{"id":96084,"date":"2024-07-03T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook-blog.site.strattic.io\/?p=96084"},"modified":"2024-07-02T13:14:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T20:14:11","slug":"productivity-and-strategy-tips-to-managing-your-business-with-a-full-time-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/productivity-and-strategy-tips-to-managing-your-business-with-a-full-time-job","title":{"rendered":"Productivity and strategy tips to managing your business with a full-time job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/64-blog-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96086\" style=\"width:1450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/64-blog-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/64-blog-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/64-blog-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/64-blog-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/64-blog.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1I started structuring the time I had for both of my businesses around revenue-generating activities and automated or delegated everything else.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that outside of my full-time role as the host of the Independent Business for HoneyBook, I also own two businesses? 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My first business is a consultancy business where I offer storytelling strategy services to SaaS businesses\u2014HoneyBook was actually one of my clients prior to me going full-time with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the previous host, Natalie, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/new-host-of-the-independent-business-podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handed the podcast over to me<\/a>, I went from being a contractor to a full-time HoneyBook employee. I realized quickly that if I wanted to succeed in my role as a host and continue to run a thriving business, I would need to make changes in how I managed my time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Redefining what success looks like in a busy season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first realization I had when I took on the hosting role was that I would not be able to do it all and that is okay. I also had to get comfortable with the fact that growth in my business would look slower than it used to, which was a tough lesson for me to learn. Finally, I had to redefine what success looks like for me in this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/amaandakua.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">businesses<\/a>, which I run with my mom, is now a seasonal business. We also brought my brother into the business to carry some of the workload.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lessons took time to learn, and I had to spend time letting go of what I thought my life was going to look like and make room for something new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementing revenue-generating activities, automation, and delegation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to make several changes in how I managed my time when I started hosting this podcast. My conversation on the podcast with <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/working-less-to-make-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shay Cochrane<\/a> was a huge lightbulb moment for me. She\u2019s built a six-figure business working 16 hours a week, and she talked about focusing your time on revenue-generating activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started structuring the time I had for both of my businesses around revenue-generating activities and automated or delegated everything else. I went into my <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/workflows-and-automations-perfecting-client-journey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HoneyBook workflows<\/a> and adjusted them so that they wouldn\u2019t require so much of me. HoneyBook\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/scheduler-product-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduler feature<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.honeybook.com\/en\/articles\/8887151-how-to-use-the-ai-composer-on-your-emails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI email composer<\/a> have been a major time-saver.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assigning themes to your workdays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get everything done and keep up my productivity, I now assign themes to my workdays. I learned that switching between my various roles and tasks all the time made me less productive, so I added more structure to my schedule. For example, when I\u2019m done with my nine-to-five job, I do specific work for my business on each day of the week that aligns in theme with the work I did for HoneyBook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining your mental and physical health in a busy season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure I\u2019m maintaining my mental and physical health, I schedule breaks for myself and make sure I eat. I meal prep to save time, and I schedule in my workouts. I also make sure to have a lot of grace for myself and pivot when things get off track. I also make time for things I enjoy and do my best to take time off on the weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id='lightbox-inline-form-72d76c86-612d-405d-b925-c461f6acfb95'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important sections of the conversation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[1:13] Balancing a full-time job and a business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[4:15] Redefining what success looks like in a busy season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[5:52] Implementing revenue-generating activities, automation, and delegation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[9:00] Assigning themes to your workdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[13:05] Maintaining your mental and physical health in a busy season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources mentioned<a href=\"https:\/\/jasminestar.com\/\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/working-less-to-make-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The secret to working less so you can make more money with Shay Cochrane<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/workflows-and-automations-perfecting-client-journey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workflows and automations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/scheduler-product-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scheduler feature<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.honeybook.com\/en\/articles\/8887151-how-to-use-the-ai-composer-on-your-emails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI email composer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with the host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/podcast.honeybook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> podcast.honeybook.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram:<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/honeybook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> instagram.com\/honeybook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/akuakonadu_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> instagram.com\/akuakonadu_<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"transcript\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-5eb442b ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"transcript\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h4 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Episode Transcript<br><br><br><\/h4><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Welcome back to another episode of the independent business podcast. And I had another solo episode coming your way because so many of you, whether you&#8217;ve been a guest on the show or a listener have asked me, how have I been managing being a full time employee, being a full time podcast host and also managing my business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I&#8217;m going to be sharing with you just a glimpse into how I manage it, the productivity and strategy tips that I have been implementing, um, just to make sure I don&#8217;t get overwhelmed and burnt out. And so if you are somebody right now that is trying to find better ways to manage your time as a business owner, then this episode is definitely for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So without further ado, let&#8217;s get into the episode. Hey everyone, this is your host Akua Kanadu, and you&#8217;re listening