Run Your Business Like A Business

Harness the Power of Scorecards: A Vital Tool for Tracking KPIs in Your BusinessIn the modern business landscape, it's crucial to have clear insights into your company's performance. This is where scorecards come into play. A scorecard is a strategic management tool that presents a snapshot of your key performance indicators (KPIs), effectively quantifying your company's success towards its strategic objectives.Think of your scorecard as your business's health report. It contains crucial metrics like sales volume, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and more. Whether you're managing a startup or steering a large corporation, using scorecards can help you understand where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there.By translating complex metrics into easy-to-understand visual formats (such as graphs, charts, or traffic light systems), scorecards allow for a more intuitive understanding of data. They highlight your business's strengths and weaknesses, giving you a clear picture of what needs improvement and where you're excelling.Moreover, scorecards can be an excellent tool for fostering accountability. By consistently tracking and communicating your KPIs, scorecards ensure every team member is aware of their role in the company's success. This can lead to increased employee engagement and a more focused approach to achieving company goals.In essence, scorecards bring clarity to your business strategy, offer insights for informed decision-making, and provide a roadmap for continuous improvement. By using a scorecard to track your KPIs, you'll have a finger on the pulse of your business, empowering you to drive growth and achieve your strategic objectives.

Welcome to another episode of the "Run Your Business Like a Business" podcast! Ever wonder why some businesses reach their goals and soar, while others can't seem to get off the ground? Well, it isn't about luck or timing - it's about priorities and setting achievable weekly goals. Today, we're digging deep into how prioritizing your week and setting those "Friday Finishers" can drastically transform your business and push you toward success. So buckle up and let's set the course to hit that 5 PM Friday target. Let's make every week count!

Core values are fundamental beliefs and principles that guide an individual or organization's behavior and decision-making processes. For entrepreneurs who are trying to establish a great corporate culture, core values are of utmost importance. Here are a few reasons why:Sets the tone for the company's culture: Core values establish a framework for how employees should behave and interact with each other and the company's stakeholders. They set the tone for the company's culture, guiding behavior and shaping the overall atmosphere of the workplace.Attracts and retains the right talent: A strong set of core values can attract employees who share similar values and beliefs. This, in turn, can help to retain these employees, as they are more likely to feel connected to the company's mission and goals.Guides decision-making: When a company has clear core values, it becomes easier to make decisions that align with those values. This can help to ensure that the company is consistently acting in accordance with its beliefs and principles, which can strengthen the company's reputation and build trust with stakeholders.Creates a sense of purpose: Core values can give employees a sense of purpose and direction, helping them to understand how their work contributes to the company's overall mission. This can increase employee engagement and motivation, leading to better performance and job satisfaction.Builds trust with stakeholders: When a company has a strong set of core values that are consistently demonstrated, it can build trust with stakeholders, including customers, investors, and partners. This can lead to increased loyalty, stronger relationships, and ultimately, greater success.In conclusion, core values are critical for entrepreneurs who are trying to establish a great corporate culture. They set the tone for the company's culture, attract and retain the right talent, guide decision-making, create a sense of purpose, and build trust with stakeholders. Therefore, entrepreneurs should prioritize defining and communicating clear core values to ensure the long-term success of their companies.

Having a morning routine can offer numerous benefits, such as increased productivity, improved mental and physical health, reduced stress levels, and greater overall well-being. However, the #1 thing that most people do not do with their morning routine is to set an intention around working on things that matter to them. By identifying specific goals or tasks to focus on during the morning, people can prioritize their time and energy towards what they truly value. This can help them feel more fulfilled and accomplished, and lead to a sense of purpose and direction in life. By incorporating this simple yet powerful practice into their morning routine, people can experience even greater benefits and achieve their goals more effectively.

Winning the week is a goal that many people have, but it's not always easy to achieve. However, with the right mindset and habits, anyone can learn to consistently have a productive and fulfilling week. Here are four ways to win the week and transform your life:Having a solid morning routine that puts you in a positive mindsetStarting your day on the right foot is crucial to setting the tone for the rest of the day. A solid morning routine can help you get into a positive mindset and prepare yourself mentally and physically for the day ahead. This can include activities like meditation, journaling, exercise, or reading something inspirational. The key is to find what works for you and stick to it consistently.Setting 2-5 big goals, what we call "Friday finisher"Setting big goals for the week is essential to staying focused and making progress towards your larger quarterly goals. These "Friday finishers" are the most important things you want to get done by the end of the week. By focusing on a small number of key tasks, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and increase your chances of success.Having gratitude for where you are atGratitude is a powerful tool that can transform your perspective and help you appreciate the present moment. Taking time to reflect on what you're grateful for can help you stay positive, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. It's important to focus on the present and appreciate where you are right now, rather than constantly striving for the next big thing.How do you serve others?Serving others is a powerful way to give back and make a positive impact in the world. Whether it's volunteering, helping a friend or family member, or simply being kind to a stranger, finding ways to serve others can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment to your life. When you focus on serving others, you shift your attention away from your own problems and connect with something larger than yourself.In conclusion, winning the week is not just about getting things done, it's about cultivating a positive mindset, setting goals that align with your larger vision, and finding ways to give back to others. By focusing on these four areas - having a solid morning routine, setting big goals, practicing gratitude, and serving others - you can transform your life and achieve your greatest potential.

