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Welcome to the first issue of Ignite Insights! I know your time is valuable, so let’s dive right into tips that’ll help you get 1%—no fluff, just actionable ideas.
Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in meaningful team training? If you’re juggling customers calls, team check-ins, and a stack of paperwork, training may seem like wishful thinking. But these time-saving strategies are here to help.
1. Break It Down with Micro-Training Sessions
Instead of long, all-hands training sessions, try 10-15 minute micro-sessions on essentials like “Handling Client Objections” or “Cross-Selling.”
Try This: Schedule one micro-session next week. Set a timer and keep it
quick!
2. Use Recorded Content to Scale Training
Create a library of recorded training sessions or partner with someone to provide your team training they can access on demand. This lets everyone learn at their own pace without waiting for a scheduled session.
Try This: Record one foundational training and make it available to your team.
3. Delegate Training Ownership to Team Leaders
Empower experienced agents to conduct mini-trainings on topics they excel at. This lightens your load and builds team expertise.
Try This: Assign one leader to a 15-minute training each month on a skill they’re great at.
4.Practice While You Work
Encourage team members to apply new techniques in real-time, like using cross-selling tips on their next call.
Try This: End each training with one action item team members can apply right away.
5. Quick Feedback Loops
Wrap up each session with a 2-minute recap and ask for a quick takeaway to reinforce key points and get instant feedback.
Try This: Add a quick feedback step at the end of each training for continuous improvement.
Final Thoughts Effective training doesn’t have to be time-consuming! With these time-saving approaches, you can keep your team skilled, confident, and motivated—without taking away from their productivity.
We’re here to help you make the most of your team’s potential. Keep an eye on your inbox next week for more practical insights to drive your agency’s success!
To your team’s success,
To Your Agency’s Success,
Zach Sabin, Founder
P.S. If you’re ready to take your team’s training to the next level—without the usual stress and time commitment—we should chat. AtIgnite Agency Training, we specialize in helping agencies like yours streamline team development so you can focus on what you do best: growing your business.
Curious to learn more? Just click here, and let’s see if partnering together makes sense for your goals. No pressure, just a conversation.