Episode Details

What you do in October + November decides if February is a flop or a success. 

This “All I want for Christmas Is A Market Wage + A Business Net Profit Of 20-35%” series is about getting on the front foot for the back end of the year. 

In this episode: 

-how to get ready for the “busy” season ahead 

-why “busy-ness” is like a rocking chair (it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere) 

-the importance of closing the week (it should be the only thing to stay not the first thing to go!!) 

-being up to date on quotes, invoices + variations 

-how an excellent 30-35 hours beats a good 50-60 

-valuing headspace + making good decisions 

May this podcast help + inspire you as you build a business that is a blessing to yourself, your family, your clients, your staff, your community, and anyone who comes in contact with it. 

Much love x 

Summary

Greg Crowe shares practical strategies for business owners to plan ahead, recognize patterns, and work effectively to build a sustainable and profitable business. This episode emphasizes the importance of long-term vision, efficient work habits, and maintaining control over finances.

Keywords

business planning, efficiency, long-term vision, cash flow, invoicing, client management, business growth, productivity, work-life balance, strategic planning

Key Topics

Recognizing busy patterns at year-end

The importance of long-term planning and vision

Effective work hours and productivity

Cash flow management and invoicing discipline

Client relationship and experience management

Strategic hiring and delegation

Order and process optimization in projects

Closing weekly financial and operational gaps

Self-management as a business owner

Sowing seeds for future success

 Action Items

Plan your February now by recognizing demand patterns.

Normalize working 30 to 38 hours a week, not after hours.

Ensure weekly revenue exceeds weekly expenditure.

Close the week every week to get accurate data.

Identify bottlenecks in invoicing, quoting, and project management.

Delegate tasks to improve efficiency and free up time.

Focus on long-term vision and sow seeds for future success.

Sound Bites

"Your business should provide a market wage plus super."

"Stop talking negatively about your business."

"Close the week. It's the only thing that should stay."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Planning Ahead for Business Success

00:29 Recognizing Busy Patterns and Demand Cycles

01:25 The Power of Recognizing Business Patterns

02:20 Long-Term Vision and Building Wealth

04:05 The Cost of Overworking and Negative Talk

05:03 Starting February Planning Now

05:31 Cash Flow and Invoicing Discipline

06:01 Identifying Bottlenecks and Pain Points

07:27 Work Effectively and Efficiently

08:51 The Myth of Normalizing After Hours Work

10:00 Hiring and Client Management Strategies

12:21 Slowing Down and Planning in Busy Seasons

13:19 Maintaining Quotes and Invoicing Up to Date

15:37 Client Experience and Feedback

16:05 Invoicing, Variations, and Backlogs

17:25 Focusing on One Thing at a Time

18:25 Closing the Week and Financial Discipline

20:19 Data-Driven Decision Making

21:17 Final Thoughts: Consistency and Self-Care