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What To Think About When You Think About Exiting
Haruki Murakami writes, âPain is inevitable. Suffering is optionalâ. If you arenât careful, suffering can lead you to a premature exit.
In this episode I reflect on some of the thoughts Iâve had since selling my...
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Your Unique Ability Is Your Differentiator, And Your Companyâs Too
With so many âme tooâ businesses out there, finding your âuniquenessâ, has never been more important. Itâs essential for building a sustainable competitive advantage and the foundation of a great business.
In this...
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Should I use a broker to sell my business or go it alone?
So, if you are thinking about selling your business. Youâve seen the websites for the big, national brokers, but youâve also heard some horror stories from friends about their experiences. The right broker can make...
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Stop Putting The Lead Generation Cart Before The Strategy Horse
Most business owners I talk to recognise that the future of their business depends on a clear strategy, but equally, most of them canât see the forest for the trees.
In this episode, I share five ideas for simplifying...
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How To Build A Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Building a sustainable competitive advantage for your business gives you a killer advantage in your chosen industry. In this episode, I discuss where most business owners get stuck and share techniques you can use to...
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I Can't Rely On My People To Run My Business...What Should I Do?
Any advice on how to make sure my business continues to run while I'm away? Sure, build a systems-dependent business.
In this episode:Â I share a 7-step approach to building systems and implementing them in your...
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Four Strategies For Building Value In Your Business
In this episode I talk about : four magic strategies that can change everything in your business. I call them the CORE-4 (not very creative, I know).Â
These are four strategies you can focus on to increase your...
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How To Avoid An Earnout
In this episode, I tackle the question: How do you avoid an earnout?
I recently spoke with an online gaming business owner who had major concerns about selling his company: How long would he have to work for the new...
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How To Go From Owner to CEO
How do I go from owner-operator to CEO? How do I go from a one-man show to owning a company with a team capable of running the business without me? How do I transition from an adolescent business to a mature...
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How To Build A Successful Leadership Team
Building a strong leadership team is one of the most important things you can do to drive up the value of your business. One of the biggest fears buyers have when buying a business is that they will effectively end up...
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The One Thing They Don't Teach You In Business School
Your relationship with your business plays a critical role in the value of your company. However, nurturing a positive relationship is not something they teach in business schools...or many other places for that...
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The 1-Hour Workweek
What would have to be in place so that if you only have one hour a week to speak to someone in your business, in that hour youâre able to uncover enough about the business to know whatâs working and whatâs not...
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