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One of the best things you can do to create and boost momentum for your company is to keep a business journal. From Benjamin Franklin to Richard Branson, many successful entrepreneurs swear by it. Join us for a 1 hour workshop about creating a simple business journal system that can skyrocket your 2014!
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How to Accelerate Your Business by
Keeping a JournalLess Overwhelm, More Self-Assurance
+Chris Mohritz | [email protected] | #IdeaToOperations
OUR JOURNEY
● The norm● Pain points● Looking to change● Making it better● Get started
We’ll jump right inFeel free to ask about my background after session
WHAT’S THE NORM?
A DAY IN THE LIFE
● Information overload● Lack of clarity & focus (due to overwhelm)● Too busy for more productive habits● Knowledge comes & goes● Lessons-learned come & go● Inefficient staff turnovers● Second-guessing decisions● Erratic momentum● Motivation struggles (“why am I doing this?”)
WHERE ARETHE PAIN POINTS?
COMMON PROBLEMS
● There's too much to remember● A lot slips through the cracks● Repeating past mistakes● Sending good money after bad● Duplicated effort● Knowledge lost● Less-than-harmonious staff● Indecisiveness● Slow execution
WHAT’S MISSING?
THINGS WE CAN CHANGE
● Need focus time to think things through● Need “success habits”● Need daily inspiration (reinforce progress)● Needs to be consistent● Need a “paper trail” for troubleshooting● Need to capture lessons-learned● Need habit of self-assurance
WHERE CAN WEMAKE IT BETTER?
CLOSING THE GAP
● Keep a record of your journey● Consistency ● Momentum● Compounding progress (accelerate growth)● No second-guessing (nimble & decisive)● Record of what worked, what didn't work● Daily inspiration● Efficient use of marketing resources● Easier capital (investors ❤ journals)
LEVERAGE THE INFORMATION
● Create “real” business plan● Turnover to CEO● Turnover for merger or acquisition● Staff turnover (training)● Greater ROI marketing (SEO)● Greater ROI operational changes
ORGANIZATION WIDE
● Works for staff status reports as well (gold)
GETTING STARTED
DEVELOP THE HABIT
● Daily is ideal (weekly is fine to start)● Put it in your (daily) to-do list● End each entry on a high note ● Quickly becomes addictive● Periodically review entries (weekly)● Keep it fun and relaxed
Reinforce what you learned
Clarify your decisions
Celebrate your accomplishments
Set tomorrow up for success
OPTION #1: TYPE IT { GOOD }
● Blogger, Wordpress.com, etc.● “noindex” if Internet accessible● Password protected
OPTION #2: WRITE IT { BETTER }
● Handwritten● Can be paper or tablet/phone
OPTION #3: SPEAK IT { BETTER YET }
● Can be hand recorder, PC, or tablet/phone
OPTION #4: VIDEO IT { BEST }
● Can use webcam or external camera● Can store as “private” on YouTube
RECAP
● Use a checklist● Its all about the focused thinking time● Make it a habit● Leverage the information (everywhere)
