Grow A Small Business Podcast

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked Peter Mann, the founder of Oransi based in Blacksburg, USA, the final five questions: What does Peter believe is the hardest thing when growing a small business? Smaller firms frequently lack resources like money, a team, and brand names with instant credibility and trust. Peter emphasizes how crucial it is to research the market and understand what your company's product or service is because, as a small business, you may not be well known. Peter's favorite business book is "This is Marketing" by Seth Godin. He also listened to How I Built This with Guy Raz. He talks with type of bigger business individuals to get their story asks questions and gets the essence of what the path was for a person in establishing their firm. Peter finds reading and watching keynotes to be of utmost significance in terms of professional development. He focuses a lot of his time and energy on the marketing side of things because that is where his interests lie. Peter suggests an effective tool for small business growth is mastering communication and coordination. And so Slack is one that they use just to help remote people communicate really well together, as well as the folks at their office. Finally, if Peter could go back to day one of starting out, he would advise himself to bear no fear. He also shared that it feels like in your 20s you have 50 years to work and you don't have to crush it on day one. Because it's a long process and it takes longer and costs more than you think to get there. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 ___________________________________________________________________________ Quotes: "Understand your unique selling proposition why should somebody buy from you and what makes you different." —Peter Mann "Sometimes it's appealing to jump into something that looks great. But if you don't really know it, you don't know what you're getting into." —Peter Mann "Being able to adapt and learn is the biggest thing, especially if you're coming from a big organization." —Peter Mann "Regularly checking in on people and understanding the business and your numbers is important." —Peter Mann "Be eager to hire a person in a position rather than getting the right person." —Peter Mann

In this week's Quick Fire Friday (QFF) episode, Rob Cameron interviews Troy Trewin, founder of Grow A Small Business, to discuss the Business Transformation Program designed for small business owners like you. Troy highlights the program's purpose: helping small business owners achieve the desired lifestyle they signed up for. Having both navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship, Rob and Troy understand the hardships of growth at different stages. Two key pillars emerge for successful growth: effective leadership and management, and strategic marketing. Troy stresses that a testing mindset combined with data-driven decisions is crucial for mastering the marketing landscape. The podcast evolves into discussing the inception of the program. Troy explains that it stems from hands-on experience with clients, aiming to create a supportive ecosystem that caters to the unique struggles of small business owners. Diving deeper into the program's structure, Troy unveils its three core methods: one-on-one weekly sessions, online courses, and monthly group coaching. These approaches blend personalized coaching with online resources for maximum impact. The Business Transformation Program offers a 90-day intensive experience for groups of eight small business owners. Troy's emphasis on accountability, camaraderie, and gradual professional development resonates. Participants receive daily emails guiding their engagement with course materials, underpinning the habit of dedicating time to growth. The structured program spans three phases: growth, growing your team, and ultimately, growing your small business. Troy emphasizes that the program caters to owners with 5 to 30 team members, as they benefit most from its leadership and management focus. The challenges addressed span people strategy, marketing, capital, and systems optimization. Closing the podcast, Troy provides actionable steps for interested business owners: explore the program on the website, schedule a 20-minute growth chat with Troy, and sign up for the "Transform Your Performance" free online course. Rob commends the program's comprehensive and actionable approach, aligning with the podcast's mission to aid small business owners in enhancing their ventures. Follow the podcast for more insights and growth strategies. Ready to dive deeper into this topic? Tune in to this week's podcast episode, where we tackle the importance of business structures and the tax implications. Link to listen now! Don't miss out on this game-changing insight. 👇 ___________________________________________________________________________ Quotes: "The number one reason is to help small business owners live a lifestyle they signed up for." — Troy Trewin. "If you become an effective leader and a kickass manager, your business is more profitable and productive and everyone is more focused and happier." — Troy Trewin. "Think about getting effective and efficient at the same time." — Troy Trewin. "It's called The Business Transformation Program because that's what will happen over 90 days." — Troy Trewin. "These benefits are substantial. By the end of the 90-Day Program, participants will not only have gained valuable insights, but they'll definitely have a network of business owners to lean on for ongoing support." — Troy Trewin.

