🥥 Why you should put down your phone and pick up a coconut

How you spend your days is how you spend your life.

Meaning if your days are consistently packed with work and not the things/people you love…

That’s your life.

I've had this neon sign in my office for ages: "Profit More, Work Less."

It sounds like a distant dream sometimes, right?

This is a movement that's reshaping how we think about work-life balance.

Spoiler: It’s revolutionizing our approach to work — and you’re part of this change, whether you know it or not.

Today in 4 minutes or less:

✔️ Coconuts > micromanaging

✔️ Cut down digital clutter

COCONUTS > MICROMANAGING

Let me share a little story from just last month.

It was my 10-year anniversary. 🎉 

Instead of being tethered to my laptop or phone, checking notifications, I was completely in the moment.

There was actually MORE business than usual, but I didn’t open Slack once.

While my team was running live chat for a client’s 58,542 new users…

There we were, my wife and I, celebrating on the beach in Hawaii. 🍹 

We sipped coconut water (or is it coconut milk? The boys and I had a lively debate about that) under the sun, soaking in the good vibes and laughter.

This wasn't something I could have imagined a few years back…

Normally, an important day like this would have been partially shadowed by work obligations.

But this year was different.

My business was managing thousands of new sign-ups, and I was fully hands-off—all thanks to the awesome team and systems we've put in place. 👏 

It was a realization moment for me, a glimpse of what true freedom felt like:

Being fully present with my family, with work being the last thing on my mind.

That evening, as I watched the sunset with my family…

It struck me just how vital it is to have a business that doesn't rely on my constant presence.

This is the freedom I've been working towards, achieved through building a dependable team and systems that never sleep, even if I decide to take a day off.

Buying back your time isn’t just a dream. It's achievable with the right strategies. Here’s how you can start:

1. Team: Go back and read my past few newsletters for more on this. Even if it’s just one VA, your team is your biggest asset. Train them well, trust them fully, and then let them take the reins when needed.

2. Systems: Systems work 24/7; humans don’t need to. Set up systems that keep your business running smoothly whether you’re actively involved or not. This is the beauty of SaaS (and white-label support). Technology can handle a lot more than you might think.

3. Delegate: Delegation is an art. Start small, delegate tasks you're comfortable releasing control over, and gradually increase as you build trust with your team. Remember, every task you delegate is more time you reclaim.

4. Prioritize: Not all tasks are created equal. Identify tasks that significantly impact your business and focus on those. For everything else, see if it can be automated, delegated, or dropped.

5. Boundaries: This is crucial. Decide when you’re working and when you’re not. Communicate these boundaries to your team, your clients, and most importantly, to yourself. Stick to them, and respect your own time as much as you want others to respect it.

By mastering these strategies, you don't just work smarter…

You also create a life that values time as your most precious resource. ⌛️ 

This approach has allowed me to enjoy significant moments fully—like my anniversary—without the nagging feeling of neglecting my duties.

It's about making sure that when you work, you're highly effective, and when you're off, you're truly off, enjoying the life you're working so hard to build.

CUT DOWN DIGITAL CLUTTER

It's a noisy world out there.

Notifications buzzing, emails dinging, social media endlessly updating…

It's the constant backdrop of our lives, kind of like a crowded room where everyone is talking at once.

You want to listen, but where do you even start?

I used to LIVE in that noise. My phone was blowing up, my email was overflowing, and I couldn't catch a break. The stress was real.

I knew something had to change when my Apple Watch started sending me alerts about my rising heart rate. 🚨 😰 

My watch was literally telling me, "Hey, you need to chill!"

So, what did I do?

I started by turning off all unnecessary notifications. It was like stepping out of that noisy room into a quiet space where I could finally think.

Let's break down some strategies that can help you reclaim your mental space:

1. Selective Notification: Turn off non-essential alerts. If it's not about your immediate health or safety, does it need to interrupt your day? Probably not.

2. Scheduled Email Checks: Instead of being a slave to your inbox, check emails at set times. You might even set up an auto-reply that says, "Hey, thanks for your message! I check emails from 8-9 AM PST every weekday." This setup manages others' expectations and cools down any urgency for instant replies. This helps you manage your day instead of letting your inbox manage you.

3. Mindful Media Consumption: You’ve heard it again and again, but it’s real! Be intentional about your social media and news consumption. Choose quality over quantity. It's about being informed, not overwhelmed. I recommend Opal if you really want to manage screentime.

Why go through all this trouble?

Because your mental space is where all your strategic thinking, planning, and ultimately, your business growth happens.

If it's cluttered with noise, you're just spinning your wheels.

By taking control of what you let into your mental space, you're setting yourself up not just for more productive work, but for a happier, less stressed life.

It’s about making sure that the technology that’s supposed to help us doesn’t end up owning us.

As we close another chapter of Margin Makers, remember this: You have the power to transform your work into more than just a daily grind.

Celebrating your wins, big or small, and learning from each step are crucial parts of the journey towards "profit more, work less."

Ready to transform how you work

and increase your profits while reducing your hours? Join SaaS Insiders. We refine each other’s strategies, expand our networks, and accelerate our SaaS business's growth.

Schedule a call now to see if you’re a good fit.

To profiting more and working less. 💸 

-Matt

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