Clockwork Accelerator

The #1 Operational Efficiency Program for small business owners looking to stop overworking, free up their time, and sustainably scale.

Greater Profit
Margins

More Free
Time

Sustainable
Growth

Imagine being able to step away from your business for a day, a week, a MONTH, and nothing falls apart.

Sales are made, clients are served, bills are paid. And things don’t just hum along; they grow.

You come back to find you’ve made even more revenue, pleased even more clients.

These new success places any more demands on you. Not your brain power, not your time, not your labor.

You could cry with relief, right?

We get that might sound “impossible” to you if you’ve been chained to your business all this time, holding it together with your own blood, sweat, and tears. Most of our clients show up a little burnt out and uncertain if they can really create a more efficient business that allows them the free time they want.

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar…

You desperately want to work ON your business instead of IN it all the time, but you’re not sure how to create space for that when there’s just SO much to do (and it all falls on your shoulders)

You’re itching to grow to the next level, make more money, and even open MORE businesses, but you don’t see how that’s possible without the entire thing (or YOU) breaking down

You know you’re losing out – on clients, sales, and new marketing and revenue opportunities – because you’re OVER capacity and things are already falling through the cracks

You’re tired of working in the vicious cycle of overselling your services to make the profit margins you want – which also means overworking yourself and your team (if you have one) and never seeing the real growth you want

You know you need support to free up your time and grow but you’re also scared to hire – either you don’t believe anyone can do it as well as you can, or you think “I can’t afford it!”

We get it, and we want you to know:
You’re SO not alone.

We’ve worked with thousands of small businesses over 5 years, just like yours, and we can guarantee that free time, greater profitability, and more growth potential is not only 100% possible, but there’s also a proven path to get you there.

It just takes implementing next-level efficiency in three key areas:

01

Systems that run like a well-oiled machine, are built to work fast, and eliminate as many manual tasks as possible to save time, labor, and money.

02

Team that’s motivated to support the mission of your business, who fits perfectly into your vision, budget, and business model.

03

Leadership that inspires the team, sets the company culture, and innovates like a true CEO.

If you’ve been itching to step into the visionary role in your business, this is how you do it.

Because, when you have these three areas firing on all cylinders, that’s the fuel that keeps your business clock ticking – and running – just like CLOCKWORK.

If you’re ready to stop working harder than you have to and build a company that doesn’t just run, but grows without you…

You’re Invited To Join Us In

The Run Like Clockwork Accelerator

The #1 operational efficiency program especially for small businesses, built to help you stop overworking, free up your time, and sustainably scale.

The Run Like Clockwork Accelerator includes:

A Step-By-Step
Proven Process

You’ll learn our proprietary operational efficiency system so you can apply it to your business immediately.

Get instant access to the curriculum of the program including simple, short video lessons and convenient worksheets, cheatsheets, and templates to make implementation easy.

Built-In Accountability & Support

You’ll not only receive special badges, feedback, and resources for completing each step of the process – you’ll also be surrounded by a community of like-minded business owners who cheer one another on, offer fresh perspectives, and more!

Weekly LIVE
Q&A Calls

Hop into a live call every week (or as much as you need to) to get your questions answered by our highly supportive and knowledgeable team. *These will also be recorded and available for replay.

Team Access To The Entire Program

This is not just for YOU; it’s for your team too. The faster they get access, the faster you get support with implementation. We’ll even walk you through what to say to them about the program so they’re INSPIRED to hop in and get to work on it!

Personal Feedback On Your Work

For every piece of work you complete, system you set up, and action you take, you’ll be prompted to submit your work for feedback or bring it to a live call. You won’t have to do any of this alone.

All Your Questions, Answered

We stand by making sure every single member of this program gets the attention, answers, and help they need to succeed in the program and create massive efficiency in their business so they can free up their time and sustainably scale.

There is NO simpler, more straightforward way to apply the #1 operational efficiency protocol into your business.

We provide short, to-the-point video lessons and easy-to-follow worksheets, cheat sheets, and templates, so you can work through the program at a doable pace, check each item off the list, and watch your personal to-do list shrink, week after week, as your business efficiency score increases.

Hi, I’m Adrienne!

