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145: Playing to win or playing not to lose with Kristin Meyer Jan 12, 2022

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Are you playing to win or playing not to lose? It's definitely a question worth stopping to consider.

Our guest on the Run Like Clockwork Podcast is Kristin Meyer, CEO of Southern Crafted Shutters. Kristin and her husband pivoted into manufacturing at the beginning of 2020 without knowing the home improvement industry was about to skyrocket. In this episode, Kristin shares how creating a strong vision helped her to shift from playing not to lose to now playing to win.

In this episode, you'll discover—

Indicators of playing not to lose
The impact a strong vision has on your ability to play to win
How Clockwork improves + impacts manufacturing companies
Ways to customize the Clockwork framework to fit your business model

Kristin went from being fully immersed in the day to day of labor-intensive work, playing not to lose, to now fully removing herself from the shop floor and spending her days in Design, playing to win. You can connect with Kristin through her website or Instagram + Facebook. What an inspiration!

If you're listening and are ready to Clockwork your life + business, we'd love to work with you! Apply for our Accelerator program at clockworkaccelerator.com. You will also get instant access to our most recent free, private training which dives deep into how to design your business + team that runs itself. And, if you are accepted and join, you can join us for our Annual Planning session on Jan 25th. We'd love to support you and your team in 2022. You can apply at clockworkaccelerator.com

144: What yacht captains + great leaders have in common Jan 05, 2022

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Hello 2022! We're kicking off the year with a new Vision Series. As a business leader, vision is everything. In this series we will discuss:

creating a vision worth pursuing
how to get your team onboard with your vision
the habits needed to make your vision reality
metrics to fuel your vision

You will also hear from some incredible business leaders who share how Clockwork helped them with the creation, communication and execution of their vision with the support of their teams. Our hope is that this series inspires you and gives you tangible action steps to take as we enter a new year full of possibilities.

In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork podcast, Adrienne kicks off this Vision series by talking about what yacht captains + great leaders have in common.

In this episode, you'll discover—

How to use vision as a compass
The importance of staying out of the boiler room
Putting the right crew in the right position
Forecasting as a strategic vision tool

Clarifying your vision is the first step in the Clockwork process because it is the foundation on which you build your team and business. We are also leading an Annual Planning session on Jan 25th for our Clockwork students. It is such a powerful activity, as the captain of your ship.

If you're ready to really step into your position as the Captain of your ship and Clockwork your life and business, we'd love to work with you! Apply for our Accelerator program. You will also get instant access to our most recent free, private training which dives deep into how to design your business + team that runs itself. And, if you are accepted and join, you can join us for our Annual Planning session on Jan 25th. We'd love to support you and your team in 2022.

Apply at clockworkaccelerator.com

143: The Best of 2021: Our biggest takeaways for business leaders Part 2 Dec 29, 2021

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Time is going to pass anyway, so the question is: where do you want to be in the next 6-12 months? As we wrap up 2021, we decided to end the year with a 2 part series of The Best of 2021. Last week for Part 1, you heard from Adrienne, Erica, Danielia, and Gio of Team RLC share their biggest takeaways for you as a business leader. If you missed that episode, you can catch up here.

In this week's Part 2 episode of the Run Like Clockwork podcast, you'll hear Emily, Gabriella, Tyler, and Julie share gems you can take with you into the months ahead.

In this episode, you'll discover these biggest takeaways—

Your life is not a distraction
The importance of autonomy of a team
The only way to eat an elephant
Embracing a beginner's mindset

We hope these nuggets give you fuel for the upcoming months as you move into + through 2022!

If you are ready to design your business + team to run itself and get your 4-week vacation on the calendar in the next 12 months, then we'd love to support you in our Clockwork Accelerator! And when you apply, you get instant access to our most recent training "How to get your team to think 5 steps ahead." You can apply at clockworkaccelerator.com

142: The Best of 2021: Our biggest takeaways for business leaders Part 1 Dec 22, 2021

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What have been your biggest takeaways as a business leader in the past 12 months? Growth, reduction, time off, working overtime, hiring, firing, whatever you and your business have experienced, can we agree it's been quite a year?!

We decided to end the year with The Best of 2021. In this 2 part series, you will hear from 8 of Team RLC's team members as they share their biggest takeaways for you as a business leader.

