The Jim Rutt Show EP 324 John Preston on 40 Flushes to Grow Your Business
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Sep 11, 2025 John Preston, a Hall of Fame sales and business coach, shares practical insights from his book '40 Flushes to Grow Your Business'. He emphasizes the transition from solo entrepreneurship to managing teams effectively. Discussions include the importance of self-guided employees and clear business goals. Preston highlights the necessity of mastering metrics for profitability, understanding customer journeys, and improving communication. He also warns against the pitfalls of social media metrics and shares strategies on hiring and employee development for sustainable growth.
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Stop Being A One-Person Show
- Break free of the one-person trap by deliberately wearing the entrepreneur hat more often.
- Delegate technician work and hire self-guided people who can run things without daily calls.
Never Sit Alone As Owner
- Don't run your business alone; build a network of peers, mentors, staff and even competitors.
- Share goals and involve others so they can drive toward the same destination with you.
Know Your Destination
- Clarify your personal destination before making daily business micro-decisions.
- Clear destination converts emotional impulses into consistent choices that reach long-term goals.
