Balance Beyond Business: Dr. Sabrina Starling’s Blueprint for True Work/Life Balance

Building the Premier Accounting Firm

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. Today, Roger welcomes Dr. Sabrina Starling, a renowned business psychologist and author. Dr. Starling and Roger delve into critical topics affecting accounting businesses, such as marketing, pricing, and staffing. Plus, Dr. Starling discusses her advocacy for finding a balanced work-life dynamic.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Marketing, Pricing, and Staffing in Accounting:

   • Dr. Starling shares insights on crucial aspects such as marketing strategies, appropriate pricing models, and effective staffing techniques tailored for accounting businesses.

2. Advocacy for Work-Life Balance:

   • Roger and Dr. Starling emphasize the importance of taking vacations and prioritizing life over work.

   • Dr. Starling lays out her ambitious goal to help 10,000 entrepreneurs take 4-week vacations within the next decade.

3. Effective Hiring Practices:

   • Insights from Dr. Starling’s research and interviews with successful small business owners.

   • Overview of her book series focused on attracting and retaining top talent.

4. Networking and Positive Work Environments:

   • Roger highlights the significance of building strong professional relationships and fostering a supportive work culture.

   • Dr. Starling and Roger discuss the benefits and limitations of policies such as unlimited vacation and sick time, and offering salaried positions to enhance employee satisfaction and balance.

5. Sustaining Well-Being:

   • The hosts present strategies for planning time off to prevent post-vacation blues.

   • Dr. Starling recommendations to schedule future plans within an 8 to 12-week timeframe to maintain a positive outlook.

6. Challenges of Disconnecting from Work:

   • Acknowledgement of the difficulties business owners face in detaching from work responsibilities.

   • Techniques to focus on high-value tasks and delegate effectively to achieve a balanced lifestyle.

7. Building Self-Sufficient Businesses:

   • Discussion on creating systems and processes that allow businesses to operate independently.

   • Importance of self-care and utilizing available resources for business growth and personal well-being.

8. Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care:

   • Practical advice on establishing boundaries to protect personal time.

   • Encouragement to seek support and maintain a healthy balance between business and personal life.

Join us as Dr. Sabrina Starling provides valuable insights and actionable strategies to help accounting professionals and business owners achieve a sustainable work-life balance, ensuring long-term success and personal fulfillment.

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Offers:

As the host of Profit by Design Podcast and our guest on the show today Dr. Sabrina is offering our listeners two important resources, the first is the $10k assessment sheet and the opportunity to pledge to work towards and take Your 4-week Vacation.

For more information regarding each and Dr. Sabrina, check out her website: www.tapthepotential.com

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