Episode Summary

In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, Melissa Swink discusses the importance of delegation and outsourcing for a business. She also shares her favorite December tradition, the “12 Days of Christmas,” which is a social media series that highlights popular tasks that are delegated to a virtual team.

Tune in to reflect on your time management pitfalls from the last year, including the non-revenue-generating tasks that may have hindered your success. Plus, you’ll get a comprehensive list of tasks you can delegate in the year ahead!

Key Highlights:

• Delegation is essential for business growth and efficiency.
• Doing non-revenue-generating tasks can dilute your business results.
• How you spend your time in the year ahead will dictate your level of success.

About Melissa:

Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more!

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Episode Summary

In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, Melissa Swink discusses the transformative power of automation, AI, and smart systems. She shares practical strategies to save time and enhance efficiency in all areas of a business’ operations, including sales processes, client onboarding, team training, and accounting. By leveraging technology, business owners can streamline their operations, improve client experiences, and ultimately grow their businesses without the burden of manual tasks.

Key Highlights:

• Automation can significantly reduce manual work in your business. It's important to identify repeatable processes, first, and then lean into automation to fuel growth.
• You can streamline your sales process through online bookings and pre-qualifying steps.
• Client onboarding should be systemized to provide a consistent and positive experience.
• Using a single tool for multiple functions can save time and money.
• Team training can be simplified with organized resources and checklists.
• Accounting automation can eliminate the need for manual invoicing.
• Investing in systems is often more cost-effective than outsourcing tasks.
• No time? Virtual assistants can help identify and set up automation systems for you.

About Melissa:

Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more!

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Episode Summary

In this episode of the Make Space for More podcast, host Melissa Swink speaks with Mika Sagindyk, co-founder of Tackle, about the importance of time management and conducting calendar audits. They discuss how Tackle evolved from a simple calendar exporting tool to a comprehensive platform that helps users visualize their time usage.

Learn about the significance of aligning time spent with organizational goals, the role of executive assistants in managing time effectively, and actionable strategies for improving productivity. You’ll learn how to reflect on your time management practices and consider how Tackle could enhance your efficiency.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding where time is spent is crucial for achieving goals.
• A lean team can lead to greater impact and efficiency.
• Calendar audits help identify time allocation and priorities.
• Executive assistants play a key role in time management.
• Setting time-based goals can enhance accountability.
• Reflection on time usage can lead to better decision-making.
• Creating a system for categorizing tasks can streamline processes.

About Our Guest:

Mika Sagindyk is a co-founder of Tackle and works with top executives and leaders to run calendar audit on autopilot. She has extensive experience in the technology industry and has previously built a team at AWS.

About Melissa:

Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more!

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