Are you overwhelmed by the endless tasks on your to-do list, feeling like true productivity is slipping through your fingers? In this episode of Roots of Success, Tommy Cole sits down with Tanya Dalton, a productivity expert who challenges common misconceptions about work-life balance and time management. Discover why traditional to-do lists may be sabotaging your success and learn how prioritizing your goals can transform not only your business but also your personal life. Tune in to uncover the secrets Tanya has used to grow multiple businesses, write best-selling books and more.

THE BIG IDEA:

Being Busy is not productive.

KEY MOMENTS:

[00:00] Starting a side business to fulfill personal needs.

[04:12] Launched Inkwell Press, scaled productivity tools business.

[07:27] Leader sets direction, ensures unified rowing.

[12:50] Do lists are ineffective; prioritize instead.

[17:59] Prioritize tasks to be present for son.

[20:13] Strategic planning to see the bigger picture.

[26:41] Kids need schedules for safety and security.

[33:03] Prioritize strategy: Business enables life goals.

[36:11] Morning site visits, afternoon paperwork, find rhythm.

[37:33] Work when most productive; balance your schedule.

[47:35] Quarterly strategic planning day for goal-setting.

QUESTIONS WE ANSWER

What are the best productivity tips for landscapers?

How can I create effective work-life balance?

What are some practical office organization ideas for increasing productivity?

How do I align my landscape operations with personal life goals?

What is the best way to write down and achieve personal goals?

What are the benefits of a morning routine for productivity?

How can landscape business owners develop a strategic planning process?