Better Human Business Podcast

How to Maximize Your Earnings Online by Avoiding Overload and Boosting Productivity

In the whirlwind of entrepreneurial endeavors, it’s all too easy to find yourself buried under a mountain of tasks, wearing multiple hats, and ultimately, spreading yourself too thin. This not only impacts your personal life but can significantly hinder your business’s growth and your ability to make more money online. Today, I’m going to share insights on recognizing when you’re taking on too much and how to streamline your efforts to maximize efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Recognizing the Signs of Overload and Its Impact on Productivity

As someone deeply entrenched in multiple businesses and personal commitments, I’ve felt the pressure of juggling too many responsibilities. Whether it’s handling finance, marketing, or leadership roles across different companies, the challenge is real. The key to understanding overload lies in setting a high standard of excellence in every area of operation.

I employ what I call the “Building Superman” exercise, where I define what the best version of myself would look like in various roles—be it as a father, a business owner, or any other capacity. This exercise involves jotting down a virtual job description for the ideal state of each role I am responsible for.

The Cost of Falling Short

Once you set these standards, it becomes clear how far short you may be falling in each area. For example, if the optimal marketing strategy involves setting up new campaigns monthly and rigorously analyzing ROI, but all you’re managing is the occasional Facebook ad, then there’s a significant gap. This gap, believe it or not, costs you money—money that could be utilized more effectively to boost both your productivity and profitability.

Hiring as an Investment

Realizing these gaps allows you to calculate the potential earnings lost by not optimizing each sector of your business. This calculation can then serve as your budget for hiring someone to take over certain aspects. Early-stage entrepreneurs often hesitate to make hires due to cost concerns, but the reality is, the cost is already there in the form of lost opportunities.

Streamlining Tasks with the 3-6 Method

To further enhance productivity, I implement what I call the “3-6 Method” in my weekly schedule. This involves committing to three major tasks (focus tasks) that will significantly push the business forward and six smaller tasks (buffer tasks) that manage the day-to-day operations. This method forces critical thinking about task prioritization and helps ensure that I’m not just busy, but productive.

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Time-Stamped Show Notes

• [00:00:30] Introduction to identifying personal and professional overload
• [00:01:30] The importance of setting a high standard in all aspects of life and business
• [00:02:30] Exploring the “Building Superman” exercise for role optimization
• [00:04:00] How to identify gaps in performance and their impact on business growth
• [00:05:30] The rationale behind using hiring as a strategic investment to fill performance gaps
• [00:07:00] Explanation of the “3-6 Method” for task management
• [00:09:00] Summarizing the benefits of managing workload to accelerate business success

The Foundation of Financial Growth

First off, if you’re not seeing the growth you want in your bank account, there’s a good chance you’re not paying enough attention to your finances. It’s a simple truth that “what gets measured gets managed.” Setting up systems and checks for your financial health can radically change how you manage your money and help you grow your bank account.

Strategy 1: Weekly Finance Meetings

One of the most impactful habits I developed is holding a weekly finance meeting. This routine, inspired by the principles from the book Profit First, has been crucial for keeping my finances in check. During these meetings, I:

• Pay off credit cards weekly to stay on top of expenses.
• Transfer funds to appropriate accounts for taxes, savings, and investments.
• Get a real-time pulse of my financial health, making adjustments as needed.

This frequent review helps me address issues promptly, ensuring small problems don’t turn into big ones.

Strategy 2: Tracking Your Net Worth

Many people focus on monthly budgets or cash flow but overlook their net worth. Your net worth — the total of your assets minus your liabilities — gives a more comprehensive view of your financial health. By making decisions based on how they will affect your net worth, you shift from short-term gain to long-term wealth building. For instance, refinancing a mortgage might save you monthly, but what does it do to your overall debt and assets?

Strategy 3: Monitoring Personal Profit from Your Business

As entrepreneurs, it’s vital to distinguish between business profitability and personal income. Tracking what you actually pay yourself versus what is reinvested into the business can illuminate whether your business is truly serving your personal financial goals. This perspective helps guide decisions on reinvestment and ensures that your business profits are indeed improving your personal financial situation.