I’m the co-founder and CEO of Run Like Clockwork, the company behind this incredible accelerator program. As an operational efficiency expert and business owner myself, I had to say “HECK YES” the minute Mike Michalowicz (the multi-multi-million dollar founder and bestselling author) asked me to partner with him on this company. Why? Because I understand firsthand the struggles and challenges that small business owners face.

There aren’t a lot of operational efficiency solutions out there that effectively apply to small businesses (those in the $50k to $3M+ per year range). And, as someone who’d been personally helping clients create efficiency inside their small businesses – I saw with my own eyes the downside of trying to apply “BIG BUSINESS SOLUTIONS” to small businesses.

In short: It’s over-complicated and results in both you (and your team) feeling micromanaged, resentful, and unmotivated instead of what we want: free to thrive, energized and inspired.

There IS a way to effectively apply operational efficiency to small businesses - but it’s not what anyone else teaches or any other book covers. So I agreed with Mike that it was time for us to bring these complex “corporate” concepts down to the ground in a way that would actually help individual business owners.

Small businesses are such an important part of the fabric of our economies – the jobs they create and the freedom they can provide to you and your family is incredible. But when you’re overworked and your team is miserable, underperforming, or nonexistent – it certainly does not feel incredible. Exhausting and overwhelming, maybe, but not incredible!

I get it.

This is why we created The Run Like Clockwork Accelerator, to help pull you – one step at a time – out of the chaos and into ease, efficiency, and a whole new level of growth potential.

What They Say About The Run Like Clockwork Process…

  • “In these pages, you will find the missing link that will prepare your business and your mind for the next stage of growth. You will make the transition from serving your business to it serving you. You are about to own a business that runs itself.”

    Gino Wickman, author of Traction and Entrepreneurial Leap

  • "[Clockwork] shows how you, too, can achieve the dream of an enterprise that thrives while you enjoy all life has to offer."

    Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock and What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

  • "Many - if not most - entrepreneurs are barely keeping their heads above the rising tide of tasks demanding their attention. What if you could design your business so that you could climb above the grind and focus on just the work you really want to do? In Clockwork, Mike sets out a seven-point plan for doing just that.”

    Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive

  • "Clockwork teaches you to own your business rather than run your business. It will give you more free time, more automated cash, and more freedom to be yourself. I'm grateful for this easy-to-implement system."

    Donald Miller, author of Building a Storybrand

I'm ready to clockwork my business

By this time next year,
you will have…

Identified your company’s highest-value activities

and learned how to take action, eliminate, or delegate for maximum speed and growth

Developed effective systems and processes

that means nothing falls through the cracks, all profit leaks are plugged, and your team members are empowered to get things done without you (goodbye, stress!)

Hired your dream team (even if it’s just one perfect unicorn)

who will be trustworthy, motivated, and enthusiastic to grow with you and your business

Created solid tracking systems

so you always have a CLEAR picture of what’s happening – and you’re never scrambling to pull together numbers or letting leads slip away due to human error

Cleared your schedule of unnecessary tasks giving you tons of free time

thanks to having bulletproof systems, a solid team, and a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and what the real priorities are

Made it possible to take an entire 4 weeks off WHILE YOUR BUSINESS GROWS ITSELF

because you did the work to set this up and knew precisely how to prepare for it

Testimonials

  • “Our business has completely changed. We’ve just promoted three team members, doubled our revenue, and our profit margins are looking great! You have helped us SO much.”

    - Katie DePaola

  • “We just hired and I just got 12-15 hours of my week back!”

    - Michael Shreeve

  • “100% because of The Run Like Clock Accelerator, I took my mom on her dream vacation and spent all my time WITH her – not on the phone for work! To boot – my team hired the new staff member I approved and are moving our physical office location WHILE my butt sits on the beach in a cabana!”

    - Lynette Young

  • “I no longer work on Mondays as of next week, except for a 15-minute check-in call with the team and bi-weekly coaching.”

    - Tanya Neufeld

  • “The clockworking process has allowed me to continue to make money to support my family and yet at the same time spend an average of 6 to 8 hours per day with my son. This bonding time is literally priceless (as I am sure you know all about). I think a great hook for your service could be ‘We double the time Small Business Owners spend with their kids without them sacrificing a single dollar of profit.”

