The Side Hustle Show Built to Sell: Design a Business to Run Without You (Greatest Hits)
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Feb 6, 2025 Tyler Gillespie, founder of productized.services, shares his insights on building and selling service businesses. He discusses innovative ideas for productized services and the importance of creating processes that allow for a smooth exit. Tyler emphasizes the need for outsourcing and strategic planning for scalability. Listeners will learn about achieving independence in business and the importance of mentorship in navigating challenges. This conversation highlights how to design a service-based business that thrives without relying solely on the owner's expertise.
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First Client
- Tyler Gillespie had no video production experience before starting Applause Lab.
- His first client was a friend needing testimonials for an oil and gas company.
Find Problems, Not Solutions
- Identify problems you've faced or others complain about, even without having the skills to solve them directly.
- Position yourself as a connector between clients and skilled individuals, creating a branded solution.
Streamline testimonial gathering
- Instead of individual Zoom calls, pre-record standard interview questions for video testimonials.
- This streamlines the process and makes it more scalable.
