As I tuned in to a podcast last week, an intriguing notion emerged – the idea that delegation, often hailed as a core leadership skill, might not be the golden ticket for rapid growth companies. This perspective seems to stem from the recognition that our capacity to delegate can be confined by our own beliefs […]
Is Delegation an Illusion in the End? Read More »
There’s a common saying that the only thing distinguishing a $200,000 plan from a $2,000,000 one is just a zero. Growing, whether slowly or rapidly, poses its challenges, and the effort required remains quite consistent. Striving to make slight improvements over time demands an unyielding dedication, depleting your time and energy and sometimes feeling like
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In the realm of growth, let’s dive into a truth: speed matters, and it matters big. Incremental growth is like a slow spin on a hamster wheel – lots of effort, not much distance. Here’s the secret sauce: you can’t achieve exponential growth while treading the same path. Big transformations herald big rewards. Little shifts
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I was guiding a small workshop on the art of simplifying your business when we delved into a topic crucial for becoming a true business owner rather than just a “doer” in the business – an owner who creates a profit-driven enterprise that thrives even without your constant involvement. Let’s talk about the concept of
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You might have seen this meme by Gary Simon: The $500 Client “I’m putting my trust and livelihood in your hands. Show me the results we need for this investment.” The $50,000 Client “Payment done. Thanks.” The truth is, your own version of $50,000 clients exists out there; you just need to discover them. If
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In the vast sea of businesses, you hold a unique position that cannot be replicated. Your business’s true competitive advantage lies in your distinct identity and the extraordinary team you’ve assembled. While tools, processes, and systems can be mimicked, your individuality is unparalleled. Your business’s distinctive essence is your selling proposition, the reason customers should
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Let me share a powerful truth about business – the fastest route to failure is obsessing over price. Too many entrepreneurs fall into this trap, listening only to those who complain that their products or services are too expensive. They spend countless hours trying to lower prices, sacrificing their profit margins in the process. But
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Let’s talk about the easy way and the hard way – the choices we face in business and life. Sometimes, the easy way isn’t just convenient; it’s utterly transformative. Now, here’s a fundamental truth – your culture lies at the heart of your business, for better or worse. If you’re facing problems, chances are they
Are you open-minded enough to be an exceptional leader? Or are you stuck in the old “dig in and work harder” approach, thinking it will inspire your team? You claim you want different and better outcomes for your business, yet you find yourself “digging in and working harder” on the same old strategies that got
Let’s dive into some jaw-dropping comments I’ve heard from trades business owners about management in the last few weeks: Spot the pattern? Now, there are two crucial questions you need to ask yourself if you’re thinking the same way. First, if someone’s going to “figure it out,” that someone should be you! As the owner
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