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Well-Oiled Operations with Stacy Tuschl

Are you ready to leverage the power of business process improvement tools to enhance your profit margins and achieve a better work-life balance? Welcome to The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast, where you'll join forces with Stacy Tuschl—an accomplished International Best-Selling Author, astute Business Coach, and successful Multiple 7-Figure Business Owner. Stacy will serve as your trusted guide on a transformative journey, unveiling highly effective systems and strategies to improve business operations, elevate the quality of your goods and services, and ultimately revolutionize your overall business performance by getting your business to operate WITHOUT you. Get ready to embark on a quest of discovery, as you uncover the crucial components necessary for establishing a highly profitable business while nurturing a profoundly gratifying life. With Stacy's expertise, you'll gain invaluable insights into assembling your dream team, optimizing your human resources, and implementing streamlined processes. Every aspect of your business, from existing processes to the allocation of your valuable resources, will be meticulously examined and optimized to unleash its fullest potential. Through continuous improvement initiatives, you'll be able to enhance your business operations, achieve greater customer satisfaction, and reduce costs, resulting in a more profitable and sustainable business. Whether you operate in the dynamic retail industry, managing a physical brick-and-mortar establishment, or thrive in the digital realm of online enterprises, The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast offers indispensable strategies that will propel you towards unparalleled success. Stacy's vast experience in both realms makes her the ideal mentor to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern entrepreneurship. By adopting her proven methodologies, you'll be equipped with the tools to optimize your business process management, streamline your operational procedures, and achieve remarkable results. The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast has undergone a thoughtful revamp from its previous incarnation as the Foot Traffic Podcast. This revamped version promises an even more enriching experience, allowing you to gain exclusive access to a wealth of knowledge, practical tips, and actionable advice brought to the table by Stacy Tuschl. Her expertise in business process improvement and operational management will guide you in implementing process maps and deploying innovative techniques to optimize your processes, reduce costs, and enhance your overall business operations. Working your own business is hard. Sometimes you even convince yourself that the long hours and the headaches are actually prescriptive of owning your own business. You’re working hard, but too hard. You have no time for yourself. You’re constantly on your phone.You’ve become a bottleneck in your own business which is growing faster than you expected.You’re losing precious time for yourself, your family, and your mental health.You’re realizing that your pace and your schedule are simply unsustainable. You just want your time back. If any of these statements resonated with you in any capacity, and you're seeking to increase your profitability, improve customer satisfaction, and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling life, The Well-Oiled Operations Podcast is your ultimate resource. Join forces with Stacy Tuschl, the esteemed business operations manager extraordinaire, on this journey of continuous improvement. Discover how to transform your business into a well-oiled machine, primed for success in today's competitive landscape. Remove yourself as the bottleneck in your business. Scale faster than ever before. Get your business to run with you. Make that one decision that will totally change your life and your business today. It's time to tune in to The Well-Oiled Operations podcast and take your business to new heights.
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Sep 14, 2022

Today's episode is from our Maximizing Your Margins Challenge.

I know you love your business. Of course you do!

But you can love it and need a break from it.

In fact, you should take breaks.

What good is abundant wealth if you don’t have time to enjoy it?

What good is time off if you’re struggling financially?

Scaling is how you experience both time and financial freedom.

It’s entirely possible and it doesn’t need to be complicated.

Day 3: Operation TimeSuck: How to multiply your time without working more

Listening here on the podcast is a great way to learn on the go. But the real magic is happening inside the Facebook group. So be sure to hop over and join us there this week. There are some surprise giveaways in store for everyone who watches live.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Sep 13, 2022

Today's episode is from our Maximizing Your Margins Challenge.

I know you love your business. Of course you do!

But you can love it and need a break from it.

In fact, you should take breaks.

What good is abundant wealth if you don’t have time to enjoy it?

What good is time off if you’re struggling financially?

Scaling is how you experience both time and financial freedom.

It’s entirely possible and it doesn’t need to be complicated.

