Nicole Bandes

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!

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 <a href="https://virtualateam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">virtualateam.com</a>. If you know Clockworking your business with our support is the next step for you, <a href="https://www.clockworkaccelerator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join us in the Clockwork Accelerator! </a> Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? <a href="https://calendly.com/giovanni-rlc/30min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a call with him here!</a>

213: Clockworking for Ultimate Freedom with Nicole Bandes

Chris Vazquez

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!

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cvazquezguitar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@cvazquezguitar</a>, or at <a href="https://www.soundlifelessons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundLife Music Academy</a>. If you know Clockworking your business with our support is the next step for you, <a href="https://www.clockworkaccelerator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join us in the Clockwork Accelerator! </a> Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? <a href="https://calendly.com/giovanni-rlc/30min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a call with him here!</a>

212:  Clockworking a Music School with Chris Vazquez

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.

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 <a href="http://www.clockworkaccelerator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.clockworkaccelerator.com</a> to learn more and book a call.

The End of An Era

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.

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: <ul> <li> What will it mean to "get certified" </li> <li> Why it took you so long to be ready to offer this </li> <li> How will it differ from the Accelerator program </li> <li> Who is and isn't a good fit for certification </li> </ul> 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 <a href="http://www.getclockworkcertified.com." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getclockworkcertified.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.dearworkwives.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dearworkwives.com</a> to be featured! Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rlclockwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to stay up to date on all things Clockwork.

210: Let’s Get Certified!

“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!

“You cannot Clockwork as a leader if you’re unwilling to change.” Donna Lim from <a href="https://www.sooterconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sooter Consulting</a> 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, <a href="https://www.clockworkaccelerator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join us in the Clockwork Accelerator, now! </a> Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? <a href="https://calendly.com/giovanni-rlc/30min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a call with him here!</a>

209: Is Achieving Your Short Term Goals Keeping You Stuck?

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!

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: <ul> <li> Why you need to take advantage of this low hanging fruit </li> <li> How to involve your whole team in this process </li> <li> How your current systems are keeping you small </li> </ul> 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, <a href="https://www.clockworkaccelerator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join us in the Clockwork Accelerator, now! </a> Need to talk to Gio from our team to get a few more details? <a href="https://calendly.com/giovanni-rlc/30min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a call with him here!</a> Want to grow your business this year? Grab our free training, <a href="http://www.6waystogrow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Ways To Grow Your Business here!</a>

208: 3 Shifts to Make to Grow Your Business - Part 3: Your Systems

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.

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 <a href="http://www.dontbreakyourbusiness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dontbreakyourbusiness.com</a>.

207: Maybe you aren't on the same team!

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!

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… <ul> <li> Identify which of the four growth bottleneck you’re currently experiencing </li> <li> Explore Doing vs. Dreaming: identify your goals — and what might be holding you back from achieving them. </li> <li> Map out exactly what would be needed to make that goal happen in your business — with live coaching to get it done! </li> <li> And prioritize how to start solving any gaps + inefficiencies you might discover. </li> </ul> Go to <a href="http://www.dontbreakyourbusiness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dontbreakyourbusiness.com</a> now to register!

206: Don’t Break Your Business

Despite how desperately we all wish it were true… you aren’t one magic hire away from solving all the problems in your business.   But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t hire anyone, especially if you’re looking to grow your business this year!   In this episode Adrienne and Emily are joined by a live audience on zoom to dive deep into all things building, leading and mentoring a team through growth, like:   The top 4 challenges that come with a team   The S-Curve concept   Addressing challenging situations     Plus answer they answer a few listener questions.  Wish you could have joined us live? Don’t worry, we’re recording part 3 live on March 23rd at 1pm Eastern. Click here to add our final part in this series to your calendar!   Want to grow your business this year? Grab our free training, 6 Ways To Grow Your Business here!   Ready to talk to Gio from our team about joining Clockwork? Book a call with him here!   And keep your eye out for a special announcement on next week’s episode!

Despite how desperately we all wish it were true… you aren’t one magic hire away from solving all the problems in your business. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t hire anyone, especially if you’re looking to grow your business this year! In this episode Adrienne and Emily are joined by a live audience on zoom to dive deep into all things building, leading and mentoring a team through growth, like: <ul> <li> The top 4 challenges that come with a team </li> <li> The S-Curve concept </li> <li> Addressing challenging situations </li> </ul> Plus answer they answer a few listener questions. Wish you could have joined us live? Don’t worry, we’re recording part 3 live on March 23rd at 1pm Eastern. <a href="https://www.addevent.com/event/zB16062245" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to add our final part in this series to your calendar!</a> Want to grow your business this year? Grab our free training, <a href="http://www.6waystogrow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Ways To Grow Your Business here!</a> Ready to talk to Gio from our team about joining Clockwork? <a href="https://calendly.com/giovanni-rlc/30min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a call with him here!</a> And keep your eye out for a special announcement on next week’s episode!

205: 3 Shifts to make to Grow your Business - Part 2: Your Team

We are not creating oxygen! You’ve heard it before, you love it, and hopefully you live it… But if you aren’t quite living into those words just yet, maybe that’s because you need to listen to this episode.  In this episode, Adrienne shares:   Why she lives by this motto   What it means in the day-to-day life of a clockworked business   How you can adopt this into your business now!   You can join in this conversation with us anytime over on Instagram → @rlclockwork  Or if you want to work with us find more ease in your business, check out the Clockwork Accelerator → www.clockworkaccelerator.com 

We are not creating oxygen! You’ve heard it before, you love it, and hopefully you live it… But if you aren’t quite living into those words just yet, maybe that’s because you need to listen to this episode. In this episode, Adrienne shares: <ul> <li> Why she lives by this motto </li> <li> What it means in the day-to-day life of a clockworked business </li> <li> How you can adopt this into your business now! </li> </ul> You can join in this conversation with us anytime over on Instagram → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rlclockwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rlclockwork</a> Or if you want to work with us find more ease in your business, check out the Clockwork Accelerator → <a href="http://www.clockworkaccelerator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.clockworkaccelerator.com </a>

204: We’re not creating oxygen

Giving you every tool you need to grow + scale your business with operational excellence, while also prioritizing your quality of life. Hosted by best-selling author + speaker Mike Michalowicz + operational efficiency expert + CEO, Adrienne Dorison, the Run Like Clockwork podcast is a series of insightful + topical operations conversations based on the best-selling book, Clockwork, to help small business owners design a business + team that runs itself. To stay in touch with all things Run Like Clockwork, you can check out runlikeclockwork.com. Subscribe, review + share your takeaways from each episode with us on social media so that we can connect!

I’ve read the Clockwork book and now I’m OB-SESSED with this podcast! Such easy, actionable tips to help us run our businesses more efficiently and streamlined. Thank you!

My new favorite!

So helpful!

Giving you every tool you need to grow + scale your business with operational excellence, while also prioritizing your quality of life. Hosted by best-selling author + speaker Mike Michalowicz + operational efficiency expert + CEO, Adrienne Dorison, the Run Like Clockwork podcast is a series of insightful + topical operations conversations based on the best-selling book, Clockwork, to help small business owners design a business + team that runs itself. To stay in touch with all things Run Like Clockwork, you can check out <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runlikeclockwork.com</a>. Subscribe, review + share your takeaways from each episode with us on social media so that we can connect!

