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In this episode of Ask Christina 1st, we revisit her interview with WREN founder Deborah Razo. Deborah is an expert in renovation and team management while also being 1 of 125 Robins Trainers Worldwide. After 20 years of experience running a design firm, Deborah stepped into the flipping business where she made $100,000 flipping her first property. Truly wanting freedom over her life, Deborah decided that real estate would be the new vehicle that would help her accomplish her goals. After Deborah's first major flip, she talks about the hardships that came with trying to find another property. This was her time for intense learning as Deborah is a true advocate for education in both business and personal growth. Start asking yourself more resourceful and purposeful questions Deborah says. The Women’s Real Estate Network began when Deborah realized there was a lack of women in the real estate investing world. You can find out more about Deborah in this interview and more at www.deborahrazo.com.

In this episode of Implementing a Time Management System Pt. 1B, Christina finally gets us to a point where we understand the concept of time management. In this show each system is broken down even further with an emphasis on action and what that means for either a task or project. Each project should have at least 1 actionable task to begin with. After that task has been completed you then move on to the next action step, which should not be dwelled upon until the first action step has been completed. Maintaining clarity throughout the time management system is crucial and a major focus in this series. Another big factor in this show is making sure you have a daily schedule that will allow you to get through your tasks and projects with more efficiency and precision. Your daily schedule should include first clearing out your messages and inboxes before your actionable items and project task arise. This will help declutter your work space and your mind before the real work begins. The most helpful way to begin a project list is by creating a pile of everything including papers, objects that need fixing, a shoe that needs repair, tickets to next week's game, receipts, etc… This pile will be the starting point on creating that much need project list.

In this episode you will learn to:

1. Each project should have at least 1 implementable task.

2. The importance of creating a daily schedule and how it affects your work environment.

3. Learn WHAT IS IT?

4. The filing system that filters and eventually creates your project and task list.
Electronics vs paper.

Implementing a Time Management System Pt. 1B is a thorough follow to Christina’s previous shows. Understanding the importance of time management is crucial and will be a significant guiding point to your success in business and in daily life

Implementing Time Management Systems Pt. 1A brings us to a place of understanding time management and how each category requires a system. In Time Management Now, Christina talks about the importance of time management and the different sectors associated with it. In this show we go even further into each system and why time management is more of a mind management system and its relationship towards the things we want to accomplish. Although it may seem like 24 hours of our day goes into our work, the 16 hours we spend awake can be allocated to many different things. Managing your time in those hours can have a huge significant impact on how your tasks and projects are completed. Now we dig into the details of each system, which are the calendar system, the task system and the filing system. The most important aspect of a good system is that as things come in things must go out. This can get in our way mentally by not having the ability to fully get things out and done. When task, projects or to do’s are stuck in our brain, it boggles us down making it almost impossible to move on to the next step. An effective time management system is being able to bring everything in and move it back out again to its proper place, leaving you with freedom, clarity and accomplishment.

In this episode you will learn how to:

1. Effectively decipher what should go on a calendar and what shouldn't.

2. How to properly allocate time between your daily activities that will create a stress free environment and lead way time before and after each activity.

3. The difference between a task and a project and which categories to put them in.

Christina’s time management series is extensive and provides in depth knowledge and examples on how managing time can create the freedom you desire.

In this episode of Ask Christina 1st, we get a big lesson on time management, which is more than a vital part of everyone's life regardless if you're an entrepreneur, agent, parent, coach, runner, et… Time Management Part 2 takes us to the part where immediate results directly reflect our organization and how well we are filing. Christina first talks about the David Allen system, which suggest we go over our to do list once a week. Christina, however suggest that this part take place either every two weeks or once a month. Consistency with time management is crucial as your to do list can begin to get out of hand, which will make it difficult for you to catch up. Next, she goes into depth about the filing system she uses to organize her paperwork and her office space. Have a system organized by months so that your paperwork is easy to find. It creates a system that is effective, easy and can be traced back if necessary. This can pertain to both business and personal and Christina gives a great example of how she would plan a trip to the aquarium a month or so before the actual trip. She helps us find ways to stay clutter free while also incorporating tactics that create ease, organization and easy access to reflect. Another important Time Management tactic is the calendar system. Christina explains the importance of getting it all out during this phase. Making sure you fill your calendar with what needs to be done immediately as opposed to focusing on things that are far in the future.

