The CEO Help Desk from Run Like Clockwork

At the start of 2023 we never could have predicted that we would have shut the doors to our seven figure program and would have completely switched business models… but here we are, and we have some lessons to share with you! Whether you're on the verge of "burning it all to the ground", or are just looking to add a new revenue stream to your business, you'll definitely glean some new perspective from this episode

We talk about:

1. Change is scary, especially for your team.

2. The less time you have to market 2 offers, the better!

3. Done is better than perfect.

4. Preselling is your best friend.

5. Prepare to build a new audience.

Hindsight is always 20/20, and there are always things we would do differently with the information we have now… but since we don't have a time machine the next best thing we can do is share what we learned with you!

You can visit www.runlikeclockwork.com to learn more about us.

It has come to our attention that some of y'all think we are kidding…or even worse, you think that we're using false urgency by saying "doors are closing" when in fact they'll be open again soon. But that is not the case.

This is not a marketing tactic.

Our business model is changing.

The doors will be closing and NEVER reopening for the Clockwork Accelerator. This is the last time we'll be accepting new students to work directly with us to clockwork their business.

Friday, September 29th, the doors close FOR.EV.ER. And I'm not just saying that.

For those of you who have been wanting to work with myself and my Run Like Clockwork Team to get your business clockworked, this is officially your last week to enroll!

Ready to join? Visit www.clockworkaccelerator.com and use code WOW20% for 20% off the cost of enrollment. Need to chat with someone about it first? You can book a call with Gio from our team here: https://calendly.com/giovanni-rlc/30min

What would your life look like if you could take the entire summer off to RV around the country with your partner? Does that goal feel within reach, or totally out of the realm of possibility? For Nicole Bandes, owner of Virtual A Team, being able to take that time off was a non-negotiable. Despite owning a business that supports clients in delegation and project management, Nicole still found herself stuck in the weeds.

It's a hard truth, but even the most systems-minded people still sometimes need a framework like Clockwork to use as a jumping off point., hence why she found herself in the Accelerator, clockworking her virtual assistant business.

As of recording, Nicole was 2-weeks out from a 9-week vacation and she has lots of tips to share in this episode about how to make that your reality, too!

Want to learn more about Nicole? Check her out at virtualateam.com.

If you know Clockworking your business with our support is the next step for you, join us in the Clockwork Accelerator!

Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? Book a call with him here!

Every month Team RLC nominates and votes on which of our incredible clients will win the coveted "Clockie" award. It's something we started to recognize the hard work of our students, because we know how challenging it can be to build new habits and respect the new boundaries that Clockworking can bring. We've even designed a custom trophy for them, that's how serious we take it! On today's episode Emily interviews Chris Vazquez, owner of SoundLife Music Academy and guitarist in Air Supply. Due to the nature of when most people are looking to take music lessons, many people think that this is an impossible business model to Clockwork, but Chris is here to prove that all wrong! He shares a ton of insights on what it's like to build a sustainable music school while also maintaining a rich and wonderful life outside of it…

And shares some cool stories from his touring days!

Want to learn more about Chris? Check him out on Instagram @cvazquezguitar, or at SoundLife Music Academy.

If you know Clockworking your business with our support is the next step for you, join us in the Clockwork Accelerator!

Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? Book a call with him here!

We're back with some big news… It's the end of an era.

If you've listened to any of our past podcast episodes on vision or gone through any of our programs you know that we believe in creating a vision that has three phases. The idea is to create milestones for each phase that will signal when it's time to move onto the next. Ideally you're always building a strong foundation for your future phases, and recently, we've hit some milestones that indicate it's time for us to move to the next phase of our vision. We want to turn Clockwork into a household name, the "Energy Star Rating" of small business, and in order to do that…

We are closing our accelerator program this October.

Why? What does this mean? What about our clients? That's exactly what we're talking about in this episode of the podcast! If you have questions after listening, or want to chat about Accelerator, you can visit www.clockworkaccelerator.com to learn more and book a call.