In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork podcast, Adrienne, Erica, Danielia, and Giovanni share gems you can take with you into the months ahead.

In this episode, you'll discover these biggest takeaways—

Choose discomfort over resentment
The power of knowing when it's okay to drop the ball
The two-sided experience of radical trust
"Not having time" is exactly why you need Clockwork

We hope these nuggets give you fuel for the upcoming months as you move into + through 2022! And stay tuned for Part 2 next week.

141: Your #1 job as an entrepreneur with Mike Michalowicz Dec 15, 2021

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The definition of entrepreneurship has become convoluted. Instead of the focus centering around hustle, grind, do all the things to chase money, what if we flipped that definition on its head?

In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork podcast, Mike Michalowicz shares a new definition of entrepreneurship and talks frankly about your #1 job as an entrepreneur. As always, it's a lively conversation, so get ready!

In this episode, you'll discover—

The yes and framework
The new definition of entrepreneurship
Your #1 job as an entrepreneur
Why you shouldn't hire another you
Mike shares a breakthrough thought that'll get you thinking

What does the new definition of entrepreneurship mindset sound like? "I don't want to make six-figures. I want to create six-figure jobs. That requires a different level of thinking and work ethic." -Maya Elious Yes!

139: Revisited with update: Busting Bottlenecks with Scott + Alyssa Barlow Dec 10, 2021

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It's true, Clockwork helps you design a business + team that runs itself... so you can take a 4-week vacation (without your business falling apart).

It's also true that, many times, it's not about the vacation. Many business owners start clockworking with a goal that has nothing to do with jet setting around the world.

In this week on the Run Like Clockwork podcast, Adrienne talks with Clockwork rockstars and power couple, Scott + Alyssa Barlow, co-founders of Happen To Your Career which helps high achievers navigate career changes. Scott + Alyssa share about what fueled their Clockwork experience over the past year.

In this episode, you'll discover—

Why it's not always about the vacation
How the role of the CEO evolves over time
Business bottlenecks and book writing
How there are no bonus points for trying to do it all yourself

Stick around to the end when Scott shares a fantastic update about his team, book, and record revenue month that has happened all in just 10 months!And this is why I think it's important to reflect and plan, because if you want to be somewhere different in 10 months than you are right now, that's not going to happen by accident. And once you're super clear on where you want to be, you have to accept that what got you here, is not going to get you there. So, what are your goals and plans for next year? What do you need to do differently to get there?If your goals include anything like:

Increasing your profit margins
Expanding your team
Taking more time away for yourself
Exploring a new business idea
Or maybe even selling the business all together...

Then joining the Clockwork Accelerator is the thing you need to do differently.We've helped 100's of overworked entrepreneurs design their business to run itself with our proven processes and framework, and I know we can do the same for you.

You can get the full breakdown of everything the Accelerator includes here.

So if in 10 months you want to be like Scott, reflecting on an impressive list of wins, join us inside the Clockwork Accelerator now.

138: Revisited with update: Building + Leading for life beyond business with Bucketlist Bombshells Dec 08, 2021

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"The business was very clearly running us… now we have the space to have longer mornings, grow as leaders, and show up better in our business."

On today's episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Clockwork Rockstars, Shay + Cassie, Co-Founders of the Bucketlist BombshellsTM share how Clockwork has helped them lead and grow a business + team to live a fulfilling and abundant life beyond business. Their story is so inspiring and a testament to what is possible through Clockwork!

In this episode, you'll discover—

Scaling your business on the backend + frontend
The importance of both internal + external growth
The connection between anxiety and trust
How growing a business is growing yourself
Building a life beyond business
How to hire + hand over ownership

How they grew from a team of 5 to now 20, completely remote + global

Growth is essential for leading + scaling a business, both internally as a leader and internally in operations. When you grow a business, you really grow yourself.

Building and leading a business doesn't have to become your life. Clockwork helps you design a business + team that runs itself… so you can have a life beyond business.

>>Every CEO wants their team to think 5 steps ahead of them!

While we can't make your team read your mind (even though I wish we could because that would come in handy at home), we can show you how to create the systems and processes that are going to make it feel like they can!On Friday, December 10th I'm hosting brand new training on "How to Get Your Team to Think 5 Steps Ahead of You".

