Lessons Learned at the Leverage Team Retreat, Inexpensive Dumpsters, 360 Degree Cameras, and more - Episode #42

This episode of OAO is a bit different because we have some observations to share about the lessons we learned at our recent Leverage team retreat. It was great to be eyeball to eyeball with each other. We discovered many things that could make our relationships and workflow better. Now that we’re back we’re seeing great results, already. We hope the insights we learned can help you as you build your own optimized, automated, and outsourced empire.

 

The power of being “in person” is huge. Don’t underestimate it.

 

Here at Leverage, we pride ourselves on moving quickly. We make fast decisions and take action rapidly. But at our recent team retreat, we saw how much faster things go in-person. Simple things - like the time it takes to give input and receive feedback are dramatically impacted in positive ways when you can be face to face, even for a short amount of time. So yes, you can and should build and effective remote team, but do what you can to get together in person as you are able. You’ll find the benefits are bigger than you think.

 

The goal of making yourself replaceable can force you to do very good things for your business.

 

Neither Nick or Ari have any intention of building the company so that it can run without them entirely - in other words, they don’t plan on replacing themselves through the automation they’ve put in place. BUT, thinking as if you DO want to replace yourself can help you put some incredible time-saving systems and automation in place that will benefit your company. The guys chat a bit about that concept and how it can improve your workflow and increase effectiveness, on this episode of Optimize, Automate, Outsource.

 

Need to do some cleanup around your house? Here’s an affordable way to do it.

 

You’ve seen those construction dumpsters outside your local construction site, right? Those are usually expensive and you pay for them according to the time you have them. But there’s a new option that is very inexpensive ($29 each) and you can keep them as long as you like. When you’re ready, you call to have it picked up for a one-time fee. And these bags (yes, bags) are the size of a regular construction dumpster. Seriously. Find out more on this episode.

 

Need a new eyeglass subscription? There’s an app for that.

 

It was only a matter of time - and it sounds unbelievable, but you can now get your eyes checked via an app, have it write your prescription, and order your glasses. Amazing. You never have to go see the eye Doc if you don’t want to. Surely there are limitations depending on the condition of your eyes but this is truly revolutionary. Find out more about it on this episode.

 

Featured Links Mentioned On This Episode

 

• [0:09] An update on the Leverage team retreat.
• [7:50] The Yo Sperm Test
• [8:53] The Bagster - $29 per bag - fill it up - pay a one-time pickup fee.
• [10:29] Chefd - individual meal service (no subscriptions)
• [13:09] 360 degree camera from Samsung
• [15:00] Check your vision and write subscriptions using this app.
• [16:13] Process Street (use the coupon code 15offLeverage)
• [16:59] Ari’s new wifi - Netgear Nighthawk Router

Other Resources Mentioned

 

• Text “Leverage” to “444999” to subscribe to the mailing list and get the first chapter of our new book.
• Blue Apron
• Hello Fresh
• Blade Runner

 

Find out more about what we’re doing at Get Leverage at

www.getleverage.com and www.leveragepodcasts.com