Day 2: Scaling Up:  How to Stack Your Wealth Without Hiring

Listening here on the podcast is a great way to learn on the go. But the real magic is happening inside the Facebook group. So be sure to hop over and join us there this week. There are some surprise giveaways in store for everyone who watches live.

 

Did you love today’s episode?

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2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Sep 12, 2022

Today's episode is from our Maximizing Your Margins Challenge.

I know you love your business. Of course you do!

But you can love it and need a break from it.

In fact, you should take breaks.

What good is abundant wealth if you don’t have time to enjoy it?

What good is time off if you’re struggling financially?

Scaling is how you experience both time and financial freedom.

It’s entirely possible and it doesn’t need to be complicated.

Day 1: 3 Steps to Financial Freedom 

Listening here on the podcast is a great way to learn on the go. But the real magic is happening inside the Facebook group. So be sure to hop over and join us there this week. There are some surprise giveaways in store for everyone who watches live.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Sep 8, 2022

Clients leave all the time.

That’s an inevitability.

But you can still make sure that they stay as long as possible in your business.

Why bother?

Well simply put…

It’s a lot cheaper and easier to focus on loving existing clients…

…than it is to work on attracting new ones.

In this episode of the Foot Traffic Podcast, I discuss four ways you can create client touchpoints and make them stay loyal… and get them raving about you to more of your ideal clients.

The Key Questions

  • Why you should focus on keeping existing clients?
  • How much money are you losing by second-guessing your purchase?
  • What are the four ways to create client touchpoints?
  • How do you conduct consistent check-ins?

What You’ll Learn

  • Clients that stay spend more money with you
  • A better handoff from marketing/sales to fulfillment
  • Understand and study client activities
  • Don’t solely focus on marketing

Learn More

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Sep 6, 2022

Today I am interviewing Rhonda Moret from Elevated Diversity. I was so fortunate to be connected with Rhonda to go a little deeper on DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and what that looks like in the workplace. Not only did I have the pleasure of picking her brain and witnessing her wealth of knowledge, but Rhonda will also be coming into our Well Oiled Operations program to work closely with our clients to educate them on the subject and give them support.

If you are still not sure how to navigate DEI and make it a true priority, why it should be a priority, and how it affects small businesses, this episode is for you. There is something in here for everyone!

In our interview we discussed:

  • DEI, what it means, why it's important, how to implement it in the workplace
  • Hiring inclusion as a small business owner
  • Diversity in your team
  • Giving women a voice in the workplace
  • Inclusion in your leadership team
  • Brands leveraging DEI commitment
  • Displaying DEI on your careers page, website, etc.
  • Where to get started on your DEI journey

We hope you love Rhonda as much as we do! Please enjoy this open and honest conversation about an incredibly important topic!

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Sep 1, 2022

Entrepreneurship can feel very lonely.

You might often find yourself carrying all the weight of your business on your shoulders. 

After all, you’re probably the one that cares the most about your business, right?

While this may be true…

I’ve got some good news for you:

You don’t have to share the burden alone.

There are ways in which you can get better buy-in from your team members.

In this episode of the Foot Traffic Podcast, I share a special technique that improves buy-in and ensures your team cares about their work—and ultimately your business.

The Key Questions

  • Why do some CEOs feel like their team is only in it for the money? 
  • How do we wow our team members?
  • What happens when I compensate my team based on their performance?
  • What are the ways I can reward my team members?

What You’ll Learn

  • CEOs don’t have to do all the heavy lifting
  • Let your team make money when you make money
  • Set the bare minimum standard
  • Actions worth incentivizing

Learn More

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 30, 2022

On today's podcast I am sitting down with Susie Tomenchok, who works with individuals and organizations to unleash their negotiation guru for increased professional success. She believes that when people learn how to use negotiation strategies every day, they create more opportunities and walk away with a win when it matters most.

Susie learned negotiation skills on-the-job. She worked with Fortune 100 companies for the majority of her career where she lead a sales team closing a portfolio of business valued at more than $80 million annually. Clients include media companies like ESPN, Discovery, and Boeing.

In today's episode, we cover...

