{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Podcast #416: What Does It Look Like?","description":"HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION Welcome back to another episode of the No More Excuses Podcast. In my last episode (#415), I had Soof Hirschmann on to talk about how a solid CRM is your secret weapon for growth and efficiency. But today, we\u2019re going even deeper\u2014into the heart of your business: Workflow Management. You might be thinking, "Workflow management? Sounds boring." Well, guess what? It\u2019s the secret sauce to running a smooth, efficient, and scalable operation. We\u2019re talking about slashing wasted time, cutting the crap, and making your processes lean and mean! Step 1: Identify Key Processes  First things first, you\u2019ve got to know what\u2019s going on behind the scenes in your business. What are the core processes that keep your engine running? Your To-DO: Write down every major process you handle\u2014whether it\u2019s sales, marketing, customer service, or inventory management.  I would suggest using those giant Post-It\u00ae notes!  Listen in as I give you more tips and examples to help you see what your workflow even includes and then...  Step 2: Map It Out  Visualize your process. Don\u2019t just leave it in your head. Any client I've done a strategy session with says the same thing: "Damn that looks different than it did it my head!" I just helped a client set up Trello to help her visualize her workflow, as well as manage all of the tasks she has in each "bucket" of revenue generators. And then.... Step 3: Evaluate Efficiency  Automation is becoming a game-changer!  Free yourself from the drudgery! The shit that is a time-suck! I'm really digging in and finding out how it can help me more. I've used some automation in the past, but I'm learning how it can allow me the time to dig deeper with my clients. Think about this: If you don\u2019t want to do it or you can\u2019t delegate it... AUTOMATE IT! Cheers! Sandi ","author_name":"No More Excuses: Monday Motivation podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/nomoreexcuses.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"