The Focus 53 Podcast: Business Systems, People, & Processes

F53-082: Stop Making Excuses, Fix Your Excuses & Grow Your Business - Cameron Herold

03.08.2017 - By Ryan Ayres: Business Coach and StrategistPlay

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My guest today is Cameron Herold, the mastermind behind the exponential growth of hundreds of companies. Cameron built a dynamic consultancy and his current clients include a Big Four wireless carrier and a monarchy. His clients say what they like the most about him is that he isn't a "theory" guy. And this is what I like the most about him as well. He speaks from experience. He's actually done the things he talks about doing. He has a reputation for growing businesses and he's the guru behind them in doubling their profit and doubling their revenue in just three years or less. Topics We Discuss: Major challenges of organizations: Vision & Alignment and Quality level of people Cameron's concept of the Vivid Vision: A 5-paged written document that describes your company in vivid detail three years from today The challenge to get A players and working hard at getting rid of the wrong people Is business difficult? Hiring for greatness: Finding people who have done it before + Reference checks The power of having a daily accountability partner Focusing on the critical few things versus the important many Hiring A players: Giving them a better place to work + Core values Stop making excuses, fix your excuses! Metrics for success: Net promoter score + SWOT Analysis Factors for profitability: Employees first, customers second How to grow your business from zero to 60: Customer satisfaction Balancing systems: Family first, personal stuff second, then work The importance of unplugging yourself from work Building fun activities and building your business around that   Books, People, & Resources: Double Double by Cameron Herold The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs by Cameron Herold Good to Great by Jim Collins The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Endurance by Alfred Lansing Toronto Sport and Social Club  

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