Too many entrepreneurs spend their day on the wrong things—this episode shows how to fix it.Are you working hard but not moving the needle? In this powerful episode of Knack 4 Business, productivity consultant Mark Ellwood from Get More Done dives into why time feels so “slippery”—and how to reclaim it.You’ll discover how simple tweaks in communication, delegation, and task prioritization can give you back up to an hour a day. Mark brings over 35 years of productivity research and offers insights that are as actionable as they are eye-opening. 💡 What You'll Learn:The biggest hidden time-wasters most leaders overlookHow unnecessary emails cost teams 3.4+ hours/weekTips for cutting friction in communicationHow to identify your true high-priority tasksWhy 80% of your workday may not be moving the business forwardReal data from 40+ countries on how professionals really spend their timeWhy 20–25% of your week is lost to admin—and how to change thatHow technology (and AI) helps—and sometimes hinders—your focusTips for managers to coach their team without micromanagingBurnout, flow state, and the emotional ROI of time well spentMark’s 3-part startup advice: Know your value, build a marketing machine, and don’t go it alone 🎙️ About the Guest – Mark Ellwood:Website: getmoredone.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markellwood1Mark is the founder of PACE Productivity and creator of the TimeCorder—a device used in 40+ countries to study workplace productivity. When he’s not helping teams work smarter, you’ll find him writing poetry or practicing piano for his band... debuting in 2037! 🔗 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/itQDMAqo2dg 💬 Let’s Connect or Hear From You!Have questions or want to interact with Mark or the hosts?📧 Reach us at [email protected]🌐 Or visit our website: knack4business.com ✨ Acknowledgments:Special thanks to the following collaborators who make this show possible:🎧 Carl Richards from Podcast Solutions Made Simple🏡 Fred Crouch of the Property Wizard Podcast🐝 Jovan Strika from Hive Coworking💼 Melanie Webber – invaluable business partner🚀 Wayne Pratt from Motive8U Inc. – coach, co-host & business strategist 🎙️ Hosted By:Bernie FranzgroteWayne Pratt 🙌 Featured Sponsors:Each sponsor is hand-picked for small business owners looking to save time and grow faster.I may earn a small commission—at no cost to you—if you click these links.Descript – Smarter Content CreationEdit podcasts and videos like a Word doc. Save hours.Perfect for content teams, trainers, and entrepreneurs.Property Wizard Podcast – Real Estate Made PracticalLearn from real-world real estate wins (and losses) to grow your business.East Trade Winds – Free Business Networking That WorksJoin a vetted community of professionals making meaningful connections—without sales pressure. 📣 Want to be on the podcast?Got insight to share? Reach out to [email protected] to become a guest or offer feedback.📱 More Episodes + Tools:🎧 Browse all K4B Episodes🌐 Visit the K4B Website
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