Grow A Small Business Podcast Unlocking Growth: Jim Stevenson's Journey with Bletchley Group, scaling a client by £6M with an 6-Person Team in 8 weeks. Unveils Proven Strategies for Team Building, Cultural Transformation, and Business Breakthroughs. (Episode 560 - Jim Stevenson)
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jim Stevenson, founder of Bletchley Group, reveals how he turned his consultancy into a leading digital firm, generating $6 million in revenue for a client, in eight weeks, with a team of six. He discusses the power of a growth mindset, shaping effective teams, and the importance of balance in business relationships. Tune in for actionable insights from his 24-year journey in the industry. 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, being a learner again when moving into a new industry, 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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What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Jim Stevenson highlights that the hardest part of growing a small business is maintaining motivation during tough times. He emphasizes that staying driven through challenging days, weekends, and even months is crucial for long-term success.
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What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Jim Stevenson's favorite business book is not a book but the movie "The Martian" starring Matt Damon. He finds it valuable for its lessons on prioritization and focusing on immediate problems that need solving to ensure business survival and success.
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Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Jim Stevenson didn't recommend specific podcasts but emphasized using audio books and Get Abstract for book summaries. He also finds Notion useful for organizing tasks and values Atomic Habits by James Clear for insights on habit formation and growth.
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What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Jim Stevenson recommends investing in a CRM for managing customer relationships, and using Notion for organizational tasks. He emphasizes that a CRM is essential for any business, and Notion helps streamline operations efficiently.
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What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Jim Stevenson would advise himself to focus on being the "McKinsey for the digital age," aiming for high-quality work and a strong reputation. He would also remind himself to build a small, capable team in key financial hubs to manage workload and achieve global reach.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: A growth mindset turns mediocre strategies into exceptional companies – Jim Stevenson Focus on what will kill you today, so you get to play again tomorrow – Jim Stevenson Shaping teams is about fitting the right skills and culture to the challenge – Jim Stevenson