The Power of VIP Days for Productivity: Boost Your Biz Development

I was talking to a potential client this week regarding a systems project that she was looking for some help on. She was excited to meet me and hear about how I could help her business but seemed to approach the conversation with a little trepidation. As I dove into her backstory a bit, I realized that a lot of her frustration came from the fact that she had gone through the wringer, trying to find individuals who would improve her systems and automate as much as possible.

I could see it in the way she talked to me, that she was extremely gun-shy and worried about putting more money into it when she had already done so much already.

My heart went out to her… mostly because I “get” it. Most of her previous contractors were hired on a long-term project, either putting pieces of a system together over months and months of work, only to have direction change or priorities shift onto other parts of the business.

I see it time and time again and have for years at this point, which is why I have started to prefer to do my work with Clients “intensely” within a short period of time with a solid deliverable, with a map of what is next, but almost viewing it with smaller deliverables instead of a large project to streamline all their systems.

Enter the VIP Day.

I’m not the only one who sees this, VIP Days are gaining popularity amongst entrepreneurs as an effective way to dedicate an entire day towards advancing their goals. This is especially beneficial for individuals who have to balance the demands of their professional and personal lives and need to optimize their productivity when working. VIP Days provide a tailored approach to this productivity, allowing entrepreneurs to make significant strides in both their personal and professional spheres.

For entrepreneurial women with ADHD, VIP Days are particularly useful as they help blend focus with strategic planning, making decisions on their own systems, and providing the information for the deliverables.. This approach can lead to achieving great success QUICKLY in both personal and professional aspects of their lives.

During a VIP Day, I prioritize tasks and work on areas that need improvement, surgically fixing the parts that are causing the most problems.. The day is structured in a way that ensures every moment is aligned for success, making it easier for individuals to achieve their goals.

In short, a VIP Day can be a game-changer for those looking to make significant progress in their personal and professional lives.

VIP Days are more than a tool for enhanced productivity; they are transformative experiences that equip entrepreneurs with the skills, strategies, and insights needed to navigate their journey more effectively. They represent an investment in yourself, your business, and your future, offering tangible benefits that resonate in both your professional and personal life.

What Are VIP Days?

So, what ARE VIP Days?

Basically, it’s a concentrated effort tailored to you, the client. It’s an opportunity to step away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a structured and supportive environment designed for intense focus on your most pressing projects and goals.

These days can be varied, depending on the expert that is performing them, they can be about developing a new business strategy, tackling a challenging project, or planning for long-term goals,

A VIP Day is a commitment to making the most progress in the least amount of time. These days are meticulously crafted to align with your specific objectives, ensuring that every minute is optimized for maximum productivity.

Client (Your) Benefits of VIP Days

So, now that we know what VIP days ARE, and I personally have a list a mile long of how much I love them for personal reasons, it’s more important to really outline the benefits for you the client regarding the work that is done during that day.

Most of us are use to long drawn-out projects that have umpteen deliverables that all require signoffs one week before the project is due. We tweak something here, make a change there, and suddenly a 2-month project is going on for 4+ months and you still don’t have a finished product.

Focused VIP experience solves that by A) focusing in on a specific problem to solve B) using your energy effectively to solve the problem and C) giving you a solid deliverable in a very short time frame.

Let’s discuss these benefits

Enhanced Productivity

How would you like a week’s worth of work into a single day’s achievement? Sounds pretty good right? We’ve all heard that multitasking is the enemy of productivity and focus, but rare is it that we can actually follow that advice and solely focus on 1 thing at a time, such is the nature of business… but for the important aspects of your business, like solving where you are bleeding money, or fixing a sales system, or even just planning out the next 3-6 months in a logical way, the focus is paramount.

By zeroing in on key tasks, eliminating distractions, and harnessing your focus, you will experience a significant boost in productivity. The impact is immediate – tasks that seemed daunting are completed, projects move forward, and a sense of accomplishment pervades, propelling your business development in leaps and bounds.

(Read more about ADHD and productivity here: CLICK ME!)

Better Time Management

VIP Days offer more than just a productivity spike; they are a masterclass in time management.

These types of days can help with prioritization and efficiency, skills crucial for any entrepreneur, particularly those managing ADHD. Learning to identify and focus on tasks that offer the most significant impact helps in utilizing your time more effectively, not just during the VIP Day but in your everyday work life. This strategic approach to time management ensures that every hour of your workday is as productive as possible.

Mindset and Self-Care Improvements

The sense of achievement that comes from a successful VIP Day can also be a substantial boost to your mental health and mindset. For many business owners, the constant battle with time and productivity can be more than overwhelming sometimes. The relief you receive from focused support for one day and the amount you can get done in the time, offer a much-needed mental reset, reducing stress, and fostering a sense of control and confidence.

