766: Win the Hour, Win the Day to Escape the Grind of Time Management with Kris Ward

Do you struggle to use your time effectively? Whether your goal in your business is to make more money working fewer hours or get everything done that you have planned for the day, time management skills will play a key role in getting you there.

Kris Ward is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist with over 12 years of experience. She is the author of the book "Win the Hour, Win the Day," which focuses on time management and productivity strategies for business owners. Today, Kris shares her personal journey of transitioning from working 16-hour days to reducing her workload to just 6 hours, and how this shift allowed her to better support her husband during his battle with cancer.

Quotes

“Your business should support your life, not consume it.” - Kris Ward

“I would tell you that being a sufferpreneur, a solopreneur suffering, is like being someone watching sports on TV and thinking, ‘Oh, I'm an athlete.’ No, you're just watching sports.” - Kris Ward

“Why did you start your business? You didn't start your business to get trapped in admin work and work so many hours that your hourly pay becomes something not permissible by law.” - Kris Ward

Takeaways

05:24 Positivity and appreciation are crucial for maintaining a balanced life and business, even in the face of challenges.

07:54 Developing self-awareness about your work habits and hourly rate is crucial for identifying areas to improve efficiency and profitability.

13:05 Building a strong "win team" with the right systems and infrastructure is essential for freeing up time and resources for business growth and creativity.

17:22 Transitioning from being the sole operator to becoming the "maestro" who directs the orchestra is key for leveraging a team to support business growth and creativity.

19:24 Simplifying processes and delegating tasks, even with basic tools like screen captures, can help entrepreneurs transition from being a "sufferpreneur" to a more efficient and fulfilled business owner.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast

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