Imperfect Action

Mike Bromley is the CEO of Beyond Billables, a branding agency for professional firms across the globe—and he's also my former boss. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Mike candidly about his journey through burnout and navigating a tough period in his personal and business life. I believe this is such an important topic for all business owners, and it's something we really need to talk about more often.In today's episode, we chat about:- How Mike navigated the decision to walk away from a lucrative business and the challenges that came next in order to prioritise his mental health- Why listening to our internal voice is super beneficial to your health and the burnout warning signs to look out for- How finding your mental health 'sunscreen' and giving back to yourself is critical to maintaining balance- When sharing and accepting your struggles can offer clarity and confidence in navigating the path forward- The overarching importance of resetting your priorities in your business and coming to terms with doing less when the need requiresSHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Learn how to save time on your content marketing with these five simple tweaks: utilize audience-generated content ideas, work with your strengths, focus on one main platform, repurpose content, and keep it simple. Discover additional tips like utilizing transcription apps and embracing imperfection for maximum reach.

I recently learned some hard truths while hanging out with a bunch of other entrepreneurs on a ski trip retreat recently. Most of them were miles ahead of me in business, but I learned *so much* from them. In today's episode, I'm sharing what I learned so that you can leverage them for your business growth too.- Using the Pareto Principle to understand where you're putting in the most effort to get the most results.- The unexpected benefits of "deep thinking time" and how it differs to "overthinking".- How wasting time on low-value tasks is interrupting your focus on the high-value tasks that really move the needle in your business.- Why reading books is essential for any business owner.- Using the pain points in your business as a starting point for growth.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Discover strategies for growing your email list beyond social media, including offering unique content, optimizing landing pages, promoting lead magnets, and reaching new audiences through collaborations and targeted audiences.

Learn about common mistakes that hinder audience conversion, such as reaching the wrong people and neglecting to build trust. Discover the importance of knowing your offer converts and addressing customer concerns. Find out how to create awareness of the problem and guide your audience towards a solution.

Discover tools to overcome self-doubt and achieve success in business. Strategies include recognizing and overcoming imposter syndrome, questioning the validity of doubts, taking action despite fear, saving positive feedback, and building a supportive network.

Having the ability to generate cash injections on demand means you're in control of the cashflow in your business—and that the slower months can be a little less slow as you begin to realise that you can always bring in some sales if you need to. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 ways that you can create a quick cash injection into your business when sales are slow.- How creating a low-hanging fruit offer can be simple and straightforward so that you an bring in some quick cash.- Why reminding your audience about the services you offer to solve their problem will keep you front and centre in their mind.- The benefits of relaunching an existing offer.- How following up old leads can help you to find those who are ready to work with you now (especially if they were not ready earlier).- Why re-engaging past/existing clients is much easier than trying to find new ones.SHOW LINKS:- DM me “OLSM” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) to find out more about “Offer Less, Sell More” or visit https://stephtaylor.co/offer-less-sell-more - Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

It can feel a little daunting when planning to delegate parts of your business to someone else for the first time. But there's some things you can do (and mistakes to avoid) to navigate this process more easily. In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 big mistakes that you can avoid when delegating for the first time.- Why having clarity about the role you need is essential before you even start looking for someone to fill it.- How hiring an "all-rounder" is different to hiring an "expert" and how to identify who you need and why you need them.- The importance of training your "all-rounder" to set them up for success with templates and processes.- How hiring for skills is different to hiring for personality and what's more important for the role you need them for.- Why giving adequate instructions for process-driven tasks and great briefs for creative tasks are so important to set them up to do their best, without expecting them to read your mind.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

Often, what moves the needle most in your business are the simple tweaks, like being curious (instead of rigid) and tracking your numbers (even if it's "boring"). In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 simple habits that can transform your business—and your business mindset.- Why tracking your numbers *is* important, even when it seems boring and slow.- How being curious and less attached to the outcome is so much more helpful than putting pressure on yourself, your business and your actions.- Why saying "no" to the things that you *don't* want to do will help you make space so that you can say "yes" to the things you *do* want to do.- How adopting a long-term focus will help you to create long-term growth, even though it's at the expense of short-term wins.SHOW LINKS:- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

I've made *a lot* of mistakes in my business journey. And one of these was lacking the clarity and focus for the vision I had for my business' future. In today's episode, I'm putting *you* in the hot seat with some questions to ask yourself to find this clarity and focus for yourself.- The 3 lessons I wish I'd learned earlier in my business and how you can learn from these mistakes.- Why getting really clear and honest with yourself can help you to understand what's important and why.- Why letting go of the "how" can drive you to dream bigger and deeper without limiting yourself or your business.- How identifying the internal and external forces that are stopping you from having the kind of business you want can help you to understand what you can and can't control.- Why being really clear and focused on your vision will help you to identify what you can start doing (and what you need to stop doing).SHOW LINKS:- DM me "EMM" on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) or download the work book for free at stephtaylor.co/EMM- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...