    - JP Lal

Here’s what you’ll do inside the
Run Like Clockwork Accelerator

Module 1:

Become the visionary

Develop a clear vision for your business that aligns with your goals

Module 2:

Make the most of your time

Get immediate clarity on where the time is really going and how to make the most of it

Module 3:

Define your company’s unique value (QBR)

Clarify your company’s highest value, and the activities that generate it

Module 4:

Protect and serve the QBR

Establish primary roles for the team (even for a team of 1 or 2) to maximize your efficiency and value

Module 5:

How to get things off your plate

Effectively delegate by establishing a code for decision-making that turns both you and your team into confident, efficient leaders

Module 6:

Capturing systems to streamline

Use a simple process to capture your existing systems, optimize, and maximize them to easily manage projects going forward

Module 7:

Rebalance the team for long-term growth

Learn how to effectively balance your team’s talent to help you grow faster and improve retention

Module 8:

Master your metrics

Set up a metrics dashboard that will allow you to instantly get a snapshot of how your business is performing at all times

Module 9:

Busting through bottlenecks

Identify your biggest bottlenecks so you can plan effectively and accordingly for ASAP growth

Plus you’ll also get these bonuses

VACATION PREP MODULE ($500 value)

In 4 quick lessons, we’ll cover precisely how to prepare for a vacay, and how to set your business up for success to keep selling and running without you!

We crafted 6 bonus lessons especially for team members to set them up for success through the program!

JUST-FOR-THE-TEAM MODULE ($500 value)

GOLD & PLATINUM MEMBERS GET A FREE TICKET TO OUR LIVE VIRTUAL 2-DAY EVENT! ($2,000 value)

We’ll all get together for annual planning, financial forecasting, and discussions on how to bust through your bottlenecks to make those plans a reality. We’ll also be joined by Mike Michalowicz, so you won’t want to miss this!

You’ll exit this program with solid systems, a trustable and motivated team, and fully owning the role of visionary so you can lead your business into a bright future and continue to grow without sacrificing time with loved ones, your life, or yourself.

Vacations will happen without worry, stress, or a crushing to-do list when you get back.

Weekends will be fun again, with no fires to put out in the middle of your kids’ soccer game, Sunday brunch, or date night.

Evenings will be for resting, enjoying your family and friends, and doing what you love – reading, binge watching tv, cooking delicious meals, getting active, or finding a local adventure.

And best of all? 

This will all be happening WHILE your business GROWS.

The truth is, if you DON’T have TIME for this, you won’t have it next year or the following either. But you DO have the choice to change that now.

If your business operations is the thing that’s eating up ALL of your time, the best thing you can do for yourself is begin to fix that from the ground up - and that’s exactly what we help with.

Even if you can only do 15 minutes per day or 30 minutes per week, it’s WORTH IT to get started ASAP so that by next month, next season, or next year – your business (and schedule) will look and feel very different.

Got some questions?
Well, we have answers.

  • RLC Accelerator is for small business owners who want the business to run without it being fully dependent on them. Whether you’re currently a solopreneur and know you’re ready to start hiring or have a full team of 40 – implementing the Clockwork system so that you can grow + scale your business while removing yourself from the day-to-day is your next step to ensure you don’t end up stressed out, burned out, and resentful of your own business.

  • Clockwork isn’t something that takes up more of your time, it’s about teaching you how to think differently about everything you currently do. This program is all about giving you more of your time back to focus on the highest-value pieces of your work, but that doesn’t happen overnight.

    The business owners that succeed with Clockwork show up to at least 1 call a week to get their questions answered.

    Beyond that, more often than not, time spent implementing Clockwork is actually just you doing your regularly scheduled work… so the average person spends 1-3 hours per week participating in the program + they start recouping that time and more by week 2 of the program.

  • YES! We encourage it! One of the bonuses you’ll receive when you join the program is access for your team members to do this with you. Your investment includes access for you + your team to go through this program together!

  • We didn’t hold anything back in the book. But my question to you is if you could do it on your own, why haven’t you yet? Many leaders tend to resist asking for support. And nobody is an island. Entrepreneurship doesn’t happen alone. Through the RLC Accelerator, we’ll be here when you get stuck and to help you and your team along the path to achieving a fully Clockworked business.