• Hidden negotiation opportunities in your business

• Reframing “no” as a starting point instead of an end

• Using the power of silence to close more clients

• Why it’s critical to “just ask” to accelerate your results

• A simple framework to unlock your creativity

Susie doesn't believe in using manipulation to get what you want and she shares with us how to do it and make it a win-win for everyone involved.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 25, 2022

Imagine having a brilliant idea.

It sounds so great that you’re just sure it’s going to make your business exponentially better.

Then what if you parked that idea.

Let it simmer.

Sleep on it.

And brainstorm some more.

What do you think would happen?

In this episode of the Foot Traffic Podcast, I speak about how the Old Stacy would never let a brilliant idea “go to waste”. She’d probably implement it ASAP—no questions asked!

If you’re just like the Old Stacy, you’ll learn why more planning will always get you bigger results.

The Key Questions

  • How the Old Stacy dealt with new ideas? (00:003)
  • How much better could an idea get if you took the time to develop it? (1:27)
  • Is there such a thing as brainstorming an idea for far too long? (4:59)
  • What is the opportunity cost of doing a quick thing? (8:20)
  • What happens when the ‘doing’ isn’t getting a return? (10:34)

What You’ll Learn

  • You’re wasting time being fast (1:12)
  • Business is boring at the top level (3:24)
  • The ‘dangerous’ Tony Robbins quote (3’:50)
  • Four steps to prepare you for your biggest results ever (5:25)
  • Slow and steady wins the race (9:18)

Learn More

  • Join our FREE 5-day challenge here
  • To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations, Click here

Did you love today’s episode?

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2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 17, 2022

On today's podcast, I sat down with New York Times Best Selling Author, Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience.

She’s been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, had her work written up in a medical journal, been the subject of a “The Talk of the Town” piece in The New Yorker magazine, and been an answer on the game show Jeopardy!

She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies and Better Than Before. Her book The Happiness Project has sold more than one million copies, been published in more than thirty languages, and spent more than two years on the New York Times bestseller list, including at #1.

In her books, she draws from cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, lessons from popular culture, and her own experiences to explore how we can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative.

I asked Gretchen questions like...

  • What sparked you heading down the "happiness" path?
  • Whats the secret to happiness
  • Her tips to being happier
  • Why passion is critical to being happy
  • How does your physical space effect your happiness


Tune in to today's episode and you'll be on your way to a happier you!

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 16, 2022

Do you want to get your money’s worth in your business?

Then why aren’t you maximizing your contractor relationships?

Most entrepreneurs have the tendency to cut their contractors some slack just because they are not full-time employees.

Some even feel ashamed to demand more time from their contractors.

But here’s the thing:

That’s just wrong!

Full-time or not, you’re spending money on contractors.

So it’s completely fair that you have high expectations about their output!

In this episode of the Foot Traffic Podcast, I speak about what you can do to make sure that you’re maximizing every contract you enter into with a contractor.

Ready to enter into the best contractor deal of your career?

The Key Questions

  • How to set the right meeting agenda for your contractor meeting? (00:26)
  • Why would I need to set a weekly meeting with contractors? (1:21)
  • How and when to ask for reports from contractors? (2:20)
  • How can I protect myself from bad contracts? (10:04) 
  • How can I deal with contract negotiations? (11:01)

What You’ll Learn

  • Contractors are an integral part of your business (00:42)
  • The right way to seek accountability from contractors (3:04)
  • Hiring contractors are worth it (7:02)
  • A bad contract can hurt (8:25)
  • The importance of your contract (10:39)

Learn More

  • Join our FREE 5-day challenge here.
  • To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations, Click here.

Did you love today’s episode?

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2. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 15, 2022

The stages of business every entrepreneur works through, what they look and feel like and how to work through them.

The final stage of business, predictable success, you can expect to reach if you make the conscious decision to work through the other stages and what you need to commit to in order to reach this level.

The crucially important thing that will happen when you hit the "whitewater" stage and why it will require immediate decisions and action.

Different parts of your business can be in different stages of the life cycle.

