Simplifying Your Business for Better Results with James Ashford
Maximum Lawyer
Introduction
James Ashford is the founder of Go Proposal and also a best-selling author. He says he wanted to set up his own business but didn't have the finance function in place properly into that business. James: "I think I just reprogrammed my belief system"
Are you struggling to grow your business? Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative thought patterns that hinder your progress? In this episode, entrepreneur and bestselling author James Ashford shares his insights on how to improve your mindset and achieve business success. Here are five tips inspired by his interview:
➡️ Have a dream and a goal that is beyond your means: According to James, having a big dream and a goal that seems impossible can push you to do better and achieve more.
➡️ Simplify your business: James suggests automating processes, outsourcing non-core tasks, and creating a culture of autonomy to help you focus on the key things that need to be done.
➡️ Focus on delivering exceptional experiences to your customers: By focusing on results rather than just delivering services, you can stand out from the competition and command higher fees.
➡️Let go of past negative experiences and surround yourself with positive influences: James emphasizes the importance of rewiring your core belief system to improve your results and achieve success.
➡️ Block out distractions and focus on the task at hand: To achieve big outcomes in short timeframes, James suggests ignoring everyone and being comfortable with being ignorant to people during times of absolute focus.
By adopting these tips and focusing on improving your mindset, you can overcome challenges and achieve success in your business. So, what are you waiting for? Start implementing these tips today and see the results for yourself!
02:01 Meet James, successes and fails
07:08 When you do not have the right systems and people in place
07:47 When you spread resources too thinly
10:39 How a scarcity mindset can lead to undermining
11:35 The importance of simplifying a business
16:17 The challenges of running a professional services business
21:52 Helping firms increase their fees
24:50 The importance of working on your mindset
Jim’s Hack: Pick an anthem of the day song to listen over and over to help you focus.
James Tip: achieving big outcomes in short timeframes: ignoring everyone and blocking everything else out.
Tyson Tip: book "Make Your Bed" by Admiral William McRaven, which offers tips on how small things can change your life and maybe the world. Speech at graduation of Texas on YouTube
Books:
- Selling to Serve: Sell Your Accounting & Bookkeeping Services with Unshakeable Confidence for More Than You Thought Possible by James Ashford
- Untapped: Break Through the Fear & Grow Your Revenue from Existing Clients by James Ashford
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
- Two Lengths of the Pool: Sometimes the simplest ideas have the greatest impact by Simon Hartley
- Implementing Value Pricing: A Radical Business Model for Professional Firms by Ronald J. Baker
- Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven
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