RUN LIKE CLOCKWORK: SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS

With Halloween just days away, at first, I panicked when I realized we didn’t have any candy for all the cute little neighborhood trick or treaters...and then put my big girl panties on and headed to Costco (mistake #1).    We needed a bunch of other things too that people should never buy in bulk, like greek yogurt, and almond milk, spinach...so this wasn’t just a candy only trip.    Finally made it to the Halloween candy section and Costco really went all out...I mean the smallest bag still costs $20 and has over 300 pieces in it, I don’t think we have more than 15 kids in the neighborhood, but obviously we need to be prepared, so we’ll get it.   I always wanted to be the “cool house”...you know the one where they give out the best candy (Reeses, not Smarties)....but never even dreamed of a life where I could be the BEST HOUSE...you know the one that gives out the full-size candy bars.    Well, thanks to Costco, that’s me this year.    But...that’s where the happy part of this story ends…   I should have known better, never open the Halloween candy before Halloween...because once it’s open, it’s basically begging you to eat it.   And now I have full-size candy bars (and remember, Reese’s not Smarties) staring at me everytime I open the pantry...which is A LOT because additional reminder, 7.5 months pregnant.   All that to say...I truly understand why the fun-size bar was created. No one needs these full-size bars in their house, or given to their kids.    They created fun-size candy bars for a reason -- sometimes we shouldn’t eat the whole thing.    The same thing is true for Clockwork...but up until NOW we’ve been giving you full-size bars and if you’re anything like me this week, you’ve learned your lesson and you’re sticking with fun-size from now on.    For the first time ever, we’re offering a fun-size version of our Clockwork Accelerator program, and it’s called Clockwork Kickoff.    So, now you can take a bite + get tonssss of the goodness of Clockworking your business, without feeling overwhelmed, overstuffed and regretful as you near the end...just like that fun-size candy bar.    A few weeks ago when we closed enrollment for our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator program, many of you reached saying you want to clockwork the business, but you didn’t feel quite ready.    You felt you didn’t have the team, time, or money to start clockworking just yet.   In fact, you told me you were looking for first steps to get you started with Clockworking now, until you’re ready for the full thang!    I think that’s smart, you wanted the fun-size.    So, we created it over the past few weeks for you.    Clockwork Kickoff -- how to start clockworking your business, even if you have no team members, no time, no extra money, and no clue how to hire yet!   So, what do you get when you join Clockwork Kickoff?      Instant lifetime access to the training —  no waiting for the next start date, and you can revisit the information any time you want to grow your business, dial in your efficiency, or make a new hire.   8 bite-sized lessons to get you clarity and into action — we’ve made them short, actionable, and easy to implement because we know you’re pressed for time.     Lesson 1: Start Here! Lesson 2: The 4 Types of Work Lesson 3: Moving Towards Your Ideal Lesson 4: Time Tracking Analysis Lesson 5: The 4D Debrief (Part 1 + 2) Lesson 6: 6. The Fastest Path to ROI Lesson 7: Your Action Plan Lesson 8: Do THIS Next!     Our tricked-out tracking spreadsheets to make data collection 100x easier   Action based assignments with worksheets to get you results fast!      PLUS -- when you join before Thurs. Oct 31st at 11:59pm EST, you'll also get:  BONUS: exact schedule of how to go through this program successfully BONUS: 2 LIVE Q+A coaching calls to get all your questions answered!    That’s right, LIVE feedback and coaching from our Run Like Clockwork team to make sure you’re on the right track as you implement these first steps. This is a bonus we won’t be offering in the future, so snatch it up this week!   Investment: $497    If money, time, or small/no team was what was standing in your way before, NOW is your chance to take action on Clockworking your business in a more bite-sized way!  Join us in Clockwork Kickoff here &gt;&gt; runlikeclockwork.com/kickoff

With Halloween just days away, at first, I panicked when I realized we didn’t have any candy for all the cute little neighborhood trick or treaters...and then put my big girl panties on and headed to Costco (mistake #1).  We needed a bunch of other things too that people should never buy in bulk, like greek yogurt, and almond milk, spinach...so this wasn’t just a candy only trip.  Finally made it to the Halloween candy section and Costco really went all out...I mean the smallest bag still costs $20 and has over 300 pieces in it, I don’t think we have more than 15 kids in the neighborhood, but obviously we need to be prepared, so we’ll get it. I always wanted to be the “cool house”...you know the one where they give out the best candy (Reeses, not Smarties)....but never even dreamed of a life where I could be the BEST HOUSE...you know the one that gives out the full-size candy bars.  Well, thanks to Costco, that’s me this year.  But...that’s where the happy part of this story ends… I should have known better, never open the Halloween candy before Halloween...because once it’s open, it’s basically begging you to eat it. And now I have full-size candy bars (and remember, Reese’s not Smarties) staring at me everytime I open the pantry...which is A LOT because additional reminder, 7.5 months pregnant. All that to say...I truly understand why the fun-size bar was created. No one needs these full-size bars in their house, or given to their kids.  They created fun-size candy bars for a reason -- sometimes we shouldn’t eat the whole thing.  The same thing is true for Clockwork...but up until NOW we’ve been giving you full-size bars and if you’re anything like me this week, you’ve learned your lesson and you’re sticking with fun-size from now on.  For the first time ever, we’re offering a fun-size version of our Clockwork Accelerator program, and it’s called Clockwork Kickoff.  So, now you can take a bite + get tonssss of the goodness of Clockworking your business, without feeling overwhelmed, overstuffed and regretful as you near the end...just like that fun-size candy bar.  A few weeks ago when we closed enrollment for our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator program, many of you reached saying you want to clockwork the business, but you didn’t feel quite ready.  You felt you didn’t have the team, time, or money to start clockworking just yet. In fact, you told me you were looking for first steps to get you started with Clockworking now, until you’re ready for the full thang!  I think that’s smart, you wanted the fun-size.  So, we created it over the past few weeks for you.  <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com/kickoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Kickoff</a> -- how to start clockworking your business, even if you have no team members, no time, no extra money, and no clue how to hire yet! So, what do you get when you join Clockwork Kickoff? <ul> <li>Instant lifetime access to the training —  no waiting for the next start date, and you can revisit the information any time you want to grow your business, dial in your efficiency, or make a new hire.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>8 bite-sized lessons to get you clarity and into action — we’ve made them short, actionable, and easy to implement because we know you’re pressed for time.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lesson 1: Start Here!</li> <li>Lesson 2: The 4 Types of Work</li> <li>Lesson 3: Moving Towards Your Ideal</li> <li>Lesson 4: Time Tracking Analysis</li> <li>Lesson 5: The 4D Debrief (Part 1 + 2)</li> <li>Lesson 6: 6. The Fastest Path to ROI</li> <li>Lesson 7: Your Action Plan</li> <li>Lesson 8: Do THIS Next!</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Our tricked-out tracking spreadsheets to make data collection 100x easier</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Action based assignments with worksheets to get you results fast!</li> </ul> PLUS -- when you join before Thurs. Oct 31st at 11:59pm EST, you'll also get: <ul> <li>BONUS: exact schedule of how to go through this program successfully</li> <li>BONUS: 2 LIVE Q+A coaching calls to get all your questions answered!</li> </ul> That’s right, LIVE feedback and coaching from our Run Like Clockwork team to make sure you’re on the right track as you implement these first steps. This is a bonus we won’t be offering in the future, so snatch it up this week! <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com/kickoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Investment: $497 </a> If money, time, or small/no team was what was standing in your way before, NOW is your chance to take action on Clockworking your business in a more bite-sized way! Join us in Clockwork Kickoff here &gt;&gt; <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com/kickoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runlikeclockwork.com/kickoff</a>

24: Why Go ‘Fun-Size’ in Your Approach to Goals

This episode is super special because, not only am I sharing incredible WINS of Clockwork Rockstars + how they did it, I’m doing it with my lead team member, Emily! Since one of Emily’s Clockwork hats is coaching within our Accelerator program, I thought who better to join me to shout out some of our incredible students and hopefully inspire you as you kick off the New Year in your business!   Since our Run Like Clockwork QBR (Queen Bee Role) is keeping our students accountable, we’ve integrated badges into the Clockwork Accelerator program that our students can collect throughout the program and earn rewards. Think Girl/Boy Scouts badges for your business. How cool is that?!   The badges that some of our Clockwork Rockstars earned that we highlight are:  ACDC Rockstar Systems Snatcher Graduate 2 Week Vacation Converts Like It’s Hot    We share these wins with you so you know it happens incrementally over time + it is possible. These business owners came into our Accelerator program less than 6 months ago and are already experiencing so many wins!   Qualities that helped these students have incredible wins (+ will help you too):  open to new ideas do the work, show up on calls, ask questions take advantage of every resource presented to them ask for things that they need focus on implementing   If you’re interested in joining us within our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator, we would love to support you this year in designing a business + team that runs itself! You can find all the details here.

