James Sinclair's Business Broadcast

This £6k per month Pest Control Business is held back by FEAR

Jul 11, 2024

Entrepreneur Sophie battles fear while trying to expand her pest control business. Topics include strategies for growth, proactive sales efforts, overcoming challenges, and balancing kindness with tough decision-making in business interactions.

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Quick takeaways

Fear can hinder business growth, even with strong financial knowledge.

Competing with national businesses requires strategic client acquisition planning.

Balancing cash flow challenges with strategic hiring decisions is crucial for sustainable growth.

Deep dives

Sophie Ashley's Success with Lowe's Pest Control

Sophie Ashley, the entrepreneur behind Lowe's Pest Control, has grown her business by 152% in just 12 months. She highlights the importance of having a solid business plan in place, especially when dealing with local authorities and commercial clients. Ashley's key challenge is hiring additional technicians to expand her services, aiming to increase revenue and profitability.

Intro

5min

Growing a Pest Control Business and Overcoming Challenges

3min

Strategies for Growing a Pest Control Business

23min

Exploring Advertising Opportunities and Starting a Pest Control Business

5min

Entrepreneurial Traits and Balancing Kindness in Business

6min

Evolution of communication and handling toxic individuals in the workplace

4min

Fear is what holds so many Entrepreneurs back from taking the leap of growing their business. Today I am speaking to Sophie who is obviously a smart cookie who knows her numbers inside and out. But something is stopping her from doing the right stuff that would explode the growth of her business! Let's find out more!

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