Episode 10 - Working On (Not In) Your Business

Episode 10 of the Owner Occupied podcast with Peter Lohmann and Russell Lowery.  In this episode we discuss: (00:00) Intro (01:26) The importance of hiring (06:26) Two book recommendations (08:04) Finding a business framework that works for you (11:49) Russell's strategy at his new printing company (12:36) The Ivy Lee method for selecting todo items (15:45) Selecting operational todo items vs sales todos (19:36) Gaining leverage to work on your business (27:04) Procrastination is a signal you shouldn't do it (29:25) Russell disagrees with Peter (maybe) (31:18) How to do transformative work by not working (36:35) Guilt is the mind-killer (41:05) Powerful weekly planning for business owners (45:47) How does the environment affect your mindset? (50:30) How Peter approaches email & communication overload Book Recommendations: Traction by Gino Wickman The E-Myth by Michael Gerber Peter's Blog Post: https://pslohmann.medium.com/how-to-work-on-your-business-eec6ad291e03 --- Russell Lowery is a political puzzle solver. He runs a California based public affairs company highviewstrat.com. You can also connect with him on Twitter: twitter.com/russelllowery10 Learn more about Peter & how to connect with him here: peterlohmann.com RL Property Management manages Columbus area rental properties: rlpmg.com