This episode is super special because, not only am I sharing incredible WINS of Clockwork Rockstars + how they did it, I’m doing it with my lead team member, Emily! Since one of Emily’s Clockwork hats is coaching within our Accelerator program, I thought who better to join me to shout out some of our incredible students and hopefully inspire you as you kick off the New Year in your business! Since our Run Like Clockwork QBR (Queen Bee Role) is keeping our students accountable, we’ve integrated badges into the Clockwork Accelerator program that our students can collect throughout the program and earn rewards. Think Girl/Boy Scouts badges for your business. How cool is that?! The badges that some of our Clockwork Rockstars earned that we highlight are: <ul> <li>ACDC Rockstar</li> <li>Systems Snatcher</li> <li>Graduate</li> <li>2 Week Vacation</li> <li>Converts Like It’s Hot</li> </ul> We share these wins with you so you know it happens incrementally over time + it is possible. These business owners came into our Accelerator program less than 6 months ago and are already experiencing so many wins! Qualities that helped these students have incredible wins (+ will help you too): <ul> <li>open to new ideas</li> <li>do the work, show up on calls, ask questions</li> <li>take advantage of every resource presented to them</li> <li>ask for things that they need</li> <li>focus on implementing</li> </ul> If you’re interested in joining us within our <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Run Like Clockwork Accelerator</a>, we would love to support you this year in designing a business + team that runs itself! You can find all the details <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

33: Clockwork Rockstars + How They Did It

Two common bottlenecks to ROI that we help clients identify through the Clockwork Accelerator are:    Are you solving the wrong problem? Are you solving too many problems all at once?    Both of these deplete efficiency and result in misallocated funds.💸   The reason I love helping my clients identify these bottlenecks is because they get immediate ROI on joining the Clockwork Accelerator and reap long term rewards.💥   I gave a mini-training here on how to know WHICH problem to solve in your business to maximize results with minimal efforts!    I also answered a lot of great questions about the Clockwork Accelerator. If you’re still on the fence, watch the LIVE and drop your question in the comments or in a DM 🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏾   Don’t let the risk of inaction keep you from a great ROI + a business + team that runs like clockwork!   Enrollment for the Clockwork Accelerator closes TONIGHT Sept 30th at 11:59pm PST ⏰ runlikeclockwork.com/vacation

Two common bottlenecks to ROI that we help clients identify through the Clockwork Accelerator are: <ul> <li>Are you solving the wrong problem?</li> <li>Are you solving too many problems all at once?</li> </ul> Both of these deplete efficiency and result in misallocated funds.💸 The reason I love helping my clients identify these bottlenecks is because they get immediate ROI on joining the Clockwork Accelerator and reap long term rewards.💥 I gave a mini-training here on how to know WHICH problem to solve in your business to maximize results with minimal efforts!  I also answered a lot of great questions about the Clockwork Accelerator. If you’re still on the fence, watch the LIVE and drop your question in the comments or in a DM 🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏾 Don’t let the risk of inaction keep you from a great ROI + a business + team that runs like clockwork! Enrollment for the Clockwork Accelerator closes TONIGHT Sept 30th at 11:59pm PST ⏰ <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runlikeclockwork.com/vacation</a>

20: Which problem to solve first to get fast ROI

I thought this would be the perfect time of year to talk about the idea of balance vs. presence.    I’ve never been a fan of balance personally, it just doesn’t make much sense to me and always leaves us feeling guilty or split between our worlds. Even the idea of the word balance makes us feel like things should also be split EQUALLY in terms of time in order to be balanced, but that’s just one measure. I think more importantly we want to think about our presence during those times. Because otherwise we’re constantly somewhere else in our minds anyway.   I also share my concept of making “minimum payments” in certain areas of your life during different seasons versus trying to do it all and balance it all.     Our goal + focus shouldn’t be to create balance with all the things going on in our lives, that’s misleading, but rather start prioritizing and focusing on being present. There’s no upside in feeling bad about being at work or with family. I have a shirt that says -- wherever you are, be there -- and that really sums up this idea completely.    YOU are responsible for your thoughts though so it takes time + attention + intention to even have the awareness that you’re not present and then snap back to the moment. This won’t be easy and it won’t happen overnight, but it will also be an energy saver for you as it takes a lot of energy to mentally be in 2 places at once.    Some quick tips to be more present:  Identify the moment you’re currently in.  Listen more closely.   Be okay with not knowing everything. Reduce the distractions. Remove yourself from the digital world.    Happy holidays + we’re wishing you a season of PRESENCE over anything else.

I thought this would be the perfect time of year to talk about the idea of balance vs. presence.  I’ve never been a fan of balance personally, it just doesn’t make much sense to me and always leaves us feeling guilty or split between our worlds. Even the idea of the word balance makes us feel like things should also be split EQUALLY in terms of time in order to be balanced, but that’s just one measure. I think more importantly we want to think about our presence during those times. Because otherwise we’re constantly somewhere else in our minds anyway. I also share my concept of making “minimum payments” in certain areas of your life during different seasons versus trying to do it all and balance it all.   Our goal + focus shouldn’t be to create balance with all the things going on in our lives, that’s misleading, but rather start prioritizing and focusing on being present. There’s no upside in feeling bad about being at work or with family. I have a shirt that says -- wherever you are, be there -- and that really sums up this idea completely.  YOU are responsible for your thoughts though so it takes time + attention + intention to even have the awareness that you’re not present and then snap back to the moment. This won’t be easy and it won’t happen overnight, but it will also be an energy saver for you as it takes a lot of energy to mentally be in 2 places at once.  Some quick tips to be more present: <ul> <li>Identify the moment you’re currently in.</li> <li> Listen more closely.  </li> <li>Be okay with not knowing everything.</li> <li>Reduce the distractions.</li> <li>Remove yourself from the digital world.</li> </ul> Happy holidays + we’re wishing you a season of PRESENCE over anything else.

32: Prioritizing Presence... not presents

Generosity is one of our core values at RLC and one of my personal core values too. It’s something that we’ve baked into our culture and into our company and I know many of our current and past clients are also motivated by generosity and value it deeply and end up incorporating giving into their culture and business models too.    There are 3 ways to give:  Money -- give money to a cause you care about. Work this into your business model so that it’s not an afterthought that you never have money for, but rather a part of the pricing + financial model! If you can’t give 10%, start with 1%. This is about building a HABIT. It will be much harder to give away $100,000 once you make a $1Million if you’ve never given away anything before, believe me! Start small with stretching that muscle and habit.  Expertise -- give of your strengths / expertise to a non-profit organization that may need it! We have a scholarship fund and application process where we award non-profit founders with access to our Accelerator program -- non-profits operate just like businesses, with way smaller operating budgets and they need operations support -- so that’s one way we can give back and create a ripple effect with our impact.  Time -- give your time in service of their cause. Giving your time will help you feel more connected to the cause as you see the impact right away. It also creates tons of perspective on how much you currently have and helps you increase your own gratitude.      Have open hands -- we often feel that if we don’t hold on tightly to our money, it will slip away, but when you open your hands and give it allows even more to flow back to you. You allow the dollars to leave and the freedom to enter.    Pick one of these 3 ways of baking generosity into your own business and get started! Set goals for yourself of how you’re going to incorporate the other ways in the future. Start with the one that feels easiest + most accessible right now, and then build from there!  Share with us on Instagram what you’re going to start with, we can’t wait to hear how you decide to bring more generosity to the culture through this exercise!

Generosity is one of our core values at RLC and one of my personal core values too. It’s something that we’ve baked into our culture and into our company and I know many of our current and past clients are also motivated by generosity and value it deeply and end up incorporating giving into their culture and business models too.  There are 3 ways to give: <ul> <li>Money -- give money to a cause you care about. Work this into your business model so that it’s not an afterthought that you never have money for, but rather a part of the pricing + financial model! If you can’t give 10%, start with 1%. This is about building a HABIT. It will be much harder to give away $100,000 once you make a $1Million if you’ve never given away anything before, believe me! Start small with stretching that muscle and habit. </li> <li>Expertise -- give of your strengths / expertise to a non-profit organization that may need it! We have a scholarship fund and application process where we award non-profit founders with access to our Accelerator program -- non-profits operate just like businesses, with way smaller operating budgets and they need operations support -- so that’s one way we can give back and create a ripple effect with our impact. </li> <li>Time -- give your time in service of their cause. Giving your time will help you feel more connected to the cause as you see the impact right away. It also creates tons of perspective on how much you currently have and helps you increase your own gratitude.  </li> </ul> Have open hands -- we often feel that if we don’t hold on tightly to our money, it will slip away, but when you open your hands and give it allows even more to flow back to you. You allow the dollars to leave and the freedom to enter.  Pick one of these 3 ways of baking generosity into your own business and get started! Set goals for yourself of how you’re going to incorporate the other ways in the future. Start with the one that feels easiest + most accessible right now, and then build from there! Share with us on <a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> what you’re going to start with, we can’t wait to hear how you decide to bring more generosity to the culture through this exercise!

