Build with a Plan

Shifting Your Mindset to Maximize Business Profits

Discover how to shift your mindset for greater success in your business journey.
This video explores the importance of taking a step back from your emotional connection to your business. Key discussions include the necessity of having a clear exit strategy, evaluating your staff's suitability for their roles, and viewing your business as an investment for future returns. Additionally, it addresses common pitfalls that small business owners can encounter and provides insights on how to avoid them to ensure long-term success.

Selling Your Business: A Strategic Retirement Plan

Discover how to effectively plan your business exit strategy!
Selling your business can be a crucial part of your retirement plan. This content addresses essential aspects such as defining your end game, preparing your business for sale, and understanding the importance of having systems and procedures in place. Learn valuable insights on how to create a business that operates independently, ensuring a better return on your investment. Explore questions that reveal if your business is ready for sale and how to position it for potential buyers.

How to Create a Recession-Proof Business Model for Long-Term Success

Discover how to ensure your business thrives even in tough times. This episode explores essential strategies for creating steady income streams and becoming recession-proof.
Uncover the importance of reoccurring revenue for businesses. Learn how subscription services, service plans, and consumable products can provide reliable cash flow. The video also highlights real-world examples like software subscriptions and consumables from industries such as pet care, pool maintenance, and more, giving you insights on how to integrate these ideas into your own business model.

Are you ready to transform your approach to pitching your services?

Discover how to enhance your sales by presenting value effectively. This podcast provides insights into how the way you present your offers can significantly impact your success in sales. Learn about the importance of identifying not just the primary problem your service solves, but also the secondary issues that may arise. Explore tactics for articulating the value of your solutions before discussing price, and understand why framing offers as investments rather than costs can lead to more favourable outcomes.

Hit by a Bus? Will Your Business Survive?

But what happens if you get hit by a bus? Then what are you able to continue to generate revenue if you're laying in the hospital? Not sure. You know, a lot of people can build a business and yes, it can be profitable. You know, as long as you work hard and you do a good job and perform a good service or deliver a good product, you can build a decent profitable business. But this goes back then what happens if you get hit by a bus? You know, what is your business worth at that point? Does your revenue immediately stop? Or have you set your business up to be Uber successful, one that you can walk away from and still be able to generate revenue?

Discover how to effectively grow your business while staying connected to your community.

This Podcast explores impactful strategies for building relationships in your local market, the importance of customer service, and the benefits of creating a personal connection with clients. Learn how Bruce McGillery of Instant Imprints navigated the challenges of the COVID pandemic, the role of a solid business plan, and how to leverage community events to boost brand visibility. Find out how tailored services can meet customer needs more effectively than generic online experiences, and understand how to reverse engineer your goals for sustainable growth.

Discover how to elevate your service business and stand out in a crowded marketplace!

Explore essential strategies for transforming your service delivery and enhancing client satisfaction. This episode shares insights on how to innovate your approach, communicate effectively with clients, and anticipate their needs. Uncover practical tips to refine your processes, eliminate common pitfalls seen in the industry, and understand the true value of professionalism in a service-oriented business.

Discover how to differentiate yourself from your competitors and enhance your business strategy

This episode focuses on why customers choose certain businesses over others. Viewers will learn about identifying core strengths, understanding the competitive landscape, gathering meaningful feedback, and recognizing success stories that highlight your impact on clients. This unique perspective encourages a practical approach to improving business offerings and establishing a stronger connection with customers.

Understanding Your Business 'Why': The Key to Sustainable Success

Every entrepreneur faces challenges that can distract them from their core purpose. Understanding your business's 'why' is crucial for navigating through tough times and achieving long-term success. This article delves into the significance of identifying your 'why', sharing it, and maintaining focus on it as your guiding principle.

Business Freedom: Can Your Business Run Without You?

Creating and maintaining a successful business involves careful planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to adapt to market needs. This article explores key strategies for enhancing your business’s value proposition, improving operations, and cultivating a thriving team environment. These principles will help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship and create a business that not only succeeds but can also thrive independently without your constant oversight.