Give me a lever long enough... Aspire Newsletter for October 2021

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Greetings!,

I've been thinking a lot about leverage over the past couple of weeks. We've got a couple of clients who are growing like gangbusters right now and starting to struggle because of all that growth (and being able to handle it). We also have a couple of other clients who are also growing really quickly - and they're not struggling to keep up... because they've got systems, processes and automation in place to make things easier (they have leverage...).

"Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." - W. Edwards Deming

"Automation is solving the problem once and then putting it on autopilot." - Michael Hyatt

"If you had to identify in one word the reason why the human race has not achieved and never will achieve its full potential, that word would be 'Meetings'." - Dave Barry

Entrepreneurs work hard - and they are justifiably proud of their hard work. But if you really want to scale your business, the right answer isn't to just work harder... the right answer is to start identifying leverage. Check out the article below for some ideas to help get the ball rolling. And check out this month's Business Book Review on Atomic Habits for even MORE great ideas...!

And finally - here are some things I've run across the last few weeks that I think are worth sharing.

Since we're on the topic of getting more things done - I thought this video of the top productivity ideas was helpful - https://youtu.be/4aYVLpY5FYU
If you're a fan of really smart people sharing creative ways to learn things, then you should check out The Oatmeal. This article / comic strip on beliefs is an excellent example: https://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe
And finally - if you need a quick hit of stupid but really, really funny and clever, then you should check out ANIMALS TALKING IN ALL CAPS

Next Business Book Review - Atomic Habits 10/14 8:00

We all want to get better - we want to be healthier, stronger, smarter... but the question is how do you actually go about doing that?

The answer... or at least a big answer is that you need to develop good habits and get rid of your bad habits. By definition, a habit is something you do without thinking about it - which means when you have good ones it's almost like having a cheat code for success. And when you have bad habits it's like climbing a really steep hill with a refrigerator on your back.

That's why this book (Atomic Habits) is so fantastic. James Clear breaks through all of the noise and presents clear, compelling ideas that you can put to use immediately and start changing your behaviors for the better. I'd say this is one of the best personal development books in the last 10 years...!

And that makes it a great topic for a Business Book Review - you'll get a summary of the big ideas, we'll walk through a presentation / discussion and you'll get to meet and hear from a lot of really smart people who are interested in the same topic. It's the best investment of time you can make for yourself all month.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you can join us for a great discussion.

Business Book Review - Atomic Habits

The Freedom Workshop - Nov 9

As part of GEWKC, we will be offering The Freedom Workshop on Nov. 9th. This is a 3 hour workshop that we normally charge a few hundred dollars for - but it's our small way of giving back and supporting the local entrepreneurial community.

The workshop is perfect for business owners who are open to ideas on how to evolve their business into one that can (more or less) run without them. This is an interactive discussion and the room size limits the number of attendees - so it's first come, first served and I guarantee that any business owner will get a LOT out of this workshop.

At Aspire, we help business owners figure out the best way to grow their business. Focusing on creating a healthier business, making more money and working less. Building your business into a true ass et. If you're interested in learning more or know of someone that might like to learn more - contact us and we'll grab coffee...and you know...talk! ;-)

Give me a lever long enough...

Undoubtedly you're familiar with the famous quote from Archimedes:

"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world."

If you've studied any physics, then you know Archimedes is talking about the concept of leverage, which essentially means that through the proper use of tools you can do a lot more than you could through straight brute force methods.

It's an important concept in physics and the baseline for a lot of engineering principles, but for a small business owner, it can likely mean the difference between long term success or exhaustion and failure!

Read on for a visual description of leverage in a business environment and ideas on how to get more leverage in your business...

Do you need more leverage in your business?

There is an art and a science to business growth - our goal is to help business owners win the game of business by giving them clarity on what they're actually doing, where they want to go and the best way to get there. Implementing strategy and planning along with powerful new ideas will help you grow your business the right way! At Aspire we work with successful people that understand the value and the need for continual improvement and growth. (You know - people like you!)

If you have customers, revenue and costs, we can help you grow your bottom line, find more free time and generally have more fun with what you're doing. If you think you're up for the challenge, give us a call and we'd be happy to have a free consultation with you.

Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Chris Steinlage and Shawn Kinkade

P.S. Looking for a different kind of networking event? The Entrepreneurs Alliance is hosting their October meeting at Pilgrim Coffee in Overland Park. Not only will there be some great networking and coffee / tea / cider, but we'll also hear from the owner on how the business got started and how it's going. Check it out: Entrepreneurs Alliance October Event - Pilgrim Coffee

Shawn Kinkade

Founder / President

SKinkade@AspireKC.com

Chris Steinlage

Principal

CSteinlage@AspireKC.com

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