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The Process Fixer, with Derrick Mains

The Sabbatical Method ft. Alyson Caffrey

  • S4E7
  • 34:01
  • May 9th 2024

Alyson Caffrey is a guest on The Process Fixer podcast, discussing her book, The Sabbatical Method. They dive into the importance of rest for entrepreneurs and the concept of creating systems to protect time for rest and focus on high-quality work. Alyson shares her personal experience of dedicating focused time each morning to write her book, resulting in increased productivity and clarity. The conversation explores the impact of proper rest on work quality and decision-making, referencing historical studies on work hours and productivity. Both Alyson and Derrek emphasize the significance of building systems within businesses to allow for leadership detachment and sustainable growth. The episode concludes with a friendly exchange where Alyson invites listeners to disconnect and read the book for a weekend of rejuvenation and learning.

00:07 - Introduction

4:14 - The Importance of Rest

8:46 - The Impact of Parkinson's Law

10:10 - Building from the Ground Up

21:04 - The DuPont Method

30:49 - Finding the Book and More Resources

33:31 - Conclusion

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The Process Fixer, with Derrick Mains

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning content creator, four-time author, and optimization consultant renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, optimization, and transformation, Derrick Mains' work spans over 20 years and includes experience with more than 150 companies across nearly every industry, from early-stage companies to the Fortune 10. Mains' approach blends essentialism with a keen focus on human-centric system design, emphasizing the need for regular audits, reflection, and reinvestment to achieve optimal results. The show shares his methods and approach to optimizing your company and generating more profits.