Some of You Don’t Run Businesses. You Run Calendars

Stop Wasting Time in Business: Cut Meetings, Boost Productivity

Introduction:

Stop wasting time in business. Most business owners in Nairobi think success means stuffing their Google Calendar with 13 meetings a week. Every day, it’s the same routine:

“Hey, let’s schedule a meeting.”
“Let’s do lunch and discuss.”
“Let’s hop on a Zoom.”

But guess what? You’re doing all these meetings—and your business is still stuck.

I don’t do meetings every day. In fact, I do more dates than meetings. I only take meetings on Wednesdays, and not more than two. My business still runs. We still get paid.

Why You Need to Stop Wasting Time in Business

Most entrepreneurs confuse being busy with being productive. But there’s a difference:

Being busy means filling your calendar with endless meetings.
Being productive means focusing on tasks that generate income.

Stop wasting time in business by eliminating unnecessary meetings.

How I Stopped Wasting Time in Business

If someone wants a website from me, we do a 30-minute virtual call, clarify deliverables, and send an invoice—done.
No driving across town.
No “stakeholder engagement breakfast.”
No five people asking me to explain what a domain is.

Signs You’re Wasting Time in Business

Your calendar is always full, but your bank account isn’t growing.
You spend more time in meetings than actually working.
You feel tired, burnt out, and overwhelmed.

How to Stop Wasting Time in Business: Practical Tips

Limit Meetings: Only schedule meetings when absolutely necessary.
Set Clear Agendas: If you must meet, have a clear agenda with specific goals.
Use Virtual Meetings: Avoid physical meetups that take time and money.
Automate Processes: Use tools like ChatGPT for quick responses.
Delegate Tasks: Focus on high-value tasks and delegate the rest.

Want More Clarity in Your Business?

If you’re tired of being busy but broke, it’s time to focus on clarity.

Learn how to close sales without endless meetings in my Meta Ads Mastery Class (May 24–25). Register here.

And if you want to become even more productive, check out my eBook Skill Up or Stay Stuck for actionable strategies.

Final Thoughts:

Stop wasting time in business. Your success isn’t measured by how many meetings you attend—it’s measured by the results you achieve.

Start trimming your calendar, and you’ll start seeing more results.