After countless requests, team meetings, and middle of the night stress sessions… The timing is finally right for us to introduce Clockwork Certified Partners.

Today on the podcast, Adrienne and Emily pull back the curtain on the long road to this announcement, and what future partners can expect. They cover:

• What will it mean to "get certified"

• Why it took you so long to be ready to offer this

• How will it differ from the Accelerator program

• Who is and isn't a good fit for certification

If you've been wanting to use the Clockwork System with your clients be sure to give this one a listen, and also sign up for the waitlist/application at www.getclockworkcertified.com.

One more quick announcement… The RLC Podcast is going to be taking a short hiatus after this episode! Not for long, and we will definitely be back with a fresh and exciting way for you to listen. In the meantime, our "cousin" podcast, Dear Work Wives, officially launches on April 18th! You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, and submit a story at www.dearworkwives.com to be featured!

Follow us on Instagram here to stay up to date on all things Clockwork.

"You cannot Clockwork as a leader if you're unwilling to change."

Donna Lim from Sooter Consulting joined us in 2019 for a live event and began her Clockwork journey.

Like everything else in business, the process had its ups and downs, but after losing two managers in a year, and with her goal of being semi-retired in the next 5 years creeping up on her, she knew it was time to take it a little more seriously and join us again.

As a recent winner of our coveted Clockie award, she joins Adrienne on this episode to get candid about the self-reflection, personal growth, and tough conversations required for her to keep moving toward that goal.

Her best advice?

Come into the community of Clockworkers! I tried it on my own. It wasn't working. I am amazed at how many times I go to a call specifically with a question in mind going, "how could I have ever tried to do this by myself?".

We're so grateful to have Donna as part of our community.

If you know Clockworking your business with our community is the next step for you, join us in the Clockwork Accelerator, now!

Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? Book a call with him here!

Building systems might not sound like the most exciting way to grow your business, but it's definitely the most efficient! Why?

That's what Adrienne and Emily are talking about today! They cover:

• Why you need to take advantage of this low hanging fruit

• How to involve your whole team in this process

• How your current systems are keeping you small

Plus, they're joined by a live audience who have some good tidbits to share themselves!

If you know Clockworking your business with our support is the next step for you, join us in the Clockwork Accelerator, now!

Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? Book a call with him here!

Want to grow your business this year? Grab our free training, 6 Ways To Grow Your Business here!

How often do you say the words "we're all on the same team" in your business? It used to be a staple in my lexicon, even though it seemed to convey exactly what I meant. Then recently at our team retreat, while discussing how to continue navigating the inevitable interpersonal challenges that come up on a team of this size we landed on a metaphor that felt more in alignment with how we operate. The business is a scale… and we're just trying to keep it in balance. Sometimes that means people will be on opposite sides… and that is OK.

Growing a business is going to come with challenges, preparing for them so they don't take you out along the way is part of the work we do here at Clockwork. If you're focused on growing your business and are looking for more resources to make sure you don't break it, join us for our FREE training on March 28th. Register now at www.dontbreakyourbusiness.com.

You've got big goals — but do you have the systems and policies in place to support them?

Everyone wants to go "viral" these days, but is your business prepared to capitalize on the opportunity if you did?

That's the topic of this week's podcast… what you actually need to watch out for if you're hoping to reach those big goals you have for the business.

You need to learn how to spot the weak spots in your business now, so that you can deliver with excellence when you do. Prep for the growth you want — without breaking the business!

If that sounds overwhelming right now, don't worry! We're hosting a FREE live training on March 28th to walk you through this entire process

Together, in this free online training event, we will…

• Identify which of the four growth bottleneck you're currently experiencing

• Explore Doing vs. Dreaming: identify your goals — and what might be holding you back from achieving them.

• Map out exactly what would be needed to make that goal happen in your business — with live coaching to get it done!

• And prioritize how to start solving any gaps + inefficiencies you might discover.

Go to www.dontbreakyourbusiness.com now to register!