We're going to cover:

How to clearly articulate your vision
How your values will impact the decisions everyone makes
The first steps you need to take that will make a lasting impact

This is a FREE training, but it's application only, because we want to be sure that this information will actually help you move forward to your next level.

If you want a team that's always 5 steps ahead of you…

Anticipating problems instead of reacting to them…

Making decisions instead of coming to you with every little thing…

And always meeting your expectations…

Then you need to join us live on December 10th!You just need to fill out this short application here to attend: www.clockworkaccelerator.com

137: Delegation series: Why Micromanaging is killing your business Dec 01, 2021

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It's easy to get caught up in micromanaging. You want the best for your business… and so often business leaders think success requires that everything be done their way, aka the "right" way, and they get caught up in micromanaging.

On this episode of the Run Like Clockwork podcast, Emily + Julie from Team RLC share why and how micromanaging is killing your business, and what you can do instead to step away from the need to control everything.

In this episode, you'll discover—

The profound similarities between parenting and managing a team
How micromanaging is killing your efficiency, morale and profitability
What you can do to step away from micromanaging and step towards autonomy

>>Are there tasks you're doing in your business that should actually be done by someone else? Are you ready to stop micromanaging your team? If you're spending more time "in the weeds" of your business than "in the visionary seat"...the answer is likely: YES…

and that means it's time to DELEGATE.

Join the Delegate to Accelerate Bootcamp.

This is a 2 weeks of powerful LIVE training, coaching, support + taking action--together. We'll show you how to finally get tasks off your plate FOR GOOD, and we'll be right by your side the entire time.

JOIN THE DELEGATE TO ACCELERATE BOOTCAMP

136: Revisited with update: Clockworking in a busy season with Erica Courdae Dec 01, 2021

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If you've wanted to get your business operations in order and improve efficiency in your business… and stopped yourself with "I'm just too busy right now" or "I'll do it once this chaotic season blows over"... then this episode is for you!

This week on the Run Like Clockwork podcast, Clockwork superstar and DEI expert, Erica Courdae, shares how to clockwork during your busiest seasons and why being booked + busy is a sign you need to clockwork.

In this episode, you'll discover—

Why "I'm too busy" is exactly why now is the right time to clockwork
How knowing your priorities helps you decide what to trash, trim, transfer, and treasure to save time and energy in your current season.
Why you shouldn't serve everyone
How flexible structures serve your business better long term

Listen to the end when Erica shares an update about what the most impactful part of Clockwork has become an innate way of operating for her and her team over the past year! Make sure to connect with Erica at www.ericacourae.com and her Pause on the Play podcast.

>>Are there tasks you're doing in your business that should actually be done by someone else? If you're spending more time "in the weeds" of your business than "in the visionary seat"...the answer is likely: YES…

and that means it's time to DELEGATE.

Join the Delegate to Accelerate Bootcamp.

JOIN THE DELEGATE TO ACCELERATE BOOTCAMP

135: Delegation series: How to create a culture of autonomy Nov 24, 2021

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What do PB + J, Tom + Jerry, Thanksgiving + turkey have in common? They're all epic duos that are close to inseparable. Today we're focusing on another inseparable duo: autonomy + delegation. Can't have one without the other as a business leader developing a team!

In this episode of the Run Like Clockwork Podcast, Adrienne + Danielia share strategies for creating a culture of autonomy, which is foundational for effective delegation.

In this episode, you'll discover—

The critical importance of not wearing all the hats
How to encourage your team to take risks
Why you should expect and embrace failure as part of experimentation
The long-term value of investing time, head space, and energy early on delegating (not getting stuck in the deciding or doing loop)

Tired of working 80-hour weeks? Tired of paying someone to do a job you end up doing anyway?

Then you need to join the Delegate to Accelerate Bootcamp where you'll learn the 13 secret ingredients you need to delegate anything off your plate...without it ever bouncing back!

During this 2-week experience on December 3rd-16th, you will learn how to:

→ Get clear on what you're doing, that should actually be done by someone else.

→ Learn how to stop turning your team members into task rabbits!

→ Identify your highest value activities to the business that are actually going to move the needle forward.

→ Free yourself from the role of micro-manager!

→ Feel confident in your delegation skills so you can create and hold better boundaries!

You can't afford to keep getting these wrong; it is costing you way TOO MUCH!

Claim Your Spot at clockworkbootcamp.com