Business Growth Lab

Are you a podcaster who’s wondering how to get high profile guests on your show?  Getting the big names on board can be overwhelming and scary. However, there’s some key secrets to make it happen. Brett is the host of The Brett Allan Show. He interviews celebrities, comedians, and famous pop culture icons.  In this episode, Brett talks about how to get more high profile guests on your show. From b...

When COVID-19 hit, it changed how we live, how we conduct our business, and how we operate on a daily basis. Glory’s music business was no exception. Her sales declined immediately.  The teachers in her business were terrified because they were used to teaching in-person, and didn’t know how to transfer their skills to a virtual classroom. Thanks to her UMTC Lead Generator Program which eventually...

Are you automating your business processes?  Are you curious about what benefits it would bring to the table? Sam loves the outdoors and has a degree in Environmental Science. After graduation, he decided to live in the mountains.  His father was an entrepreneur, doing high level businesses.  Today, this father and son help business owners to automate their marketing processes with Mobile Pocket O...

Have you noticed a disturbing trend on Facebook and Instagram with people reaching out to connect, and moving onto selling as quickly as 20 seconds?  It’s like, “Hi! I’m pleased to meet you. What’s the biggest problem you have with getting clients right now?” The conversation goes quickly from connection messages to let me sell to you. It’s spammy and uncomfortable. On the other side, there are pe...

Do you find that no matter how much you earn, you still seem to be living week to week? Have you been struggling with money your entire life because you weren’t taught the basics of handling money effectively by your parents and your teachers?  It’s not about how much money you’re making but it’s about how you’re handling it. More and more people are getting into debt even with their increasing in...

Your ability to explain and articulate your thoughts in a simple way so your audience can easily understand your concepts, is one of the defining factors for your success as a thought leader.  It’s all about making the complex simple.  In this episode, Tim and I talk about the three mediums that we use to demonstrate our thought leadership, so you can start to unpack your intellectual property and...

Have you ever asked yourself these questions: Who are you? What are you here to do? Who are you here to serve?  Finding your niche is essential both in life and in business. However, finding your niche is not just an external exercise.   It starts with being genuine and authentic with yourself, and tapping into your purpose.  In this episode, I am joined by Bev Adamo. She’s an internationally accl...

Implementing new ideas are important for business to stay fresh. Unfortunately, the fear of failure often comes along with these new ideas. The good news is, you can shift your mindset from the fear of failure to taking action by embracing the excitement of experimentation.  By conducting an experiment vs implementing something new can take away the fear of failure and ensure the implementation is...

Sales are the lifeblood of business. But, let’s face it, not all business owners or entrepreneurs like selling. Some even cringe when they hear the word.  In this episode, Kate Hore-Lacy shares why she believes selling is more about psychology. She will help you shift your mindset, craft the right message, help you get more clients, and get paid without guilt.  Become an empowered entrepreneur. It...

Are you wondering how to reach more clients on social media? Do you know how to optimize it for your business? You’re in the right place.  Joanne started her business in the middle of the pandemic. Her business was born out of stress and it led her into the love of motherhood. Fortunately, her background in Psychology helped her overcome her obstacles.   In this episode of “Coaching Over Cocktails...

One way to share your expertise is to write a book about what you know and what you’re good at. Many experts, however, find it hard to discover their unique message and flavour. In this episode, acclaimed author and publisher Jenn T. Grace shares her thoughts on the process of writing, niching and publishing. She also gives tips on how you can find your unique voice based on your passion, purpose,...

Are you wondering how to grow your business online? What used to work in the past doesn’t mean it’ll still work today. If you want to grow your business this year, you need to position yourself to win.  In this first episode of “Coaching Over Cocktails”, Tim and I are joined by Sashua Benay. Sashua is a transformation coach. She helps professionals go from the gridlock and frustration of their car...

Live video is booming. Even more so because the pandemic has meant we are spending most of our time online.   It has also become the entertainment choice of people. According to research, live video is being chosen above text-based content. Additionally, around 80% of people would rather watch a live video than read a blog post.  In this episode, I speak with Ross Brand, one of the pioneers in the...

How can you create a remarkable business? What does a remarkable business look like? And what does it take to create one? We know the remarkable experiences that we have when we are consumers of other people’s products and services and we talk about those quite often. However, what isn’t talked about enough and what needs more internalizing are the experiences we give our customers. Are we giving...

Podcasting has seen a significant rise in popularity especially during the 2020 pandemic. More people are staying home and finding ways to stay motivated, productive, or entertained, and one way is by listening to their favourite podcast. Making money on your podcast is a dream goal for so many podcasters. Monetizing your podcast can help you pay for the costs of hosting and post-production, and c...

Do you have an effective list building, and email marketing strategy? Email marketing plays a huge role in a lot of successful businesses. An email list is a great way to contact your customers, nurture potential leads, and turn them into buying customers.   In this episode, we delve into the importance of growing and nurturing your email list.  The do’s and don’ts when building your list, as well...

Many entrepreneurs have a big vision.  However, challenges and roadblocks inevitably get in our way, usually on a daily basis. Depending on the resources and tools we have available, these determine how we deal with these blocks.  In this episode, we delve into the shifts in mindset that you can make in order to step into the best version of yourself - not just for your personal benefit, but to al...

What are your goals for your business in the next month? Three months? One year? What are the steps you are taking to reach these goals? More importantly, what are the things holding you back and stopping you from reaching your next level?  In this episode, we dive deep into the three areas we see holding coaches back from growing their business. The first step in eliminating these roadblocks is t...

Part of the challenge of being an entrepreneur is that there’s no guidebook. We figure things out as we go. The same goes with creating and launching an online course.  One of the most impactful ways to get your knowledge out in the marketplace, establish yourself as an expert in your field, and create passive income is through online courses. But launching and creating a successful online course...

Collaborations are the least expensive yet far-reaching marketing tools you can have for your business. It’s something you can do whether you’re a new business owner or a veteran in your niche. Despite its multiple advantages, many business owners don’t maximise the full potential of this tool. In this episode, we dive deep into collaboration opportunities: what people do wrong, different types of...

Living a life without resistance is possible through understanding and aligning with your human design.  Human design is essentially learning the correct use of your energy. It is a deeper understanding of how you can best operate in the world, how to make things work for you and where to take action in life, and live on purpose.  In this episode, I speak with Beath Davis aka “Doctor Purpose” and...

The pandemic has proven that change can happen at any moment. It’s an extreme example, but it’s our reality today. So, is there a way to protect yourself against uncertainties in the future? International bestselling author Jay Samit says yes, there’s a way. What’s even better, anyone can do it! In this episode, Jay shares his stories, inspiration and actionable tips on how to work and become self...

In this episode, we give our answers to your questions. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: How do you handle expectations around instant replies for emails? (02:01)  Set expectations and boundaries (03:59) What do you do when you lose access to marketing channels that would otherwise give you exposure? (06:14) Connect and collaborate (07:23) What do you do if you’re invited to a networking even...

The pandemic has changed how we communicate. No longer able to meet in person, we now need to conduct virtual meetings or online conferences. This change has led to a new set of challenges for many people, including camera anxiety, background problems and Zoom fatigue. In this episode, Communications Specialist Karin Reed shares some great tips on how to overcome issues with virtual meetings and m...

Are you following your own idea of success? Or are you living someone else’s definition and applied it to your life? What really is success and how do you achieve it? In this bonus episode I chat with Justin Cunningham and he breaks down what success means and why many people frustratingly can’t seem to achieve it. He also shares ways to overcome and lean into your blocks so you attain your true v...