We are back after a 12-month break. It's been a hectic year of growth for the business and I'm excited to share all of that experience and knowledge in the coming episodes. So, what have we been up to over the last 12-months?

Running a business can be a very lonely place and can play havoc with your emotions. In this episode, I share my personal experiences of having to deal with the emotional and mental health side of growing a business and the lessons I have learned. I also share some tactics for dealing with heightened emotions that enables me to make better decisions.

Debt, most businesses will experience debt at some point (if not all the time) and in this episode, I talk about my experiences of dealing with debt in my business.

In this episode, I talk about how important it is to fire yourself as quickly as you can. As well as the importance of timing when it comes to hiring and firing other people in your business.

In this episode, I share just how important patience and momentum is in growing a business.

In this first episode of 2021, I share my methods on managing and growing a team and it all boils down to a Football analogy, and it just works. I also share how difficult it was for me to let go and allow others in on the business during the early days and just how important collaboration is for growing a successful business. Then there's the mental health aspect of working with your team and clients.

In this episode, I talk about the good, the bad and the unpredictability of running a business from the ground up. Sharing my experiences of spending 90% of my time putting our fires and 10% enjoying the wins in business. The effect it can have on your body, mind, finances and relationships.

In this episode, I spill the beans on growing and leading a team. Sharing my experiences of finding new talent and the whole recruitment process. Dealing with many different personalities, hiring and firing and the difference a good versus bad hire can have on the business.

In this episode, I share my experiences of attempting to grow a whole new side of the business that left me having to take a few giant steps backwards to regain focus and get us back on track. A good example of the consequences of trying to grow too quickly.

What you can expect in each episode of the Diary of an Entrepreneur. Join me on my business journey!