How to Get More Done in Your Estate Agency (Parkinson’s Law Explained)
The Estate Agent Consultancy PodcastShow Notes
Ever noticed how a job takes as long as the time you give yourself to complete it? In this episode, I break down Parkinson’s Law and how you can use it to become far more productive in your estate agency without simply working longer hours. We look at why tighter deadlines can force you to focus on what actually matters, how to make better use of the small gaps in your diary, and why giving yourself 30 days to achieve something can produce a completely different result to giving yourself just...
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