Trent Dyrsmid went from agency owner to a software company co-owner and his unique story offers a perspective we can all learn from. We know the importance of delegating out work within our agencies and SOPs and templates are the best ways to do that. An SOP is a set of instructions, like a checklist, that lists out the step-by-step actions needed to complete a task. They are great for tasks that are routine with little deviation from that. This week, episode 119 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast is about setting up your processes for success! Watch our new recorded video training: Relationship-Driven New Business At-ScaleIn this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Trent is sharing the importance of creating SOPs for his agency which allowed him to step out of the business after just 12 months. We also cover actionable steps you can take right now to figure out what can be templated for you and how to create those.Trent Dyrsmid is a serial entrepreneur, husband, and father. Originally from Vancouver, BC, he and his family now reside in Boise, ID. He is the founder of BrightIdeas.co, Flowster.app and a 7 figure eCommerce business.In this episode, Trent and I discuss the following:The start of Trent’s entrepreneurial journey.Trent’s desire to own a business that would allow him to have freedom and flexibility in his life. The mindset issue that most new entrepreneurs struggle with can keep them from having the success they desire.The key differences between a project management system and a process management system, and why Flowster is unique and necessary. If you can create and implement processes and systems within your business, you will be able to allow yourself to focus on things that are a better use of your skills and time.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH Trent Dyrsmid:TwitterLinkedInYoutubeWebsite: Bright IdeasWebsite: FlowsterCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales SchemaLINKS MENTIONED:Atomic Habits by James ClearThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Watch our latest video training, How to Take Charge of Your Agency’s Future Revenue. During this training, you’ll learn how we get qualified appointments every week using tasteful and highly targeted email outreach.