One of the things I find most difficult for most people to master is the art of being your own boss. When you open a business in the direct selling industry or any small business it is easy to want to have a wait and see mentality out of fear. Not to mention that it comes with so much freedom and flexibility but many times one of the greatest challenges lies with the discipline it takes to run the company as a million dollar business it has the potential to be.
If we were to analyze your business today, would you give yourself a raise or would you give yourself a pink slip? You laugh but I have to tell you when I looked at my business through the eyes of a boss very quickly my work habits changed.
What is your vision for your organization? How much revenue do you see possible for you to create? Really! What is your income potential from this business? Are you running your organization 'as if'?
When a McDonalds (TM) or Dunkin Donuts (TM) opens, they open with the same intensity, operating systems, inventory and staff as the ones who have been in business for years. They don't have a 'wait and see' mentality. I've never heard them say when we make enough we will hire someone to cook the burgers, roll the dough, make the coffee. It is set up from the start for maximizing its fullest potential.
Well, you must be the organization you envision and no “wo' man can do it all. Learn the art of delegation. Keep a close eye on cost. Spend time and money on the things that will help you go the farthest the fastest. Identify what your income producing activities are and the go to work to produce the income to have the staff or team necessary to be a total success.
How much time will you save? How much more efficient will you be? When working with the right team to get the job done? How much more creative will you be when you step in to the position of a successful leader for your organization.
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