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked Susannah George, Founder of Urban List based in Brisbane, Australia, the final five questions: Susannah acknowledges that the hardest part of growing a small business lies in "getting the right people in the right seats." She emphasizes the need to recognize that the right team members today might not align with the business's future goals. Susannah draws inspiration from "Traction," authored by Gino Wickman. She highlights Wickman's concept of GWC—Get it, Want it, Capability to do it—as a valuable framework for ensuring the right people are in the right roles. While Susannah doesn't stick to specific tools religiously, she actively seeks out podcasts and online content that resonate with her current experiences and learning objectives, enabling continuous growth. According to Susannah, the essential tools for small business growth include coaching and self-awareness. These elements facilitate strategic decision-making and personal development. Finally, Susannah's advice to her past self upon embarking on her entrepreneurial journey 11 years ago is to "trust yourself, live bravely, and fall in love with possibility." This empowering mindset has played a pivotal role in her success. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 ____________________________________________________________________________ Quotes: "Success is being able to be truly present with and connected with the children and also running hard at work and achieving all that is to be achieved there." — Susannah George. "Really know your customer, and really know what problem you're solving for them." — Susannah George. "Step up and be the leader that they need you to be." — Susannah George. "Getting the right people in the right seats, and acknowledging that the right people today may not be the right people for where you're going." — Susannah George. "Trust yourself. Live bravely and fall in love with possibility." — Susannah George.

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked Steve Orenstein, the founder of Zoom2u based in Melbourne, Australia, the final five questions: What does Damian believe is the hardest thing when growing a small business? Finding and keeping customers is not easy, that's why Steve emphasizes the importance of building an engine that's going to deliver your customers on a regular basis where you're not having to pay for those customers back, you're not spending money on Facebook ads, or AdWords. Damian's favorite business book is "Super Pumped" by Mike Isaac. It discusses everything that was involved in building a global business that is related to building Zoom2u—a really good story of a company that went from nothing to something massive Regarding professional development, Steve finds immense value in scaling up. He loves to listen to a good podcast run by Reid Hoffman who was the founder of LinkedIn, and interviews a number of really great people. Steve suggests an effective tool for small business growth is mastering Loom, an internal tool that you use to record something that you're actually doing. And that can be something you can send to a customer. Finally, if Damian could go back to day one of starting out, he would advise himself to become resilient. And you can't be thinking about it, I'm going to make some quick money over a year or two years, you've got to really be engaged in the problem you're solving. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 ___________________________________________________________________________ Quotes: "Make sure that you've got an efficient way of being able to acquire customers." —Steve Orenstein "You need to get customers on board. And even if you end up losing money in those early days that's actually okay." —Steve Orenstein "Legal advice is always significantly cheaper. Getting that advice before you need that advice." —Steve Orenstein "Working on your business rather than inside your business is super important." —Steve Orenstein "Have a clear vision of what you're actually building and where you're heading." —Steve Orenstein __________________________________________________________________________

In this week's Quick Fire Friday (QFF) episode, Michael Denehey interviews Todd Babiak, a Director at Brand Tasmanian. He is based in Hobart, Australia. We dive deep into discussing what we mean by brand and why it's essential. Apple, I think everyone knows, they've now hit $3 trillion in value, and their brand is worth a trillion. It's almost a third. And what is that, it's not the logo, it's not the Apple logo on our machines. What it is, is the story behind it, the way that they've built a reputation, for quality, for humanity, and imputing. Whether Apple is the biggest and most valuable company in the world or a small business, you can put your brand story on half the page, and you can use it for everything. So, here's the golden nugget for all fellow business owners out there: The first step is to be curious and open about what's working, what isn't working. Be open and curious about where you are today and where you want to go. And maybe just sit down with someone for an hour or even write it out. This small yet powerful step will set you on the right path to success. Remember, if we reinforced that we are at our best every single day, you can see the over time real difference. And it is often the difference between a successful company and a not-so-successful company. Ready to dive deeper into this topic? Tune in to this week's podcast episode where we unpack the secrets behind building strong workplace relationships. Link to listen now! Don't miss out on this game-changing insight. 👇 Quotes: "Be open and curious about where you are today and where you want to go." —Todd Babiak "Reinforce your best selves to stand up and to hold your difference." —Todd Babiak "Your brand is your brand, it will evolve over time, but you have to nourish and care for it and add to it constantly." —Todd Babiak "You can put your brand story on half the page, and you can use it for everything." —Todd Babiak "The first step is to be really curious and open about what's working, what isn't working." —Todd Babiak

