SYS 190: Mindset Matters: What I Learned about Success and Systems from a Six-Week Sabbatical

Systemize Your Success Podcast

🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, Dr. Steve Day shares his experience taking a long break from work. He explains the importance of systemising business operations to achieve freedom for business owners.

Steve discusses the challenges he faced and the strategies he used to prepare for his time off. He highlights the key factors that allowed him to relax and enjoy his holiday without worrying about his business.

Additionally, Steve emphasises the importance of having the right clients, documenting core business activities, and building a cash reserve. He also talks about establishing clear communication channels for emergencies.

Through his journey, Steve highlights the benefits of systemisation, enabling entrepreneurs to step away while maintaining business continuity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

💡 Focus on building systems. Documenting core business activities is crucial for allowing others to manage tasks in your absence.

💡 Choose the right clients. Working with clients who respect your boundaries and understand the need for time off is essential for a healthy work-life balance.

💡 Plan ahead. Communicate with your team and clients about your time off, block calendars, and ensure everything is documented well in advance.

💡 Establish clear communication channels. Set up specific emergency channels to avoid getting dragged back into work during your time off.

💡 Build a cash reserve. Setting aside profits to build a cash reserve can provide financial security during periods of reduced sales activity.

BEST MOMENTS

00:25 - 💬 “The wins are often the opposite almost. What they've managed to achieve outside of work is that they've found freedom through systemising what they do, employing great people, and creating a lifestyle through being purposeful about their work.”

05:59 - 💬 “It's okay if I have a lay-in. I can feel groggy in the mornings, and I can just hang out with the kids and do nothing. I don't need to be doing stuff.”

08:11 - 💬 “This is why I started my business rather than working in the hospital, why I quit my job as a doctor. To be able to choose when I genuinely take time off, to be able to live wherever I want and to be able to then be present for my family in these informative years where my kids are growing up.”

20:17 - 💬 “Planning ahead, in summary, planning ahead. So communicating with your team about what's expected while you're away, making sure it's clear what meetings are going to happen and which meetings aren't going to happen.”

TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Entrepreneur reflects on taking time off work.

07:00 Engaging transition led to a fulfilling summer.

08:54 Planning meetings, supporting staff, and managing change effectively.

12:45 Meticulously documenting processes streamlines workflow and aids delegation.

15:45 Self-sufficiency and financial preparedness bring peace.

20:55 Documentation and support systems bring stress relief.

22:13 Achieved work freedom, now enjoys stress-free vacation.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Website: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com

Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42

ABOUT THE HOST

Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.

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