Episode 12: How to prioritize your day by learning to say no, with Albrecht Behmel.
Albrecht was a co-founder of Student-Online, a pioneer start-up in electronic publishing and online dictionaries in the early 1990's. He is the founder (and 2008- 2012 CEO) of Berliner Filmforum a business club and network for film and media professionals with 10,000 members. As a consultant Albrecht has worked for Osram, Europcar, Daimler, VW, Total, Cisco Systems, the Vatican, US-State Department and a number of Start-Ups and SMEs. \xa0
\nSubscribe to Onward Nation!\n\nSecret -- timesaving technique\nMake a schedule and understand your individual strengths. Try to identify a specific time during the day when you can excel at your trade. Don\u2019t try to work when distractions are present. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nAlbrecht makes sure to close the door to signify when he is working. Closing the door limits unnecessary distractions.
\nCould have ruined your business -- but now -- \xa0an invaluable learning experience\nWhen Albrecht left Syria during a period of civil unrest he lost all of his business connections -- and Albrecht tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cA business owner has to learn to say no and prioritize their day in an efficient manner.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n\u201c90% of what people say is total nonsense and the other 10% of the noise actually matters.\u201d \xa0
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\nFinal Round -- \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n\u201cI would try to get out of the system. The educational systems I progressed through prepared me for a world that did not exist. I would love to go back and prepare myself for the real world.\u201d
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nRepetition is an invaluable technique that helps business owners achieve a level of mastery.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual that can identify with the organization, hold onto their own ideas, and refrain from developing an ego.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Don\u2019t be afraid. \n
- Identify your core strengths. \n
- Keep asking questions. \n