With the fast paced hustle and bustle of today’s world, it’s no surprise that so many people are feeling overwhelmed, pressed for time, and stressed out. According to expert Kevin Kowalke, who is a mortgage broker and business strategist, the key to getting out from under that heavy weight is to learn how to be more productive. These tips can be applied as you begin to start your mobile app company or as you successfully land your 1000th client.
According to Kowalke, “You have to make the choice to want more control of your business and your life.”
He suggests starting with a new thought process and implementing different courses of action that will achieve a more productive outcome. Some of these changes may be uncomfortable, but they are necessary.
Kowalke has a five step plan for learning how to manage your time better.
1. Eliminate Unnecessary Tasks. Kowalke suggests making a list of things that you need to get rid of, or let go of. These will include things like busywork, distractions, unnecessary tasks, and other little things that take your time away from more important things. Kowalke says that many people make the mistake of filling their day with little mundane tasks, so as to feel more productive, but in actuality, they are simply making tomorrow even harder.
He suggests delegating smaller tasks to other staff, outsourcing, and learning to prioritize little jobs that can wait. He also suggests putting people on the ‘get rid of’ list – anyone who brings unnecessary drama, who steal your focus and your time.
2. Visualize Your Ideal. He suggests that you should imagine exactly what you want from your business and your life. Even those things that you don’t believe are achievable – visualize them anyway. He says, “This thought process refocuses your mind to gain energy and momentum. So you can identify the reason why you want to put forth all the effort. “
3. Learn to Narrow Your Focus. Kowalke suggests that many business people waste time by attending events and accepting invitations that will not move their business forward. He suggests “qualifying” people, to determine whether or not spending time with them could lead to beneficial relationships.
He goes on to say that in his business as a mortgage broker, he has made a conscious decision not to do business with customers who are simply shopping around. Instead, he chooses to focus on developing long-term relationships with clients who are in it for the long haul. He suggests not wasting time on every possible prospect, but instead cultivating loyalty and trust with longstanding clients.
4. Evaluate Your Wins and Losses. Kowalke says, “Document your wins, so you can duplicate your efforts faster and with more predictability, which will cut down on prospecting time.” You will be able to see a pattern, once you start evaluating your successes and drawbacks.
5. Take Time for You. Kowalke suggests that you take frequent breaks from technology and business, “turning off” at least once a week for three or four hours at the very least. He also suggests turning off from a time consuming project and starting a new one, taking time to shoot the breeze with clients, or doing small tasks you’ve been putting off. Just to give yourself a break from the really big projects that are causing you stress.
As a mobile app consultant or starting any new business, it’s important to know when to take a break and how to schedule your day to be as productive as possible. With the tips above, you’ll be able to make more sales and eliminate any wasted time spent on unneeded tasks.
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