466: The Myth of Multitasking

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Main topics:

What is multitasking?
What is task switching?
Common misconceptions
Current research
What do we do about it?

Main takeaway: Focusing on a single task saves time, improves accuracy, and reduces stress.

Links:

https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/43152412.pdf?casa_token=S-1ui_eUhqgAAAAA:XaRrqeXqErPQYx9qJTk4MwjSMjXEVYvWIX-J2cJYgPMrmO1d4pFHpCyxTR4CRbOAMlL-pSD7eY-JsIftLs_rdV4HSrTD8LLBFN4iL3HGZ4tF_zViLl4

https://original.newsbreak.com/@dr-donna-l-roberts-561947/3230240556565-the-myth-of-multitasking-understanding-the-limits-of-human-attention

https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-myth-of-multitasking

https://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861382/the-myth-of-multitasking

https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/the-myth-of-multitasking

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465: Building a Team Structure with Anna Rickert

How do you envision your business in the future? If building a team and having employees are on that list, you need to carefully consider your team's structure. Creating a team involves ensuring each person is in the right role, equipped with clear directions to accomplish their tasks. Anna Rickert, the owner of Pup Culture Dog Walking and Pet Sitting, joins us to share her strategies for developing a robust business structure. Aiming for her business to operate independently of her presence, Anna discusses the importance of having a balanced mix of services and a team that excels in delivering them.

Main topics:

Cutting out services
Bringing on a manager
Building a team structure
Managing a large team

Main takeaway: It’s not all about the money, reduce the headaches where you can!

About our guests:

Hi, I’m Anna Rickert, the owner of Pup Culture Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. I grew up in Minnesota with a household of pets and have loved animals ever since. Right now I have two fur babies (a cat and dog) of my own: Ellie and June. Ellie is a tabby cat who I adopted from the Animal Ark and June is a black lab mix who I adopted from the Humane Society in Golden Valley. June is an escape artist and is reactive when she is on leash, so we have worked extensively on her leash manners. I attended the College of Saint Benedict and majored in English and secondary education. I was a middle and high school language arts teacher for nine years, but I decided to trade in working with children for my real dream of working with animals. I have volunteered as a foster dog mom and have fostered over fifteen foster dogs in my home. I also volunteered as a case manager for The Retrievers for years. My work in rescue and with The Retrievers has made pets’ safety a top priority at Pup Culture. I believe strongly in respecting and loving all animals, so I became a vegan a couple years ago. I am also certified in pet first aid and CPR. I currently serve on the board of the Professional Pet Sitters of Minnesota, and I’m committed to fostering connections and professionalism in the pet care industry.

For years I was unable to own a dog because of long work hours and travel, so I understand the guilt that busy people who own pets often feel. I strive to offer the type of service that I would want as a pet parent. I am dedicated to providing you with reliable, friendly service, so you don’t have to worry about your pet when you are gone. We provide safe, healthy dog walks and pet-sitting with lots of loving.

Links:

www.pupculturemn.com

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https://www.sixfigurepetbusinessacademy.com

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467: Saying Yes for Success, and No for Sanity with Liz Raitman

What are you saying ‘No’ to? For many, saying ‘No’ is almost unthinkable; we have to service the client, right? Liz Raitman, owner of Dogs Next Best Friend, joins the show to share how a love of hiking and running turned into a full-time dog walking company. By learning to say ‘No’ more, Liz talks about how she’s learned from past mistakes to run a company that fits her better. Liz also gives her perspective on why we should hold customer appreciation in such high regard. Main topics:

Making mistakes
Making hikes work
Be generous with your clients
Favorite gear and resources

Main takeaway: You’ll get ahead of competition by learning from the mistakes you make. About our guest: Liz Raitman is the owner of Dog's Next Best Friend, a dog walking and pet sitting company in Summit County, Colorado. Her love for the outdoors and dogs led her to this wonderful career. She has a team of around 30 dog walkers as well as a manager to help meet the needs of locals and vacationers with pets. Her husband of 7 years is one of the biggest dog lovers she knows. She started walking dogs in her home state of Michigan in 2006 and continued when she moved to Colorado is 2007. She caters to all breeds and ages as well as cats and other pets. She loves to xc ski and hike with a pack!! Links: https://www.replacements.com [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/dogsnextbestfriend https://www.facebook.com/dogsnextbestfriend https://www.dogsnextbestfriend.com/#home-about

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