#689: Incentives That Work: How To Build A Culture Of Excellence In Your Small Business

Promoting a work environment where your team feels supported, encouraged, and motivated to grow your business. Picture this: You – leading a brilliant team that not only meets every expectation you set but exceeds them AND they do it all without feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. Sign me up! While I’m not perfect, I honestly believe that my fabulous team has cracked the code for creating and fostering a culture of growth and excellence for every single member of our team. My friend, as business owners, our success is directly tied to the performance of our team members. That's why we need to make sure they feel extremely supported, encouraged, and motivated to put their best foot forward each and every day. From creating incentives to giving consistent recognition and implementing a game plan to prevent burnout – my team has tried it all! So, in this episode, I share exactly how we do it so you can apply it directly to your thriving business. But what if you don't have a team?! Trust me – whether you only have one other team member, a virtual assistant, or a small team of contractors, these strategies can be applied in so many different ways. Today, you’ll hear about: (4:20) How we structure our annual bonuses for each team member (7:34) Why we have a four-day work week, the holidays we take off, and the value of unlimited PTO (14:09) The importance of understanding what motivates and lights up your team (15:25) Tips for encouraging your team to perform without pushing them too hard or creating burnout (19:49) Advice for promoting a supportive and appreciative work environment Listen in and take these strategies to your team today! I promise you – your team and your business will uplevel in no time! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!