Business Growth Lab

The entrepreneurial dream is to have the freedom to work whenever, and from wherever you want.

So you leave your job and cue the celebration party.

But it doesn’t take long to realise that it can be very lonely without a support team.  No-one to tell you what needs to be done, no-one to discuss problems with, and no-one to take the tasks off you that aren’t part of your job description.

Today I welcome my husband Leon to the show to discuss this topic with, and we talk about the 4 different areas to consider assembling a support team to help you on the road to business success. 

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For full show notes and links visit:  http://samanthariley.global/podcast/149

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• From corporate to entrepreneurship (4:11)
• Why is a support team so important? (5:19)
• Who’s your inner circle? (6:57)
• What affects us personally (9:23)
• Find the value within your team (10:49)
• Who supports you to show up in your business? (13:45)
• Who is helping you to level up?  (17:24)
• The roller coaster and celebrating wins  (21:14)

148: Transform Your Relationship With Money with Sarah McCrum

 

Our relationship with money is often misunderstood and over complicated by the stories we have told ourselves. 

 

Is money really the root of all evil?  Or is it there to serve in a manner we choose? 

 

So many business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with asking for money, but if you are coming from a place of good intentions why is it an issue asking for it?

 

In this episode, Sarah McCrum joins us to talk about our connection to money, how it’s  misunderstood and what we can do about it.

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WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why you should never stop Learning (4:07)
• Asking and receiving  (6:21)
• Having the right energy with money (9:01)
• Is money the root of all evil? (15:11)
• The flow of money (18:30)
• Why we struggle to receive money (22:14)
• Karma and money (25:39)
• Love money and your life (30:13)
• Why is money important? (31:12)
• Your values and money (34:02)

What is a prospect pipeline and why do I need one?

Do you know if you’re leaving money on the table?

In this #AskSamAndTim episode, we talk about the customer journey and the flow through the prospect pipeline.

We discuss why it’s important to know the different stages of your funnel,  and understand where it could be leaking and losing potential prospects.               

Are you curious to know where your prospects are dropping out of your funnel and not converting into paid clients?

Join us as we break down the process so you can examine your own prospect pipeline.

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WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Businesses are leaving money on the table (2:08)
• The untapped opportunity potential (4:00)
• More leads isn’t always the problem (4:30)
• The 4 steps in the pipeline (6:51)
• The Issue with lack of awareness (12:29)
• Why is there an education phase?  (15:50)
• The piece most people miss - don’t miss this too! (19:33)
• When are prospects ready to buy? (21:47)
• The 2 obvious problems everyone has (23:05)

Writing compelling copy is a challenge that most entrepreneurs struggle with. 

It sounds so easy - just share information so people know about your business. 

However, it doesn’t take long to realise it’s not that simple.

To catch the attention of your customers, people need to see how valuable your offer is, along with a strong value proposition. 

In this episode, Peter Sandeen joins us to talk about finding the right method to market your service. He shares how you can find the right target market and make an offer they can’t refuse.

Want to know more? 

Check out today’s episode right now.

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WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• You can still thrive even if you have more than one niche (1:28)
• Understanding what to share to build your brand (4:22)
• Value Versus Want (7:12)
• Identifying your customers wants (11:17)
• Finding the right people to be your customers (13:01)
• Identifying how much to charge and when to ask for payment (17:27)
• Things to consider when changing an offer (21:47)
• Ingredients for creating a sales page (26:19)
• Handling comparisons of competitors (31:54)
• Calling out people’s misconceptions (37:40)
• Finding the right system for your business (42:49)
• Additional tips to make people want to do business with you (46:01)
• Making your customers buy is simple but not easy (51:25)

 

In today’s episode we discuss the importance of having an online business presence. We shed light on the business trends we’ve noticed, the income potential, and the impact your business can achieve by having a global customer base.  

In this episode we walk you through how to start the transition to take your coaching business online so you can amplify your results.   

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why you should take your business online (0:50) 
• The advantages of creating a hybrid business model (3:00) 

• The main opportunity to go online is for income (5:00)
• Understanding the growth impact from being online (6:12)  
• The three models you can use for your business (6:58) 
• The technology you’ll need to have to move your business online (13:54) 
• Pro tip: Put together a beta program and solicit feedback before making any expensive production investments (20:33) 

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/145

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“Two heads are better than one”

Sure there are times when you need to be independent, but we all need other people to flourish in this world. 