He explains the importance of the results of the quiz we use to determine if someone is going to be the best fit for a position we're trying to fill and whether or not those categories are deal breakers when it comes to someone being in the right role.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 15, 2022

Looking to increase your profit margins while working less? Join International Best-Selling Author, Business Coach, and Multiple 7-Figure Business Owner Stacy Tuschl to discover the systems and strategies that really work to get your business running like a Well-Oiled Operation.

 

Aug 9, 2022

We are about to change things up here at Foot Traffic, and I already know the kinds of reactions we are going to get. I’ve been in business for 20 years this month and over the years I have rebranded or up leveled my business many times. When I do, it definitely draws attention from current customers, past clients, and even potential clients that were once sitting quietly.

People start saying things like, "wow, you guys are really killing it," or "things look like they are going really well". There is a perception that comes with a fresh look. You now how you feel when you go get a hair cut or fresh color, you get the new iPhone, a new car... you just feel better.

This is what it feels like to your customers when you update an old website, enhance your videos on social, or gain clarity on your ideal client.

Ways to Refresh Your Brand

  • New fonts

  • Change up brand colors

  • New look

  • Updated logo

  • New photos

  • Move things around

People crave fresh, new, and trendy. How can you freshen up what you currently have going on?

DM me on Instagram @stacytuschl the word “brand” for our Free Branding Assessment.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. To learn more about Well-Oiled Operations click here.

Aug 4, 2022

How much money are you leaving on the table not following up with your best clients that are no longer with you?

We recently got a new RV a year ago and we had slim pickings on getting a spot for Memorial Day weekend but thankfully found something. It was our first experience and we had nothing to compare it to so our overall impression was it was “nice”. We said things like, it was good and we had fun, but there was no over the top reaction. Then we went to a few more that summer and fall and all we kept comparing the new campgrounds to was the first one. We had no idea how spacious the lots were, how safe it was for our kids to be wondering on their own, that dog parks are not standard, or that hiking trails are a huge perk. We didn’t realize how good we had it until we tried other places. Do you know how many times that happens with our clients? They leave thinking let’s try something new and sometimes they realize I should have stayed.

How can we remind them?

This is where a reactivation strategy comes into play. This is one of the concepts that we teach inside of our program, Well-oiled Operations.

How to Create a Reactivation Strategy

  1. Identify who you want to reactivate

  2. Create a rhythm of a touch point

  3. Direct ask when the timing is right

  4. Tell them what’s new and what you've done since they left


We call this strategy WOO & WOW. To grab our Ways to Wow Cheat Sheet. DM on Instagram @stacytuschl. Just say "wow" and I'll send it over completely free.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

Book a free call at http://www.stacytuschl.com/call

Aug 2, 2022

When you begin to delegate more tasks and responsibilities to your team you can easily become stumped as to what to give them to do. Today we’re talking about gaining clarity on your vision in a way that allows you to reverse engineer your long-term goals and break them down into smaller tasks. To grab the PDF download of an example of what this has looked like inside Foot Traffic, dm me on Instagram ‘CLARITY’ and we’ll send it to you. You can find me @stacytuschl

You’re getting caught up in the day-to-day maintaining your status quo but that isn’t getting you any closer to your goals of increasing your revenue. Things are feeling mundane and monotonous and your team members aren’t especially fired up about their daily tasks. We’ve got to get crystal clear on the movement and impact of each activity.

5 Steps to Turning Your Goals into Tasks

1. Reassess for the biggest impact look at data to tell you or start tracking

2. Identify activities not producing results (either pause or stop)

3. Calendar those activities with consistency

4. Overestimate timeline in your favor

5. Hold yourself and others accountable

Number 5 is probably the hardest and most important one. How often are you keeping your commitments to yourself? Be aware of that. It's a big deal, even if no one knows but you. The better you get at this the more progress you will see. When my alarm went off today at 4:50am, do you think I was excited to get out of bed? No, but I made a commitment to get up and start my day, so I did. It's much easier to keep others accountable. You’re paying for results, so as long as you track what are they working on this week and today, you’ll move closer every day.

