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Firefighting in Business: Mastering Time & Extinguishing Chaos

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🚒 Firefighting in Business: How to Handle & Prevent the Unexpected

In this episode: Ever feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Sarah dives into the #1 challenge most business owners face: the unpredictable "fires" that demand immediate attention. Thanks to insights from her firefighter husband, Jonny, Sarah shares a strategy to better handle these business emergencies and even prevent them.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Firefighting & Business - Just like real fires, business emergencies are unpredictable but inevitable. Plan for them.
  • Finding Space with Firefighting - Sarah and Jonny's journey in juggling his firefighting duties with business responsibilities.
  • Allocating Time for Fires - Slotting in dedicated time to deal with fires ensures they don't derail your week.
  • Hunting the Arsonist - It’s not just about putting out fires; it's about finding out what (or who) is causing them. More often than not, a broken system is to blame.
  • The Benefit of Step Back - Sometimes, taking a broader view can help pinpoint the root causes and create long-term solutions.

    • Actionable Insights:

    • Allocate time in your schedule for firefighting – it's predictable.
  • Dig deeper to identify and rectify the root causes of the fires in your business.
  • Trust your team. Sometimes, they might have a better solution than you do.

    • Join the Conversation: Sarah wants to hear from YOU! 🎙️ What's the one thing that resonated with you from this episode? Do you have challenges implementing firefighting time? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions.

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