Bold Business Podcast

Optimism by itself is not good enough for decision-making. It's the balance of optimism and pragmatism that leads to sound decisions.

Creative solutions have constraints. One way to identify the impact the constraints have on a big business decision is to consider the downsides. Finding out the root cause is still elusive, or continuing some part of the work will hold you back.

It takes courage to face what could go wrong. But worst-case scenario exploration is not just about identifying weaknesses, it's about building a strong foundation to tackle challenges, making you more prepared and resilient.

Tune in to this "It's Your Business" program with three people passionate about consistent action to create accountability. You will hear from Quentin Ortega, Founder and Lead Consultant at QCO Consulting; Christy Maxfield, President and CEO at Purpose First Advisors; and your host Jess Dewell, Managing Partner at Red Direction,, discuss the upside of downside thinking to achieve success.

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Are you looking to achieve your long-term growth goals with ease? If so, consider the Business Base Camp Consultation. This unique program is designed to help business owners like you make informed decisions and take the next best step for your business. With a personalized workflow, you will be able to work more strategically on your business and achieve the results you desire.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or the Red Direction website.

Your success comes from your ability to sustain growth over time by ensuring alignment of today's actions with your long-term goals. It can be challenging, and preparation is a word that brings a lackluster response at best; yet, without preparation, you don't know how the resources being used today can influence the outcomes you want to achieve.

Foundationally, there are three things that create sustainable business growth. First, what are nonnegotiables? When two things have equal importance, one is always put first. Not only is that the priority, but also it indicates the way work is really done. Second, protected time dedicated to strategy every week. Specifically, at least two consecutive hours in a row. Third, adaptability is a competitive advantage. More than what people can do to adapt, it is the collective response and adaptation of the team that truly makes a difference.

In this program, Jess Dewell, a Strategic Growth Consultant at Red Direction and the host of the BOLD Business Podcast, shares valuable insights on identifying your business's core to achieve sustainable growth. She also discusses strategies for managing growth while addressing the uncertainties that often come with complex business challenges.

Additionally, Jess explores how a growth strategy can set the course for a company to remain competitive in the market, outlines the three main concepts behind a successful growth strategy, and emphasizes the crucial components for navigating change and overcoming challenges.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Emotional resilience, a key component of Dimensional Leadership, comprises self-awareness, persistence, emotional control, and flexibility. Dimensional Leadership is about leading your company forward and being comfortable outside your comfort zone, a concept that is crucial in the context of emotional resilience.

Our response to each situation and its relative stress is a reflection of our emotional resilience. In a world filled with high stress and dramatic change, the ability to flex in our actions, thinking, and feelings becomes crucial. This adaptability is a key aspect of resilience, allowing us to navigate through pressure cooker situations with self-awareness, trust in ourselves, and a moral compass. It's this trust in ourselves that gives us the confidence to navigate through any situation.

Jess Dewell welcomes three esteemed guests to share their insights and experiences about building emotional resilience. Ben Baker, President and CEO of Your Brand Marketing, Mark Carruthers, Principal and Senior Consultant, and Andrew Hutton, Founder and CEO of Day One. Together, they discuss the importance of self-trust, using a moral compass, and getting uncomfortable in the journey of building emotional resilience.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

"It's all in the preparation" sounds anything but exciting in our instant-gratification world. Yet, it's the key to success, providing a sense of security and control in the unpredictable business landscape. Success comes from consistent attention to how you, as a founder or business owner, show up—which requires preparation!

Your mindset directly relates to the actions you prioritize. There is potential to be tapped into for efficiency and adaptability. The creativity from having a shared vision and embracing long-term goals defines excellence and how it is demonstrated. To do this, stepping outside your comfort zone is more than ideal. Today, stepping into being uncomfortable is necessary to create a lasting business.

In this program, you will hear about two questions that will make you uncomfortable, the creativity that comes with the limits of a 24-hour day, and how preparation can make or break the timeline set to reach your goals.

Jess Dewell discusses with Andy Lee, Parallaxes Capital's Chief Investment Officer, the importance of embracing individuality by leading purposefully. They also explore strategies for thinking differently, making even a 1% difference through intention and focusing on business growth.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

One key aspect of excelling in any field is the discipline to focus on one thing and be exceptional at it. It is important to acknowledge the inevitable gap between our knowledge and being entirely right when making decisions. Striking the right balance between confidence and self-assurance is crucial in navigating this uncertainty.

