Productivity, Beaches & Laptop Lifestyles With Charlie & Fredrik

‘Business on the beach is a dream scenario for many people but even better is a business that is so well run it doesn’t require you at all’ Fredrik and Charlie having been working together on a new book and in this episode are talking productivity, focusing on the elemental aspects for a successful business and how to achieve a mobile lifestyle as an entrepreneur. With examples from work and life Fredrik and Charlie bring together top tips and systems that will work to enhance and increase productivity wherever you are working in the world.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Start with the why – why do you want more productivity? What do you want to achieve? make sure you have clarity around this. Take a big task and divide it up into smaller tasks ‘chunk it’ – split it into smaller more doable and achievable tasks. A laptop business is a business that can be run from your laptop or mobile enabling you to physically be wherever you want to be in the world. There are many integrated Apps to support a mobile lifestyle, you can delegate, outsource and translate. Consider whether  you can offer your staff perks so they can also benefit from the flexibility in your business. A big part of productivity is saving time. Tools on computers and on your phone can help you systemise things, help automate, organise and delegate however it’s vital you  make sure people have access to shared systems and communication is transparent. Routines enable you to schedule tasks, such as responding to emails, in a specific reoccurring  time slot. Informing others helps communication and expectations across your business. Compartmentalise tasks and schedule them – the basic things make a difference, the most productive people chunk time into 6-minute slots. When creating a plan, also make a detailed communication plan; how will we do this? If you work with specialists keep them engaged and look after them as working with those who know and understand you can save time. Delegation – dare to do it and expect the result to be different, it may even be better if you don’t micromanage.   BEST MOMENTS ‘We have had a really productive time running different scenarios and planning the kick starter video’ ‘I like to have the freedom to work from various places  in the world but it requires a few things’ ‘I am an avid user of tech and use delegation to work across areas’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Invest In You Podcast The 4-Hour Work Week book by Timothy Ferris    ABOUT THE HOST Serial entrepreneur Fredrik Sandvall loves sharing ideas and interviewing world-class entrepreneurs and influencers. Invest in You is about investments, entrepreneurs, personal development and doing fun things. He hopes to ensure you take action, helping others and yourself, plus enjoy the journey we call life.   CONTACT METHOD Contact Fredrik Sandvall – Invest in You    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/?originalSubdomain=uk  https://sandvallinvest.com/  https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/investing-skills/id1445899547?mt=2    Contact Charlie Sandvall  https://www.linkedin.com/in/csandvall/?originalSubdomain=uk