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Time-Stamped Show Notes

• [00:00:30] Introduction to financial growth strategies.
• [00:01:30] Importance of paying attention to finances.
• [00:02:30] Benefits of a weekly finance meeting.
• [00:03:30] How tracking net worth can influence financial decisions.
• [00:04:30] The impact of monitoring personal profit from business activities.
• [00:05:30] Summary of key strategies to grow your bank account.

Simplifying Your Marketing Strategy: The Key to Promoting Your Online Business

As the host of the Better Human Business podcast and a seasoned entrepreneur, I’ve navigated the complex waters of marketing online businesses. Over the years, I’ve learned a crucial lesson: simplicity in marketing is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Today, I want to share a straightforward framework that transformed my approach to crafting effective marketing messages.

Embrace Simplicity in Your Marketing Efforts

We often fall into the trap of overcomplicating our marketing strategies, thinking complexity will bring better results. However, the reality is that simplicity resonates more powerfully with audiences. A clear, concise marketing message not only communicates effectively but also enhances customer engagement by making it easy for them to understand and act on your message.

The Who, What, Why, How Framework

One transformative approach I adopted is the “Who, What, Why, How” script, inspired by marketing guru Russell Brunson. This framework compels you to clarify the essentials of your marketing message:

1. Who: Identify yourself and establish credibility. Whether it’s through your name, title, or accomplishments like being listed on Inc 500, make it clear who you are and why people should listen.
2. What: Clearly state what you are offering. Is it a service, a product, a discount? Your audience needs to know exactly what you’re selling.
3. Why: Explain the benefits. What problem does your offering solve? Why is it the ideal solution for your audience? Articulating this connects your product or service directly to the needs of your potential customers.
4. How: This is often the most neglected part, yet it’s crucial. Tell your audience how they can purchase or engage with your product or service. Whether it’s clicking a link, filling out a form, or calling a number, make the action clear and simple.

The Power of Clarity

Utilizing this framework ensures that every piece of marketing content you produce is streamlined and effective. Whether it’s an email, a podcast episode, or a social media post, applying these four components can significantly enhance the clarity and impact of your marketing efforts.

Implementing the Framework

Implementing this approach doesn’t require complex tools or systems. A basic understanding of your audience and a commitment to clarity in your messaging will suffice. Regularly applying the Who, What, Why, How framework helps maintain focus and relevance, ensuring that your marketing efforts are direct and effective.

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Time-Stamped Show Notes

• [00:00:30] Introduction to simplifying marketing strategies
• [00:01:30] The importance of not over-complicating marketing
• [00:02:30] Introduction of the Who, What, Why, How framework
• [00:03:30] Detailed explanation of the framework
• [00:04:30] How to establish credibility (Who)
• [00:05:30] Clarifying your offering (What)
• [00:06:30] Explaining the benefits (Why)
• [00:07:30] Importance of explaining how to engage or purchase (How)
• [00:08:30] Recap and encouragement to apply the framework across all marketing channels

Elevating Daily Life: The Power of a Two-Question Daily Report

As someone passionate about life optimization and personal growth, I’ve explored various strategies to enhance my daily life. Today, I’m excited to share a simple yet powerful tool that has significantly impacted my approach to personal and professional development: a two-question daily report. This method isn’t just about making incremental improvements; it’s about profoundly understanding and steering your life’s course daily.

The Genesis of My Daily Report

Life optimization isn’t a destination; it’s a continuous journey that unfolds each day. Like many, I’ve experimented with different productivity and wellness techniques, from tracking macros in my diet to journaling. However, the simplicity and direct impact of rating my day have made the most significant difference.

Every evening at 8:00 PM, I receive a text message linking to a Google Form—a routine that has become a cornerstone of my daily reflection. This form prompts me to rate my day on a scale of 1 to 5, both personally and professionally, and offers an optional space for a brief journal entry to contextualize the rating.

