learned about the hiring process and how she overcame always seeing the best in people. That's a dangerous practice when it blinds you from seeing the negatives in potential employees. You need to be able to transition from work to home. At minute 16:00, Jodi talks about work-life balance. She believes it exists, but it takes a lot of work. Don't clutter up your tools. At minute 20:00, Jodi talks about why she only uses a select few tools. Ways to contact Jodi: Website: jodiaman.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/JodiAman *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!
Apr 18, 2016 • 37min
#31: Solve Problems for Your Customers, with Tara Gentile
Tara Gentile is the creator of Quiet Power Strategy™ and the founder of CoCommercial, a company specializing in hands-on business training for idea-driven entrepreneurs. She's passionate about helping people with smart ideas make more money, reach new audiences, and live life with ease. Tara is the author of "The Art of Earning," "Quiet Power Strategy," and "The Observation Engine." Tara's work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Design*Sponge, and in the New York Times bestselling book "The $100 Startup" by Chris Guillebeau. She's a regular instructor on CreativeLive and speaks on entrepreneurship, money, and marketing all over the world. In this episode, Tara and Stacy discuss strategies that you can use as a business owner to solve problems for your customers. Some highlights include: "I just needed the seed of an idea." At minute 2:00, Tara talks jumping into business head first without thinking about it and why experimenting is so important. Separate your personal and business finances. At minute 11:00, Tara talks about making this mistake when she started her business and the ill effects that it had for years on her business. Know where your customers are in their awareness. At minute 16:00, Tara talks about this major principle of copywriting that you need to know to market effectively. At minute 21:00, Tara talks about work-life balance and why it doesn't exist. However, she believes that what she calls work-life integration does exist. "People know how I receive information best." At minute 32:00, Tara talks about developing a system with your team so they know how to communicate in the way that is most productive for both of you. Ways to contact Tara: Twitter: @taragentile Website: quietpowerstrategy.com *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!
Apr 15, 2016 • 16min
#30: How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Business, 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. In today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about social. If you're familiar with my material, you know that I'm very active on social media, and I'm a huge advocate for using lots of tools that it can offer you. If you use social media the right way, it can be a great way to connect with your audience. However, if you're using it the wrong way, it can also be a huge waste of time. But if you're not using it at all, you're definitely missing out on a great free resource. Some highlights include: Feel like you don't have the time to spend on social media? Consider hiring someone to run your social media for you. (minute 2:00) The most important step for social media success is staying active. I post things on my Facebook account three times a day so people always have the opportunity to engage with me. Take the time to plan out at least a week in advance. (minute 4:00) I recommend reading Gary Vaynerchuk's "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook." At minute 5:00, I talk about the strategies I've learned from it that you can use to successfully present gives to your audience. What kind of social media should you use? At minute 7:00, I run through some of the biggest platforms and whether or not they're the right ones for you. People are more likely to leave honest feedback on social media than they are in person. This can be both a good and bad thing. (minute 10:00) Stay professional. Everything you do is very visible and speaks to the quality of your business. (minute 13:00) *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!
Apr 13, 2016 • 29min
#29: Put Boundaries in Place, with Cassie Mendoza-Jones
Cassie Mendoza-Jones is a kinesiologist, naturopath, and author for women who feel stuck, unworthy, and disconnected to themselves. She's the founder of Elevate Vitality, her kinesiology and naturopathy clinic, as well as the Heartfelt Harmony Society, a collection of online lifestyle and business courses and guides to help women live in freedom and harmony every single day. Through her work, she's here to help you shake up your approach to self-care, self-worth, and self-acceptance on every level while making it all feel like nourishing yourself without feeling guilty for it is the simplest thing in the world. Her upcoming book, "You Are Enough," is being published by Hay House and is due for release in early 2016. She's spoken at events and workshops around Australia for a variety of companies, including LinkedIn and New Balance. In this episode, Cassie and Stacy discuss making your business work for you so that you're able to live the life that you want to live. One of the topics that they discuss is laying down boundaries. Some highlights include: "To be totally honest, I had no idea that I was starting a business." At minute 2:00, Cassie talks about how she started her business without even realizing it. Don't be naive. At minute 7:00, talks about why you can't just assume that you'll get a return on investment. Lay down your boundaries. At minute 12:00, Cassie talks about "burning 10 candles at both ends" and learning to say no to work that isn't right for you. "Everything is an experiment." At minute 19:00, Cassie talks about taking the pressure off and just trying things out to see how they work. Take a big step back. At minute 25:00, Cassie talks about what to do when things feel overwhelming. Ways to contact Cassie: Website: www.elevatevitality.com.au Resources: Evernote kikki.K stationery Asana *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!
