How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?

Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instincts over polished interviews.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

The specific mindset you need for success as a founder
The two foundational elements - often skipped over - that are key to building a successful business.
The different phases of business growth, how to succeed and what to avoid at each stage.
Recruitment during scaling
Leadership changes during steady growth phases
Importance of mentors and support systems
Overcoming self-doubt and comfort zones
Thinking big and recognizing growth opportunities

Resources/sources mentioned:

The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
Grayce (https://www.grayce.co.uk/)
Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.
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For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/peter-busby

The Petite Polymath

petite polymath - june 5, 2018

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