Liz and Nelson talk about the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown.

In this episode, Liz and Nelson discuss the classic business book recommended to us by more business mentors than any other: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. Join us as we discuss the nuts and bolts of effectively managing a team, prototyping and documenting your business systems, training, orchestration, accountability and so much more!

In this episode Eric Barlow talks about his journey from a bricklayer to an experienced plumber, all the lessons learned and how he came to run a team based plumbing company.

In this episode we interview Jonathan Lauer, who is part owner of XYZ Marketing. We track his progress from solo videographer (living the late night film editing life) to bringing on that first hire to help with administrative tasks and eventually taking on a partner and founding a full service marketing agency. Jonathan shares his philosophies on team building and leadership, along with a few success stories and horror stories too! Viewers and listeners will also be intere...

In this episode, Liz and Nelson interview Shannon Olsen, owner of My Utah Stagers. Shannon shares how to buy a company and grow it into a successful business while never working in the business as a stager or driver. This episode covers not only the traits needed to grow a side hustle into a successful business, but it also covers how to hire the right talent, find the right office and warehouse space, and marketing that makes your business pop. Shannon shares insight on how she used her full...

If you are building a team, where are you going to put them? In this episode, Nelson and Liz discuss different options for housing your team, providing them the space and equipment to serve your customers. Listen as our hosts give you a basic crash course on commercial real estate, and share some of the trials and successes they have had as they have built their teams and their businesses.

In this episode Liz and Nelson share tips and advice on how to structure your business so that not only are you able to take vacations, but your business may even run better when you’re not there! They cover topics from how to set your staff and team up for success to setting expectations with your clientele and also how to come back from vacation ready to “hit the ground running.” Vacations are not only important for your sanity and enjoyment of life, it’s actually been scientifically ...

Nelson and Liz interview Aundrea DeMille, owner of 360 Tour Design Salt Lake. In this episode Aundrea shares how a life changing event with her husband’s job created the opportunity to start her own business. Aundrea discusses what it was like to be a solopreneur, how she knew it was time to hire, and what steps she took to scale her business. Tags: Think and Grow Rich Think and Grow Rich (An Official Publication of the Napoleon Hill Foundation): Hill, Napoleon: 9781937879501: A...

In this episode Liz and Nelson do a deep dive into each of their businesses and how their teams work within their business. They share how they recognized the need to hire an assistant and grow their team. Liz and Nelson share what an ideal work day looks like, the roles that their team members fill, and the life cycle of a lead. They also discuss how to ask for referrals and the value of a coaching program.

Time Management How do you effectively manage your time as a team leader? Nelson and Liz walk us through how they organize their calendars to align with their goals and offer tips on how to stick to your schedule. Tags: Atomic Habits Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: Clear, James: 9780735211292: Amazon.com: Books Stephen Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversar...

Join us as Nelson and Liz discuss the various different ways you can create a “business greater than you.” We discussed the reasons for starting your team, and the importance of beginning with the end in mind. We discuss the trade offs between starting your own company vs. building a team within a larger company. We also discuss the difference between building team as opposed to building a company.

In this episode, Liz and Nelson discuss the book The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber, and discuss how building and managing a team can help a business owner grow and improve their small businesses successfully. Contact us at: 801-871-9130 or BusinessGreaterThanYou@gmail.com

Dr. Burke Larsen: Rockstar Chiropractic Team Following an Established Business Model

Bowen Gines www.authorityroof.com801-628-2112 Tag https://www.guyraz.com/ https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Contractor-Contractors-Businesses-About/dp/0060938463/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGuhDwZxXy3d1AiKh0itigA7rCG7ali9gEhTusBEXzMNd2hmhZoCMcxoCxMcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241893918693&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029703&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4322589823375309865&hvtargid=kwd-4015140090&hydadcr=22533_103445...

Why is hiring the right person so critical? On today’s episode, Nelson Barss & Liz Sears interview the owner of Bon Agency, Kyle Corbridge. Kyle discusses his success in purchasing an established business and hiring employees that last. Kyle Corbridge www.bonagency.com801-773-7570Tag Clockwork Business = https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Mike-Michalowicz-audiobook/dp/B07G1K7CMG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LZYKR4635BQ2&keywords=clockwork+business&qid=1645210747&sprefix=clockwork+bus...

Have you hit an operational threshold plateau that you can’t seem to get past? In today’s episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears interview Proactive Business Management owner Crispin Sanford. He discusses the 4 core roles you need to set up to scale up. Watch the Podcast: https://youtu.be/UtL-p91mFZc Guest Crispin Sanford Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/crispinsandford Twitter: crispinsandford Facebook: facebook.com/crispinsandford Website: ww.proactivebusinessmanagement.com/ #work #business #p...

Episode 5 = Letting people go Is an employee just not working out in the position you hired them for? Or were they dishonest & did something to hurt the company? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears talk about the hardest part of owning a company, letting someone go.

Episode 4 = Delegation Is it time to give your employee some tasks but you're not sure where to start? How do you even know what you should and should not delegate to them? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears discuss the art delegating and accountability of those tasks. Need to link the following book to episode 4; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Coveys = https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/B0006IU4C0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XLSCRUNNK...

Episode 3 = Onboarding & Training One of the obstacles that comes after hiring someone is training them. What is the best method of training and who should do it? In this episode Nelson Barss & Liz Sears will discuss personal success and mistakes they have made over the years when it comes to training someone. References for episode 3: Excellence Wins = https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-Wins-No-Nonsense-Becoming-Compromise/dp/0310352096 Clockwork Business = https://www.amaz...