A method for preparing a homogenous catalyst for the production of linear alpha olefins, comprising: preparing a first pre-catalyst solution comprising a modifier and an organoaluminum compound in a first solvent wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is reacted and stored in a first vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution comprising a second solvent, a ligand, and a chromium containing compound, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; and after a period of time, adding the first pre-catalyst solution to a catalyst pre-formation unit; after the same period of time, adding the second pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit; forming a homogenous catalyst by mixing the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution; adding the homogeneous catalyst to a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel comprises an alpha olefin; and forming the linear alpha olefin by mixing the homogeneous catalyst and the alpha olefin; wherein prior to adding the first pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit, the first pre-catalyst solution in the first vessel is recirculated through a first pump and a first cooler, and continuously returned to the first vessel, wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is maintained at a temperature of 0-50°C, preferably 10-40 °C, more preferably 15-35 °C; wherein prior to adding the second pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit, the second pre-catalyst solution in the second vessel is recirculated through a second pump and a second cooler, and continuously returned to the second vessel, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is maintained at a temperature of 0-50°C. preparing a first pre-catalyst solution comprising a modifier and an organoaluminum compound in a first solvent wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is reacted and stored in a first vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution comprising a second solvent, a ligand, and a chromium containing compound, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel for a period of time of 1 hour to 90 days; and after a period of time, adding the first pre-catalyst solution to a catalyst pre-formation unit; after the same period of time, adding the second pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit; forming a homogenous catalyst by mixing the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution; adding the homogeneous catalyst to a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel comprises an alpha olefin; and forming the linear alpha olefin by mixing the homogeneous catalyst and the alpha olefin; wherein prior to adding the first pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit, the first pre-catalyst solution in the first vessel is recirculated through a first pump and a first cooler, and continuously returned to the first vessel, wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is maintained at a temperature of 0-50°C, preferably 10-40 °C, more preferably 15-35 °C; wherein prior to adding the second pre-catalyst solution to the catalyst pre-formation unit, the second pre-catalyst solution in the second vessel is recirculated through a second pump and a second cooler, and continuously returned to the second vessel, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is maintained at a temperature of 0-50°C.