to the Independent Business Podcast. More people than ever are working for themselves and building profitable businesses in the process. So on this show, I get to sit down with some of the most influential authors, entrepreneurs, and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hello<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>everyone. I am really excited for today&#8217;s episode because I am letting you into my world a little bit. So since becoming host of the independent business podcast, my life in business has drastically changed. Not only do I own two to businesses. I&#8217;m also now working full time for HoneyBook and I have had many business owners, guests on this show just asked me, Akua, how are you doing it all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I&#8217;m not going to lie. It is not easy or perfect, and I am still figuring this out, but I just, I&#8217;m trying to do different things right now in this season of my life to make sure that I don&#8217;t burn myself out. So in this episode, I&#8217;m going to be sharing with you the productivity tips and strategies I&#8217;m implementing to maintain my businesses and my full time role at HoneyBook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Really excited for this conversation because I think this will be very helpful for business owners of how to just manage their time very well. Especially, you know, if you are a parent, right, a full time parent or single parent, no matter what your life looks like, these are some really great strategy tips that I&#8217;m currently implementing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I&#8217;m hoping that these are tips that you can implement into your own life, no matter what that looks like. So here we go. Okay, first off, let&#8217;s discuss how I even ended up here, first and foremost. So as an independent business owner, I built my personal brand and business as a consultant. So I&#8217;m a storytelling strategist and I work with small business owners and different SaaS companies on how to implement storytelling into their content strategy to grow their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So this specific business that I do as a storytelling strategist requires a lot of time since most of it is one on one work. One thing I love about storytelling is that magic is truly created when we are together and being innovative and brainstorming amazing ideas. So, like I said, this business has required a lot from me, a lot of one on one work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so, and through that, I have been able to build a business that I just love and connecting with amazing people, which includes HoneyBook. And HoneyBook was one of my clients. And So, I was essentially in a contractor role for HoneyBook and doing, you know, social media work, consulting, and also to, as a contractor, I was also working on the independent business podcast in the background, doing research work, questions, storytelling strategies where I, if I wanted to help navigate the conversation for the show, um, Um, that&#8217;s what I would essentially do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I would purpose, I was intentionally craft questions to really take the conversation a specific direction after, you know, researching about the guest. So that&#8217;s what I did in behind the scenes. Well, when the former host of the show, Natalie Frank passed the show to me, things changed drastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incredibly quick. So within three weeks time, I went from being a full time business owner to now a full time employee. And it was a lot of change in a short amount of time. And in that time I realized very quickly that if I wanted to succeed in my role as host of the show and also continue to have a thriving business, I was going to have to make some major adjustments and fast, but first I had to really like come to the realization of a few things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So number one, I had to quickly accept that I just can&#8217;t do it all. And number two, that growth was going to look a lot differently now. and it was going to be a lot slower than I expected. And that was a little bit of a tough one for me. And then three, I just really had to redefine what success looks like for me in this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I&#8217;m not going to act like these realizations came to me very smoothly. It didn&#8217;t. Like I said, there was a lot of change that happened in such a short amount of time. And so When I just kept falling and falling, trying to figure out how to manage my time. These were all lessons that I just learned within that journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cause now it&#8217;s been about, I think about like, it&#8217;s been about eight months now since I&#8217;ve been host. So these have all have come to me within this eight months time. So throughout this whole process, these are the realizations that I had. And so again, like even that last one of just really having to redefine what success truly looks like for me in this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so it was really hard for me to accept that things were going to look a lot different. And though I felt very blessed and excited with this opportunity, like I love being host of the show. I&#8217;m not going to lie. I also had to grieve and it wasn&#8217;t a bad thing. My life just looked very different than what I originally thought it was going to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so I took that time to really honor myself and grieve what was in order to move forward towards what&#8217;s new. Like I knew that this. 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That conversation was just so uplifting and so helpful because it reminded me that whatever I want to accomplish in my business is very possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I just need to be more strategic with how I&#8217;m spending my time. So when I heard Shay say, spend your time on revenue generating activities, that was it for me. That was it. And now I have structured my business to do just that. Like that was that light bulb moment for me because I even had less than 16 hours a week to grow my business since I have two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So each business I got less than 16 hours. So after that episode, I had such a great conversation with her and she was just so encouraging and was just telling me that it&#8217;s still possible. So the first thing that I did was I just had to really ask myself, which cause she shares in the episode, like to really ask yourself, like what do you need to do in order to generate revenue in your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that is your key focus. And everything else you can either automate it or delegate it. So what I did was I made a list right and I separated into those three categories just to kind of you know Because you your head gets so scattered and you know I just wanted to really just have this dedicated structured time to really figure this out So I separated into three categories money making activities Um, for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like things I need to do in order to make sure that cash flow is coming in, things that I can automate in my business and then things that I can delegate. Right. So currently right now I&#8217;m in the season of building my first course. So all of that time that I&#8217;m doing right now has to dedicate to building that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are some things that I had delegated? Number one, my blog posts. So I&#8217;ve hired somebody to write all of my blogs and pinning stuff on Pinterest for me just to really start garnering that website traffic, right? 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And even to just like that scheduler that we now have um that scheduling feature has been so helpful for me The ai email composer as well has been so helpful for me So when I do have to go into my honey book It&#8217;s taking me like a minute or less to go in and you know, uh, send a quick email or whatever that does require me So that has been really really helpful for me and then money making activities Like I said right now I&#8217;m not seeing generating revenue right now, but however, my course is something that&#8217;s very valuable to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s going to be able to help me build a sustainable business, leaning into more passive income. So that&#8217;s just how I have distributed my business tasks and prioritize them. Right. So then I would do like, okay, like what&#8217;s the most important thing that I have to get done right now? 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