In this episode you will learn more about the:

1. The David Allen system
2. The home filing system.
3. The calendar system
4. How important time management is for everyday and future success in all realms of life.

Time Management Pt 2 is a part of a larger series by Christina, which truly brings us closer to clarity and overall life management.

Ask Christina First hosted by Christina L. Suter an Amazing Women and Men Of Power show production powered by Raven International. Join us each week for business news, amazing content and have your questions answered as well as get tips about small business management skills and special guest speakers on a variety of business topics.

Ask Christina First hosted by Christina L. Suter an Amazing Women and Men Of Power show production powered by Raven International. Join us each week for business news, amazing content and have your questions answered as well as get tips about small business management skills and special guest speakers on a variety of business topics.

In this episode of Ask Christina 1st, defining a clear product is the goal. How do your clients understand the process that you are selling to them, which is your product? Christina ask us to take out a piece of paper and a pencil so that, with clarity, we can begin to define the steps we use to get our clients to understand what they are getting. Despite the many differences that are associated with having different clients, there should be deep clarity into knowing what you offer and what they are getting. Your product is the overall service your clients are expecting from you. This can include your natural talents and gifts, the way you deliver your product the comfortability attached to your product and many other things. Once your clients have a clear understanding of your product then you can begin to charge them what you deserve to be paid. Some clients may require less and therefore you adjust your pricing accordingly. The fundamental take away for this show, is to be able to be at peace knowing you and your client are fully aware of what you are giving and what they are getting.

In this episode you will learn:

1. How to clearly define your product.
2. Create a well written description that will help your customers fully understand your product.
3. How defining your product aids in marketing and sales.

Defining your product will bring you and your business much needed clarity. This will allow you and your clients the ability to communicate and progress so that you both feel secure and in alignment.

In this episode of Ask Christina 1st, Christina opens us up to all systems overview. Systems are the ways in which each part of your business functions. They also can go down on a scale of how well you are implementing these systems in your business and how you can improve them over time. Similar to the 9 Core Business Elements, systems are more so concerned with the functionality as each system pertains to something different and should have its own system. Of course giving detailed examples of each system, Christina starts us off with product. A system for a product could be the system you have in place from the time a customer purchases your product, how they receive the product and your inventory upkeep after the product has been sold. Are you responsible for you inventory or do you work with a company that handles it for you? Do you wait until there are only 1, 5 or 10 items left before you restock or do order product as needed? These are ways in which you can start to look at your systems and see if there are benefiting your business or hurting it.

In this episode you will learn:

What are systems and why they are important.
Why do certain systems work and others don’t.
How can you implement these systems into your business for maximum usage.

All systems overview will give you a jumpstart to making those changes you have been thinking about for some time. Get out your pen and paper and start making your systems work for you. You can listen to the full show on the Ask Christina 1st podcast here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-christina-first/id1441704383?mt=2

In this episode of Ask Christina 1st, we talk about the 9 Core Elements and How Essential they are for small business owners. Starting off with Product, customer service and systems we learn of the key elements for each one and how to garnish all we can from them. The 9 elements are key components for starting and maintaining your business and the services and products you offer. Christina helps us break each one down providing examples and data to help us understand the importance of these elements. Depending on what you offer, not all of these elements may apply to you, but there is a good chance most of them are necessary. Each element is a category containing many subcategories that require concentration and research, which we then apply to our own lives and businesses.

In this episode you will learn:

1. What are the 9 core plus 1 core business elements.
2. Why elements are pivotal for any business development.
3. The importance of applying these elements.
4. Ways to help you implement this elements into your business.

The 9 core elements will help you to not only organize your business, but also find out what is necessary for overall impact and abundance. You can listen to the full episode of the Ask Christina 1st podcast located here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-christina-first/id1441704383?mt=2

Ask Christina First hosted by Christina L. Suter an Amazing Women and Men Of Power show production powered by Raven International. Join us each week for business news, amazing content and have your questions answered as well as get tips about small business management skills and special guest speakers on a variety of business topics.
After more than 10 years as a small business coach, experienced business owner Christina Suter is ready to share her knowledge and experience with you. To find out more about or to book a free one on one strategy session - contact her directly [email protected]