132. How This One Simple Spreadsheet Can Predict The Future in Your Business

Hey Rainmakers! We're excited to have you back with us, ready to dive into a topic that’s been huge for us – Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs. These guys have been a game-changer in our business and personal growth journey. But hold on, because there’s something else we're excited to share: scorecards. Thinking back to a time before we became the Rainmakers, navigating the unknown waters of entrepreneurship as wedding photographers without KPIs or scorecards. It was all gut feelings and hope, filled with anxiety, especially during those lean months. Now, fast forward to our days as Rainmakers, and KPIs and scorecards have become our guides. Think of KPIs as the metrics on your scorecard – the lines that provide clarity and direction. It’s like creating a game where you make the rules and keep score to determine if you're winning or need to change things up. Whether you’re just starting out or steering a business towards scaling new heights, KPIs and scorecards are your friends. They act as a safety net during the slow times and can predict the future path for your business’s growth. Here at Rainmakers, we’ve woven scorecards into our daily operations, using them to set goals, make predictions, and gain cool insights. Ready to start your KPI journey? All you need is a basic spreadsheet, like a digital scorecard. Create a list of the responsible parties and the KPI categories, similar to the rows and columns of a scorecard. Set up quarterly goals that align with your big vision. Focus on a few key metrics that really drive your business.  Our Rainmakers experience is living proof of the awesome power of KPIs and scorecards. By zeroing in on the top three drivers of your business, tracking them religiously through your scorecard, and setting real goals, you'll see amazing growth.  Are you ready to take a deeper dive into the world of KPIs and scorecards? Hit that play button now to gain access to insights that can set you on a path to success like never before!   Connect with us: The Rainmaker Challenge: https://rainmakerchallenges.com/join ► Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/33EdgBs ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com ► Facebook: www.facebook.com/diazfamilylegacy ► Instagram: instagram.com/chels_diaz instagram.com/steezdiaz instagram.com/therainmakerfamily ► Get Free Stuff On Amazon: stephensfreestuff.com/sfs Episode: minute by minute  00:00 Jumping into today’s episode about spreadsheets and the importance of tracking your business! 01:18 Tracking business growth and all your revenue, using what we call, a scorecard  02:07 Chelsey talks about the beginning of their business journey and the lessons they learned  03:53 Stephen stalks about how a scorecard helps predict future patterns in your business 04:20 Implementing the scorecard into our L10 meeting structure: listen back to episode 99 for more on that structure!  05:05 The importance of looking at the scorecard every week as a business  06:31 How do you know that you had a good week in your business? 07:12 Examples of what to track in your business  10:15 Here are some examples of what scorecards can look like for you!  11:15 Steps to creating your first scorecard  13:16 Chelsey gives an example of setting personal scorecards outside of your business  18:53 A list of our different businesses that each have a scorecard  22:05 In the beginning stages of your business and setting a foundation for growth  25:03 Here is how you can take action today!