Business Growth Lab

Having subconscious blocks and fears are things that affect every single one of us. These are the sneaky thoughts that tell you you’re not good enough or the debilitating feeling of making a mistake.    You may not know it, but your mental blocks and fears may be affecting not just you, but your business and team as well. You may be unconsciously disempowering your staff or confusing a red flag wi...

You cannot run two marathons in different directions at the same time.  In today’s overly busy world, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on things that can actually help our business grow. When you are trying to achieve too much, it can feel like you can’t gain momentum and get ahead. In this episode, we delve into the 4 problems you need to address in order to focus,...

You cannot run two marathons in different directions at the same time.  In today’s overly busy world, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on things that can actually help our business grow. When you are trying to achieve too much, it can feel like you can’t gain momentum and get ahead. In this episode, we delve into the 4 problems you need to address in order to fo...

Marketing a Service, Advice or Software, is more like proposing marriage than it is just selling a washing machine. In order to turn leads into clients, you must first establish a relationship of trust and influence. In this episode, Tom Poland shares the steps towards an effective, inbound lead generation system for your business in order to turn leads into quality clients. Creating an opportunit...

If you want something to last the test of time, it needs solid foundations — from building a skyscraper to laying pavements.  And creating your  business is no different.  A building with a good foundation won’t collapse when the next earthquake comes. A pavement won’t shift and go wonky when you lay a good foundation. Starting a business is the same.  With good foundations, your business can with...

With the rise of digital advancement and automation, people appreciate personalization even more.  In this episode, search engine marketing expert, Damon Burton shares with us how he has grown his business and how you can use these techniques to grow yours. We delve into the practical ways to create genuine relationships with your clients, balancing automation and personalization, and the importan...

Typically, marketing is all about connecting to as many people as possible with the hope that someone will buy your product or service.  The Dream 100 strategy uses a different approach. If you use it, you make a list of just 100 ideal clients and focus your marketing on these people. How different would your business be if you implement this strategy? We’re about to find out. In this episode, we...

Have you ever wondered how to use case studies to grow your business?  Case studies are used by businesses to show how their product or service has been implemented successfully by their customers and clients. They are an invaluable asset that establishes social proof of the results people could likely achieve by working with you. In this episode, Anfernee Chansamooth shares 5 ways you can use cas...

Your website is the backbone of your business. It is a way to position yourself online as an authority through a strong and professional destination. Sure, you may have your social media accounts but they are rented space. At any moment, these social media accounts can be shut down. In order for your business to succeed in the online marketplace, you’ve got to have a professional website. In this...

Business plans that were made 3 or 4 months ago may come off as dissonant today. With today’s financial and economic crisis, it is critical for businesses to think about their audience and what they’re going through. Understanding their client’s needs and how these needs have shifted in the last few months is key to pivoting your business. In this episode, we delve into marketing as a holistic app...

The first few months of 2020 felt like business as usual, then the rapid escalation of the pandemic forced a massive overnight transition into remote work. Six months in, some are now wondering what the “new normal” is going to look like. In this episode, we discuss what business owners should be focusing on right now -  having the right mindset, reframing your goals, and optimizing your systems a...

Staying top of mind and making sure that current and prospective customers are aware of your brand is important for any type of business, but even more so  during COVID lockdowns.  Giving promotional products is one way to keep engaging your customers.  But what type of gifts will effectively connect you with people you can’t meet face-to-face?  When you think of promotional products, do you immed...

Today’s advanced digital age has changed the way we find clients and do sales. Using social networks to find, connect with and nurture sales prospects is an art that must be practiced. With the numerous platforms online, LinkedIn is the largest online networking site in the world. Putting up a profile and posting content isn’t enough. What’s important is to really connect with people coming from a...

Sales can sometimes be associated with money-grabbing and greed. Because of this mindset, many coaches sabotage themselves because they don’t want to be seen as that sleazy person. This mindset can make asking for money difficult for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we chat with the Queen of Sales Mindset herself, Christine Schlonski.  We deep dive into the sales power formula and debunk the mindse...

Today’s episode marks a huge milestone as we are celebrating our 200th episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab.  Thank you so much for being part of our journey! In this episode, we feature our listeners who have supported us throughout our 200 episodes and the questions you asked about our experiences and learnings as partners in business and life. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Fun fa...

If you have a new product, when should you start paid advertising? This is a question we discuss on today’s episode. We spoke to someone who has a new low-priced product and a highly-engaged social media presence.  We suggested his biggest opportunity was to spend more time on organic lead generation strategies and refine his messaging prior to beginning paid ads. In this episode, we share the six...

In today’s world where everyone is over-accessible, where there is constant interruption and demand for your attention even after work hours, it’s easy for your personal and professional boundaries to blur. Entrepreneurs often find it difficult to set personal boundaries because of their passion for what they do, so they forego the importance of boundaries. Without it, productivity decreases, and...

Adopting new tools can help you save time, energy, and optimize and improve your business processes.  However, it can also take a lot of time to research, find them and then experiment with how to best utilize them. In this episode, we share the tools that we are experimenting within our business and why we’ve chosen to use them.  Buying new tools is like buying a car. If you learn to drive and pa...

Remember that life happens FOR you and not TO you. When you recognize and embrace that, the truth is, that even a global pandemic is happening for you and won’t stop you from creating the life you want. In this episode, we delve into how you can create the life you want through your habits, the people you surround yourself with, your mindset, and beliefs. If you work on something every single day,...

In this episode, we answer questions from you, the listener, and share our tips on on how to grow and scale your business. We delve into the importance of having a strong rest ethic, prioritizing tasks, and planning for your business.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: Taking time out from your business (3:15) Prioritize the top 3 things on your list (5:00) How to start your recording your sys...

Are you eager to start or scale your business but feel like there are obstacles preventing you from growth?  It’s important to know what it is that’s holding you back from your full potential and oftentimes, that roadblock is you.   Launching and growing a business is never easy. Feeling out of your depth and not good enough can be a natural part when first starting your business. But what separat...

Today we've been called in to help a business owner with a challenge that is holding him back from the growth he desires. In this episode, Shaun has graciously and courageously accepted the challenge to have his website and social media pages, analyzed live on the show. We point out the dissonance in each form and suggest notes that can convert Shaun’s business into a masterpiece. For full show no...

One of the most essential skills of a great leader is one that is not always easy to do; it’s the ability to have courageous conversations.  In most of our relationships, whether at work, at home, or with friends, we’re all so busy being polite that we fail to engage and say what we honestly think and feel. We often don’t deal with a difficult situation thinking it will eventually go away, and tha...

Intellectual property, or IP, is the physical manifestation - an invention, book, video, class, podcast - that is created from your thoughts and imagination. For thought leaders, IP is fundamental. It is the tool they use to build and expand their audience, build their online presence, earn more money, and more time. The digital age has radically changed the way expertise is valued and accessed. B...

Many busy entrepreneurs hire virtual assistants, also known as VA’s, but don’t know how to onboard, train, or even assign tasks to these remote employees. In the end, they think that hiring VA’s doesn’t work. In this episode, Nathan Hirsch shares tips on what to expect when hiring VAs, different types of assistants, what to consider when hiring VAs, and what systems to implement to maximize the sk...