In this episode of The Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Michael and Kathryn explore the concept of time blocking for entrepreneurial leaders, discussing its practicality and importance in managing schedules and creating consistent habits. They cover various aspects of time management, including the value of white space, establishing routines, and aligning tasks with energy levels and team schedules. The conversation concludes with insights on creating flexible time blocks that accommodate different seasons and life circumstances, while emphasizing the need for clear communication and self-awareness in maintaining productivity.

The episode aims to provide listeners with actionable strategies to manage their time effectively, offering a balance between deep thought and practical execution.

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Welcome to the Building Bigger Lives Podcast. This episode features Frank Blakeley, who shares his journey from a fitness industry background to becoming a successful mortgage professional in Orange County, California. Frank discusses how he transitioned from personal training to mortgage lending after realizing the fitness industry's focus on numbers over client service wasn't aligning with his values. He emphasizes his approach to avoiding burnout through routine management, prioritization, and maintaining a balanced personal and professional life. Frank also explains his decision-making process, which involves assessing whether changes are driven by personal growth or external factors, and he highlights his recent shift to a leadership role where he can mentor other originators while maintaining better work-life balance following his wife's health scare. The conversation concludes with Frank's discussion of his disciplined approach to work, including his consistent use of the Navigator system to track lead sources and maintain productivity metrics.

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In this episode of The Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Kathryn and Michael discuss the importance of choosing a clear and focused theme for business planning, emphasizing how themes help align team members and guide decision-making processes. They explore various strategies for developing and simplifying themes, including collaborative approaches and visual representations, while highlighting the distinction between personal identity and goals.

Michael explains that a theme helps create focus and alignment among team members by ensuring everyone is heading in the same direction. He suggests that the theme should reflect the desired outcome of the year and can be captured in one to five words. The discussion emphasizes the value of a clear theme in eliminating confusion and excuses, and in rallying team energy towards shared goals.

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