How to get your biz sh*t together
After reading this post, tell me if your business is PROactive or REactive.
(If you are looking for a more PROactive business, let's schedule some time to talk about it.)
I was 15. I had just gotten my first job as a hostess at the local diner. I was SHAKING IN MY BOOTS I was so nervous.
As my mom was slowing down the car to drop me off, she grabbed my arm and said:
"Devin. BE PROACTIVE. Don't wait for anyone to tell you to do something. Look for things to do and just DO them."
And then she kicked me out of the car.
That lesson has never left my brain. Being proactive in my work has landed me jobs, scored me raises, and put me in leadership positions.
The difference is this: do I want the folks I work with to feel like they need to hold my hand? Or do I want them to feel like I GOT them?
This is why I was able to start my first business all those years ago.
And now I have dedicated my career to building PROactive businesses.
Businesses that...
😌 make their team and clients feel safe.
😌 move projects along without effort.
😌 give space to SCALE becayse there aren't constant fires.
In a REactive business:
Your client is having to remind you to send them...
⬅️ that form they were supposed to fill out
⬅️ a document you need them to review
⬅️ or work you owe them
not only is it annoying for both you and the client, but it also makes it look like you don't have your sh*t together (BECAUSE YOU DON'T)
or worst-case scenario...
⬅️ the client doesn't KNOW they are supposed to receive something
and you remember waaaaay too late
In a PROactive business:
⏩ everyone gets exactly what they need when they need it
⏩ you look professional - like you have your sh*t together (BECAUSE YOU DO)
⏩ You can actually do your work instead of trying to keep up.
Ready for a more PROACTIVE business?