  • It’s an incredible thing the lengths your brain will go to keep you from moving forward. If we put as much energy into taking action as we did avoiding action, we’d be so much further along! We’ve worked with entrepreneurs through all different types of business owners throughout this page, who found success.

  • If you have the drive to grow your business to serve more people, want to be more efficient with your resources + growth, are feeling stuck inside the business, and want to find a way to get back to the things that light you up, the RLC Accelerator is right for you. We’ll talk about how to remove you from the day-to-day quickly while setting the business up to GROW, even if you have no idea what that looks like yet. Whether you have a team of 40 or are currently the only one working in the business, growing + scaling your business while removing yourself from the day-to-day is your next step to ensure you don’t end up stressed out, burned out, and resentful of your own business.

    You can work through the sessions at your own pace during our time together and go back to them again and again as your business grows.

  • We host a few different types of live calls on different days and times every week so we can accommodate time zones.

    We want to make it as convenient as possible for everyone, but call times are subject to change at any time. Q+A calls are recorded in case you can’t make it live.

  • You’re in the right place. We’ll guide you through how to clockwork your business REGARDLESS of the size of your team. We’ll help you identify how to grow while keeping the team lean, as well as exactly who your next hire needs to be and how to get them onboard. You can work through the sessions at your own pace during our live time together and go back to them again and again as your business grows.

  • You’re in the right place. We’ll show you exactly how to bring your team into this process and how to best utilize your team members to Clockwork your business even faster WITHOUT it creating more work for you personally.

  • You’ll have multiple different ways to get support each and every week. Between the 24/7 community where you can share questions, get feedback or share wins, our live coaching calls, and 1:1 office hours each week there should never be a time when your questions go unanswered. We have a full team of Clockwork mentors who are ready and available to support you + your team through this work.

The 3 ways to clockwork your business with us

Because we love options, don’t you?

Silver

Ideal if you perform better in a group setting and want immediate access to all the materials so you can get started ASAP, even if cash flow is tight.

    • 1 YEAR of access to the program curriculum

    • Weekly Live Q+A Calls where you’ll get all your Qs answered

    • Access for your entire team

    • Support in onboarding your team into the Clockwork process

    • Personal feedback as you work through the program

    • Next level support as you implement: every question, answered

  • Total Value: $15,000+

    Your Investment: $5,000 (save $1,000) or $500 per month for 12 months

Gold

Ideal if you like a group setting but also want a higher level of support, and have at least one team member or are looking to hire one soon.

    • LIFETIME ACCESS to the program curriculum

    • Weekly Live Q+A Calls where you’ll get all your Qs answered

    • Access for your entire team

    • Support in onboarding your team into the Clockwork process

    • Personal feedback as you work through the program

    • Next level support as you implement: every question, answered

    • LIVE Quarterly Debrief + Planning Sessions to map out your quarter

    • Quarterly Group Q+A Calls with Mike Michalowicz

    • Private 10-Minute Office Hours Sessions (Book As Needed)

    • Group “CEO Confidential” Calls that are not recorded and no team members will have access to

    • Monthly Vacation Debrief Calls to review your business performance after your vacations

    • 4 x 1:1 30-Minute Coaching Sessions (Use As Needed)

    • BONUS: 2-Day Live Virtual Event ($2K value)

  • Total Value: $20,000+

    Your Investment: $10,000 (save $2,000) or $1,000 per month for 12 months

Platinum

Ideal if you thrive with more private, 1:1 support to move the needle faster – more efficiency and revenue growth faster? Yes please.

    • LIFETIME ACCESS to the program curriculum

    • Weekly Live Q+A Calls where you’ll get all your Qs answered

    • Access for your entire team

    • Support in onboarding your team into the Clockwork process

    • Personal feedback as you work through the program

    • Next level support as you implement: every question, answered

    • LIVE Quarterly Debrief + Planning Sessions to map out your quarter

    • Quarterly Group Q+A Calls with Mike Michalowicz

    • Private 10-Minute Office Hours Sessions (Book As Needed)

    • Group “CEO Confidential” Calls that are not recorded and no team members will have access to

    • 4 x 1:1 30-Minute Coaching Sessions (Use As Needed)

    • BONUS: 2-Day Live Virtual Event ($2K value)

