The Freedom Experience with Jean Moncrieff Jean Moncrieff

Procrastination has plagued us since the dawn of time. In this episode, I share some insights on understanding why we procrastinate and tips for taming your procrastination demons. If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you somehow, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway.

 

In this episode, you’ll hear:


Why we procrastinate and why procrastination isn't necessarily a bad thing
The root causes of procrastination
Tips for taming your procrastination demons

Resources:


To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click here.
The Marketing 360 a simple marketing assessment
Read the full article of this episode
Read about the instant gratification monkey 
Explore the mind of a master procrastinator
How psychologists Solomon and Rothblum defined procrastination
 Bill Clinton was a “chronic procrastinator” a 1994 Time magazine article 
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
The 1-3-5 rule

 

When it comes time to sell your company, marketing will play a bigger role than you might suspect. In this episode, I share how marketing is key to your exit strategy and how it demonstrates the potential for scale to an acquirer.
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://jeanmoncrieff.kartra.com/page/exit-guide (here) right now!
Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go tohttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-freedom-experience-with-jean-moncrieff/id1485708333 ( http://jeanmoncrieff.com/itune)http://jameswedmore.com/itunes (s), and thanks for your support of this show!
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
Why axing marketing to increase profits is a bad idea
How a marketing system demonstrates growth
How getting clear on what you want reduces marketing spend...and improves results
Five steps to creating a marketing system 
LINKS:
Get My FREE Exit Strategy Guide, https://go.jeanmoncrieff.com/ExitStrategyGuide (here)
The https://www.themarketingcentre.com/marketing-360/ (Marketing 360) a simple marketing assessment
https://www.chiefoutsiders.com (Chief Outsiders) and https://www.themarketingcentre.com (The Marketing Centre)
Join my FREE training http://letsgrowyourbusinessvalue.com/ (How To Build A Valuable Business)
Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (Instagram) & https://www.facebook.com/JeanFMoncrieff (Facebook)!

Haruki Murakami writes, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional”. If you aren’t careful, suffering can lead you to a premature exit. In this episode I reflect on some of the thoughts I’ve had since selling my business, and why you should conduct some thought experiments before selling too.
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://jeanmoncrieff.kartra.com/page/exit-guide (here) right now!
Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go tohttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-freedom-experience-with-jean-moncrieff/id1485708333 ( http://jeanmoncrieff.com/itune)http://jameswedmore.com/itunes (s), and thanks for your support of this show!
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
A pile of cash vs cash flow - which makes most sense for you?
How about hiring a CEO - even a mediocre one?
No Man’s Land - Retreat, Sell or Scale.
How holding onto control brings suffering
LINKS:
Get My FREE Exit Strategy Guide, https://go.jeanmoncrieff.com/ExitStrategyGuide (here)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Mans-Land-Survival-Companies/dp/1591842492 (No Man’s Land) by Doug Tatum
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-Exit-Thought-Experiments-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07BN2KD1J (Before The Exit) by Dan Andrews 
Join my FREE training http://letsgrowyourbusinessvalue.com/ (How To Build A Valuable Business)
Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (Instagram) & https://www.facebook.com/JeanFMoncrieff (Facebook)!

With so many “me too” businesses out there, finding your ‘uniqueness’, has never been more important. It’s essential for building a sustainable competitive advantage and the foundation of a great business. In this episode, I share four simple frameworks to help you create some uniqueness in your business.
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://jeanmoncrieff.kartra.com/page/exit-guide (here) right now!
Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go tohttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-freedom-experience-with-jean-moncrieff/id1485708333 ( http://jeanmoncrieff.com/itune)http://jameswedmore.com/itunes (s), and thanks for your support of this show!
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
What is a unique differentiator?
How a business without a unique differentiator is in a precarious position
Why it’s so important to have a unique differentiator.
Four simple ways to discover your unique differentiator.
LINKS:
Get My FREE Exit Strategy Guide, https://go.jeanmoncrieff.com/ExitStrategyGuide (here)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079WMF6YC/ (Talk Triggers) by Jay Baer & Daniel Lemin
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/your-unique-ability-is-your-ultimate-differentiator/id1172333245?i=1000466652733 (Your Unique Ability Is Your Ultimate Differentiator) with Teresa Easler 
Join my FREE training http://letsgrowyourbusinessvalue.com/ (How To Build A Valuable Business)
Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (Instagram) & https://www.facebook.com/JeanFMoncrieff (Facebook)!

So, if you are thinking about selling your business. You’ve seen the websites for the big, national brokers, but you’ve also heard some horror stories from friends about their experiences. The right broker can make selling a business less painless, but you need to choose wisely…
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://jeanmoncrieff.kartra.com/page/exit-guide (here) right now!
Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go tohttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-freedom-experience-with-jean-moncrieff/id1485708333 ( http://jeanmoncrieff.com/itune)http://jameswedmore.com/itunes (s), and thanks for your support of this show!
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
The difference between a broker, an M&A advisor and an investment banker.
5 actions before engaging a business exit intermediary.
5 steps you can take to ease the transaction fee sting.
LINKS:
Get My FREE Exit Strategy Guide, https://go.jeanmoncrieff.com/ExitStrategyGuide (here)
Learn more about the https://www.eosworldwide.com/ (Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS))
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0062060244 (The Innovator's Dilemma) by Clayton M. Christensen 
Join my FREE training http://letsgrowyourbusinessvalue.com/ (How To Build A Valuable Business)
Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (Instagram) & https://www.facebook.com/JeanFMoncrieff (Facebook)!

Most business owners I talk to recognize that the future of their business depends on a clear strategy, but equally, most of them can’t see the forest for the trees. In this episode, I share five ideas for simplifying your business and putting together a plan, so you can get back to the business of creating a lead generation system that consistently attracts your ideal client.
If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me Jean, https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (@jean.moncrieff).
To get my FREE Business Exit Strategy Guide, click https://go.jeanmoncrieff.com/ExitStrategyGuide (here) right now!
Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-freedom-experience-with-jean-moncrieff/id1485708333 (http://jeanmoncrieff.com/itune)http://jameswedmore.com/itunes (s), and thanks for your support of this show!
In This Episode You’ll Hear:
The reason most businesses fail.
The importance of reining in your products and services.
How to create a strategy in a couple of days using EOS.
Five steps you can take right now to find more time to work on your business.
LINKS:
Get My FREE Exit Strategy Guide, https://go.jeanmoncrieff.com/ExitStrategyGuide (here)
Learn more about the https://www.eosworldwide.com/ (Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS))
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0062060244 (The Innovator's Dilemma) by Clayton M. Christensen 
Join my FREE training http://letsgrowyourbusinessvalue.com/ (How To Build A Valuable Business)
Connect with me on https://www.instagram.com/jean.moncrieff/ (Instagram) & https://www.facebook.com/JeanFMoncrieff (Facebook)!