Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit The Power of Effective Tactical Advice for Scaling Your Business feat. Brad Pedersen
The success of scaling a business relies heavily on effective tactical advice. This advice serves as a roadmap, guiding entrepreneurs through the complexities of entrepreneurship and providing practical strategies for growth. It encompasses investing in personal development, building a strong team, and securing the necessary resources. By continuously improving oneself, surrounding oneself with talented individuals, and allocating resources strategically, entrepreneurs can position their ventures for long-term success and navigate the challenges of scaling a business in a rapidly changing market.
My guest today is Brad Pedersen, a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable background in the business world. He is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Pella, a hundred-million-dollar phone case startup, and Lomi, a record-breaking 9.5 million crowd-sourced campaign for the world's first smart Waste™ appliance. With a background in starting as a top toy distributor and overcoming financial difficulties and bankruptcy, Brad has built and exited a nine-figure business and two other eight-figure businesses. He is also the author of the book "Startup Santa: Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys." Brad's journey and experiences inspire the next generation of founders.
Key takeaways:
- Successful businesses require self-investment, the right team, and adequate resources
- Mindset plays a crucial role in managing challenges and making quality decisions
- Pain and discomfort are necessary for personal and professional development
- Gratitude and abundance mindset help in overcoming fear and scarcity
- Disruption, such as AI, can be embraced by focusing on adding more value and executing effectively
- Invest in personal development and continuous learning to enhance entrepreneurial skills
- Brad’s book, Startup Santa, teaches the five elements required to build a scalable and durable enterprise
All this and more, on this week’s episode of Beyond 7 Figures.
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