27: Baking Generosity into Your Business

It’s time tracking week y’all! Every single quarter we have our team and our clients track their time so that we can see where your most valuable resource is actually going. It’s the data we need to make improvements!   One of the most important pieces of clockworking your business + removing yourself from the day-to-day operations starts with a 4D time tracking analysis.    I know, I know...not the sexiest thing to add to your week, but it will 1000% be worth it for a few reasons.     This is DATA! Just like the financial data you rely on to run your business, you need data on where your time is going too.  We can use this data to figure out who your next hire needs to be, how much time you need them for each week, and you’ll have a complete list of tasks you want them to be responsible for to use in the job description.  You’ll be able to get time back THIS WEEK just by following today’s steps.     In this episode, Adrienne shares the 3T’s you’ll apply once you have your time tracking completed, and she reveals the 4th “T” that didn’t even make the book, but is going to change your perspective on everything you do in the day.    If you want to use our time tracking sheet that we share with all of our clients, you can grab that here.    Share with me over on instagram and let me know what you’re 3T’ing this week! (@adriennedorison, @rlclockwork). 

It’s time tracking week y’all! Every single quarter we have our team and our clients track their time so that we can see where your most valuable resource is actually going. It’s the data we need to make improvements! One of the most important pieces of clockworking your business + removing yourself from the day-to-day operations starts with a 4D time tracking analysis.  I know, I know...not the sexiest thing to add to your week, but it will 1000% be worth it for a few reasons.  <ol> <li>This is DATA! Just like the financial data you rely on to run your business, you need data on where your time is going too. </li> <li>We can use this data to figure out who your next hire needs to be, how much time you need them for each week, and you’ll have a complete list of tasks you want them to be responsible for to use in the job description. </li> <li>You’ll be able to get time back THIS WEEK just by following today’s steps. </li> </ol> In this episode, Adrienne shares the 3T’s you’ll apply once you have your time tracking completed, and she reveals the 4th “T” that didn’t even make the book, but is going to change your perspective on everything you do in the day.  If you want to use our time tracking sheet that we share with all of our clients, you can <a href="https://runlikeclockwork.activehosted.com/f/75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">grab that here</a>.  Share with me over on instagram and let me know what you’re 3T’ing this week! (<a href="http://instagram.com/adriennedorison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@adriennedorison</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rlclockwork</a>).

21: It’s 4D time tracking week! [REPLAY]

“We first make habits, and then our habits make us.” John Dryden   There’s no doubt that habits play a huge role in the success (or failure) of a business. While we all live by habits, some habits are more intentional than others. Today I’m sharing 5 habits I have developed that help me stay efficient AND productive.    My top 5 habits are:  review my projects / PM system daily end of day standup  time blocking remove distractions create your personal non-negotiables    Hopefully you can take one, some, or all of these and start testing and applying them to your business. I can guarantee you that if you stay consistent on them, they will help you be more efficient and productive in your business. I’d love to hear how it’s going for you if you try any of these! Tag us on Instagram @rlclockwork ! We would love to hear which one you try or if there are other habits that are working for you that we should know about!

“We first make habits, and then our habits make us.” John Dryden There’s no doubt that habits play a huge role in the success (or failure) of a business. While we all live by habits, some habits are more intentional than others. Today I’m sharing 5 habits I have developed that help me stay efficient AND productive.  My top 5 habits are: <ol> <li>review my projects / PM system daily</li> <li>end of day standup </li> <li>time blocking</li> <li>remove distractions</li> <li>create your personal non-negotiables</li> </ol> Hopefully you can take one, some, or all of these and start testing and applying them to your business. I can guarantee you that if you stay consistent on them, they will help you be more efficient and productive in your business. I’d love to hear how it’s going for you if you try any of these! Tag us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @rlclockwork</a> ! We would love to hear which one you try or if there are other habits that are working for you that we should know about!

34: 5 Habits that Help Me Stay Efficient AND Productive

Which goal would you prefer to pursue? -To be a business owner who takes a 4 week vacation    Or -To become a CEO who runs their business as efficiently and responsibly as possible.   Do you hear that subtle shift between the performance goal and identity goal? The goal of Clockwork is not just the 4 week vacation, which is a performance goal. #operationvacation  But ultimately, help business owners become a CEO who is efficient in all areas of business. #identityshift   Your habits and the habits of your team are a huge part of that identity goal.   At Run Like Clockwork, we believe that you can’t succeed at clockworking your business until doing the work associated with that change becomes an automatic habit.   In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Emily covers the following aspects of habits for clockworking:  Performance vs Identity goal/habit How to create habit feedback loops that serve you and your team Trash, Trim &amp; Transfer Cue &amp; Cravings for Clockwork 4 things you can do to make habit formation easy    “Motivation rarely is enough to carry you all the way through to the formation of a habit. You need more than just motivation to make a habit really stick.”   Ready for the first steps in Clockworking your business? We’ve got you covered! Grab our free Clockwork Quickstart Guide and get a bonus training with it, too.

Which goal would you prefer to pursue? -To be a business owner who takes a 4 week vacation    Or -To become a CEO who runs their business as efficiently and responsibly as possible. Do you hear that subtle shift between the performance goal and identity goal? The goal of Clockwork is not just the 4 week vacation, which is a performance goal. #operationvacation  But ultimately, help business owners become a CEO who is efficient in all areas of business. #identityshift Your habits and the habits of your team are a huge part of that identity goal. At Run Like Clockwork, we believe that you can’t succeed at clockworking your business until doing the work associated with that change becomes an automatic habit. In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Emily covers the following aspects of habits for clockworking: <ul> <li>Performance vs Identity goal/habit</li> <li>How to create habit feedback loops that serve you and your team</li> <li>Trash, Trim &amp; Transfer</li> <li>Cue &amp; Cravings for Clockwork</li> <li>4 things you can do to make habit formation easy</li> </ul> “Motivation rarely is enough to carry you all the way through to the formation of a habit. You need more than just motivation to make a habit really stick.” Ready for the first steps in Clockworking your business? We’ve got you covered! Grab our free <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Quickstart Guide</a> and get a bonus training with it, too.

37: Atomic Habits for Clockworking

Why most CEO’s never see the ROI of time tracking -- they don’t finish the final step!    Just by doing the time tracking exercise, and the debrief process, you can EASILY recover an hour or more a day THIS WEEK -- BUT, that doesn’t happen magically, you’ve got to have the data, you’ve got to be relentless with the value of your time, and then most importantly you’ve got to be really intentional with the actions you take with that newly recovered time otherwise it won’t result in any ROI.    Most CEO’s are disappointed when they do time tracking because they don’t follow it through with this final step and never get an ROI from the process.    After doing this work myself and working with hundreds of clients -- what I know to be true is there are 3 things that will happen with that newly recovered time...so, let’s make sure we are choosing which one is most important for us personally! There’s no right or wrong -- it’s just what’s right for you.     You can just let it disappear again (which is the most likely), because it’s our natural default. If you’re a doer, a high achiever, your default is going to be to take that recovered time and just fill it without thinking with more doing. But this doesn’t come from an intentional place. This will not grow the business, and becomes a cyclical trap. You can funnel that recovered time towards a more VALUABLE work type or work activity. If we’ve trashed + trimmed to recover time, it means you’ve freed up time that we can now spend on a higher value doing or something higher value like delegating or design time. Being intentional is what’s key here. If you’re intentional and spend this recovered time in a more valuable place, it will create ROI for the business.  You can use that recovered time to do less...if you’re in need of more personal time, more free time, more family time, more time for a new business, etc -- you can just take this time back for yourself. It will also likely grow the business even without DOING more because you’ll have more mental space and be more refreshed when you do spend time in the business.     The key is to not let #1 happen -- the unintentional time filler -- but instead intentionally choose option #2 or #3.    And how do you intentionally choose it?    Think about what your goals are for the business. Think about what you personally need. Think about what would be a more valuable use of your time in the business.    And then…   Actually BLOCK IT OFF on the calendar.    That’s right, each week you’re going to start blocking this recovered time off on your calendar and write in what you’re doing during those blocks. Whether it’s an hour or 20 hours. If you don’t protect it, it will get filled up with something less important. If you don’t block it off, you’ll forget to spend it in that intentional way, someone will pull you into a meeting or you’ll get sucked into something you’ve previously trashed...it’s not because you’re a bad person or have poor work ethic -- it’s because this is what’s most natural for us and we have to build habits to keep that time moving in the right direction.    Some helpful links for you: Grab your time tracking sheet here.   Listen to the time tracking episode here.   Listen to the time tracking debrief here.  Listen to the clockwork delegation episode here.   Share with us over on instagram and let me know what you’re doing with your extra hours this week! (@rlclockwork). 