Jess Dewell engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Michael Silverman, the CEO of Flipp. They delved into the crucial role of embracing change within the business landscape. Michael emphasized how this adaptive approach allows technology, customer needs, and team knowledge to harmonize, propelling the company's growth. Their conversation discussed the significance of setting clear priorities, continuous learning, and identifying key business prioritization areas.

Moreover, the discussion went deeper into the frameworks and leadership styles that form the bedrock of Flipp's adaptive strategy, shedding light on the innovative approaches driving the company's success.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Selling your business isn't as simple as it seems. For sellers, this means understanding their role in the business and preparing it for a successful transition. For buyers, this means knowing what they're looking for and what kind of business aligns with their skills and goals.

Business buyers and sellers want to have confidence in their ability to maximize their business's value, attract the right buyers, and create a seamless transition. To do that, it's crucial to have strong business fundamentals. This includes a depth of knowledge and the ability to communicate cash flow, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

In this program, you will hear about the actual cost of burnout and selling your business, an exercise to determine what you are really selling, and what to know about a person who is buying your business.

Jess Dewell talks with David C Barnett, a Private Transaction Advisor, about how to uncover the hidden truths and be objective about the company you have to sell, and why it is BOLD to take the time to get real about a salable business.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Forget perfect plans and endless strategizing. The secret to achievement is found by taking action, learning from mistakes, and making choices that align with your biggest goals.

Ultimately, decision-making is a framework for action. Even imperfect choices create an environment that fosters gathering more information to hone in on what you don't know, what you assumed … or even those actions that turned out to be great. Making decisions is a skill and a craft that requires stamina, energy, and commitment. Every action affirms that you are moving away from or toward the goal.

This "It's Your Business" program features audience questions and real experiences from Christy Maxfield, President and CEO at Purpose First Advisors; Quentin Ortega, Founder and Lead Consultant at QCO Consulting; and your host, Jess Dewell, Managing Partner at Red Direction.

You will hear how to stay competitive, that decisions don't have to last forever, how to measure the results of your decisions, and how making decisions is crucial to your success.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

This program originally aired on the "Growth Forward Today" show, hosted by Paul D. Casey, executive coach, speaker, author, team-building expert, and communication expert.

Paul and Jess discuss her roles as an interim executive, board member, consultant, podcast host of the Bold Business podcast, and Red Direction business owner.

They discuss the practical skill of asking powerful questions of your team and yourself, providing actionable insights to achieve breakthroughs, accountability for forward momentum, and increasing one's capacity.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Stop trying to fit into a box that was never meant for you. This conversation is built on owning your truth and creating a life that resonates with your core values. The secret to unstoppable self-discipline? It might start with the promises you make to others.

Your aspirations might require a reality check to prevent them from fading away, and to ensure you don't inadvertently drift further from them. It's simple to follow a plan, build habits, and even achieve, but if you're not truly living in the process, it's likely that you're trapped in norms that don't benefit you.

This program is designed to help you claim your commitment to yourself and others. It includes giving up the good, learning the nuances of time and energy management, and developing the skills necessary to succeed. The cumulative benefit is reaching your biggest long-term goals while staying true to yourself along the way.

Jess Dewell talks with Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO of Mancini Duffy, about the importance of defying 'norms' to reach one's goals and why it is BOLD to defy norms.

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If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you to keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Your current mindset may be holding you back. It's time to shift your perspective and seize the opportunities you truly deserve. Envision multiplying your results by adding a zero!

Forget about sticking to the usual methods; it's time to uncover the hidden value within your current business. Striving to discover or refine your company's WHY is crucial to clearly communicate your unique offering and recognize the true value being provided. This isn't just a change in thinking; it's a powerful tool that empowers you to unlock new opportunities for your business.

In this program, you will learn how to reframe your thinking, ask bigger questions, and take ownership of your actions. This knowledge will enable you to break free from mediocrity and push boundaries, paving the way for exponential growth.

Jess Dewell discusses with Chad Jenkins, President and CEO at Seedspark, how to break free from conventional thinking, reframe your business's hidden potential, and intentionally create value from the work you've already done.

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Are you looking to achieve your long-term growth goals with ease? If so, consider the Business Base Camp Consultation. This unique program is designed to help business owners like you make informed decisions and take the next best step for your business. With a personalized workflow, you will be able to work more strategically on your business and achieve the results you desire.

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You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn or Red Direction website.