After all, many people start their businesses to reduce stress, create their own schedules, and spend time on their passion. Might as well stop spinning all the plates and remember why you are doing this all in the first place.

Achieving Work/Life Balance

One of the most significant outcomes of a VIP Day is the insight it can provide into achieving a work/life balance.

We can often struggle as entrepreneurs to separate our professional ambitions from our personal lives, which can lead to burnout and reduced productivity very quickly. VIP Intensives exemplify how focused work can lead to more free time and therefore, a better quality of life.

They demonstrate that it is possible to pursue ambitious business goals without sacrificing personal well-being.

Overcoming Challenges

Every entrepreneur’s journey is riddled with unique challenges, and VIP Days are designed to tackle these obstacles head-on.

For women with full schedules and executive function difficulties, challenges like procrastination, time management, and maintaining focus can be particularly daunting and difficult to work through. VIP Days provides targeted strategies and solutions to these issues.

They are a chance to confront and overcome hurdles in a supportive environment, paving the way for smoother, more efficient business operations.

Maximize Productivity

You’ve heard of the phrase “Work smarter, not harder“.

VIP Days are the secret sauce to working extremely smart. Being able to focus on 1 part of your business to analyze, define, and implement a solution within a short period of time is exactly what “working smarter” means.

A well-designed and thought-out VIP Day, which is what I provide for my clients, has a discovery phase, a resolution phase, and next steps for the one who runs the VIP Day and the client in order to make use of every single moment of the full day. (Of course, we have break time built in to let the brain breathe and bathroom breaks. 😉 )

We also have a specific goal to accomplish within that day and all of our actions are designed to accomplish that goal. When you know you have a dedicated day for certain tasks, you can prepare accordingly leading to much more efficient use of time.

Productivity… *Chef’s kiss* The piece de resistance of my work.

Success Stories

The true impact of VIP Days is best illustrated through the success stories of those who have embraced them. Many clients share experiences of breaking the cycle of overwhelm, gaining clarity, and rediscovering their purpose both in their work and personal lives. These narratives are not just testaments to the effectiveness of VIP Days but also serve as inspiration for other entrepreneurs grappling with similar challenges.

Client A. Marketing Agency- This client’s PM system was a self-admitted mess. Their Project Manager couldn’t keep on top of all the projects or operations in their company and they were falling further and further behind in their projects and their clients were getting frustrated.

During our VIP Day, we took a look at their Client Journey, re-organized their heirarchy to flow “smoothly” and updated the custom fields to reflect categories and estimated times for their tasks.

By the end of the VIP Day, they had a functional system, smooth communications, and a much better idea of how long their projects would take.

Time saved? about 2 hours a day PLUS tons of frustration and stress.

Client B Coach and Course-creator They wanted to automate their onboarding process so they don’t need to manually send out emails, send intake forms or invite their clients to every single session. It was taking them hours and many mistakes were happening within their admin department.

During our VIP Day, we mapped out the onboarding process for the clients, built an Airtable Database that collected all of the client information, automatically sent forms and emails as well and set up an external automation tool that notified the team whenever a new questionnaire came in.

Time saved? at least an hour per client.

Looking Ahead

The benefits of a VIP Day extend far beyond the day itself (as you can see per the client stories above).

Like anything related to systems, a little focused time upfront means that you get freedom later. Freedom from stress, freedom from angry clients, freedom from not being able to find what you are looking for, freedom from WASTING hours on things that someone else or SOMETHING else should be doing.

That my friends is why I’m such a fan of giving, and investing in VIP Days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can VIP Days help if I struggle with focusing for long periods?

A: I structure VIP Days are structured to cater to varying focus levels. By breaking down the day into manageable segments with clear objectives, helps maintain concentration and ensure progress, even for those who find sustained focus challenging.

Q: Are VIP Days only for large-scale projects?

A: Not at all! VIP Days are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit any scale of project or goal. Whether it’s kick-starting a new venture or tackling a specific project or goal, the day can be tailored to fit your specific needs. For my VIP day clients, you can get your entire ClickUp setup from scratch, or you can plan out a complete launch setup that has been frustrating you.

Public Service Announcement:

Ana, through her business ‘Ana’s Simple Solutions,’ offers these VIP Days as a cornerstone service, particularly to help entrepreneurial women with ADHD. Utilizing ADHD-friendly tools like ClickUp and Airtable, Ana creates an environment where productivity thrives, and goals are met with remarkable efficiency.

Interested in her VIP Days? Connect with Ana HERE or join her email list HERE.