In this episode, I host Alyson Caffrey, a small business Operations Strategist, Bestselling Author, and founder of Operations Agency. Allison shares her journey and discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, including the importance of self-belief and persistence. She shares strategies for maintaining focus and celebrating success, and discusses how balancing motherhood while running a business has shaped her leadership style.
Talking Points:
00:02 Starting the Journey
Alyson shares her extensive background as an operations strategist. She explains that she has worked with both small and large businesses, helping them streamline their processes and improve efficiency. She transitioned to entrepreneurship and started her own business, which has had remarkable growth over the past six years. She highlights the importance of building a strong team and working on various projects together.
09:53 Core Processes
There’s a need for entrepreneurs to identify the core processes that contribute to their business’s success. By eliminating unnecessary tasks and honing in on what truly matters, entrepreneurs can streamline their operations and achieve greater efficiency. She emphasizes the importance of identifying key habits that contribute to success and committing to them, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
19:03 Internal Support
Alyson expresses her unwavering support for her husband’s career decisions and discusses the sacrifices they have made as a couple to pursue their individual dreams. She stresses the importance of open communication and involving each other in the vision and goals. She talks about celebrating moments of balance rather than striving for it constantly.
37:06 Focus and Flow
Alyson discusses how long it took her to develop the muscle of focus and flow. She talks about the importance of commitment and consistency in honing this skill, and how it can lead to increased productivity and satisfaction in work. She also mentions that motherhood can be a powerful catalyst for leadership development, and how it refines one’s impact, fosters patience and empathy, and provides opportunities for reinvention and personal growth.
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