Episode 262 Connection Expansion with Devin Sizemore (Part 2)

John continues his conversation with Devin Sizemore. They talk about taking time off as an entrepreneur and building a life that includes vacations and family time. Devin also shares how he uses strategic time blocking to make space for both work and family and explains why putting family time on the calendar is just as important as booking a client meeting. 

In Part 1, the two discussed building powerful business networks and generating quality referrals.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - The red car analogy

[01:57] - How Million Dollar Author helps people write books

[05:11] - Taking vacations as a business owner

[11:22] - Impact of Devin’s faith on his business

[14:17] - How Devin nurtures his significant relationships

[17:31] - Putting family time on the calendar

[20:11] - You don’t need an excuse to rest

[21:38] - How John protects his calendar

[23:41] - The dash — the time between birth and death

[25:31] - Devin’s Top daily habits 

[26:45] - Traits of a great leader

[28:06] - How Devin invests in his growth

[29:15] - Best way to connect with Devin

[33:08] - Recommendations for leadership books

[37:48] - Closing thoughts

NOTABLE QUOTES:

“The business will be there tomorrow. You only get one chance to watch your kids grow up.”

“If you’re not running a business that is aligned with your values, that is a horrific place to be.”

“If you can’t step away, what do you have?” (If your business falls apart when you take a break, then you don’t really have a solid business.)

“You don’t need to make an excuse for prioritizing yourself or your family.”

“If you’re distracted at home, it will decimate the work.”

“The fun part about a book is, it becomes a tool. This tool can live forever.”

“I want to surround myself with people who are infinitely better than me at everything, and then I want to do nothing to hold them back.”

“Leadership is running so hard, so fast, with such a clear vision that everyone knows who they’re following and where to follow.”

“Treat your family like a client, too.”

“You only get one chance to do a lot of these things (family moments), so make sure that they’re higher on your priority list.”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

• Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz (https://a.co/d/iqS5Gdl)

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (https://a.co/d/7uvBRqG) and Fourth Wing 3-Book Series (https://a.co/d/cbIVN0B)

• Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player by Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Ron Sirak (https://a.co/d/glRjYXn)

• Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities! by Sharon Lechter & Greg Reid (https://a.co/d/7yddGbx)

• The Connector’s Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time by Patrick Galvin (https://a.co/d/d7sKvtd)

• Leading to the One: Creating Cultures of Clarity Where People Are Engaged, Developed and Fulfilled by Nikki McLeod and Bob Borchert (https://a.co/d/2aEGQhY)

• The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/bMU57ZA)

• The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading with Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/9UgGVtE)

• The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood by Heather R. Younger (https://a.