How It Works

1. Rating the Day: Each evening, I assess my day:
   • Professionally, did I achieve my goals? Was I productive and effective?
   • Personally, was I present and engaged with those around me?
2. Journal Entries: This optional component allows me to jot down key events or feelings that influenced my rating. It’s not about detailed recounting but capturing essence—what made today a success or a challenge?

The Impact of Regular Self-Assessment

This practice facilitates immediate feedback loops, enabling me to adjust behaviors and strategies swiftly, rather than allowing less effective patterns to settle into habits. By rating each day, I gain insights into what works and what doesn’t, making it easier to replicate successful days and learn from less successful ones.

Technical Setup: Making It Effortless

For those curious about the technical side, setting up this system is straightforward:

• Google Forms for creating the survey.
• Zapier to automate the daily text message reminder.

This setup ensures I never miss a reflection, maintaining consistency in my life optimization efforts.

Standards of Rating: Maintaining Stringency

In rating my days, I am stringent:

A ‘5’ is reserved for nearly perfect days—rare, but insightful, helping me understand what constitutes an exceptional day.

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A ‘1’ indicates a day with significant shortcomings, prompting immediate reflection and adjustment.

Time-Stamped Show Notes

• [00:00:30] Introduction to life optimization
• [00:01:30] The significance of daily self-assessment
• [00:02:30] Implementing the two-question daily report
• [00:03:30] Explanation of the rating system
• [00:04:30] Journal entries and their importance
• [00:05:30] Daily reflection and its impact on life optimization
• [00:06:30] Technical setup using Google Forms and Zapier
• [00:07:30] Standards of rating: what each score represents
• [00:08:30] Invitation to adopt the two-question daily report

When I first dipped my toes into entrepreneurship, I was skeptical of the claims I heard online about making more money online. Stories of people pulling in $60,000 or $100,000 in a month seemed like pure fantasy. Coming from a mindset constrained by traditional salaries, these figures didn’t just seem unlikely—they seemed impossible. However, my journey has taught me just how achievable these numbers can be if you approach them with the right strategies.

The Concept of Wealth Inversions

One transformative approach I’ve developed is what I call “wealth inversions.” This strategy is particularly resonant for those who have transitioned from a salaried position to entrepreneurship but holds value for lifelong entrepreneurs as well.

1. The First Inversion: Achieving your former annual salary as your new monthly income.
   • Strategy: Hard work and persistence are your tools here. It’s about matching and then surpassing your old income through consistent effort.
2. The Monthly Inversion: Earning in one month what you used to in a year.
   • Strategy: This requires innovation—developing a product or service that isn’t wholly dependent on your time. Think scalability and potentially leveraging other talent.
3. The Weekly Inversion: Where things get really exciting—earning your old annual salary in just one week.
   • Strategy: Master the art of the launch. Create anticipation and hype for a product, leading to significant sales in a very short period.

Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough

While hard work is the bedrock of any successful venture, the tactical application of your efforts dictates the magnitude of your success, especially when aiming to make more money online. Transitioning from hard work to strategic planning involves developing a deep understanding of market needs, crafting scalable business models, and becoming adept at launching new initiatives effectively.

The Infinite Game of Business Growth

Remember, entrepreneurship is an infinite game where the rules are continually evolving. The strategies that worked yesterday might not hold tomorrow, and as such, staying adaptive, learning continuously, and applying new knowledge is crucial.

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Time-Stamped Show Notes

• [00:00:30] Introduction to the concept of dramatically increasing income.
• [00:01:00] Personal skepticism turned belief in high income potential.
• [00:02:00] Exploring the first wealth inversion: equating old annual salary with new monthly earnings.
• [00:03:00] Delving into the monthly inversion: earning yearly salary on a monthly basis.
• [00:04:00] The pinnacle of wealth inversions—achieving yearly earnings in just one week.
• [00:05:00] Strategic insights on scaling business beyond personal effort.
• [00:06:00] Mastering the launch: key to explosive weekly earnings.
• [00:07:00] Conclusion and encouragement to embrace strategic wealth building.