Why most CEO’s never see the ROI of time tracking -- they don’t finish the final step!  Just by doing the time tracking exercise, and the debrief process, you can EASILY recover an hour or more a day THIS WEEK -- BUT, that doesn’t happen magically, you’ve got to have the data, you’ve got to be relentless with the value of your time, and then most importantly you’ve got to be really intentional with the actions you take with that newly recovered time otherwise it won’t result in any ROI.  Most CEO’s are disappointed when they do time tracking because they don’t follow it through with this final step and never get an ROI from the process.  After doing this work myself and working with hundreds of clients -- what I know to be true is there are 3 things that will happen with that newly recovered time...so, let’s make sure we are choosing which one is most important for us personally! There’s no right or wrong -- it’s just what’s right for you.  <ol> <li>You can just let it disappear again (which is the most likely), because it’s our natural default. If you’re a doer, a high achiever, your default is going to be to take that recovered time and just fill it without thinking with more doing. But this doesn’t come from an intentional place. This will not grow the business, and becomes a cyclical trap.</li> <li>You can funnel that recovered time towards a more VALUABLE work type or work activity. If we’ve trashed + trimmed to recover time, it means you’ve freed up time that we can now spend on a higher value doing or something higher value like delegating or design time. Being intentional is what’s key here. If you’re intentional and spend this recovered time in a more valuable place, it will create ROI for the business. </li> <li>You can use that recovered time to do less...if you’re in need of more personal time, more free time, more family time, more time for a new business, etc -- you can just take this time back for yourself. It will also likely grow the business even without DOING more because you’ll have more mental space and be more refreshed when you do spend time in the business. </li> </ol> The key is to not let #1 happen -- the unintentional time filler -- but instead intentionally choose option #2 or #3.  And how do you intentionally choose it?  Think about what your goals are for the business. Think about what you personally need. Think about what would be a more valuable use of your time in the business.  And then… Actually BLOCK IT OFF on the calendar.  That’s right, each week you’re going to start blocking this recovered time off on your calendar and write in what you’re doing during those blocks. Whether it’s an hour or 20 hours. If you don’t protect it, it will get filled up with something less important. If you don’t block it off, you’ll forget to spend it in that intentional way, someone will pull you into a meeting or you’ll get sucked into something you’ve previously trashed...it’s not because you’re a bad person or have poor work ethic -- it’s because this is what’s most natural for us and we have to build habits to keep that time moving in the right direction.  Some helpful links for you: <a href="https://runlikeclockwork.activehosted.com/f/75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grab your time tracking sheet here. </a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-4d-time-tracking-week-replay/id1455405517?i=1000452928663" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the time tracking episode here.</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-time-tracking/id1455405517?i=1000453706693" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the time tracking debrief here.</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-delegate-more-successfully-to-your-team-members/id1455405517?i=1000442065015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the clockwork delegation episode here.</a> Share with us over on <a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> and let me know what you’re doing with your extra hours this week! (<a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rlclockwork</a>).

23: Where Most CEO's Leave Money on the Table

A common complaint or fear we hear from owners regularly is — “I’m super excited and invested in clockworking my business… my team just doesn’t seem to care as much. How do I get them to care as much as me?”   We get it! When it’s not your business, inherently the stakes aren’t as high.   While Adrienne is on her 4 week vacation/maternity leave, Emily &amp; Laurie do a Team Takeover episode and share 3 ways that you can get your team to care more about the business.    Share the vision for your company with the team. Be bold, open, and share your biggest dreams, and explain how each team member will fit into that.     Clockworking is a revolution!!! This doesn’t just benefit the boss… it benefits our society! Want more practical examples? Check out Episode 28:  Mike’s Best 4-week Vacation Tips.      Have an open and honest conversation about what owning a business is like for your life, and how it impacts you and your life.  Adrienne + Tyler demonstrate this beautifully in episode 26:  3 Lessons from a Week-long Vacation    Excited to get started clockworking and get your team on board too? Grab our Clockwork Quickstart Guide! It has links to resources that will benefit you + your team so you can start designing a business + team that runs itself!

A common complaint or fear we hear from owners regularly is — “I’m super excited and invested in clockworking my business… my team just doesn’t seem to care as much. How do I get them to care as much as me?” We get it! When it’s not your business, inherently the stakes aren’t as high. While Adrienne is on her 4 week vacation/maternity leave, Emily &amp; Laurie do a Team Takeover episode and share 3 ways that you can get your team to care more about the business. <ol> <li>Share the vision for your company with the team. Be bold, open, and share your biggest dreams, and explain how each team member will fit into that.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Clockworking is a revolution!!! This doesn’t just benefit the boss… it benefits our society! Want more practical examples? Check out Episode 28: <a href="https://www.runlikeclockwork.com/podcast/2019/11/27/mikes-best-4-week-vacation-tips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mike’s Best 4-week Vacation Tips</a>. </li> </ol> <ol> <li>Have an open and honest conversation about what owning a business is like for your life, and how it impacts you and your life.  Adrienne + Tyler demonstrate this beautifully in episode 26: <a href="https://www.runlikeclockwork.com/podcast/2019/11/13/3-lessons-from-a-week-long-vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 3 Lessons from a Week-long Vacation</a></li> </ol> Excited to get started clockworking and get your team on board too? Grab our <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Quickstart Guide</a>! It has links to resources that will benefit you + your team so you can start designing a business + team that runs itself!

36: How to Get Your Team to Care

What’s that saying “straight from the horse’s mouth”?   That’s what you get in this episode!   You’re here because you know the value of designing a business that runs like clockwork and want to start or continue clockworking your business. Today you get to hear straight from the team’s mouth 5 Top Tips to apply as you clockwork.    Be confident in your clockworking and do not turn your back on this decision.  Maintain open connection + conversations within your team. Make it a habit (to dig deeper into habits, check out the  Atomic Habits for Clockworking episode) Cultivate a culture of efficiency, being open to creative ideas and having each other’s backs. Trust the process     Connect with us over on Instagram and let us know what other benefits you came up with of clockworking from your team members perspective! (@rlclockwork)  Pop over here to grab our free Clockwork Quickstart Guide + free training that will help you as you start clockworking your business: runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart Subscribe, rate + review this podcast so that more entrepreneurs can benefit from the power of clockworking their business!

What’s that saying “straight from the horse’s mouth”? That’s what you get in this episode! You’re here because you know the value of designing a business that runs like clockwork and want to start or continue clockworking your business. Today you get to hear straight from the team’s mouth 5 Top Tips to apply as you clockwork. <ol> <li>Be confident in your clockworking and do not turn your back on this decision. </li> <li>Maintain open connection + conversations within your team.</li> <li>Make it a habit (to dig deeper into habits, check out the <a href="https://www.runlikeclockwork.com/podcast/2020/2/5/atomic-habits-for-clockworking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Atomic Habits for Clockworking</a> episode)</li> <li>Cultivate a culture of efficiency, being open to creative ideas and having each other’s backs.</li> <li>Trust the process </li> </ol> Connect with us over on Instagram and let us know what other benefits you came up with of clockworking from your team members perspective! (<a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rlclockwork</a>)  Pop over here to grab our free <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Quickstart Guide</a> + free training that will help you as you start clockworking your business: <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com/kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runlikeclockwork.com/</a>quickstart Subscribe, rate + review this podcast so that more entrepreneurs can benefit from the power of clockworking their business!

40: Top 5 Tips from a Clockworked Team

The definition of “clockworking” is to design a business + team that runs itself. In order to do that, as the business owner, you need to empower your team to take responsibility for the outcome and anonymity in their decision-making.   On this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Erica + Emily discuss 4 things to NOT to do to your team when clockworking your business:   What NOT to do:  Insert yourself into things you’ve already removed yourself from. Believe that you are the only one that’s capable of doing the job the best. Don’t completely disengage from the team Expect your team to read your mind.     What TO DO:   Share the vision for team buy-in.  When you communicate the WHY, give context to the what.  Know &amp; communicate what a WIN looks like.  Get your team input on the process.  Delegate the outcome, not the exact process you’ve always done things.    Ready to get started clockworking your team + business? Your first step is grabbing the Clockwork Quick-Start Guide that includes a bonus “Find Your Bottleneck” training.

