Productivity Expert: Most Business Owners Are Burnt Out, Drowning In Admin & Missing Their North Star! Simple Systems To Reclaim Your Time & Enjoy Success - Emma Mills | EP240

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Productivity Expert: Most Business Owners Are Burnt Out, Drowning In Admin & Missing Their North Star! Simple Systems To Reclaim Your Time & Enjoy Success - Emma Mills | EP240

Episode Notes

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Emma Mills, founder of MiPA, to uncover the secrets behind reclaiming time, reducing overwhelm, and finding joy as a business owner. We dive deep into Emma’s journey building a team that helps entrepreneurs focus on what truly matters, the power of personal development, and her passion for helping others “win the week.” Discover practical insights on delegation, building powerful support systems, and how you can start creating a business–and life–that you love.

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Video Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:33 - Emma Mills joins the show: Swapping seats from interviewer to guest

02:05 - Will’s experience on Emma’s “Focus on the Fun Stuff” podcast

02:41 - Who is “Focus on the Fun Stuff” for?

03:56 - The realities of business ownership and reclaiming enjoyment

06:27 - The concept of the “North Star” and Emma’s personal mission

07:45 - Emma’s entrepreneurial journey: From executive assistant to business owner

10:16 - Building a positive workplace and lessons from bad bosses

12:33 - Company culture, transparency, and honesty at MiPA

13:41 - Authenticity and attracting the right team

14:25 - Growing MiPA: From solo founder to a team of 40+ and global support

15:49 - Key services MiPA delivers to help business owners reclaim time

16:31 - Emma’s passion for personal development and early influences

20:03 - Standout lessons from self-development and coaching groups

21:13 - The power of your environment and circle of influence

22:22 - Mastering the mind: Choosing your thoughts and building mental tools

25:48 - Emma’s mindset habits: Gratitude, journaling, and habit stacking

30:23 - The critical role of goal setting for entrepreneurs

33:03 - Creating clarity, intention, and intelligent action with your goals

34:42 - How coaching and mastermind groups transformed Emma’s business

38:33 - Overcoming excuses and creating leverage: Emma launches her podcast

41:51 - “Win the Week”–Why weekly planning matters for entrepreneurs

47:42 - Art and science of delegation: Freeing up time and boosting productivity

50:15 - 106 tasks you can delegate and surprising ways MiPA supports clients

54:59 - Why effective delegation is a game-changer for business owners

57:09 - Making the most of reclaimed time and the “triple win” of outsourcing

58:44 - Determining your true hourly rate and staying focused on unique ability

1:01:36 - The “Win the Week” course: How to access it and what it covers

1:03:49 - Leveraging PA services to help your whole team perform better

1:04:07 - Emma’s biggest influences: Brendan Burchard and powerful business lessons

1:08:08 - Consistency, content creation, and lessons from top performers

1:09:55 - How to connect with Emma and access her free resources

1:10:08 - The one question Emma wishes more people would ask

1:12:42 - Final reflections and advice: “It’s possible!”

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