In this episode, Daniel Levin joins us and shares his insights on how the world could be a better place if we all worked with each other. We discuss how everything becomes easier when we band together and that we can breach limitations through unity.

If you want to start your 2020 on a positive note, this episode is a must for you.

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For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/144

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Seeing things from different perspectives (00: 47)
• Coming up with a business innovation (3:20)
• What happens when we don’t listen to others? (4:45)
• The effect social media has on how we see things (6:34)
• Finding your tribe (8:30)
• Believing in your own truths (10:16)
• Understanding versus agreeing (12:07)
• Finding true happiness (20:50)
• The joy of living in harmony (24:32)
• The power of the collective mind (30:05)
• The sad reality of not working together (36:39)
• The Mosaic: First Edition to the current version (38:31)

 

Are you curious about what the future holds?

It would certainly make it easier if we had a crystal ball…

But we don’t!

In this episode, Tim and I talk about our predictions for 2020 in relation to business. We discuss what we believe may happen this year, and why it’s important to give some thought to what may happen.

Interesting?

We hope so, but we’ll let you be the judge.

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For full show notes and links visit:  http://samanthariley.global/podcast/143

 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

 

• The importance of predictions (2:13)
• Where to base your predictions (4:23)
• Status of automation for 2020 (11:02)
• The cost of online marketing (14:42)
• The opposite effect of automation (17:42)
• Personal branding in 2020 (19:41)
• The real value of quality (22:29)
• Our controversial prediction (24:36)

Are you satisfied with your current achievements and success?

Or do you know you’re playing a small game and you’re ready for more?

There is an infinite amount of  potential within you that is waiting to be released. All you have to do is to focus on it and allow the universe to help you unleash the best version of yourself.

Today I am joined by Chris Burns as we discuss how you can become your greatest possible self. 

He shares his journey from being bound by negativity, into the successful and happy person that he is today. 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• The journey of becoming the best version of yourself (1:36)
• Listening to the whispers of the universe (3:36)
• The challenge of finding your niche (9:20)
• Giving more than what is being asked of you (10:16)
• Surrounding yourself with your growth tribe (15:03)
• Breaking through your self-imposed barriers (20:02)
• Small steps bring bigger rewards (26:18)
• Find your vision keeper (27:12)
• Getting results from being different (39:41)
• Aim high to reach high (41:37)
• The benefits to creating and publishing content (43:28)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/142

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Happy New Year!

If you’re gearing up for a fantastic year in both your business and personal life, then today we’re going to help you start your year with focus.

Have you ever set a theme for your year?

In today’s episode we discuss how we choose a word to frame our focus for the year.

We talk about why we do this, the process we go through to choose a word, and how to use it as a filter for our decisions throughout the year.

Tim and I share our 2020 themes and why we’ve chosen them as well as some tips so you can choose a focus word to help you achieve your goals this year.  

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For full show notes and links visit:  http://samanthariley.global/podcast/141

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Basic elements of a theme (4:32)
• How to choose a theme to help you achieve your outcomes(7:26)
• The effects of having a yearly theme (8:14)
• Formulating your theme (9:21)
• Failing to apply your theme to your business (13:08)
• Sam’s 2019 and 2020 theme (17:04)
• Tim’s 2019 and 2020 theme (18:55)
• Does a previous theme affect your next theme? (22:01)

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When business is good, it feels great!  But when things aren’t going quite the way you’d anticipated, it can be a really rough ride.

Business can be tough, and really smack you around - especially finances.

So how do you deal with it during the hard times?  

What if your budget is not enough to pay your invoices? 

What should you do?  

It’s important to put a plan in place, and not put your head in the sand. 

In this episode, we discuss the steps to put a plan in place when you have a hard time paying your bills. We discuss the do’s and don’ts of handling debts so you can create a harmonious relationship with your suppliers and service providers.

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WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

 

• Looking forward to 2020 (0:48)
• Adapting to the new but observing the fundamentals (3:25)
• The frustration of asking to be paid (4:56)
• The seven things to do when you’re unable to pay your outstanding debts (5:44)