E281 - Build a business that works for you, not the other way around | with Pete Mohr - a podcast by Everyone has that One Big Tip!

Pete Mohr is the Founder of Simplifying Entrepreneurship, a company that focuses on helping other business owners streamline their processes. Pete’s mission is to help others turn their frustrations into successes by cutting through life's chaos so they can focus on the things that matter most. A self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Pete created a 5 part framework that he used to help him achieve success. Today, Pete spends his days coaching entrepreneurs, helping them to simplify their processes and operating procedures, so they can find the freedom they are looking for. 

Pete knows that every business has its share of challenges. What matters is how prepared you are to pivot when things get difficult. Over the last few years, the world has changed drastically.  Businesses across every industry have had to pivot and change direction if they wanted to survive. Using the 5P framework that he created, Pete has helped many entrepreneurs maintain  their businesses during these uncertain times. Using the 5P framework allows entrepreneurs to take a step back from the day-to-day goings on in their business while maintaining strong leadership. 

Many entrepreneurs have a hard time separating their business from their personal lives. Pete wants people to understand that while you own a business, it shouldn’t own you. Your business should be there to serve your lifestyle, not the other way around. When you find yourself working for your business, it’s time to make a switch and take your life back. When someone is ready to pull that switch, Pete gives them the tools they need to make the change. The 5P framework helps you set your business up to deliver what you want. 

The 5P Framework consists of the following:

• Product
• Promise
• Process
• People 
• Profits

Product: This is the item that your entire business is founded on. It’s the reason you opened your business. If you’re in sales or service, your product is the concept of what drives your sales forward. 

Promise: this is your commitment to the people you serve. Where people run into issues in their business is when they don’t update their promise to their consumers as times change. Not many companies shifted their promise to reflect how it was impacted due to the pandemic. That can be a fatal mistake. You need to be able to change with the times. If it’s a product that you’re selling, figure out how to better suit your client's needs and adjust it. If it’s a service, figure out how you can better serve your customers and then follow through. 

Process: you need to have a straightforward process. Your process is your roadmap that everyone in your business follows. Processes are like stems: stress, time, energy, and money. The four things that a process is supposed to be responsible for. A successful business can’t survive without a process or system in place. Having a solid framework creates a positive domino effect.  A clear framework creates clarity. When you have a clear vision of what you want, confidence is created. Confidence ignites momentum, the actionable thing you need to get the job done. In the end, there are no perfect processes. They always need refining and the understanding that you must pivot and adjust because life is not stagnant. 

People: The people you choose for your team are a part of this framework. You want to create an environment where people's responsibilities align with their skills, and then you need to hold them accountable. When you create a good team, you gain the most freedom as an entrepreneur. Pete categorizes people into three categories. 

1. Your ideal customer: the first group of people you need to be concerned with is your ideal customer. It’s imperative if you want to have a successful business that you...

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