To grab the PDF download of an example of what this has looked like inside Foot Traffic, dm me on Instagram ‘CLARITY’ and we’ll send it to you. You can find me @stacytuschl

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

Book a free call at http://www.stacytuschl.com/call

Jul 28, 2022

According to a Gallup poll, the cost of replacing an individual employee can range from one-half to two times the employee's annual salary.

Today we’re talking about why it’s important to prioritize rewarding your employees and there’s a PDF download, dm me on Instagram @stacytuschl ‘REWARD’ to get the list of 20 Ways to Reward Your Employees


I bet right now you have someone on your team who is either considering leaving or you’re thinking of replacing them. How can you make retention a priority item on your ever-growing to-do list? It’s actually because your to-do list is so long that you need to prioritize keeping your employees and motivating them to perform at their best.

3 Ways to Reward Employees and Improve Retention

Frequent, meaningful conversations with employees. Gallup research also reveals that over half of employees (51%) who leave voluntarily say that in the three months before they left, neither their manager nor any other leader spoke with them about their job satisfaction or future with the organization.

1. Acknowledgment and recognition – Giving shoutouts at team meetings or leaving notes on a job well done goes a long way when it comes to team morale.

2. Opportunities for growth - You might also consider delegating more responsibility or leadership opportunities.

3. Professional development – Consider purchasing a course or educational resource to encourage your team members to continue learning and growing in their roles.


When you make keeping your team members with you a priority, you also keep Problem-solvers, Leaders, Customer-service, Morale, and Productivity which means if you lose team members and these other essential aspects of your business, you risk adding more to your to-do list. Remember to dm me on IG @stacytuschl ‘REWARD’ for the PDF 20 Ways to Reward Your Employees.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

Book a free call at http://www.stacytuschl.com/call

Jul 21, 2022

Avoiding conflict or difficult conversations with your team members isn’t going to magically make a situation better.  In fact, the longer you put it off, the worse it’s going to get.
With intentional communication strategies, you can let your team members know what needs to change in a caring and respectful way.

Things aren’t always done in alignment with your business best practices or company values. This could be because team members don’t fully believe that the system in place is essential or it could be because the system wasn’t clearly communicated.

In any case, the needs of the business need to be intentionally communicated and you can’t let that team member continue to not meet your expectations.

When you practice intentional communication guidelines, difficult conversations become easier and situations improve for everyone.

3 communication guidelines in this episode:

  • Be Honest – state the facts and honestly express the consequences of the person’s actions.

  • Use “I statements” – “I’ve noticed” “I believe” “I am in a difficult situation because of…” always avoid blaming or harmful, hurtful statements. If you aren’t able to maintain composure, postpone the conversation.

  • Use logic vs. emotion – acknowledge the emotion first with empathy and then move on to the logic/solution.

Taking the lead on improving communication will have a ripple effect on your team and clients.

Comment ‘COMMUNICATION’ on this Facebook Post in our Facebook group to receive the PDF with these 3 tips I discussed here and other helpful suggestions to keep in mind.

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Ways to work with Stacy:

1. Snag our most talked about System - How to Hire an A-Player Assistant in 14 Days Or Less Here.

http://www.aplayerassistant.com

2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

Book a free call at http://www.stacytuschl.com/call

Jul 19, 2022

You probably have certain consistent responsibilities for your team members. But when you think about those requirements are the tasks that they’re assigned sales-focused and clearly defined toward a specific goal? My guess is probably not. You and your leaders need to be setting goals by looking at your data.

In today's episode, taken from our weekly live free training inside the Scale Your Small Business Facebook group, we’re talking about how to create KPIs.

Your team probably has tasks like posting on social media a certain number of times per week, sending emails to current customers, and assessing your most reliable source of lead generation.
But if their tasks aren’t goal oriented and sales-focused, they likely don’t feel very fired up about what they’re doing and can’t appreciate how the work they do contributes to the bigger picture of the success of your business.

From your perspective, it’s easy to feel frustrated outsourcing tasks to team members without being able to identify the return on that investment. When you set up KPIs that are clearly defined and sales-focused, everyone knows exactly what they are working towards and why.

