Where Did the Day Go?

In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler explores how time tracking worksheets can help uncover where your day actually goes. He shares personal stories, including his early skepticism about timesheets, and explains how they’ve become one of his most effective tools for improving productivity and identifying opportunities to eliminate, delegate, or automate tasks. Whether you're a business owner or team leader, this episode gives you practical tips on how to take control of your time and boost efficiency.

What You'll Discover:

• Why time tracking isn’t about micromanagement but uncovering hidden inefficiencies.

• A simple, three-step method to track, analyze, and improve how you spend your time.

• The difference between tasks you love, time wasters, and things you hate—and how to handle each.

• Why starting with paper worksheets can lead to more accurate insights than jumping to software tools.

• How to test whether recurring tasks (like report creation) are even necessary.

• The right order to approach improvement: eliminate, delegate, then automate—and why starting with automation can backfire.

Free access to a printable time tracking worksheet to help you get started

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