Ryan Dohrn recommends using CRM lists and time blocks to stay focused while working remotely. Set mini-goals like committing to a specific list at a set hour, skip interruptions until the task is done, and make sure your home office setup is ergonomic and comfortable.
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Create lists inside your CRM and schedule dedicated time to work them; set personal rules and mini‑goals (e.g., work a specific list at a set hour and avoid interruptions); ensure your home office is ergonomically set up for comfort; these structures provide the discipline needed to stay focused.
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Hey friends, Ryan Dohrn here, your global sales coach, answering questions sent to ryan@ryandohrn.com. All right, next question from Connecticut. Randy from Connecticut. Ryan, remote working stinks. Sorry, sorry, Randy. What can I do to stay focused? Uh, Randy, lack of focus when working remotely, especially if you don't enjoy it, is a fundamental problem that all of us run into at one time or another. Most people thrive under structure. So one of the best things I would encourage you to do is create lists inside your CRM. There's not a CRM out there where you can't create lists, and then schedule time throughout the day to work those lists. Also remember, Randy, that you have to set rules for yourself when working from home. So don't be willy-nilly or be random. Set rules in place like, I'm going to work this particular sales list through my CRM at 11 o'clock. I'm not going to refill my coffee. I'm not going to use the men's room or whatever until I'm done working that list. Setting little rules, setting mini goals for yourself, those types of things will really, you know, help keep you focused. The other thing is, if your office isn't set up well, if it's not comfortable, it's just going to be aggravating. So make sure that you've got an ergonomically set up situation because it seems like we're A lot of us are going to be working remote for quite some time. So Randy, good question. Friends, I'm Ryan Dohrn, your global sales coach. If I can be of help to you, reach out to me over at ryandohrn.com. Never forget, if sales was easy, everybody'd be doing it, and they're not. So we're either crazy, which is possible, or we found a career that will feed our families for a lifetime. We'll see you next time, friends.
