Could your business be primed for a lucrative sale, even if that's not on your immediate horizon? In our latest episode of the Networking Spark podcast, we promise you'll learn the strategies to create a business that's always ready for the market. We're thrilled to welcome David Roberts, an award-winning mentor and host of the Business with Purpose podcast, who brings a wealth of experience in guiding leadership teams toward building stellar workplaces. David's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to strengthen their company's culture and structure, reducing dependence on any single individual and setting the stage for growth and success.

Throughout our engaging conversation, David sheds light on the motivational power of receiving awards and how they can serve as a testament to a company's impact and achievements. Drawing from his own journey of growing and selling businesses, David reveals the motivational trifecta: growth, achievement, and recognition — key elements that drive a team toward excellence. Listen to how awards not only validate hard work but also empower teams, providing a cherished reminder of their accomplishments throughout the year. Whether you're eyeing an exit strategy or striving to make a meaningful impact in your industry, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice to propel your business forward.

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Build a Sell-Ready Business: A business that thrives without you is the ultimate success—even if you never plan to sell.
2. Master Self-Awareness: Know your strengths, delegate wisely, and build a team that scales your vision.
3. Win Daily: Success happens in small, intentional actions. Embrace failure, focus on growth, and use empowering language.

Companies and Links Mentioned in the Podcast

Business with Purpose Podcast - David Roberts’ podcast about scaling businesses with purpose. Visit Business with Purpose Podcast

Institute of Customer Service - Mentioned regarding a customer satisfaction award David’s company won. Visit Institute of Customer Service

About the Host:

Jess White is an entrepreneur, yogi, and CEO. She has three businesses, two children, and two dogs, so life is full! Jess realised early on that life is a gift, and you should never take it for granted. She lives her life to the full with gratitude, never holding back.

Jess started her first business in 2008, making cakes, as she wanted to be able to create a business while being a full-time Mum. This led her to win several Great Taste Awards, appear on TV, and pitch to Virgin Atlantic, Waitrose, and Asda. When asked to design a range of cakes for a supermarket, she put entrepreneurship on hold to focus on raising her children so she could return to business, but she did not want to miss being there and bringing up her children.

As they grew older, in 2015, Jess began a new business, which was her total passion for helping others through what had helped her gain strength and healing through the beautiful practice of yoga and meditation. YogiTribe has taken Jess around the world, creating transformational retreats and bringing people together in beautiful places to create growth that affects their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. After wishing she had discovered yoga as a child because of its transformational effects, she also fulfilled a dream of teaching yoga to children and is now training others to do the same.

Realising she loves business and bringing people together to create connection and transformation, in 2022, Jess created Spark Business Networking and began hosting networking events with a difference. She gave her clients fantastic events that put them at ease and made the whole experience enjoyable and effective. Spark has grown to a thriving business community of members and is now expanding through the Spark franchise.

Sponsor Message:

YogiTribe Retreats offer busy entrepreneurs the chance to get away and rejuvenate mind, body, and soul in a serene setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, Yogitribe Retreats offers a range of retreats tailored to meet and nourish your needs. Book your retreat today at https://yogitribe.com/yoga-retreats/Spark Business Networking offers a community for entrepreneurs, business professionals, CEOs and industry leaders to get together and spark connections, collaborations, new business, learning and much more. Join us today at https://sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk/membership/

Connect with the Host:

E-mail: [email protected]

Websites: sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk and yogitribe.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-white-sparkbusinessnetworking

Facebook Spark: https://www.facebook.com/sparknetworkltd

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