By: O.L./Sway Buckley
Implementing systems doesn't have to be complicated.
In fact, we've learned that systems are comprised of clear practices. The right practices make up the right systems, whether they are digitized triggers (like in a CRM) or manual steps taken each day (like legacy meetings or prospecting).
Today we'll cover three practices that can bring massive time freedom each day for marriedpreneurs:
➡️ During your legacy meeting, ask your spouse how you can serve them better today. Sometimes there won't be a direct answer. Other times it may be the fact that you asked at all!
And there will be those days when there is a specific response to this question.
A few notes:
How does this help with time efficiency:
According to AccuityTraining.Co.UK,
Various studies have shown that happy people are more productive — by as much as 12 percent
Wellsteps.com says
happy employees are as much as 20% more productive in the workplace than unhappy employees
There is clear evidence that you'll get more down when you're happy (or fulfilled). When your spouse seeks to support you intentionally, that shows care and concern. In turn, that brings a sense of fulfillment in marriage. All of this works together for your benefit as a couple!
➡️ Ask each other daily (during the legacy meeting is a great time), "What time are you stopping today?" This question sets an internal countdown clock that increases focus and productivity.
Even if you need more time than expected to wrap up the day, you would have likely achieved more than without that question.
➡️ One other business practice for married couples is having a daily shut-down routine. This means that you are preparing for tomorrow today.
All of the open loops go into the next day. Although this practice may not help save time for the current day, it prepares your brain with a game plan for the next day, AND you can be fully present with the family.
These three practices are powerful and simple; if you'd like to dive into other time-saving strategies, take a listen to Episode 13 of Season 3 on the Marriedprenur Life Podcast here.
Also, if you need a system to structure your business and life, schedule a marriedpreneur success-mapping call with us here.
Here's to living purposefully, powerfully, and profitably in sync,
O.L. & Sway
O.L. is a former banker turned real estate consultant and entrepreneur. Sway is a former CEO of a staffing firm she started on her dorm room floor to pay for college. Together they co-own Marriedpreneur Life Consultancy, equipping faith-based married entrepreneur couples with high-level systems to scale (without strain). They're the creators of the Marriedpreneur Operating Systems and the co-hosts of The Marriedprenuer Life Podcast, which was praised as one of Wedding Wire's top relationship podcasts. Learn more at MarriedpreneurLife.com.