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Ever found yourself drowning in the tedium and mundane tasks of running a business, wondering if there's a way to escape and get your life back?
What if we told you that, "Yes! there is a way!" And that it's absolutely possible to lead a fulfilled life while working fewer hours, whether you're managing one successful business or multiple ventures.
Does it sound too good to be true? It's not!
In this episode, our guest Jeff Russell shares his journey of building multiple thriving businesses across different industries.
He brings his businesses to new heights of success through a combination of strategic hiring, implementing systems and processes, and mindful business evaluation.
His insights and experiences are gold and will help you sidestep getting lost in the relentless hustle and busyness so you can live the life you want while building the business of your dreams.
Jeff Russell, is a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and accomplished entrepreneur. As the founder of many successful businesses and author of his latest book, ‘Fire Yourself First,’ Jeff is an expert in helping business owners break free from the daily grind.
We discuss:
02:27 Introduction to Jeff Russell
07:17 The differences between organizational charts and role charts
09:39 Jeff’s shared service model for marketing, financial management, and operational roles
14:43 Why stepping back from day-to-day operations to focus on long-term strategy is vital
18:15 Transitioning from owner-operators to true owners by implementing systems & processes
24:47 Jeff's 11-step hiring process outlined in his book "Fire Yourself First"
33:58 Importance of reading, listening to podcasts, and attending conferences for self-education
39:34 Actionable steps to be like Jeff: not just an owner operator but a true owner
Resources:
Jeff Russell Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, and CEO, Oakridge Financial Group
https://www.fireyourselffirst.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejeffrussell/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088397692719
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/jeffrussellsays
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fireyourselffirst
Author of “Fire Yourself First”:
https://www.fireyourselffirst.com/book-jeff
Other Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Dan Sullivan:
https://www.strategiccoach.com/
Storybrand:
https://storybrand.com/
Dawn Fotopulos: Accounting for the Number Phobic
https://www.amazon.com/Accounting-Numberphobic-Survival-Business-Owners-ebo
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