Scale + Skyrocket Your Business!

In today's episode, we're going to talk about a powerful decision-making tool that can help you take your business to the next level. As an entrepreneur, you're faced with countless decisions every day, and making the right choice is crucial to the success of your business. That's why today we're going to discuss the Six Hats method, a creative and methodical approach that can help you make better decisions, streamline your thought process, and save you time and energy! Whatever type of business you are running, the Six Hats technique can benefit you and your team by allowing you to explore a problem from multiple perspectives, identify potential hurdles, and make more informed decisions. In this episode, we'll walk through What is the six hats method? How the six hats method benefits your business. Will the six hats method work in any business? How you'll save time and streamline decision making with this method. How to implement the six hats method in your business. Limitations of the six hats approach. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/six-hats-decision-making   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

Scaling is not just about speed. It's about strategy, preparedness, and setting a solid foundation for your growth. Scaling too soon can be like lighting a firework without a fuse….It might go off, but it's more likely to fizzle out and leave you with a whole lot of disappointment! In this episode, we're going to explore the perils of scaling before you're ready and, most importantly, how to avoid those pitfalls. What I Talk About In This Episode: In this episode, l talk through: The risks of scaling too soon. Warning signs your business is scaling too soon. Things to avoid doing when growing or scaling your business. Success tips for navigating growth and scaling. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/risks-scaling-too-soon   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

Today we're diving into a question that confuses many entrepreneurs: am I growing or scaling my business? It's a decision that can shape the future of your business, and finding the right path is crucial for your success. What I Talk About In This Episode: In this episode, l talk through: The difference between growing and scaling your business. How to decide if you should focus on growth, or scaling. Things to avoid doing when growing or scaling your business. Success tips for navigating growth and scaling. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/growth-vs-scaling   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

As an experienced business strategist and mentor, I've worked with many clients who have found themselves in difficult situations with their customers. And I can tell you from experience that having a toxic client relationship can do more harm than good for your business. It can drain your resources, damage your reputation, and take a toll on your mental health. But, and here’s the tricky part, how do you know when it's time to cut ties with your client? And how can you do it effectively, without causing more harm than good? That's what we'll explore in this episode. What I Talk About In This Episode: In this episode, we'll walk through: Why firing a toxic client is better for your business. Warning signs, it's time to fire your client. How to fire your client. Moving forwards after firing your client. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/how-to-fire-your-client   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

In this episode, we'll explore why big-picture thinking is essential for your business success, share practical tips on how to gain perspective and discuss common mistakes to avoid. What I Talk About In This Episode: In this episode, we'll walk through: Why it's important to learn to run your business without you. 5 Smart Strategies to help you run your business without being present. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/run-your-business-without-you   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

In this episode, we'll explore why big-picture thinking is essential for your business success, share practical tips on how to gain perspective and discuss common mistakes to avoid. What I Talk About In This Episode: In this episode, we'll walk through: How to see the big picture in your business. What is big-picture thinking? Why is it important to see the big picture? My success tips on how to see the big picture in your business. Common mistakes business owners make. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/how-to-see-the-big-picture   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

Picture this: You've poured your heart, soul, and countless hours into building your business from the ground up. It's your baby, your pride and joy. But what happens when it's time to retire, to move on to a new venture, or take an extended break from your business at short notice? Do you have a plan in place to ensure that your business can continue to thrive without you? That's where business succession planning comes in, and today we're going to dive deep into this essential topic. What I Talk About In This Episode: In this episode, we'll walk through: What a business succession plan is. Why you should create one. What to include in your succession plan. The ideal time to create a succession plan. How to create a business succession plan. Things to avoid. My success tips for creating a robust succession plan. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/create-a-business-succession-plan   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of running a business, but if you're not clear on what your business stands for and the values that drive you, you may end up attracting the wrong clients and losing sight of your goals. In this episode, I’m going to explore: Why vision and values are so important when it comes to growing your business. How winning clients who don't align with your values can have a negative impact on the growth of your business. How to focus on attracting clients who align with your values. The things to avoid when focusing on attracting clients. Tips For Successfully Attracting Clients Who Walk in Your Values. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/win-clients-without-compromising-values   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy just isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut, and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

As entrepreneurs, we often try to do it all, but sometimes we need an expert's perspective to take our business to the next level. That's where a strategy consultant comes in. In this episode, I’m going to show you the benefits of working with a strategy consultant and how they can help you increase revenue, improve your market position, and free up your time - so you can focus on what you do best. I'll also be covering: What is a strategy consultant? Why you should consider working with a strategy consultant, When you should consider hiring a strategy consultant, The qualities you should look for in a good consultant. Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/hiring-strategy-consultant Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy just isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut, and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, feeling uninspired and unmotivated can be a challenge. We've all been there, questioning if we're on the right path and struggling to find our footing. In this episode, I'll explore the reasons why we fall into slumps, how to recognise the signs, and what to avoid when trying to pick yourself up. But most importantly, I'll provide you with practical tips and strategies to reignite your motivation and find your mojo in business. So stay tuned, let's get you back on track!   Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/rediscover-business-mojo   Work With Me Do you feel ready to take things to the next level, but your current growth strategy just isn't cutting it anymore? Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut, and in desperate need of a fresh and exciting approach? If so, it's time to shake things up and revamp your growth strategy from top to bottom!  https://www.lorbradley.com/strategy-build

