TIME Management Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs

Too many entrepreneurs spend their day on the wrong things—this episode shows how to fix it.

Are you working hard but not moving the needle? In this powerful episode of Knack 4 Business, productivity consultant Mark Ellwood from Get More Done dives into why time feels so “slippery”—and how to reclaim it.

You’ll discover how simple tweaks in communication, delegation, and task prioritization can give you back up to an hour a day. Mark brings over 35 years of productivity research and offers insights that are as actionable as they are eye-opening.

 

💡 What You'll Learn:

• The biggest hidden time-wasters most leaders overlook
• How unnecessary emails cost teams 3.4+ hours/week
• Tips for cutting friction in communication
• How to identify your true high-priority tasks
• Why 80% of your workday may not be moving the business forward
• Real data from 40+ countries on how professionals really spend their time
• Why 20–25% of your week is lost to admin—and how to change that
• How technology (and AI) helps—and sometimes hinders—your focus
• Tips for managers to coach their team without micromanaging
• Burnout, flow state, and the emotional ROI of time well spent
• Mark’s 3-part startup advice: Know your value, build a marketing machine, and don’t go it alone

 

🎙️ About the Guest – Mark Ellwood:

• Website: getmoredone.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markellwood1

Mark is the founder of PACE Productivity and creator of the TimeCorder—a device used in 40+ countries to study workplace productivity. When he’s not helping teams work smarter, you’ll find him writing poetry or practicing piano for his band... debuting in 2037!

 

🔗 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/itQDMAqo2dg

 

💬 Let’s Connect or Hear From You!
Have questions or want to interact with Mark or the hosts?
📧 Reach us at [e-mail]
🌐 Or visit our website: knack4business.com

 

✨ Acknowledgments:
Special thanks to the following collaborators who make this show possible:

• 🎧 Carl Richards from Podcast Solutions Made Simple
• 🏡 Fred Crouch of the Property Wizard Podcast
• 🐝 Jovan Strika from Hive Coworking
• 💼 Melanie Webber – invaluable business partner
• 🚀 Wayne Pratt from Motive8U Inc. – coach, co-host & business strategist

 

🎙️ Hosted By:

• Bernie Franzgrote
• Wayne Pratt

 

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