Grow A Small Business Podcast Rising from $24K to $2M: An evolution from a humble income to the establishment of a flourishing $2 million business, providing invaluable expertise in handling Request for Proposals (RFP) for small business owners. (Lisa Rehurek)
In this episode host Troy Trewin sits down with Lisa Rehurek, founder of The RFP Success® Company, unraveling her journey from a $24K beginning to achieving a remarkable $2M+ revenue milestone. In this insightful conversation, Lisa shares her expertise in navigating the complexities of state government contracts, offering invaluable insights for small business owners seeking to excel in RFPs and elevate their ventures. 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.
Troy 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:
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The biggest challenge in growing a small business, as highlighted by Lisa Rehurek, is the inherent loneliness often experienced by entrepreneurs. Despite having a team, the weight of leadership, decision-making, and the unique pressures of running a business can lead to a sense of isolation.
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Lisa Rehurek's recommended Business Book for Sustained Growth, "The Ultimate Sales Machine" by Chet Holmes provides insights into refining sales processes crucial for expansion. "E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber emphasizes systemizing operations for scalable growth. Brendon Burchard's "The Charge" explores human motivation, fostering continuous personal and professional development for sustained business success.
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Lisa's go-to podcast is "Built to Sell." It's a must-listen for valuable insights, making it her number-one choice.
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Lisa suggests using Asana as a game-changer for organized online task tracking and emphasizes the importance of Slack for fostering seamless team communication, identifying them as essential tools for small business success.
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Lisa Rehurek's invaluable advice to herself on day one would be: "Trust yourself more than you trust others".
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
Keep learning constantly; it's the cornerstone of entrepreneurial growth — Lisa Rehurek
Focus, track, and avoid trying to be everything to everybody for sustained growth — Lisa Rehurek
Trust yourself more than you trust others on your entrepreneurial journey — Lisa Rehurek