149: Delegate at the Speed of Thought with Francis Pedraza

Francis Pedraza is the CEO of Invisible Technologies, an operations-as-a-service company that works with clients to solve complex scaling challenges and optimize mind-numbing workflows. We discuss ways to delegate at the speed of thought, how to stop wasting time on routine tasks, and the drawbacks of using an outsourcing company.

Time Stamps

[00:49] Francis shares his entrepreneurial journey 

[04:09] The cons of using an outsourcing company

[06:45] Understanding the basics of operations as a service

[07:58] Custom apps and process automation

[10:36] An Amazon store for business processes

[12:01] Why strategy is about getting what you want

[15:17] Lessons from Sun-Tzu's Art of War

[17:53] Why time and change are inseparable 

[20:50] How to build a partnership culture in your organization

[22:53] Parting thoughts 

Links and Resources

Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain

Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com

Francis on LinkedIn

Invisible.co

Connect with Francis via Email: Francis@invisible.co

The Art Of War by Sun Tzu