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked Chad Price, Founder of Kettlebell Kings based in Austin, Texas, United States, the final five questions: Chad Price underscores the challenge of not knowing what you don't know when embarking on the entrepreneurial journey. His advice? Gain hands-on experience by working for a small business before starting your own. Learning from another's journey can prevent costly mistakes and accelerate your growth. Chad's unique approach centers around embracing fundamental concepts of competition and strategy. Rather than a single book, he recommends immersing yourself in resources that prepare you for the competitive minefield of modern business. Chad's go-to tool for continuous learning is YouTube! The abundance of business-focused content, TED talks, and podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge. He emphasizes tailored learning through tools like Google Alerts, ensuring you stay informed and strategic in your growth journey. Guess what? It's Google! Chad urges entrepreneurs to utilize the power of search engines to find expert insights, debunk myths, and optimize processes. Why reinvent the wheel when valuable solutions are just a search away? Finally, Chad's message is poignant: Brace for an adventurous journey. Business success isn't a walk in the park; it's an ever-evolving voyage. Surround yourself with a support network, including mentors, family, and friends. They'll be your pillars through the highs and lows. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 Quotes: "We all have an opportunity to create something that can help the world." — Chad Price. "Perseverance is probably the number one thing that you need to develop." — Chad Price. "Find people in your network or around you that may have been on that path before." — Chad Price. "When you start a business, you're starting a brand." — Chad Price. "Find what the gaps are in your own knowledge and where you don't see yourself kind of succeeding." — Chad Price.

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked John Engelander, the founder of Planet Earth Cleaning based in Melbourne, Australia, the final five questions: What does John believe is the hardest thing when growing a small business? According to John, believing in yourself can be daunting. And another tricky thing is having a spatial mind. So he emphasizes the importance of knowing what you're doing and understanding the parts initially. John's favorite business book is "The E Myth" by Michael Gerber. However, he highlights the significance of reading different business books including "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and "The Power of Now." When it comes to professional development, John finds immense value in asking himself, what's the most important thing for him, balance, enough sleep, exercise, and meditation. And also listening to TOFCs Steve Bartlett. John didn't suggest any effective tool for small business growth but he mentioned that finding a good name and maintaining a healthy habit other than work is unbelievably important. Finally, if John could go back to day one of starting, he would advise himself to have a purpose, have a story, tell people about his story, tell people about his purpose, and get people excited. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 Quotes: "Find a good name, that is unbelievably important." —John Engelander "Look at underspending your life. Because you can always live more, you can always live less." —John Engelander "Being in the moment is more important than where you're going." —John Engelander "Things that matter most should not be at the mercy of things that matter least. Start knowing what is important." —John Engelander "Everything in life can be better. So you just got to accept to a point." —John Engelander

