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Running Two Businesses While Working 4 Days a Week with John Doherty (#86)

The Shopify Growth Show · with John Doherty · July 25, 2022 · 57 min

Summary

John Doherty, a successful entrepreneur, shares how he effectively manages two distinct businesses, Credo and EditorNinja, while maintaining a 4-day work week. He reveals practical strategies for building two-sided marketplaces, optimizing operations, and fostering work-life balance. This episode provides actionable insights for ecommerce operators looking to scale their ventures and enhance personal well-being without sacrificing productivity.

Key takeaways

Themes

founder & leadershipsupply chain & operationsbrand & content

Topics covered

two-sided marketplaces4-day work weekwork-life balancebusiness scalingdelegationteam buildingniche business modelstime managementbusiness automationoutsourcingfounder well-beingproductivity hacks

Episode description

Jim is joined by John Doherty, an Entrepreneur who runs two successful businesses (Credo & EditorNinja) while only working 4 days a week. They chat about building a two sided business and how to stay happy while running multiple businesses.

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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Implement robust delegation and team-building strategies to empower a 4-day work week.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Leverage automation and outsourcing to streamline operations and free up founder time.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Focus on niche business models that can scale without proportional increases in working hours.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize founder well-being by cultivating a strong mindset and effective time management.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Strategically manage customer acquisition and retention for both sides of a two-sided marketplace to ensure sustainable growth.

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