The definition of “clockworking” is to design a business + team that runs itself. In order to do that, as the business owner, you need to empower your team to take responsibility for the outcome and anonymity in their decision-making. On this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Erica + Emily discuss 4 things to NOT to do to your team when clockworking your business: What NOT to do: <ol> <li>Insert yourself into things you’ve already removed yourself from.</li> <li>Believe that you are the only one that’s capable of doing the job the best.</li> <li>Don’t completely disengage from the team</li> <li>Expect your team to read your mind. </li> </ol> What TO DO:  <ol> <li>Share the vision for team buy-in. </li> <li>When you communicate the WHY, give context to the what. </li> <li>Know &amp; communicate what a WIN looks like. </li> <li>Get your team input on the process. </li> <li>Delegate the outcome, not the exact process you’ve always done things.</li> </ol> Ready to get started clockworking your team + business? Your first step is grabbing the <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Quick-Start Guide</a> that includes a bonus “Find Your Bottleneck” training.

38: What NOT to Do to Your Team When Clockworking

We did it! Adrienne had her baby Kit and took her 4 week “vacation”...and Team RLC held down the fort! Phew!   On this special “Team Takeover” episode, Emily, Laurie and Erica share how the 4-week vacation went for the team.    The team shares WINS that happened on the backend:  Hired Gabbi Closed a cart without Adrienne Enrolled new students Made big decisions on our own System Improvements &amp; upgrades - team collaborations    What didn’t go so well:  Nothing major happened that couldn’t be dealt with by us! -  Minor: emailed to wrong list a couple of times but kicked us into gear that there is a system failure here to be fixed. Some strategy decisions just had to be made, with the realization that we might have to change things when she came back No access to permissions to update Clickup    Each team member shares their biggest learnings. Overall, BIGGEST lesson is that we truly are not creating oxygen, so it is ok to make a decision with the information we have and keep moving forward.   On a 4-week vacation you can expect problems. You’re actually looking for problems because it gives you and your team clarity on what needs to be fixed when you return and gives your team a chance to flex their decision making muscles.   Does your 2020 business plan include a 4-week vacation (or do you want it to)? Not sure where to start clockworking your business + team to run itself when you step away? Great! Grab our Clockwork Quickstart Guide + Business Bottleneck training to get moving in the right direction. 

We did it! Adrienne had her baby Kit and took her 4 week “vacation”...and Team RLC held down the fort! Phew! On this special “Team Takeover” episode, Emily, Laurie and Erica share how the 4-week vacation went for the team.  The team shares WINS that happened on the backend: <ul> <li>Hired Gabbi</li> <li>Closed a cart without Adrienne</li> <li>Enrolled new students</li> <li>Made big decisions on our own</li> <li>System Improvements &amp; upgrades - team collaborations</li> </ul> What didn’t go so well: <ul> <li>Nothing major happened that couldn’t be dealt with by us! - </li> <li>Minor: emailed to wrong list a couple of times but kicked us into gear that there is a system failure here to be fixed.</li> <li>Some strategy decisions just had to be made, with the realization that we might have to change things when she came back</li> <li>No access to permissions to update Clickup</li> </ul> Each team member shares their biggest learnings. Overall, BIGGEST lesson is that we truly are not creating oxygen, so it is ok to make a decision with the information we have and keep moving forward. On a 4-week vacation you can expect problems. You’re actually looking for problems because it gives you and your team clarity on what needs to be fixed when you return and gives your team a chance to flex their decision making muscles. Does your 2020 business plan include a 4-week vacation (or do you want it to)? Not sure where to start clockworking your business + team to run itself when you step away? Great! Grab our <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Quickstart Guide + Business Bottleneck training</a> to get moving in the right direction.

39: Team Debrief from Adrienne’s 4 Week “Vacation”

We often hear that people think clockworking is going to be too hard // too time consuming // too much change // no one else can do it like I can // insert whatever excuse here.   You can either have excuses or you can have success. In this Team Takeover episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Emily is here to dispel the most common falsehoods about Clockworking. This is what we wish you knew about Clockwork from the inside of a business that IS clockworked, and WASN’T a year ago.   Clockwork myths dispelled today:  It’s too time consuming It’s too hard It’s too much change (my team will rebel) It won’t work for my business No one can do it like me I don’t want to take a 4 week vacation   I hope that addressing these myths helped clear up some of your own questions. And if any of these questions resonated with you or sparked more, nuanced questions for your business specifically, you may want to consider joining our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator where we can answer all your questions and provide specific feedback to your business. Enrollment for our April cohort closes soon.

We often hear that people think clockworking is going to be too hard // too time consuming // too much change // no one else can do it like I can // insert whatever excuse here. You can either have excuses or you can have success. In this Team Takeover episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Emily is here to dispel the most common falsehoods about Clockworking. This is what we wish you knew about Clockwork from the inside of a business that IS clockworked, and WASN’T a year ago. Clockwork myths dispelled today: <ul> <li>It’s too time consuming</li> <li>It’s too hard</li> <li>It’s too much change (my team will rebel)</li> <li>It won’t work for my business</li> <li>No one can do it like me</li> <li>I don’t want to take a 4 week vacation</li> </ul> I hope that addressing these myths helped clear up some of your own questions. And if any of these questions resonated with you or sparked more, nuanced questions for your business specifically, you may want to consider joining our <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Run Like Clockwork Accelerator</a> where we can answer all your questions and provide specific feedback to your business. Enrollment for our April cohort closes soon.

41: What We Wish All Bosses Knew

Here’s a juicy episode for you! I’m answering ALL your questions, rapidfire!   Questions I answer on this episode:    How can I start implementing Clockworking with new hires from the very beginning? When hiring someone new -- how long should it take to get them fully integrated + into a fully ‘delegated’ state? What do you do when you want to fire almost everyone? How do I support my team with hitting income company income goals? How do I deal with team members making client facing mistakes? Do you have any advice for protecting design time and preventing it from devolving into other other D’s (doing, deciding, delegating)?     I hope that me answering these questions helped clear up some of your own questions. And if any of these questions resonated with you or sparked more, nuanced questions for your business specifically, you may want to consider joining our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator where we can answer all your questions and provide specific feedback to your business.    I plan to do more of these rapidfire Q + A episodes so if you have other questions, share them with us on Instagram @rlclockwork.

Here’s a juicy episode for you! I’m answering ALL your questions, rapidfire! Questions I answer on this episode: <ol> <li>How can I start implementing Clockworking with new hires from the very beginning?</li> <li>When hiring someone new -- how long should it take to get them fully integrated + into a fully ‘delegated’ state?</li> <li>What do you do when you want to fire almost everyone?</li> <li>How do I support my team with hitting income company income goals?</li> <li>How do I deal with team members making client facing mistakes?</li> <li>Do you have any advice for protecting design time and preventing it from devolving into other other D’s (doing, deciding, delegating)? </li> </ol> I hope that me answering these questions helped clear up some of your own questions. And if any of these questions resonated with you or sparked more, nuanced questions for your business specifically, you may want to consider joining our <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Run Like Clockwork Accelerator</a> where we can answer all your questions and provide specific feedback to your business.  I plan to do more of these rapidfire Q + A episodes so if you have other questions, share them with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @rlclockwork</a>.

