Show Notes
Welcome to the “All I Want For Christmas Is A Market Wage + A Business Net Profit Of 20-35%” series!
This series is about getting on the front foot for the back end of the year, and yes it’s obvs inspired by the greatest Christmas album of all time (Mariah Carey of course).
In part 1 we go through the following including, but not limited to:
-how to get ready for the “busy” season ahead -why “busy-ness” is like a rocking chair (it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere) -recognising the key bottlenecks where your business may be caught out -setting clear standards + vision across all aspects of your company -ensuring you always treat your ideal clients well -getting ready for February which starts now!
May this podcast help + inspire you as you build a business that is a blessing to yourself, your family, your clients, your staff, your community, and anyone who comes in contact with it.
Much love x
Primary Goal
Educational
Summary
In this episode, Greg Crowe shares practical strategies for finishing the year strong and setting up for success in the new year. He emphasizes the importance of setting standards, treating clients well, and planning ahead to ensure profitability and reputation management.
Keywords
business growth, year-end planning, client relations, profitability, standards, team management
Key Topics
Year-end planning and preparation Importance of setting standards and vision Treating clients and staff well Financial discipline and paying yourself a market wage Building relationships for future success Recognizing patterns and bottlenecks in business The impact of busyness versus productivity Strategic planning for January to March
Sound Bites
"Worrying's like a rocking horse. It gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere." "Busy being busy isn't a benchmark of success. It's a skid mark to avoid." "All I want for Christmas is a market wage and a business net between 20 and 35 percent."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Why Year-End Planning Matters 00:27 The Common Distractions During Year-End 01:19 Understanding Christmas as a Business Deadline 01:48 Goals for a Thriving Business Next Year 02:17 Paying Yourself a Market Wage and Super 03:14 The Benefits of Treating Yourself as an Employee 04:07 Financial Discipline and Budgeting 05:06 Recognizing Business Patterns and Hotspots 06:05 The Power of Pattern Recognition in Business 07:26 Maintaining Reputation and Standards 09:23 Focusing on Your Role and Delegation 11:14 Setting Standards and Vision for Your Business 12:39 Defining Your Business's Core Values 14:22 Communicating Standards to Your Team 15:47 Treating Your Ideal Clients Well 18:30 Consistency in Client Relations 20:00 Building Long-Term Client Relationships 21:28 Starting Now for a Successful Next Year 23:21 The Importance of Quoting and Relationship Building 24:15 Final Thoughts: Focus, Standards, and Planning
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