How to Run a Quarterly Off-Site for Your Business
Summary
This article, from the "Get Paid For Your Pad" podcast, discusses the importance of quarterly off-sites for STR business owners and their teams to solve challenges and improve focus. The podcast offers insights on how to structure these off-sites and improve your operational strategy. Consider implementing a structured format for your team to boost collaboration and problem-solving.
Key Insights
- •Shutting down technology and being 100% present with key team members can help solve the biggest challenges in your business.
Action Items
- ✓Consider implementing a structured format for your team off-sites to improve focus and decision making.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Structured Off-Sites Format: The article mentions a structured format for off-sites is available.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Operating as a 'hectic host' can hinder business growth.
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