Grow A Small Business Podcast Mastering Business Success with Nikki Chamberlain: Discover How Outsourced HQ Achieved $600K Revenue and Grew to 23 Team Members—Insights on Building a Strong Culture, Strategic Mentoring and Sustainable Growth Practices. (Episode 552 - Nikki Chamberlai
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin sits down with Nikki Chamberlain, Founder of Outsourced HQ, shares how she reached $600K in revenue and scaled to 23 team members. She delves into her strategies for building a dynamic company culture, the significance of strategic mentoring, and approaches to sustainable growth. Tune in for actionable insights and key strategies for driving business success. 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, industry reconsideration, 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? Nikki Chamberlain believes that the hardest thing in growing a small business is moving out of a reactive mindset. It involves delegating tasks effectively and trusting others to handle responsibilities, even if they might not execute them with the same precision or capacity as the business owner. This shift from managing every detail to empowering a team is crucial for sustainable growth.
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What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Nikki Chamberlain's favorite business book that has helped her the most is "The Diary of a CEO" by Steven Bartlett. She found it particularly insightful for its practical advice on business and personal development.
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Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Nikki Chamberlain recommends the "Build" podcast by Layla Hall-Moses, which focuses on building effective teams and fostering a strong company culture. For online learning, she suggests exploring resources that emphasize team dynamics and professional development.
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What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Nikki Chamberlain recommends using a CRM tool like Dubsado. It helps automate up to 80% of daily paperwork, including client onboarding, forms, contracts, and communications, streamlining operations and maintaining long-term client relationships.
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What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Nikki Chamberlain would advise her day-one self to ask for help sooner and to avoid being too proud. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support and guidance early on, rather than trying to handle everything alone, even if it feels daunting.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Don't let pride keep you from seeking the help you need to succeed – Nikki Chamberlain Effective mentoring is a cornerstone of sustainable business growth – Nikki Chamberlain The cost of replacing great staff far exceeds the investment in their happiness and growth –Nikki Chamberlain