SYS 180: My Latest Tips on Using Video to Revolutionize Communication and Boost Productivity

🎙 In this episode, Dr. Steve Day discusses the power of using video for communication and productivity. He highlights how video can provide more detailed and effective instructions compared to written or verbal communication, especially when it comes to training new team members or troubleshooting issues. Steve emphasises the importance of using video for screen capture and communication, recommending the app ScreenPal for its affordability and user-friendly features. By incorporating video into daily operations, businesses can streamline communication, improve productivity, and enhance collaboration within remote teams.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Utilise Video for Communication: Video is a powerful tool for communication, especially when delegating tasks or explaining complex processes. It provides more information and details than written or verbal instructions. 💡 Overcome Communication Challenges: Video can help overcome communication challenges by allowing viewers to see and emulate actions, reducing misunderstandings, and building rapport through facial expressions. 💡 Efficient Problem-Solving: Using video to solve problems can streamline the process by allowing the expert to spot issues that the communicator may not be aware of, leading to quicker resolutions. 💡 Choose the Right Tool: When using video communication, it's essential to select a tool that seamlessly uploads and shares videos, such as ScreenPal.  This is to ensure efficient and effective communication. 💡 Increase Productivity with Asynchronous Communication: Asynchronous communication, especially when enhanced with video, can significantly boost productivity by removing barriers and facilitating clear and concise communication.   BEST MOMENTS 01:43 - 💬 “Updating the traditional operation manuals is a total waste of life and time, and video you can record on the flight as you're doing your work anyway.” 03:00 - 💬 “You don't know how much you know. And therefore, it's very hard for you to remember what it was like to be an absolute novice. And therefore explain things in a simple enough way for somebody new to do something.” 08:23 - 💬 “The video has allowed the communication to happen beyond the capability of the person who is communicating it.” 10:56 - 💬 “Using video in that asynchronous communication makes it even more powerful.”   TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 Delegation and communication hurdles overcome with video. 05:26 Experts can see what novices can't. 08:48 Affordable with great team options and automatic cloud upload. 09:59 Use video for seamless communication and productivity.   VALUABLE RESOURCES Website: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42   ABOUT THE HOST Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants. Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help. Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.

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Reclaim your time, reduce stress, and create more impact. For years, Dr. Steve Day was a slave to his businesses - working insane hours and living in constant stress and overwhelm. After suffering through burnout and depression, he realised that success doesn’t come from doing more; it comes from aligning your work with your ideal life and systemising the things that matter. That shift changed everything. By focusing on key systems, he transformed his business and lifestyle - emigrating to Sweden and living with more presence, purpose and impact. In Systemize Your Success, he shares the strategies that helped him step out of the grind so that you can do the same. This podcast is for small business owners who want to honour their authentic selves, create more space and freedom, and leverage their strengths for meaningful impact. You'll learn how to streamline operations, outsource effectively, manage a remote team, and set up systems that free you to focus on building a business you feel proud to talk about. If you’re ready to build a successful business and have the freedom to enjoy it- hit subscribe, and let's make it happen.