The Ops Authority

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  • 186: Dealing With Scope Creep [Ep. 132 Replay]

    Have you been struggling with scope creep in your work? How can you get this problem under control?

    If you are in a project management role, and you have been in relationships where things got blurry after a while, or a project has gotten way out of bounds, you have experienced Scope Creep.

    Scope creep is one of the biggest things that keeps operators from being their next best self. I went through this exact same thing, and I had to figure out a way to solve this problem because it was really taking the joy out of my work.

    I developed a 5-step strategy to get myself out of scope creep, and it has worked not only for me but for thousands of women who have taken this training.

    Join us for this upcoming 5-day Sprint, the Scope Creep Solution.

    This episode is a replay of episode 132, which is all about dealing with scope creep. You'll hear me share what it is, how it affects you, and how you can avoid it.

    For the full show notes, visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/186.

    27 min
  • 185: The Benefits of Becoming a DOO as an Employee of a Business with Erica Rivera

    Are you curious about how an employee of a company can come through the Director of Operations (DOO) certification program?

    Today we are spotlighting one of our former star students, who has come through the Director of Operations certification, Erica Rivera. She came through a recent cohort as a dedicated employee of a business.

    If you are thinking about joining us for the next cohort of the DOO certification program, make sure to submit an application!

    For full show notes, visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/185.

    28 min
  • 184: From an Executive Assistant at a Big Four Firm to DOO with Nicola Peters

    Are you considering the Director of Operations certification program, but want to hear from someone who has been through the process?

    Today, I am talking with a graduate of The Director of Operations (DOO) certification program, Nicola Peters. She shares her experience with the program, and the difference it has made in her business.

    Join us for the Scope Creep Solution, a 5-day sprint that will help you become a better project manager and a 5-step method to help you eliminate scope creep from your life.

    For full show notes visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/184.

    39 min
  • 183: Operational Meltdown: The Southwest Airlines Crisis & What We Can Learn From It

    What can we, as operators, learn from the massive operational meltdown at Southeast Airlines over this past holiday season?

    Today we are talking about a current event that happened over this past Christmas break, the Southwest Airlines meltdown. I am going to use this example today to articulate what it is that we do as operators, and why operations is such a pinnacle part of business.

    If you are a service provider and have to deal with broken boundaries, this is called scope creep. As a service provider, you will come across this over and over again. I came up with a formula to escape scope creep, and if you are stuck and need a plan to get out of this cycle, join us for the Scope Creep Solution kicking off on January 30th.

    For full show notes visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/183.

    39 min
  • 182: Using your Mission Statement as your Business Guide

    Have you taken the time to create a strong mission statement for your business? If so, have you revisited it in the past 6 months?

    Today we are talking about why a mission is so important as we dive into a brand new year.

    We are hosting our first ever conference in San Antonio, TX on April 11-13. Growth Getters Live will bring you tangible strategies that culminate into a plan for you, a service based business owner who is leveraging your gifts and skills into a product that you can offer to your audience. Make sure to check out our early bird pricing!

    For full show notes, visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/182.

    25 min
  • 181: 2022 Year in Review

    What has 2022 looked like behind the scenes at The Ops Authority?

    Today, I am going to give you a behind the scenes view of my business from the perspective of the CEO of The Ops Authority.

    I've traveled through all types of business models through the years, starting as a on-to-one service provider, to a one-to-many model, and finally to the CEO of the Ops Authority. I've taken all of the info that I've used to work with my clients and put it into a large container that is The Director of Operations (DOO) certification program.

    For full show notes, visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/181.

    32 min
  • 180: 2023 State of the Union for Service Providers (Part 2)

    What are best practices for positioning yourself as a service provider in 2023?

    Welcome to part two of our State of the Union for Service Providers, and today we are talking about the opportunities that will be available in 2023, and how you can position yourself for success.

    If you missed part one of this conversation, make sure to check it out!

    For full show notes visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/180.

    57 min
  • 179: 2023 State of the Union for Service Providers (Part 1)

    What is the state of online business and service providers as we head into 2023?

    This is one of our most anticipated podcasts of the year, our State of The Union for service providers. This is a two part series, so make sure to join us for part two!

    I've pulled together some amazing women who have a passion to serve other people. We want to give back our learnings from this year and step into our leadership.

    Today we are going to focus on 2022, what has worked, and what opportunities we have had as service providers. Come back next week, as we focus on strategies for 2023 as a service provider.

    For full show notes visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/179.

    58 min
  • 178: The DOO Download: Your Ops Questions Answered (#5)

    Do you want your burning DOO (Director of Operations) questions answered?

    Today I am joined by my Director of Coaching, Amy Lockrin, for round five of The DOO Download, where you get the wisdom of two DOOs who have "been there, done that."

    In this series we address common questions that pop up in our community. If you have questions that you would like answered, make sure to submit them!

    For full show notes visit theopsauthority.com/podcast/178.

    27 min
  • 177: The Impact of a DOO in a Scaling Business with Erin Weaver & Julie Ciardi

    What does it look like for a DOO to show up inside of a thriving business? What kind of impact can a DOO make in a scaling business?

    Today I have Julie Ciardi with me, an old friend who has been on a complimentary path, as well as Erin Weaver, a graduate of our DOO certification program. We are diving into what it looks like to have a high level operator in your business from the perspective of both the visionary and the DOO.

    Meet Julie…

    I'm Julie Ciardi! I'm a former fortune 500 marketing vice president, and I made the quantum leap to freedom after two decades in corporate. I am on a mission to help thousands of women BEcome her best self filled with purpose and passion. To do this, we must IGNITE her mind, YOUR mind.

    …And Erin

    I'm Erin Weaver! I'm originally from Upstate NY, I am married and a mom to 2 beautiful kiddos!! I am a Certified Director of Operations, have a background in business, and previously worked in Sales and Merchandising. I took some time away from the workforce and enjoyed 8 years of being a stay at home mom. After that wonderful time with my children, I decided I was ready to jump back in!! I joined Team IGNITE in 2020 and I'm so excited to be a part of this mission to help women create a life of passion, profit, & purpose!!

    For the full show notes, visit: https://theopsauthority.com/podcast/177

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    44 min

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You can't ignore the back-end pieces that have to work together and flow smoothly in order to build a brand, grow a movement or disrupt an industry. If the operations side of your business is a mess, putting out fires will always take priority… leaving no room for creative innovation, fun visibility or networking with powerhouse peers (or wannabe peers).

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