    • Bi-Weekly PRIVATE 1:1 Coaching Calls with your Clockwork Mentor

    • PRIVATE Platinum Slack Channel

    • PRIVATE 1:1 Vacation Prep AND Debrief Calls

    • PRIVATE 1:1 Team Quarterly Planning Sessions

    • PRIVATE 1:1 CEO and Team Onboarding Calls

    • PRIVATE 1:1 60-Minute Session With Mike Michalowicz

    • Customized, individualized plans for your progress, vacations, and growth

  • Total Value: $50,000+

    Your Investment: $27,500 (save $2,500) or $2,500 per month for 12 months

“Which level of support and investment is right for me?”

We offer three tiers of access and support so there’s an option for every level of business – because whether your business is making $100k per year or $3M+ per year – this process will work for you.

The minute you identify your bottleneck, you can address it with the right system, support, and approach, and then, what’s really getting in the way of your growth DISAPPEARS. With the ceiling that’s keeping you where you are suddenly gone, the sky really does become the limit. 

But that truly can’t happen without Clockworking.

So here are some helpful questions to ask as you decide on a tier:

What would be possible if you had the capacity to book 20% to 100% more business next year – without burning out?

What’s it worth to you to take a 4-week vacation – while your business grows – without stressing about anything falling through the cracks?

What is your potential ROI from a program like this?

We know from experience that the Run Like Clockwork Accelerator can deliver up to 10x the investment in returns due to the increased capacity your business has when it’s running efficiently.

What would that kind of ROI mean to your business, your family, your team, and your community?

If you’re still not sure if this is right for you OR which option is correct – GO AHEAD AND BOOK A CALL so we can help!

We can’t make this stuff up

  • “I’m more than halfway through my 2-week vacation and enjoying it to no end. I’ve not had this much time away from work since I started the business. I’m getting my life and soul back. No words for how grateful I feel for RLC. Crying as I write this.”

    - Ela Thier

  • "What differentiates Run Like Clockwork from other coaching programs is that it is a program for your entire team. It is a little scary at first, but it makes sense: if you want your business to run while you’re away, you need to up your team’s skills and get everyone on the same page. The program includes materials for your team as well as you, and the coaches work directly with your team when and where it makes sense. They are serious when they say they give you structure, mentorship, and accountability. The program materials are top-notch. Just going through the program and seeing how well they have designed it is so instructional when designing your own clockwork business."

    - Rachel Smith

  • “We just purchased another company that operated with 5 employees and were able to streamline it so we only need 2 people to run it, and we’ve grown the revenue 50%.”

    - Nathan Foeller

  • "2 wins in this story. Win 1: I was able to completely focus on the buildout of our new space while my team took care of our existing business without a hitch and carried on without me. I don't think I had to answer one single question or make one decision about the existing business the whole time. Win 2: Because of my ability to focus on the buildout completely, we were able to open the new space and see our first client on the date planned! My local business community is completely baffled as to how I was able to do it, and I just say "RLC and my team!"

    - Olivia Brown Latham

  • "The decision-making tools and permissions, along with 3Ts ongoing using Trello. Big insights for me and may have paid for the entire cost of this program (for real)."

    - Chris Baylis

  • "I just wanted to let you know that I finally took my 4-week vacation and my business ran without me. We even onboarded a new employee while I was out. It was a huge success and it's because I Clockworked my business. Thank you and the team for your support."

    - Michelle Mitchell

The Clockwork Accelerator
is in a category of its own

01.

We’re the gold standard when it comes to operational efficiency for small businesses

Unlike other coaching programs out there, the Run Like Clockwork Accelerator is built on a proven process through a certified operational efficiency lens. It is not about what works for ONE person - it’s about what works for EVERY small service-based business. This is NOT a program that’s just for coaches or course creators; this process works in every business model.

So if you’re thinking…

“This sounds great, but will it really work for me?”

We’ve effectively helped thousands of business owners in a variety of industries including plumbers, contractors, landscapers, dog groomers, electricians, medical doctors, therapists, personal brands, optometrists, authors, and even seasonal businesses, too – just to name a few.

“I don’t want a BIG business. Will this work for me?”

Absolutely. Even if you don’t have a big team, and don’t want one – or you’re worried you can't afford to hire – we’ll help you build the perfect sized team for you and your vision.