35: Clockwork Rapidfire Q+A

Now that we’ve tracked our time (get started here if you haven’t yet), it’s time to actually dig into this data. It’s not useful to just track it without taking the next step to analyze it and then take some appropriate actions.    We’ve developed a super simple step-by-step debrief for you to work through + review after you’ve tracked your time so that you can actually USE that data to improve the future + how you’re using your time.    Remember, this is DATA -- so we’ve got to actually look at it closely and make different decisions on how we spend this time in the future if we want our day to day to look any differently. Collecting data isn’t useful on it’s own...we have to DO something with it!    Here’s how we debrief:   Trash Trim  Treasure  What types of tasks? How many hours? Do we currently have someone or is this a gap?    Transfer If you have someone on the team you can transfer to, follow our delegation principles --  listen to this episode! If there’s a gap -- use it to create a job description Calculate -- how much time did I get back? AND -- what am I going to do with that time? Get out a post-it and write “is this something I need to be doing?” and stick it to your computer...this isn’t a one and done activity, we want to train your brain to start looking for things you can trash, trim, + transfer all the time -- but in order for that to happen, we have to keep it top of mind! Hence, the post-it.  I’d love to hear your biggest time tracking takeaway -- share with us on IG @rlclockwork!     Here’s what some of our clients’ biggest takeaways were this week...   OMG it's literally insane. I probably only tracked 75% of my context switches and it's already nuts back and forth.   My time tracking is crazy. I could fill pages and pages. So many distractions and interruptions even if i say do not disturb.    it may never be the right time to capture a "typical" week. But as imperfect as it was, my time tracking has already given me LOTS of valuable insight about how I personally can be much more efficient with my time.   Takeaway: how much stuff I do that someone else should be doing.   Takeaway - We will never stop improving and I need to capture more systems to effectively transfer tasks!   My biggest takeaway? For the first time since we started the company and have been consistently time tracking for a year -- I feel like I’m not DOING that much. WOOHOO! And I share this because -- it takes time! But it’s totally possible with the right intention + action.    Time to go debrief your data!    Grab your time tracking sheet here.   Listen to the time tracking episode here.   Listen to the clockwork delegation episode here.

Now that we’ve tracked our time (get started here if you haven’t yet), it’s time to actually dig into this data. It’s not useful to just track it without taking the next step to analyze it and then take some appropriate actions.  We’ve developed a super simple step-by-step debrief for you to work through + review after you’ve tracked your time so that you can actually USE that data to improve the future + how you’re using your time.  Remember, this is DATA -- so we’ve got to actually look at it closely and make different decisions on how we spend this time in the future if we want our day to day to look any differently. Collecting data isn’t useful on it’s own...we have to DO something with it!  Here’s how we debrief:  <ol> <li>Trash</li> <li>Trim </li> <li>Treasure <ol> <li>What types of tasks?</li> <li>How many hours?</li> <li>Do we currently have someone or is this a gap? </li> </ol> </li> <li>Transfer</li> <li>If you have someone on the team you can transfer to, follow our delegation principles -- <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-delegate-more-successfully-to-your-team-members/id1455405517?i=1000442065015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> listen to this episode!</a></li> <li>If there’s a gap -- use it to create a job description</li> <li>Calculate -- how much time did I get back? AND -- what am I going to do with that time?</li> <li>Get out a post-it and write “is this something I need to be doing?” and stick it to your computer...this isn’t a one and done activity, we want to train your brain to start looking for things you can trash, trim, + transfer all the time -- but in order for that to happen, we have to keep it top of mind! Hence, the post-it. </li> <li>I’d love to hear your biggest time tracking takeaway -- share with us on IG <a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rlclockwork</a>! </li> </ol> Here’s what some of our clients’ biggest takeaways were this week... OMG it's literally insane. I probably only tracked 75% of my context switches and it's already nuts back and forth. My time tracking is crazy. I could fill pages and pages. So many distractions and interruptions even if i say do not disturb.  it may never be the right time to capture a "typical" week. But as imperfect as it was, my time tracking has already given me LOTS of valuable insight about how I personally can be much more efficient with my time. Takeaway: how much stuff I do that someone else should be doing. Takeaway - We will never stop improving and I need to capture more systems to effectively transfer tasks! My biggest takeaway? For the first time since we started the company and have been consistently time tracking for a year -- I feel like I’m not DOING that much. WOOHOO! And I share this because -- it takes time! But it’s totally possible with the right intention + action.  Time to go debrief your data!  <a href="https://runlikeclockwork.activehosted.com/f/75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grab your time tracking sheet here. </a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-4d-time-tracking-week-replay/id1455405517?i=1000452928663" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the time tracking episode here.</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-delegate-more-successfully-to-your-team-members/id1455405517?i=1000442065015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the clockwork delegation episode here.</a>

22: How To Get The MOST Out Of Your Time Tracking

DITCH the job titles. I know, it sounds radical and can feel rebellious, but trust us on this one - it’s the thing to do!   When you shift from job titles and degree labels and instead focus on strengths - GAME CHANGER.   You’ve probably had many job titles in your life and likely have a degree (or two). But what do you really do? What are you really great at? What is the common thread between all your titles? THAT is your strength.   It’s the same thing when hiring. When you hire for strengths, you get the best of your team member. And major perk? They tend to love working in your company lightyears more because they’re working in their zone of genius, doing what they love most. Win win!   In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Emily shares:  How we write job descriptions and hire based on strengths The benefits of “User Manuals” for your team Personality tests we use as a team How to cultivate team communication around strengths    What do you look for when hiring? Connect with us over on Instagram and let us know  any of your best hiring practices! (@rlclockwork)  Pop over here to grab our free Clockwork Quickstart Guide + free training that will help you as you start clockworking your business: runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart Subscribe, rate + review this podcast so that more entrepreneurs can benefit from the power of clockworking their business!

DITCH the job titles. I know, it sounds radical and can feel rebellious, but trust us on this one - it’s the thing to do! When you shift from job titles and degree labels and instead focus on strengths - GAME CHANGER. You’ve probably had many job titles in your life and likely have a degree (or two). But what do you really do? What are you really great at? What is the common thread between all your titles? THAT is your strength. It’s the same thing when hiring. When you hire for strengths, you get the best of your team member. And major perk? They tend to love working in your company lightyears more because they’re working in their zone of genius, doing what they love most. Win win! In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Emily shares: <ul> <li>How we write job descriptions and hire based on strengths</li> <li>The benefits of “User Manuals” for your team</li> <li>Personality tests we use as a team</li> <li>How to cultivate team communication around strengths</li> </ul> What do you look for when hiring? Connect with us over on Instagram and let us know  any of your best hiring practices! (<a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rlclockwork</a>)  Pop over here to grab our free <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork Quickstart Guide</a> + free training that will help you as you start clockworking your business: <a href="http://runlikeclockwork.com/kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runlikeclockwork.com/</a>quickstart Subscribe, rate + review this podcast so that more entrepreneurs can benefit from the power of clockworking their business!

42: Hiring + Managing for Strengths

Guess who’s back?! Back again!   Yasssss! I’m back and had a delicious, completely unplugged 4-week Bae-cation (when you take time off to have/take care of your baby ;) ). Not only did I NOT check in even once (often tempting), the Run Like Clockwork team took the business through cart close, onboarding and serving new Accelerator students, and hiring + onboarding a new team member. I guess you could say the business + team ran like clockwork. :D   Today on the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, I’m back along with the entire RLC team to share our biggest takeaways and wins during my 4-week bae-cation as well as ask me questions about how my role will look moving forward as I still nurture a tiny human + lead the Clockwork company.   Get ultra-efficient with us! I’ll be hosting a FREE training next Tuesday, March 24th at 4 pm ET: I’ll be showing you how to use our ultimate efficiency tool for your business -- your Queen Bee Role --  and if you do nothing else during this uncertain time -- implement THIS for more efficiency!  You can sign up here.

Guess who’s back?! Back again! Yasssss! I’m back and had a delicious, completely unplugged 4-week Bae-cation (when you take time off to have/take care of your baby ;) ). Not only did I NOT check in even once (often tempting), the Run Like Clockwork team took the business through cart close, onboarding and serving new Accelerator students, and hiring + onboarding a new team member. I guess you could say the business + team ran like clockwork. :D Today on the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, I’m back along with the entire RLC team to share our biggest takeaways and wins during my 4-week bae-cation as well as ask me questions about how my role will look moving forward as I still nurture a tiny human + lead the Clockwork company. Get ultra-efficient with us! I’ll be hosting a FREE training next Tuesday, March 24th at 4 pm ET: I’ll be showing you how to use our ultimate efficiency tool for your business -- your Queen Bee Role --  and if you do nothing else during this uncertain time -- implement THIS for more efficiency! <a href="https://runlikeclockwork.acemlna.com/lt.php?s=b2fbdedb9331b12714a30d431a8f5b11&amp;i=1576A2197A1A9418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You can sign up here.</a>

43: Permission to Pivot + Review of Adrienne's Bae-cation

Wow! With 2020 (and a new decade!) HERE, I thought it would be perfect timing to talk about the power of big thinking and designing your 2020 plan. I know many business owners struggle with making time for the visionary pieces of the business.   If you’re like so many of our clients and entrepreneurs we talk with, you’re a high achiever and pride yourself with being a “hard worker.” That can be one of the reasons that it’s challenging for you to get out of the Doing aspect of your business and step more into the Design aspect and highest value activities as the visionary.   On this episode I share why thinking of yourself as a super visionary as well as valuing that side is vital for leading as the captain of your ship.   I go into more detail on being the captain of your ship and Doing vs Designing in my free Find Your Business Bottleneck workshop and Quickstart Guide - my gift to you.   The reason you may be avoiding design time is that it often has delayed gratification, so it may be more challenging for you initially because DOING involves more instant gratification which you’re likely addicted to! We’re biased towards quick wins. Often the visionary, strategy + longer term higher level leadership work we need to be doing doesn’t come with quick wins.   Some tips for making sure you have design time planned in:  block off the time ON THE CALENDAR for “designing” share with your team to keep accountable step away from the computer do something that inspires you    If you’re interested in joining us within our Run Like Clockwork Accelerator, we would love to support you this year in designing a business + team that runs itself! You can find all the details here.   Happy New Year + decade!

