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Why You Need to Remove Yourself From Your Business #1726
May 06, 2021

Why You Need to Remove Yourself From Your Business

In episode #1726, we make the argument that the better your staff and systems are, the better your business will do. Tune in and hear the essential components of a scaling business, the primary responsibilities of a CEO, and how to measure the best uses of your time.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Need to Remove Yourself From Your Business.
  • [00:30] Lessons Neil learned in his early days of running a business.
  • [00:49] You won’t grow your business unless you implement systems.
  • [00:57] The value of hiring staff that is smarter and better than you.
  • [01:10] Replacing yourself using premier staff and systems.
  • [01:54] The three jobs of the CEO: vision, recruiting, and financing.
  • [02:56] Measuring your time using Dan Sullivan’s task prioritization chart.
  • [03:53] Even if you are the best, you are only one person. 
  • [04:00] What to look for in people you intend to hire.
  • [04:20] Check out marketingschool.io/pro and join our community today!

 

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