From Startup to cafes and wholefood stores across Australia: Founder of Madame Tiger on Building a Sustainable Brand, Embracing Challenges, and Balancing Family Life in the Competitive Alternative Milk and Dairy Industry. (Episode 528 - Laura Hindson)

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Michael Denehey talks with Laura Hindson from Madame Tiger. Laura shares insights on building a strong brand, balancing work and family, and fostering a sustainable company culture. With her business generating significant revenue and a growing team, she emphasizes the importance of hiring passionate people and leveraging a robust support network for success. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Michael delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:

1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Laura Hindson believes the hardest thing in growing a small business is that "every problem is my problem." This encapsulates the challenge of being a business owner, where the responsibility for solving all issues ultimately falls on the owner's shoulders.

2. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Laura Hindson's favorite business book that has helped her the most is "How to Build a Billion Dollar Business" by Radek Sali. She found it incredibly helpful for its honest perspective on the highs and lows of building a successful business.

3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Laura Hindson recommends "The Imperfects Podcast" by Hugh van Cuylenburg, known for The Resilience Project. While not strictly business-related, Hindson finds its focus on resilience valuable for small business owners, as resilience is crucial when facing challenges in entrepreneurship.

4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Laura Hindson recommends two essential tools for small businesses: Xero and Shopify. She finds Xero helpful for its accounting capabilities, simplifying financial management. Shopify, on the other hand, allows even those without web development skills to create and manage their online store, providing an easy-to-use platform for businesses.

5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? On day one of starting out in business, Laura Hindson would advise herself: "No matter how hard it gets, you'll make it." She emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience in facing the inevitable challenges of entrepreneurship, acknowledging that while the journey may be harder than anticipated, it's still worth pursuing.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Resilience is crucial when facing challenges in entrepreneurship – Laura Hindson

Prioritize growth and focus on moving forward – Laura Hindson

The journey may be harder than anticipated, but it's still worth pursuing – Laura Hindson