In this week's Quick Fire Friday (QFF) episode, Rob interviews Sally Murfet, Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspire AG. She runs a business advising agribusinesses and farms across Australia, focusing on leadership, team development, and succession planning. With her extensive background in agriculture, she's now in the people space, helping businesses thrive. In one of Sally's case studies, she shared a powerful example of a client facing performance and conduct issues with an employee. After an in-depth investigation, Sally discovered that the employee had challenges with reading and writing, affecting their communication and performance. By adapting how they communicated and offering support, the business retained the employee and improved productivity significantly. So, the critical takeaway from Sally's story is to engage with your employees, understand their perspectives, and address any barriers or challenges they might face. Building a solid team with trust, respect, and support will shape your company's culture and lead to success. Ready to dive deeper into this topic? Tune in to this week's podcast episode, where we tackle small-business owners' pain and mistakes in recruiting and hiring team members. Link to listen now! Take advantage of this game-changing insight. 👇 ___________________________________________________________________________ Quotes: "Without a team of people who know, trust, respect, and support each other, you just happen to be a group of individuals that work for the same business." — Sally Murfet. "Focus on the culture and all else will take care of itself." — Sally Murfet. "Communication is behavior too. If you've got somebody that's been performing well in your business, and then suddenly things are going pear-shaped, perhaps there's an underlying reason around that." — Sally Murfet. "People are the mess and the magic of running a small business." — Sally Murfet. "Tailor how you communicate and engage with your employees." — Sally Murfet. __________________________________________________________________________

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked Matthew Lesser, the founder of Uniquely Normal based in Fort Wayne, United States of America, the final five questions: What does Matthew believe is the hardest thing when growing a small business? Matthew believes that managing and hiring people is not an easy task. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right people that can come alongside you that get your vision will support you and be with you and help you grow it. Matthew's favorite business book is "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey. However, he highlights the significance of learning from other business owners to cultivate effective and healthy leadership which inspired him to write his two books called "Unsatisfied" and "unEngaged Building Flourishing Organizations". It also shows his life perspective based on his personal experiences as a business owner. When it comes to professional development, Matthew finds immense value in listening to thought leaders when it comes to anything to do with leadership and anything about business. He also added that sacrificing excellence in order to go faster is essential, including learning how to maintain their levels of excellence and commitment to relationships. Damian suggests an effective tool for small business growth is taking time to ask for advice and mentorship from different business coaches with enough various experience inside the industry and creating a big impact on other people. Finally, if Matthew could go back to day one of starting out, he would advise himself to worry less, have less anxiety, and enjoy the journey. The journey at times can be laborious, especially when a business keeps on growing. Matthew found out through the years that the special key to a successful business is to keep the people you love to become part of your celebrations in life. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 Quotes: "Get Good people to build an amazing team." —Matthew Lesser "Build relationships with employees, customers, and competitors." —Matthew Lesser "Constancy is the consistency of purpose." —Matthew Lesser "You've got to learn the importance in business of shared leadership" —Matthe Lesser "The faster you grow, the easier it is to make mistakes." —Matthew Lesser

Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. In this episode, Troy asked Eden Spencer, the founder of The Skill Xchange based in Brisbane, Australia, the final five questions: What does Eden believe is the hardest thing when growing a small business? Finding product-market fit is crucial, especially for businesses in the technology sector. Eden emphasizes the value of devoting a lot of time to both communicating the message and spending time with customers to help them find solutions to issues and improve processes. Eden's favorite business book is "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek. However, he emphasizes how important it is to take the time to discover people who can help you learn and come up with a better solution for every issue by providing you with a different viewpoint or object. When it comes to professional development, Eden believes that using a business coach on a regular basis—someone who will invest in him personally by providing him with a large amount of time—is extremely valuable for his professional development. Eden suggests that mastering time management tools, such as Microsoft Planner, which serves as the foundation for the majority of daily chores, is a beneficial tool for small business success. Finally, if Eden could go back to day one of starting out, he would advise himself to Focus on the small things and avoid trying to transform the world all at once. Starting small but concentrating on getting the proper product may assist you avoid having false expectations. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇 Quotes: "Pay attention to your users and your customers." —Eden Spencer "Being in a startup, you're acutely aware that there are some challenges that are against you from day one." —Eden Spencer "It's important that you take the lead when it comes to bringing salespeople in." —Eden Spencer "Don't try and change the world overnight." —Eden Spencer "You can really learn a lot if you talk less, and listen to other people." —Eden Spencer