One Next Step: Management Tips & Tools for Small Business Owners

129: Elevate Your Impact: Unlocking Potential with a Virtual Assistant

If you find yourself thinking you need to grow before you can start bringing on help, you might have it backwards. Often, investing in the right people can free you up to focus on growing far more efficiently than you could on your own. Today’s guests are a powerful team who have learned this truth through firsthand experience: Geoff Welch and Trúc Towns. Geoff is a leadership consultant helping growth-focused leaders simplify their work so they can accomplish more than they thought possible. When he was ready to delegate some of his administrative work, he brought on Trúc, an experienced executive assistant he found through BELAY. Trúc and Geoff talk with Tricia about their experience of learning to work together and their top tips for getting started working with a virtual assistant. Geoff also explains how delegation has allowed him to play to his strengths in both his career and his personal life.  3 Key Takeaways 1. Every person with a remarkable impact started with a belief in what was possible.  If you have an idea and a passion for carrying it out, there’s no reason why you can’t make an impact on a national or even global scale. The people you look up to now were once starting out just like you.  2. No matter your situation, there is help out there for you.  Many of us think we need to grow more before we can ask for help, but we tend to have it backwards. No matter where you live or how small your business might be, there are steps you can take today to start investing in the support you need. And when you begin to delegate, it will give you the freedom to focus on growing your impact.  3. Delegation is a collaborative process. A great virtual assistant balances proactivity with a willingness to take things one step at a time. If you’re not sure how to delegate, they can help you figure out next steps. It’s OK to start small, as long as you’re starting somewhere!  Links and Resources: * Geoff Welch’s website [https://geoffwelch.com/] * BELAY Virtual Assistants [https://belaysolutions.com/services/assistants/?=undefined] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

128: Collaborative Intelligence: Unleashing the Power of AI-Assisted Productivity

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, harnessing the power of technology and artificial intelligence has become essential for businesses and professionals aiming to thrive in their respective fields. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from a remarkable duo who have embraced the potential of AI to enhance their productivity and streamline their work processes. Wes Gay is a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Agency Owner, and Private Workshop Facilitator. And since 2016, he’s helped hundreds of organizations find clarity with StoryBrand. Jodi Reiter is an accomplished Executive Assistant, bringing a wealth of experience from the marketing, advertising and photography industries as she supports Wes. They sat down with Ryan to share their experiences, strategies and success stories in utilizing AI to collaborate more efficiently and achieve remarkable outcomes. Listeners will learn about the most impactful AI tools on the market and how to weave them into your daily workflow. Welcome to Episode 128 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

127: Maxwell Leadership Exclusive: Using Time or Abusing Time

Today on the podcast, we have a special episode courtesy of our friends at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. BELAY CFO Lisa Zeeveld sat down with Mark Cole recently to co-host an episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast about how to get time back as a leader. The conversation was so great that we wanted to be sure our One Next Step listeners could hear it too.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

126 Bonus: How to Keep Priority Emails From Getting Lost In the Mix

In this Bonus Next Step, Tricia and LZ share how to identify and prioritize your most important emails so they don’t get lost in the mix.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

126: Inbox Zero - Email Inbox Management

Communication is a critical part of leadership. But managing email can be tedious and frustrating for busy leaders. In this episode, Tricia and LZ will discuss their strategies for email management and reaching “inbox zero.” Leaders will get new ideas about how to manage email, how Tricia and LZ  delegate to their virtual assistants, how they  prioritize their emails, and a lot more!  Welcome to episode 126 of One Next Step. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.