EP 98: How to Create a Business That Runs Without You – With James Brown
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Practice Growth HQ I speak with James Brown about how to create effective systems and processes inside of your business so that your practice can run without you.
James has a strong background in business consulting, and a deep understanding of the healthcare sector. James has expertise in using systemology to streamline businesses, giving teams the power to handle more responsibilities, so owners can step back from daily operations.
In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s so important to have effective business systems in place, how to start documenting processes, and what to do if your team pushes back on your systems.
If you’re wondering how systems can help your business run without you, you’ll want to take notes during this episode!
What you’ll learn:
- (05:26) Discover why James is grateful for all the mistakes he’s made throughout his business career
- (07:27) The critical importance of having effective systems and processes in your business
- (09:58) Unpacking the business case for outsourcing yourself in your business
- (12:02) Escape, Exit or Expand: What James learnt from marketing expert Allan Dib
- (13:16) Why it’s crucial to have a clear cut strategy before you start implementing systems in your business
- (16:14) Find out why you may not be the best person to create the systems in your business
- (18:54) How to identify the best people in your team for various roles inside your business
- (20:50) GWC: What is it and why does it matter when choosing your ‘Systems Champion’?
- (22:58) How to prioritise building systems in your business (without having to spend thousands on hiring someone external)
- (24:50) How to extract processes from your team and why it’s important to understand how your staff members make decisions
- (27:07) How to ensure your team doesn’t push back on your business processes
- Plus loads more!
Links and Resources:
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