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this training:

1. How many KPI's should be assigned to each team member and how to decide where they need to focus.

2. Possible reasons KPI's don't get met and what to do if (when) that happens.

3. How to incorporate the KPI's for each team member into their performance reviews.

A small team that focuses intentionally on a few KPIs for each member will see quicker and more measurable results than a team of 20 who isn’t tracking KPIs.

To get started creating them for your business, head over to this Facebook post and comment METRICS to get a list of 75 ideas.

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Jul 14, 2022

Especially as you are transferring responsibility to team members they won’t always do everything perfectly. Rather than doubting your decisions to delegate, you can see mistakes as a learning experience for everyone and a chance to increase your customer retention.

We’ve all had the experience of being so frustrated by a business’s mistake that we decide never to spend our time or money there again. But when you think back to those times, consider if it was truly that they made a mistake that was so off putting or if it was the way they handled it.

I bet that when a business that has delivered excellent services or products in the past takes ownership of their mistakes and offers a chance at reconciliation you would take it rather than searching for another provider of that offer.

In today's episode, taken from the weekly training inside the Scale Your Small Business Facebook group, I'm sharing three steps to turning mistakes into lifelong customers.

1. I'm revealing tips for how to actually plan for mistakes to happen and why it's so important that you do.

2. When a mistake does occur, you can take ownership in a professional way and I'll share what that has looked like in my businesses.

3. I'm sharing my thoughts on how to consider the needs and wants of your customer and offer a small opportunity to make an apology and show your appreciation for their continued business.

To get a copy of the "oops card" we use at my dance studio when a mistake happens (and it does) head on over and comment 'oops' on this post in the Facebook group and we'll send it to you!

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Jul 12, 2022

Today we're talking all about how to test new marketing strategies (without tanking your results).

There are three main reasons to be cautious about jumping on every new marketing strategy you hear.

In today's episode, I'll tell you how I keep myself from getting tripped up with new strategies because of the three things I know about other entrepreneurs who share "what's working" for them.

Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. The advice I'm sharing here doesn't exclusively apply to marketing. You can use it to test and strategize with hiring, time management, etc.

2. When you need to try out a strategy and most importantly when you really don't.

3. If you decide to test something new, how to do so in a way that will be easy to track and eliminate confusion.

It's really easy to fall into thinking that every new strategy you hear is going to be "the thing" that blows your results out of the water. I hope you come away from this episode knowing exactly how to see new ideas as a theory and how to test them without wiping out the success you're already experiencing.

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2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

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Jul 5, 2022

When the economic outlook is unpredictable, it’s normal to feel like you need to make some big changes in your business to drastically increase your revenue and create a safety net. But you’re already overworked and creating a new income stream seems nearly impossible with everything you already have on your plate.

Instead of doing more, you just need A Framework for Creating or Optimizing Your Best Seller.

Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. 3 questions to continually ask yourself that will keep you focused on what is most important.

2. A fill in the blank statement to keep consistent and continue slightly refining to be sure you are a business that stays afloat no matter what.

3. The next steps to take when you have your three questions answered and your statement solid.

There are many ways you can increase sales and revenue and improve your profit margin, no matter what the uncertain circumstances are that you find yourself in. And it doesn’t involve doing more work or creating something new. I'm sure you'll come away from this episode with some practical suggestions you can take action on right now to begin optimizing your best seller.

Remember you can comment ‘FRAMEWORK’ on this post to get the outline I mention here and some additional questions to ask yourself as you work through this process.

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2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

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Jun 30, 2022

If you've ever wanted an insider's look at what it's like to be in one of our mastermind programs, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

We just hosted one of our retreat events for our powerhouses so you can grab some visuals to go along with this info from our IG story highlights.

We always get lots of inquiries when we share our retreats on social, so I recorded this episode to give you the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Three key points to expect in this sneak peek episode:

1. Who our mastermind program is for. We recently modified our requirements and we have more entry-level programs available if the mastermind experience isn't right for you yet. I'm sharing all the details here.

2. The level of support you can expect. Get all the info about how we structure the strategy, accountability, and mindset work that are the signature pillars of our programs.

