🔄 Before you post that job listing... PAUSE.
Are you really facing a staffing shortage, or is your business crying out for smarter systems?
I just read a fascinating case study about a financial advisor who thought she needed to hire ASAP. Instead of adding headcount, she implemented a custom client portal that:
• Eliminated 2-4 hours of admin work PER CLIENT
• Pushed back hiring needs by 12+ months
• Enabled focus on revenue-generating activities
• Enhanced overall client experience
• Pushed back hiring needs by 12+ months
• Enabled focus on revenue-generating activities
• Enhanced overall client experience
The truth? Most businesses rush to hire before optimizing their systems. It's like putting a Band-Aid on a broken pipe – it might help temporarily, but it doesn't solve the real issue.
Swipe through ➡️ to see if your business might be falling into this common trap.
💡 Question for my network: When was the last time you evaluated your systems before making a hiring decision? What did you discover?
#BusinessGrowth #SystemsThinking #Automation #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #BusinessEfficiency #NoCode
Link to post: https://connex.digital/blog/focused-directions---from-admin-overload-to-strategic-growth-a-business-owners-journey
Link to carousel: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y7wAjchvY087J_RLF7ukF98oglgNBI9k1-vq79urEz8/edit?usp=drivesdk
Link to carousel: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y7wAjchvY087J_RLF7ukF98oglgNBI9k1-vq79urEz8/edit?usp=drivesdk
ANDRÉS POST
🎯 Love seeing our team tackle this crucial topic head-on!
🎯 Love seeing our team tackle this crucial topic head-on!
Having worked with dozens of businesses at Connex, I can't stress enough how often I see companies jump straight to hiring without exploring automation first. Just last week, I met with a client who thought they needed three new hires - turns out, they needed two powerful automations instead.
The financial advisor case study in our post perfectly illustrates what I see daily: businesses treating technology as an afterthought rather than a strategic lever for growth.
Here's what really caught my attention:
• Saving 2-4 hours PER CLIENT is massive
• Pushing hiring needs back by 12+ months = huge cost savings
• The ability to prioritize revenue-generating hires is game-changing
• Saving 2-4 hours PER CLIENT is massive
• Pushing hiring needs back by 12+ months = huge cost savings
• The ability to prioritize revenue-generating hires is game-changing
What's your take? Have you ever implemented an automation that completely eliminated the need for a new hire? Would love to hear your stories in the comments! 👇
Check out the original post on @Connex Digital for more insights on this transformation journey.
#BusinessAutomation #NoCode #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #AutomationFirst
CONSULTANT POST
Fascinating insights from my colleagues at Connex Digital about the hiring vs. systems optimization dilemma! 🎯
Fascinating insights from my colleagues at Connex Digital about the hiring vs. systems optimization dilemma! 🎯
As someone who's helped dozens of businesses navigate this exact challenge, I want to add a crucial perspective to their recent post:
The most overlooked aspect of this discussion isn't just about saving time – it's about creating exponential value. Here's what I've consistently seen:
• When businesses optimize before hiring, they typically unlock 3-4x more capacity than a single hire would provide
• The ROI becomes evident within 3-6 months, versus the 6-12 months usually needed to fully onboard a new employee
• Most importantly: automated systems don't take sick days, never resign, and improve over time
• The ROI becomes evident within 3-6 months, versus the 6-12 months usually needed to fully onboard a new employee
• Most importantly: automated systems don't take sick days, never resign, and improve over time
I've witnessed firsthand how the financial advisor mentioned in Connex's post transformed her practice. But here's what wasn't mentioned: her automated systems actually work 24/7, handling tasks even while she sleeps!
🤔 Here's what I'm curious about: If you've automated parts of your business, what unexpected benefits did you discover beyond the obvious time savings?
Check out the original post from Connex to see if you're falling into the common hiring trap ⬆️
#BusinessAutomation #DigitalTransformation #NoCode #BusinessGrowth #SystemsThinking #ConnexDigital
