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Grow A Small Business Podcast

Grow A Small Business Podcast

Business:Entrepreneurship

QFF: Married entrepreneurs Kay Lee and Robert Fukui, with over 20 years of experience, share strategies for six-figure revenue success focusing on collaboration, strategic planning, and resilience. (Episode 526 - Kay Lee & Robert Fukui)

QFF: Married entrepreneurs Kay Lee and Robert Fukui, with over 20 years of experience, share strategies for six-figure revenue success focusing on collaboration, strategic planning, and resilience. (Episode 526 - Kay Lee & Robert Fukui)

2024-06-13
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In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business.

In this episode of the “Grow a Small Business podcast”, host Rob Cameron interviews Kay Lee & Robert Fukui from Married Entrepreneur. With over 20 years of experience, they share invaluable insights into achieving work-life balance and generating six-figure revenues. Tune in to learn their strategies for success!

Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners:

Regular Meetings: Kay Lee & Robert emphasize the importance of weekly meetings to synchronize schedules, set expectations, and plan personal time, fostering harmony in both business and personal life.

Time Efficiency: Conduct a task audit to identify high-impact activities. Focus on your "zone of genius" and delegate or automate other tasks to maximize productivity.

Utilize Technology: Leverage technology to streamline operations and save time, allowing for a more efficient use of resources.

Our hero crafts outstanding reviews following the experience of listening to our special guests. Are you the one we've been waiting for?

Delegate Tasks: Delegate tasks to team members who are better suited for them, freeing up time to focus on strategic activities that drive growth.

Long-Term Goals: Allocate time for long-term strategic activities like research and development, which are crucial for sustainable growth.

Resource Utilization: Visit their website for resources including their podcast "Thriving in Tandem" and their book "Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance" for further insights and tools.

One action small business owners can take:

One action small business owners can take is to schedule regular weekly meetings to synchronize schedules, set expectations, and plan personal time. This practice can help maintain harmony in both business and personal life.

 

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Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇

 

 

Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:

Balance is not something you find, it's something you create – Kay Lee & Robert Fukui

Success is not the key to happiness; happiness is the key to success – Kay Lee & Robert Fukui

Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. – Kay Lee & Robert Fukui

 

 

 

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