This session is part of our regular Friday “teaching sessions” which we do every week as part of the Sparky Coach paid platform. I had a gut feel that it would be beneficial for everyone so hence me dropping it out here to the general public and punters lololololol…

Admin days can be super unproductive. 

You can book too much in, not enough in, get distracted, end up on the phone down the street (lol), end up on site, pick up conduit for the crew, eat heaps of KFC (IYKYK), or end up binge eating snacks like a school kid, plus more! 

We go through planning an admin day, setting yourself up for success, how to book out the non negotiable, booking in tasks, working out when to hand things over etc. 

I guess you always have to ask yourself a couple of key questions: 

-am I the best person for this? 

-am I productive (ie would I employ myself)? 

-can someone else do this? 

-can I automate this? 

-how can I get better quality hours in? 

-and probably a couple of other questions here too 

Hope you enjoy the pod and get something out of it! 

Much love xx 

Keywords

admin day, productivity, time management, team bonding, business practices, quoting, job management, planning, success, efficiency

Summary

In this conversation, Greg Crowe discusses various aspects of running a successful business, focusing on planning, productivity, and team dynamics. They share insights on how to effectively manage admin days, the importance of time management, and strategies for improving efficiency in quoting and job management. The conversation also touches on the significance of setting expectations and the need for continuous improvement in business practices.

Takeaways

Find out where you function best for productivity.

Plan your admin days effectively to maximize output.

Invoicing should be prioritized and seen as a positive task.

Set clear expectations for yourself and your team.

Utilize time audits to understand where your time goes.

Automate or delegate tasks to improve efficiency.

Establish a setup and pack down routine for admin days.

Reflect on your business practices regularly to identify areas for improvement.

Use a calendar to organize your tasks and appointments.

Engage in team bonding activities to strengthen relationships.

Titles

Mastering Admin Days for Business Success

The Art of Time Management in Business

Sound bites

"What's up, how are you?"

"We're going to do go-karting."

"You need time, you need buffers."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Team Bonding

02:51 Holiday Plans and Team Activities

05:36 Planning a Successful Admin Day

11:51 Time Management and Productivity

17:33 Setting Up for Success

22:43 Quoting and Job Management

28:53 Reflecting on Business Practices

34:25 Final Thoughts and Q&A