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Are you mastering the right skills to truly elevate your business? 🚀 It's not just about working harder; it's about working smarter with focused abilities. This episode unpacks five crucial skills that distinguish thriving entrepreneurs from those stuck in the daily grind.
Meet Tracey Sundkvist, a growth coach with a decade of experience helping business owners pinpoint the 20% of activities that yield 80% of results. 🎯
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Skill #1: Ruthless Prioritizing Stop letting your time control YOU. Are you firefighting or strategically building? Tracey breaks down where your hours should go (Hint: more "Entrepreneur," less "Technician"). Understand why spending money to save time is essential for growth, not an expense to be avoided. If you're at capacity, you can't grow without freeing up your time – this skill shows you how.
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Skill #2: Mastering the Language of Business This isn't just about communication; it's about deep understanding.
- Language of Finance: Can you read the story your P&L and Balance Sheet are telling? Are you proactive or reactive with your numbers? This is vital for growth and attracting investors.
- Language of the Market: Stop talking about yourself. Start speaking to your customers' problems and clearly articulate the unique value you provide.
- Language of Performance: Learn how to truly lead and inspire your team effectively.
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Skill #3: Becoming a Capable Problem Solver Business is a series of challenges. The key is solving the right problem at the right time. Don't just treat symptoms; dig for the root cause. Embrace radical responsibility (locus of control). External factors are excuses; your actions drive your results. This mindset is empowering! Successful business owners are creative problem solvers who find ways forward.
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Skill #4: Cultivating Objectivity Running a business is emotional, but decisions should be data-driven. Data doesn't lie and doesn't care about your feelings. Use it. Tracey shares examples of how emotions can cloud judgment (e.g., thinking ads aren't working when ROAS is 10x!). Learn to look at the facts to understand where you truly are and what actually needs to be fixed or amplified.
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Skill #5: Embracing Fun, Play & Quality of Life Constant grind leads to burnout. Business shouldn't be a nightmare. Remember, when you're tired, your cognitive function is comparable to being drunk! Your business should support your desired lifestyle, not become its slave. Think "Healthy Mind Platter" (David Rock) – you need a mix of focus, play, connection, etc., not just work. Ironically, integrating more quality of life makes you MORE powerful and effective in your business.
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Mastering these five skills isn't just about better business; it's about building a more fulfilling and sustainable entrepreneurial life. Stop common pitfalls and start focusing on what truly drives results and personal well-being.
Now What? ➡️
Ready to master these crucial business skills? Like this video, Comment with which skill you're focusing on, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!
Visit the HumanOp Website (https://humanop.com/) to gain instant clarity on how your personal tendencies and team dynamics are shaping your business success.
Explore Tracey Sundkvist's resources to grow stronger and scale faster:
- Book a FREE 30-minute strategy consultation with Tracey to explore what's holding you back and get specific advice: https://encr.pw/JFz3M
- Visit her company website: https://brandlabmedia.com/
Connect with Tracey's Community:
Join her Facebook Group for ongoing support and learning (Listeners can also gain access to a FREE business mastermind on SKOOL mentioned by Tracey!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2341900029182275
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/harmonious-at-lunch/exclusive-content
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By HumanOp TechnologiesAre you mastering the right skills to truly elevate your business? 🚀 It's not just about working harder; it's about working smarter with focused abilities. This episode unpacks five crucial skills that distinguish thriving entrepreneurs from those stuck in the daily grind.
Meet Tracey Sundkvist, a growth coach with a decade of experience helping business owners pinpoint the 20% of activities that yield 80% of results. 🎯
⏱️
Skill #1: Ruthless Prioritizing Stop letting your time control YOU. Are you firefighting or strategically building? Tracey breaks down where your hours should go (Hint: more "Entrepreneur," less "Technician"). Understand why spending money to save time is essential for growth, not an expense to be avoided. If you're at capacity, you can't grow without freeing up your time – this skill shows you how.
🗣️📊
Skill #2: Mastering the Language of Business This isn't just about communication; it's about deep understanding.
- Language of Finance: Can you read the story your P&L and Balance Sheet are telling? Are you proactive or reactive with your numbers? This is vital for growth and attracting investors.
- Language of the Market: Stop talking about yourself. Start speaking to your customers' problems and clearly articulate the unique value you provide.
- Language of Performance: Learn how to truly lead and inspire your team effectively.
🔧
Skill #3: Becoming a Capable Problem Solver Business is a series of challenges. The key is solving the right problem at the right time. Don't just treat symptoms; dig for the root cause. Embrace radical responsibility (locus of control). External factors are excuses; your actions drive your results. This mindset is empowering! Successful business owners are creative problem solvers who find ways forward.
🧐
Skill #4: Cultivating Objectivity Running a business is emotional, but decisions should be data-driven. Data doesn't lie and doesn't care about your feelings. Use it. Tracey shares examples of how emotions can cloud judgment (e.g., thinking ads aren't working when ROAS is 10x!). Learn to look at the facts to understand where you truly are and what actually needs to be fixed or amplified.
🎉
Skill #5: Embracing Fun, Play & Quality of Life Constant grind leads to burnout. Business shouldn't be a nightmare. Remember, when you're tired, your cognitive function is comparable to being drunk! Your business should support your desired lifestyle, not become its slave. Think "Healthy Mind Platter" (David Rock) – you need a mix of focus, play, connection, etc., not just work. Ironically, integrating more quality of life makes you MORE powerful and effective in your business.
✨
Mastering these five skills isn't just about better business; it's about building a more fulfilling and sustainable entrepreneurial life. Stop common pitfalls and start focusing on what truly drives results and personal well-being.
Now What? ➡️
Ready to master these crucial business skills? Like this video, Comment with which skill you're focusing on, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!
Visit the HumanOp Website (https://humanop.com/) to gain instant clarity on how your personal tendencies and team dynamics are shaping your business success.
Explore Tracey Sundkvist's resources to grow stronger and scale faster:
- Book a FREE 30-minute strategy consultation with Tracey to explore what's holding you back and get specific advice: https://encr.pw/JFz3M
- Visit her company website: https://brandlabmedia.com/
Connect with Tracey's Community:
Join her Facebook Group for ongoing support and learning (Listeners can also gain access to a FREE business mastermind on SKOOL mentioned by Tracey!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/2341900029182275
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/harmonious-at-lunch/exclusive-content