3. A glimpse into what you can expect to achieve as a powerhouse. We're all about making your business easier, allowing you to scale up while scaling back. I'll share more about the topics we cover that help you accomplish that.

If you've ever considered joining a mastermind program so you can surround yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs and reach the level of success you're striving for even faster, there's never been a better time. If this episode has you fired up, we can't wait to talk to you more about it.

Did you love today’s episode?

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2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

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Jun 28, 2022

I am so thrilled to share this episode with today's guest, CEO of the Wyld Agency and former Forbes contributor, Stephanie Burns.  Having been featured in Forbes twice, I can speak to the power of credible press opportunities to increase your visibility.  Fortunately, Stephanie has lots of insight to share with us on how important it is to get featured in well-known publications and exactly how to extend the life of any visibility strategy.

Three key takeaways to expect from this conversation:

1. The unique way Stephanie views writing as a collaborative process and how to be successful with your content creation in a way that increases your visibility.

2. Whether or not it's crucial to get press features and how to actually make the most of it if/when you do.

3. A clear answer to exactly where to start when you're ready to get more visible.

Of course as is her signature, she comes through with some super tangible ways to increase your visibility that you can start taking action on right now.

I know you are going to love this episode and come away from it fired up to gain more momentum in your visibility strategy.

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2. Talk to one of our Scale Specialists and learn how Well-Oiled Operations can help you.

Book a free call at http://www.stacytuschl.com/call

 

Jun 23, 2022

Becoming more productive really comes down to focus and clarity but with so many different things you could be working on, you’ll easily be pulled in too many directions.

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the ways you can start working more efficiently which will ultimately mean more time and financial freedom.

Three tips to take away from this episode:

1. We have to remember that we are in control of our schedules. Make sure everyone on the team knows what they are working on and uses this important strategy for reducing distractions.

2. You want to hold your team accountable for completing their responsibilities. When you expect that they use this time management strategy I'm talking about here, you know what they are working on and when.

3. Intentionally create time in your schedule for the specific purpose I mention to prevent everyone from getting pulled away from their most important revenue-generating tasks to take care of something that could be done an hour or two later instead.

Just like so many other things in your business, intentional productivity is a system. When you take the steps to prioritize clarity and focus, you continue moving forward with your task completion and energetically. There is a PDF download that goes with this training. Head on over to this POST and comment PRODUCTIVITY to grab the list of even more tips.

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MASTERMIND: Check out the 4 inevitable stages of what it takes to become a powerhouse and successfully have your business work for you. Watch the FREE training here: https://stacytuschl.com/insider

Jun 21, 2022

This episode with (fellow Midwest) entrepreneur extraordinaire, Jenna Kutcher has been a long time in the making. Getting on her calendar is challenging because she's pretty well-known for her discretion in how she uses her time and energy, which is exactly why I needed to pick her brain. 

With her new book, How Are You Really?, coming out in the next few days, I'm so glad she and I were finally able to connect as friends and entrepreneurs for this special conversation.

Three noteworthy gems you can expect to take away from this episode:

1. The trick your brain is playing on you when you witness the success of others and how to know what is actually meant for you.

2. Her tip for that drinking out of a firehouse feeling when you go to a mastermind type event and want to implement all of the ideas you hear.

3. The mindset shift to get us through the polarizing experience we face as female entrepreneurs and how to move forward with clarity.

And because she's the queen of reserving her calendar for what's most important, you can also expect to learn the mind-blowing way she suggests graciously declining when you need to say no to something out of alignment with your values.

This conversation is so meaningful and special and whether you're a brick and mortar business owner, digital, or a combination of both, you'll gain some powerful insight here.

Be sure to follow along with Jenna's adventures at jennakutcher.com and listen in to The Goal Digger podcast.

Did you love today’s episode?

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Ways to work with Stacy:

WELL-OILED OPERATIONS: Learn how to remove yourself as the bottleneck of your successful growth and build a business that can run without you! www.welloiledoperations.com/register

MASTERMIND: Check out the 4 inevitable stages of what it takes to become a powerhouse and successfully have your business work for you. Watch the FREE training here: https://stacytuschl.com/insider

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