The Freedom Factor - OLD VERSION
How close are you to your freedom?
Hi there!
You are about to embark on the initial steps to determining the best steps and strategies on how to take you and your life to the life you have always been dreaming of.
Now dive in, and lets get you to that dream of yours!
Hi there!
You are about to embark on the initial steps to determining the best steps and strategies on how to take you and your life to the life you have always been dreaming of.
Now dive in, and lets get you to that dream of yours!
How would you describe trainings in your business?
Um, what training?
We only train when needed.
We try to train on a regular basis.
All trainings are structured and happen at a set schedule.
If you wanted to sell your business and a potential buyer came to see how it functions, what would they find?
A business that works only because I am there making it work.
Some written reference detailing how the business functions.
They will find a business that works because the systems work. Complete, detailed manual(s) of how the business functions from A-Z including a strategic protocol for system implementation, review, maintenance, and training.
How would you describe systems in your business?
Not sure what you mean.
What systems? We do what we need to do to make things happen.
We have systems but they are rarely reviewed, updated, and trained on.
Systems run my business and I hire people to run the systems.
Systems are the only option.
Do you feel your business is the vehicle to the life of your dreams?
I’m so tired I can’t even think about it right now.
No, it’s sucking the life out of me.
Maybe.
It’s getting there!
Absolutely!
How close would you say you are to achieving your freedom?
What does my business have to do with freedom?
Freedom? I’m just trying to survive.
I’m starting to see how it could happen.
So close I can feel it!
I’m there!
Would your business survive if you weren’t there for 1 week?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.
Would your business survive if you weren’t there for 2 weeks?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.
Would your business survive if you weren’t there for 4 weeks?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.
More than surviving, would your business thrive if you weren’t there for 1 week?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.
More than surviving, would your business thrive if you weren’t there for 2 weeks?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.
More than surviving, would your business thrive if you weren’t there for 4 weeks?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.
What percentage of your day do you spend putting out fires?
70- 90%
30 - 70%
15 - 30%
Less than 15%
Less than 3%
How would you/your business respond if a key employee left suddenly?
I don't have any employees.
It's too stressful to even think about.
We would survive, but there would be some disruption to business flow.
Business would not be affected at all.
How would you describe delegation in your business?
Not sure what you mean.
100% verbal. I need something done and I tell/ask an employee to do it.
Verbal with some written reference.
I provide a clear, written system for the task/activity I am delegating and check for understanding.
Which tasks/activities are you likely to delegate?
Everything that I don’t want to do.
Whatever comes up that I don’t want to do or I don’t think I should do.
The tasks/ activities that I do but should be part of another position.
No need to delegate. Only things on my plate are specifically what I want to be doing in business.
How would your business function if you weren’t there for 1 week?
It’s too stressful to think about.
My business doesn’t function unless I am there.
It would survive.
No one would even notice that I’m not there.
How would your business function if you weren’t there for 2 weeks?
It’s too stressful to think about.
It would be a disaster. My business doesn’t function unless I am there.
It’s very likely that I wouldn’t have a business to come back to.
The business would function the same whether I am there or not.
How would your business function if you weren’t there for 4 weeks?
It’s too stressful to think about.
I wouldn’t have a business to come back to.
There’s a 50/50 chance it would still be there when I got back.
The business would function the same whether I am there or not.
How often do you review systems to ensure they are growing with your business?
Never.
Seriously, who has time to review systems.
As needed.
Strategically, every 3-6 months, depending on the system.
Does your business provide you with the life of your dreams?
Not sure what this means.
Don’t have time to think about it.
Maybe some day, if I’m lucky.
It’s getting there.
Absolutely!
What are your most common thoughts at the end of the work day?
I’m not sure. I can’t tell when my work day ends.
I can’t keep doing this.
I enjoy my time with family/friends/hobbies but still think/worry about business.
I enjoy my time with family/friends/hobbies and put thoughts about business aside until the next work day.
Exhilarated, on fire for life and business.
When you train with your team do you follow a clear, written system?
What training?
No, but we get it done.
Some of the time.
All of the time.
If a key employee was to get sick could any employee step into their position seamlessly, without any disruption to business flow?
I don’t want to think about it.
The basics would get done but with major holes.
They could step in and make it work. The job would get done but there would be some holes.
Yes, we have written systems for every position and all employees are crossed trained.
How many “hats” do you wear in your business (i.e. worker, billing, receptionist, production, sales, marketing, etc.)?
All.
The majority.
Some.
Only the ones I want.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with running a business?
Yes.
No.
When you delegate a task are there written instructions that the team member can refer back to with any questions?
Yes.
No.
Not sure what this means.
Does your business provide you with the level of security you desire?
Yes.
No.
Does your business cause you stress, anxiety, or overwhelm?
Yes.
No.
How would you describe your business (check all that apply):
Stable
Unstable
Predictable
Unpredictable
Viable
Sustainable
Stressful
Somewhere between stable and unstable
Chaotic
Emotional rollercoaster
Overwhelming
Somewhere between predictable and unpredictable
Somewhere between viable and unviable
Joyful
Easy to manage
How close are you to reaching your business end goal?
I’m not even sure what it is.
Feels like I will never get there.
Definitely getting closer every day.
Almost there!
I’m there!
Systems create freedom.
True.
False.
Not sure.
Does your business provide you with the freedom to choose?
(To choose to be “just the worker” and delegate all other responsibilities and still have the confidence and accountability that your business is supporting your life. Freedom to choose to sell your business for an incredible profit. Freedom to choose to step back from the daily operations of your business and manage from anywhere. Freedom to choose to expand your business in ways you only dreamed of.)
Yes.
No.
Not sure what this means.
Do you have clear, written systems for every position in your business?
Yes.
No.
Not sure what this means.
Are all business habits, procedures, routines, and ways of doing things in clear written form?
Yes.
No.
Not sure what this means.
Are all of your business systems strategically integrated and maintained in your business?
Yes.
No.
Not sure what this means.
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