David Gaz From The Bureau of Small Projects: How He Built a Successful Business with $3.5M in Revenue, a 40-Person Team, Embraced Path-Oriented Growth, and Achieved Balance Through Zen Practices and Mentorship. (Episode 557 - David Gaz)

In this episode of the Grow a Small Business podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews David Gaz of The Bureau of Small Projects shares his journey to building a successful business with $3.5 million in revenue and a 40-person team. He discusses embracing a path-oriented approach to growth, the importance of resilience, and how Zen practices and mentorship have helped him maintain balance. 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:

1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to David Gaz, the hardest thing in growing a small business is managing people. He emphasises that dealing with the complexities of team dynamics and maintaining a positive, productive culture can be particularly challenging.

2. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? David Gaz's favourite business book that has helped him the most is "Antifragile" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. He finds it valuable for its insights into thriving amid change and uncertainty, which he believes is crucial for navigating today's rapidly evolving business environment.

3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? David Gaz recommends the Grow a Small Business podcast as a great resource for growing a small business. He appreciates the podcast for its engaging content and valuable insights, making it a useful tool for entrepreneurs looking to expand their knowledge and skills.

4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? David Gaz suggests that tools or resources that help you stay centred and resilient are essential for growing a small business. He specifically mentions meditation and fly fishing as practices that help him maintain balance and mental clarity, which can be crucial for business growth.

5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? David Gaz advises that on day one of starting a business, focus less on having a detailed business plan and more on simply starting. He emphasises that luck plays a significant role in business success, and likens it to getting hit by a freight train—it only happens if you're on the tracks.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: The only thing that guarantees success in business is to never give up – David Gaz Luck is like getting hit by a freight train; it only happens if you're on the track. – David Gaz Zen practices and resilience are key tools for thriving in a fast-changing world –David Gaz