Wow! With 2020 (and a new decade!) HERE, I thought it would be perfect timing to talk about the power of big thinking and designing your 2020 plan. I know many business owners struggle with making time for the visionary pieces of the business. If you’re like so many of our clients and entrepreneurs we talk with, you’re a high achiever and pride yourself with being a “hard worker.” That can be one of the reasons that it’s challenging for you to get out of the Doing aspect of your business and step more into the Design aspect and highest value activities as the visionary. On this episode I share why thinking of yourself as a super visionary as well as valuing that side is vital for leading as the captain of your ship. I go into more detail on being the captain of your ship and Doing vs Designing in my free <a href="https://www.runlikeclockwork.com/quickstart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Your Business Bottleneck workshop and Quickstart Guide</a> - my gift to you. The reason you may be avoiding design time is that it often has delayed gratification, so it may be more challenging for you initially because DOING involves more instant gratification which you’re likely addicted to! We’re biased towards quick wins. Often the visionary, strategy + longer term higher level leadership work we need to be doing doesn’t come with quick wins. Some tips for making sure you have design time planned in: <ul> <li>block off the time ON THE CALENDAR for “designing”</li> <li>share with your team to keep accountable</li> <li>step away from the computer</li> <li>do something that inspires you</li> </ul> If you’re interested in joining us within our <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Run Like Clockwork Accelerator</a>, we would love to support you this year in designing a business + team that runs itself! You can find all the details <a href="http://www.runlikeclockwork.com/vacation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Happy New Year + decade!

32: The Power of Big Thinking (Designing Your 2020 Plan)

I was chatting with a long-time client this past week and she was sharing with me some of the decisions she was making around where the team was spending their time, if they’re going to continue with some big projects and and how they’re testing different things for the future to maximize their ROI.    And while this may seem like your run of the mill coaching call there was something she’s doing very differently this year than she has in the past because of clockwork.    She’s looking at the true cost of things in the business and making decisions from there versus blindly.    Their company does a lot of content marketing — as many of us do — and one of the things they’ve been working to understand is the true cost of a free blog post. That’s right — the COST of a free blog post. And it’s not FREE.    Their team calculated how much time it’s spending them to write, edit, and then format each blog post — and then was able to calculate the cost by multiplying each team member’s hourly rate by their time spent and adding it all up. On average ~ $300 per blog post. Not cheap. That’s at least $1200/month we’re talking and sometimes double that depending on how many posts they have planned.    Now that’s not the end of the equation though...it would be easy to just say — well, that costs too much let’s stop doing it. But we do content marketing for a reason — to connect with our community and eventually create sales. So, they now need to make sure they can track the conversion metrics related to this blog post to see how much each blog post is actually WORTH to them. How much does it earn them over time so that we can make a better decision.    Turns out — they’re best blog posts have earned them over $30,000 over time by turning those readers into digital course purchasers at the end of the post. And we have another client who has earned multiple 6 figures from one blog post alone. But on average — each post is generating $500 — so we can still make the decision that this is a good investment. Spend $300, earn $500. But again...they don’t stop there — because I want them to also analyze if there are other more profitable ways to earn that $500 that may be worth investing more of their resources in. Limited resources means constantly making decisions on where to spend that time, money and energy to get the MOST results out of it.    THIS is the value of knowing your true costs, your real metrics and then being able to make better business decisions from there.    I know we’ve been talking about free content here, but the same rules apply for your products, your programs, and everything else your business does. You need to have clear metrics of what the true cost is — including team time which most people leave out when doing their Profit/ Loss statement on a launch for example — oh we spent $20,000 on ads and made $50,000 — but if you also spent another $20,000 on team time developing assets + resources or delivering the program or answering customer support responses, we need to add that cost in to really know if something is profitable or not a good use of our resources.    If you’re constantly asking yourself “hey, where did all that money we made go!?” or not feeling very confident when making decisions about what to trash and what to hold on to in the business...then we’ve got to get a better handle on where your time is going, where the teams time is going, and what each project truly COSTS you, so that we can calculate the real profitability and make better and more efficient decisions.    This is where you can get efficient much more quickly + confidently, and then be able to double-down + pour resources onto the things that are working well...creating even faster growth opportunities too.    If you haven’t done a 4D time tracking exercise yet — I encourage you and the team to start there! This data and the metrics you can be tracking alongside of it are invaluable to your business!     Grab your time tracking sheet here.   If this was helpful for you — share this episode with a CEO friend! They’ll thank you later + tag us on instagram!

I was chatting with a long-time client this past week and she was sharing with me some of the decisions she was making around where the team was spending their time, if they’re going to continue with some big projects and and how they’re testing different things for the future to maximize their ROI.  And while this may seem like your run of the mill coaching call there was something she’s doing very differently this year than she has in the past because of clockwork.  She’s looking at the true cost of things in the business and making decisions from there versus blindly.  Their company does a lot of content marketing — as many of us do — and one of the things they’ve been working to understand is the true cost of a free blog post. That’s right — the COST of a free blog post. And it’s not FREE.  Their team calculated how much time it’s spending them to write, edit, and then format each blog post — and then was able to calculate the cost by multiplying each team member’s hourly rate by their time spent and adding it all up. On average ~ $300 per blog post. Not cheap. That’s at least $1200/month we’re talking and sometimes double that depending on how many posts they have planned.  Now that’s not the end of the equation though...it would be easy to just say — well, that costs too much let’s stop doing it. But we do content marketing for a reason — to connect with our community and eventually create sales. So, they now need to make sure they can track the conversion metrics related to this blog post to see how much each blog post is actually WORTH to them. How much does it earn them over time so that we can make a better decision.  Turns out — they’re best blog posts have earned them over $30,000 over time by turning those readers into digital course purchasers at the end of the post. And we have another client who has earned multiple 6 figures from one blog post alone. But on average — each post is generating $500 — so we can still make the decision that this is a good investment. Spend $300, earn $500. But again...they don’t stop there — because I want them to also analyze if there are other more profitable ways to earn that $500 that may be worth investing more of their resources in. Limited resources means constantly making decisions on where to spend that time, money and energy to get the MOST results out of it.  THIS is the value of knowing your true costs, your real metrics and then being able to make better business decisions from there.  I know we’ve been talking about free content here, but the same rules apply for your products, your programs, and everything else your business does. You need to have clear metrics of what the true cost is — including team time which most people leave out when doing their Profit/ Loss statement on a launch for example — oh we spent $20,000 on ads and made $50,000 — but if you also spent another $20,000 on team time developing assets + resources or delivering the program or answering customer support responses, we need to add that cost in to really know if something is profitable or not a good use of our resources.  If you’re constantly asking yourself “hey, where did all that money we made go!?” or not feeling very confident when making decisions about what to trash and what to hold on to in the business...then we’ve got to get a better handle on where your time is going, where the teams time is going, and what each project truly COSTS you, so that we can calculate the real profitability and make better and more efficient decisions.  This is where you can get efficient much more quickly + confidently, and then be able to double-down + pour resources onto the things that are working well...creating even faster growth opportunities too.  If you haven’t done a 4D time tracking exercise yet — I encourage you and the team to start there! This data and the metrics you can be tracking alongside of it are invaluable to your business!  <a href="https://adriennedorison.lpages.co/serve-leadbox/7wuMchSzkHmNpPrgcpqRUQ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Grab your time tracking sheet here. </a> If this was helpful for you — share this episode with a CEO friend! They’ll thank you later + tag us on <a href="http://instagram.com/rlclockwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>!

25: The True Cost of Free

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