In today’s episode I talk about your worst clients; what’s happening with your those clients who aren’t nudging your business closer to success and the practical things you can DO to skyrocket your business towards success.   Prefer To Read? Check out the full transcript and show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/your-worst-customers   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor  

Today, I'm going to talk about finding your unique value within your offerings, as doubling down on your unique value is going to be key if you want to skyrocket your sales, AND sell without selling! It doesn’t matter which stage of your business you’re currently at, because any time is as good as any to tease out your uniqueness! And if you already have completed this exercise some time ago in the past then I highly recommend revisiting your unique value proposition to do a refresher.   Prefer To Read? Check out the show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/create-unique-value-proposition   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

Have you felt there might have been something missing with knowing and finding your tribe, have you got a great product and the right audience, but something isn’t gelling? In this episode I take you through how to perform a deeper dive into your audience and client base to further grow your business - AND create a stronger connection with your clients!   Prefer To Read? Read the show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/market-segmentation   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

This week I’m going to talk about re-framing your mindset around selling.  So how does the idea of selling make you feel? I know for many of you, it's enough to fill you with dread and the image many of us have of selling isn’t a positive one. But, you know as well as I do that the ability to sell is something you’re going to have to learn if you want to grow your business.  And the good news is, over time, this IS something you can master. It just takes time and making some changes to your mindset. I’m going to take you through five things I reframed to help me get over my fear of selling, and I think these will help you!    Prefer To Read? Read the show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/tips-selling-without-selling   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

If you want to increase your chances of someone buying your high-ticket offers, then read on! Today, I’ve got 5 really easy tips of how you can start to reduce those sales objections before you start selling your high-ticket offers so let’s get started!   Prefer To Read? Read the show notes at: https://www.lorbradley.com/overcome-objections   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

Today I'm going talk about what you can do to kick start your business growth AND your income by going the extra mile for your customers!   Prefer To Read? Read the show notes at:  https://www.lorbradley.com/go-the-extra-mile-customer-service   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

If you are struggling to find the right customers to buy your product or service, it's likely because you haven’t yet made that connection between what they are looking for and what you are actually offering. In today’s video, I'm going to talk about my top tips on HOW and WHERE to switch your approach to become ‘problem’ focused to make sales and grow your business.    Prefer To Read? Read the show notes at:  https://www.lorbradley.com/grow-your-business-customer-problems   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

Do you want to attract customers who WANT to work with you? And do you want to be the first person that crops up in someones mind when they need that thing that you offer? And do you want your business to stand out in a crowded marketplace without having to lower your price? Today I’m going to talk about some really easy things you can do to grow your business by helping you to stand out in a crowded marketplace! Prefer To Read? Read the show notes at:  https://www.lorbradley.com/how-to-grow-your-business-crowded-market   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.lorbradley.com/one-to-one-with-lor

Have you ever wondered which of your specific clients bring the most revenue into your business and how you can use that to your advantage to generate more wealth and profit? And just think, if you can pinpoint who your top 20% of clients are, it’s a much more cost effective way to scale your business whilst cutting down on ad spend and marketing costs, because it's much cheaper to capitalise on the clients you already have rather than investing in winning new clients to increase your revenue.  And today, I’m going to tell you how you can tap into that 20%!   What I Talk About In This Episode: How to find the 20% of clients that are generating 80% of your revenue.  Where you should prioritise your focus on once you’ve identified those top revenue-generating clients And things you can do to ensure you remain your top clients' favourite go-to person! Prefer To Read? Download the show notes at:  https://www.lorbradley.com/high-revenue-clients   Work With Me Want to escape the overwhelm and build a scaleable business that doesn't own you, and one you won't want to take a holiday from?  https://www.scaleandskyrocket.com/one-to-one-with-lor

One of my biggest learning curves when I was scaling a business in the early years was learning how to bring people into my comfort zone and trust them to get on with the job they were there to do.  One of the mindset habits you need to break when you are growing your teams is stepping away from the operational minutia and into leadership, and that means trusting your people with the work you now need to let go of. I’m going to take you on a huge deep dive into how to delegate like a CEO and without losing control of your business!   What I Talk About In This Episode: Using delegation to step into your CEO role What's stopping you from delegating or outsourcing? What to delegate! Delegating vs automation of tasks. How to delegate to your team (in 5 Easy Steps!) Prefer To Read? Download the show notes at:  https:///how-to-delegate