Please do yourself a favor and check out all of our testimonials to get a taste of what Clockwork can really do for your business.

02.

We provide a level of support that is second to none

Over here at Run Like Clockwork, we pride ourselves on making sure that you actually get the coaching, answers, and support you need to really kill it in the program and SEE the benefits of Clockworking.

We are not just a marketing & sales company, we are FULLY invested in your success, your systems, your team, and your 4-week vacation!

This is why we have a whole staff of mentors on hand to answer your questions, no matter what level of the program you decide is right for you right now.

03.

We’ve gathered a diverse, global community of businesses

Inside this program, you’ll meet lots of like-minded folks from other industries which can be truly refreshing and inspiring if you’re used to floating in the same circles or connecting within your own industry only.

You’ll enjoy the uplifting energy, camaraderie, and fellowship that comes from being in a group that is working through the Clockwork journey together. We love seeing how folks inside our community champion and support one another.

04.

We give your team access at no additional cost

There are plenty of operations programs out there who teach the business owner and NOT the team, but how does that help you build a motivated, responsible team? It doesn’t, which is why we not only give your team access when you join the program, we would highly encourage you to have them join. 


This helps us (and YOU) move the process forward more quickly. Can you tell we LOVE efficiency around here? Because we want to see you winning, as soon as possible, taking your vacation, as soon as possible, and freeing up your time – for leading as the CEO, spending time with your loved ones, and enjoying a real weekend without work - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

05.

We provide private “ceo confidential” calls for gold + platinum members

This means you’ll be able to hop on group (or private) calls – depending on your tier – and get confidential help from me, Adrienne, regarding sensitive topics that your team will never have access to. So if you’re thinking that you’ll need that additional private space to address issues coming up with your operations and team, you may find yourself better suited to the Gold or Platinum option.

06.

We truly walk our talk

We don’t just teach this work, we also use it, implement it, improve upon it, and bring all of that knowledge back to the program as we do. 

That all adds up to a massive benefit to you.

Our guarantee to you when you join

This program will pay for itself over and over again as your business continues to evolve and grow. It will pay for itself in energy and time you’ve reclaimed for your life – and for the role you really want to be playing in your business – once it’s running like clockwork.

And – our biggest guarantee is that when you join, we are 100% fully dedicated and committed to your success. We can’t DO the work for you, but we are IN THIS WITH YOU. If you’re having a challenge with the materials, or anything related to your business operations, reach out – we’ll hop on a call and help you figure it out.

We guarantee that as long as you join the program FULLY WILLING and ABLE to implement and make changes, you will see the results. And quickly. We’re watching your progress, cheering you on, and in your corner – the whole way through.

Okay, I need to clockwork my business ASAP!

How do I get started?

01.

You can either SELECT your tier of Silver or Gold and join right away using the “JOIN NOW” buttons on this page. OR you can click here to book a call with us so we can help you make the best decision for you. 📞

02.

Once you choose your tier and payment plan, and submit payment, you’re officially in! 🎉

03.

You’ll receive your confirmation email, and another email with immediate access to the program so you can dive in ASAP. ⏰

04.

You’ll also get access to our private Run Like Clockwork Slack community, live weekly calls, and more! 🥳

05.

You’ll begin with our short and sweet “Welcome” Module – like orientation day on the first week of school! It will help you understand how to navigate the program, get the support you need, work through lesson by lesson, and submit your work for feedback! 📓

Ready to get started? We are SO thrilled to support you.

If you still have questions, just book a call with us!

Get ready for real transformation

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This is no small decision, and we want to help you make a choice you feel great about.

We recognize that this program is a big investment – both in terms of your financial commitment but also in terms of how it will change your life and business. It is a true commitment to changing things for the better.

So, especially if you’ve never made a decision to invest, get support, or take action like this before, we really want to help you make the right decision.

We don’t want anyone to join the program unless they're 100%.

You need to be clear this is right for you, and we want to feel absolutely confident we can help.

If you’re still unsure about whether this program is right for you, or need help deciding which tier to join, grab a call [click here to schedule] and come talk to our very friendly team!

We want to make sure you’re confident in your decision and READY for this program, so truly don’t hesitate to speak to us first.