Episode 52: Optimizing Business Efficiency With Adrienne Dorison

In this episode, host Bob Gauvreau celebrates the one-year anniversary of the show. He thanks listeners and introduces special guest, operational efficiency expert Adrienne Dorison, known for transforming business practices.

Adrienne recounts her journey from studying wildlife ecology to pioneering business efficiency initiatives. She discusses innovative strategies such as the 'crush cringe analysis' and a transformative four-week vacation concept, aimed at enhancing business self-sufficiency.

Tune into this episode to discover how these strategies can improve your business. Share it with other entrepreneurs looking to boost their operational efficiency and achieve greater success.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
• 02:01 Optimizing Business Efficiency With Expert Adrienne
• 05:38 Career Journey From Wildlife Ecology to Corporate Manufacturing to Entrepreneurship
• 12:24 Implementing a System of Accountability in a Business to Avoid Chaos and Ensure Survival
• 16:48 Streamlining Business Operations for Growth and Efficiency
• 25:06 Accountability in Business, Leaders' Selfishness, and the Importance of Clear Expectations and Support for Employees
• 30:42 Delegating Decision-making Responsibilities to Others
• 35:19 Empowering Team Members to Make Decisions
• 39:03 Implementing Accountability Systems for Business Growth
• 46:41 Optimizing Work for CEOs, Including Reducing Work Hours and Prioritizing Deep Thinking Time
• 50:59 Tracking Time to Improve Business Efficiency

About the Guest:
An operational efficiency expert, Adrienne has helped thousands of businesses run more efficiently, so they can do less and achieve even more. She co-founded Run Like Clockwork© alongside author Mike Michalowicz, to help entrepreneurs design a business that can run itself. The best-selling book, Clockwork, includes their simple system for making a business ultra-efficient. 

Adrienne developed the Clockwork™️ program and its proven process through her 15+ years of operational efficiency experience in small, medium and corporate sized companies. She's Lean Six Sigma certified, a SCRUM expert trainer, and a certified Smart Growth Advisor™️.

Her work offers a new normal for business leaders and shares practical advice for leaders, teams and individuals to redesign the way we work.

Connect with Adrienne:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriennedorisoncoach/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriennedorison/
• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennedorison/
• X / Twitter: https://x.com/adriennedorison?lang=en
• Email: [email protected]

Resources:

• Clockwork is now available! Have you got your copy yet?: https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Design-Your-Business-Itself/dp/0525534016/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531755332&sr=8-1&keywords=clockwork+mike+michalowicz
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