Power of Forums: Transforming Business Growth - Mike Maddock - Entrepreneur Intel - Episode # 030

The episode touches on various aspects of entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on the role of peer groups and forums in business development and personal growth. Mike discusses the critical importance of having diverse perspectives in peer groups to avoid blind spots and enhance problem-solving capabilities. He emphasizes that successful peer groups consist of individuals with different strengths and roles (such as operators, strategists, rainmakers, visionaries, tech orchestrators, and integrators) who can offer varied insights into challenges faced by business owners.

Takeaways:

• The speaker reflects on their experience with developing a successful business strategy involving insurance and market analysis. 
• They emphasize the importance of expertise in crafting effective questionnaires that determine customer eligibility, highlighting their ability to fill a market gap worth 300 million dollars.
• They discuss the significance of peer groups like EO and YPO in their entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the transformative role of forums in personal and business growth. 
• They outline common pitfalls in peer groups and the importance of diverse perspectives for problem-solving.
• Finally, they introduce their advisory board service, Flourish Advisory Boards, designed to provide diverse perspectives (six different lenses) for entrepreneurs seeking growth and problem-solving solutions.

Quote of the Show:

• “Advertising and marketing are a tax you pay for a bad idea.” - Mike Maddock 

Links:

• Twitter: https://x.com/theideamonkey
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmichaelmaddock/
• Website: https://www.maddockdouglas.com/ https://flourishadvisoryboards.com/
• Book Link: https://www.mike-maddock.com/author

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• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I9O1Du2CFBfhGkvR1Oyem 
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