Influence is the ability to impact or affect the actions, behaviors, and opinions of others. To gain greater influence, it is essential to develop and apply specific skills that can help you build relationships, communicate effectively, and motivate others. Three critical skills for gaining greater influence are acknowledgement, ambition, and affect.Acknowledgement is the practice of recognizing and appreciating the contributions of others. It involves actively listening, showing empathy, and valuing the perspectives and ideas of those around you. By acknowledging others, you demonstrate that you value their input and that you are willing to work collaboratively towards a common goal. This approach can help you build trust and credibility, which are critical factors in gaining influence.Stoking ambition for a brighter future is another skill that can help you gain greater influence. By inspiring others with a vision of what is possible, you can motivate them to take action and pursue their goals. This approach involves communicating a clear and compelling vision of the future, outlining the benefits of achieving that vision, and providing guidance and support to help others realize their potential. By helping others see the possibilities for themselves, you can create a sense of excitement and momentum that can drive action and change.Giving others a level of affect or the ability to have choices is the third critical skill for gaining greater influence. People want to feel that they have a sense of control over their lives and that they can make choices that align with their values and goals. By providing others with options and the freedom to choose, you can help them feel empowered and invested in the decision-making process. This approach can also help you build trust and respect, as you demonstrate your willingness to listen and respond to the needs and preferences of others.In summary, gaining greater influence requires a combination of skills and strategies that focus on building relationships, communicating effectively, and inspiring others to take action. By using acknowledgement, ambition, and affect, you can create a powerful foundation for building influence and achieving your goals. Whether you are leading a team, building a business, or pursuing personal growth, these skills can help you create a positive and lasting impact on those around you.Regenerate respo

Many agents are struggling right now with the market and with their mindset.  They are overwhelmed with information, emails, text messages, spam calls and social media.  What are the key questions to ask yourself and what are the key mindset shifts you should consider to right your ship?  This is a quick 12 minute reminder of what you already know but may have forgot...:)

In this episode, Nate digs deeper into the Lead Generation System that includes the Marketing Strategies of digital, print, and face-to-face.  Nate talks about thinking about sphere-based marketing (those you know) – which is most profitable, statistically – and non-sphere-based (such as advertising to those you don’t know) to help build deeper relationships and generate more business.  He also talks about using a combination of both spheres and how to identify when to use one more than the other. Nate breaks down the different components of Digital Marketing (with Real Estate specific examples):Website (personal brand, values, and resume)Social Media Advertising Email Download Your FREE (rOS)™ Road Map to help you get started and one step closer to high-performance success. 

In this episode, Nate discusses the Process Pillar of the (rOS)™ program and describes it as the meat of a business and entrepreneurship. He talks about developing the parts of your Real Estate business that facilitate your operations and breaks down the difference between a System and a Process. Nate also walks through some processes, within the layers of the Real Estate system, that build the foundation an entrepreneur and their Team use to run the business.  Nate's Book Recommendation:  Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork, by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Download Your FREE (rOS)™ Road Map to help get you one step closer to high-performance success.  

In this episode, Nate asks the question “who, not how” and addresses ways to balance business and personal life. He discusses some pain points a Real Estate Agent may experience when they attempt to tackle most components of their business solo.  Nate talks about the sacrifices a Real Estate Agent makes and the impact they have on quality of life, relationships, and business operations. He explains why relinquishing control and building a like-minded Team are a part of the (rOS)™ Road Map - and how the People Pillar creates an incredible business with personal freedom. Nate's Book Recommendation:  Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork, by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy 

In this episode, Nate discusses some general business issues that Real Estate Agents face.  The goal when identifying business issues here is to pinpoint areas of friction in your business, that are preventing you from getting wherever it is you are set out to go. Linking business issues to your Big Rocks and Quarterly Rocks, keeps you narrowly focused on your business priorities and action items that need your more immediate attention.  This is a significant part of the (rOS)™ system and Road Map that set you up for high-performing success. Download your FREE (rOS)™ Road Map today! 

In this episode, Nate discusses the One-Year Plan and the magic of the (rOS)™ Road Map. He breaks down the difference between thinking of things you want to do and actually achieving your goals. Nate explains why writing your goals and having a clear Road Map takes you to a higher level of thinking with focused and purposeful action - that delivers results. Download Your FREE (rOS)™ Road Map here.