Welcome to ScaleUp Radio, your gateway to the world of business growth and leadership. In this episode, Dave from Black Hills Products take centre stage, sharing their journey of scaling up in the engineering solutions industry.

Dave discusses the challenges of finding new clients and enhancing manufacturing processes, touching on vital topics like business strategy, leadership, and value creation.

The conversation shifts to differentiation and ISO certifications, highlighting the significance of effective communication. Dave's unique business model, focused on long-term client relationships and innovative problem-solving, underscores the importance of visionary leadership.

Their chat also delves into fostering a positive business culture built on inclusivity and respect. Dave's pursuit of high-quality standards and value addition in manufacturing aligns with their business vision.

Metrics for growth, including sales and hiring, come into play as they explore expansion plans. Finding the right employees and ideal customers is a challenge they discuss, emphasising the role of leadership and talent development.

He also candidly shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, from financial struggles to the transformative power of business development groups and mentorship.

As the episode wraps up, they highlight the benefits of joining local business development groups, Dave's learning techniques, and the value of implementing technology like CRM systems.

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Drawing on BizSmart’s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. 

 

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Dave can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/david-crossman

https://blackhillsproducts.co.uk/

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Resources:

2 Second Lean by Paul Akers - https://paulakers.net/books/2-second-lean

Audible - www.audible.co.uk