Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy

In this episode, I unpack the relationship between productivity and profitability, introduce the three "buckets" you need to invest your time in in order to be profitable, and discuss the big problem with living in the "other bucket."

I also divulge why the proverb "Time is money" is not exactly true, the effects of failing to protect your mindset, and ways I keep my business in check for profitability that if implemented, could have a huge impact on your business' ability to make money.

I hope you enjoy my episode on profitability and encourage you to take the first step toward making your business more sustainable. Now let's get to the straight talk!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

• My Unpacked Definition For Productivity
• What Productivity Is NOT That May Surprise You
• How Improved Productivity Drives Increased Profits
• The 3 High-Priority, Highly Productive Activities You Should Consistently Be Focusing On
• So Much More!

Important Resources & Links From This Episode:

• Profit First By Mike Michalowicz
• Intuit Quickbooks
• 10 Ways You're Screwing Your Productivity

In this episode, I delve into why your New Year's resolution is destined to fail and address how you can fix it so you can beat the odds and achieve your resolution in 2018.

I discuss the specific criteria a well-designed resolution should meet, why trying to accomplish your resolution on your own and your finances could be the biggest obstacles to its success, and why it's so important to vocalize your resolution to others.

I hope you enjoy my episode on New Year's resolutions and encourage you to transform yours to one that is destined to succeed today. Now let's jump right in and get to the straight talk!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

• The Importance Of Creating New Year's Resolutions
• 3 Reasons Your Resolution Is Sure To Fail (And How To Not Let It)
• The Secrets To Attaining Success With Your Resolution
• What Syndrome You May Be Suffering From That's Holding You Back
• So Much More!

Important Resources & Links From This Episode:

• 003 | Your BIG Why: Not Just Another Stupid Exercise
• 005 | Creating Big Goals Worth Pursuing

• Eps. 007 | Tackling Your Goals With Tactical Precision
• S.M.A.R.T.²: Creating BIG Goals Worth Pursuing Guide

In this episode, I run through many of the awesome benefits of entrepreneurship so you can run your business with the ultimate confidence that no matter how hard it gets, you chose the right career path when you embarked on your entrepreneurial journey.

I also discuss the many challenges of working a conventional job that you might have forgotten, tapping in to your unlimited potential in numerous areas, and how being an entrepreneur ultimately makes both you and your family members better people.

I hope you enjoy my episode on entrepreneurial gifts and encourage you to focus on entrepreneurship's endless benefits when you go through rough patches in your business. Now let's get to the straight talk!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

• The 12 Entrepreneurial Gifts You Should Thank Yourself For
• How The Positives Of Running A Business Significantly Outweigh The Accompanying Stress
• Why Becoming An Entrepreneur Was The Right Decision Even If It Is Hard To See Now
• So Much More!

Important Resources & Links From This Episode:

• Leave A Review On iTunes

In this episode, I sit down with former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort, Lee Cockerell, as he walks us through his journey of being farm boy and college drop-out to becoming a leader of 40,000 cast members at Disney. Lee goes on to share his strong stance on time-blocking and routines, the tools he uses to stay organized, and why he is adept at technology but continues to use a paper planner.

We also discuss the agreement Lee had in place that consistently kept him up to date on his people, processes, projects, and profits, the meaningful habit he learned during a time management seminar in 1980 that he still uses today, the number one problem business owners unknowingly have, and how his fear of failure sparks his curiosity and inspires him to learn every day.

This was an awesome discussion with Lee I hope you enjoy. Now let's get to the straight talk!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

• Mickey-Approved Time Management Methods That Never Fail
• Daily Rituals Lee Kept While Running Disney
• The Meaning Behind "Touch Your People Before You Touch Your Work"
• What You Can Do To Prevent Unnecessary Fires In Your Life
• The Best Gift You Can Give Others You Want To See Succeed
• So Much More!

Important Resources & Links From This Episode:

• LeeCockerell.com
• Creating Disney Magic Podcast
• Time Management Magic

In this episode, I lay out workable solutions to avoid unnecessary holiday stress so you can relax and enjoy the season with your loved ones. We discuss the likely root cause of your stress, creative ways to eliminate it, and strategies to refrain from putting unnecessary pressure on yourself which never fails to heighten stress and anxiety.

I go on to talk about how my strategies to avoid holiday stress can also transfer to helping you minimize work project stress and chaos.

I hope you enjoy my episode on holiday and work project stress and encourage you to take actions to reduce your stress. Now let's jump right in and get to the straight talk!

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

• Two Tips You Can Implement To Make The Holiday Season Less Stressful
• How Changing Your Verbiage Can Greatly Decrease Holiday Chaos
• Why Some Of Your Holiday Traditions Could Fail But Don't Have To
• So Much More!

Important Resources & Links From This Episode:

• Discovery Call