Systemize Your Success Podcast

How Jason Cut His Workweek in Half—While Setting Up His Business for Growth | Ep 215


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🎙 In this episode of Systemize Your Success, I had the pleasure of speaking with my long-term client, Jason Abbott, who has an inspiring story of transformation. Over the past three and a half years, Jason has shifted from working five and a half to six days a week down to just three, allowing him to reclaim his time and improve his lifestyle. 

 

We delved into the challenges he faced, including health issues that prompted this change and how he successfully systemised his business with the help of his team. Jason shared valuable insights on the importance of delegation, the impact of effective team dynamics, and the tools that have helped him streamline operations. His journey is a testament to the power of dedication and the right guidance, and I believe his story will inspire many entrepreneurs looking to regain control of their time and freedom.



KEY TAKEAWAYS

💡 Embrace Delegation: Transitioning from a hands-on approach to delegating tasks is crucial for business growth. Additionally, hiring team members allows a shift from doing everything oneself to empowering others to take ownership of their roles.

💡 Systemization is a Process: Systemizing a business is not an overnight task. In fact, it requires consistent effort, iteration, and a willingness to adapt. Also, establishing frameworks for reviewing and improving systems can lead to significant changes over time.

💡 Focus on Team Development: Building a strong team dynamic through regular meetings, check-ins, and bonding activities fosters collaboration and trust. As a result, this enables team members to take initiative and contribute ideas, reducing the burden on leadership.

💡 Health and Work-Life Balance: Addressing health issues can serve as a catalyst for change. Moreover, reducing work hours and prioritising well-being can lead to a more sustainable and enjoyable work-life balance, allowing for personal growth and better decision-making.

💡 Utilize Technology for Efficiency: Implementing tools like Asana for project management and a knowledge base for documentation can streamline operations. Also, these technologies help organise tasks, track progress, and ensure valuable information is easily accessible to the team.



BEST MOMENTS

00:06 - 💬 “It's the story of someone who made a decision to change the way they work, to change their relationship with their business so that they were no longer needed five and a half, six days a week, so they could actually start living a better lifestyle.” - Steve Day

00:57 - 💬 “With a bit of dedication, hard work, and guidance, you can actually change your lifestyle completely.” - Steve Day

18:40 - 💬 “Systemizing is not an overnight thing, is it? You've gotta work at it and put the effort in to benefit from it. And I'm now at the point where absolutely benefiting from it.” - Jason Abbott

22:12 - 💬 “Even when I started this business, I started this because I was in some sort of position just working far too much, whatever. And then, but it took years to actually feel, and only like probably the last year, I genuinely feel now content with not working at the weekends, taking Fridays off to go skiing and actually feeling good about it.” - Steve Day

35:21 - 💬 “Success is having the time and the enjoyment of that time to do what I or the person would choose to do.” - Jason Abbott



TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Client's Journey to Business Freedom

10:09 “Partnering for Business Systemization”

12:29 Overcoming Hiring Fears: Staff Success

17:08 “Effective Recruitment and Future Vision”

18:13 Timing and Systemization Challenges

24:18 Streamlined Insurance Process Saves £2,000

26:21 Evolving Business Strategies

29:37 Ready for Steady Business Growth

34:32 Knowledge Base vs. Operations Manual



VALUABLE RESOURCES

  • Free access to our flagship DIDACT Framework
  • Free access to our flagship RECRUIT RIGHT Framework



LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

  • Website: https://fabricdistrict.co.uk/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-abbott-65a53754/
  • Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/tapestrylpl/



ABOUT THE GUEST

Jason Abbott is a property developer and entrepreneur based in Liverpool, UK. He's been in the property world for 30 years and has worked his way from being on the tools to running five businesses and now focused on 2, the Future Locations and The Tapestry.



LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST

  • Website: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com
  • Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/
  • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/
  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/
  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42



ABOUT THE HOST

Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.

 

Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.

 

Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

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