Business Growth Lab

Do you want to make more sales?  Before you try and get more leads, take a look at your sales pipeline. Your sales pipeline plays an important role in the growth of your business. Successful entrepreneurs master their sales pipeline to guarantee consistent success instead of roller-coaster income. Improving your sales pipeline means reviewing your entire process and following up.  In this episode,...

Filling up your cup is not enough. If you give from a full cup, it gets empty real quick. The secret is to fill it up so that it overflows and only then can you freely give from the overflow.  In this episode, Michelle Powell shares the 10 Foundational Principles to Master Wellness and how you can implement these in your life as an entrepreneur to show up as the best version of yourself. Sometimes...

Sales are the lifeblood of any business. But why do we find it difficult to talk about sales? Why do we feel uncomfortable or sometimes pushy when it comes time to making a sale?  In this episode, we discuss why we need to get comfortable with sales and the strategies and mindsets to create a better flow of income.  By having better conversations, we don’t just gain sales but we gain an opportunit...

Time is the most valuable thing for any entrepreneur. As your business becomes busier by the second and demands are piling up every day, it can be difficult to keep up. There always seems to be something that demands your attention.  Instead of asking yourself “how do I fit all these tasks in?”, try asking yourself “how do I remove myself from the equation and still achieve great results?”  In thi...

When you change your limiting beliefs, you can change your life. This is exactly what Tyson did to grow his business.  Never having been part of a group program before, Tyson opened his mind and tried something new. Through the intensive group where he found his people, he was able to learn from everyone’s unique experiences, wins, and losses. In this episode, Tyson shares how he launched his very...

Having paying clients is the lifeblood of any business. However, in today’s competitive market, knowing how to generate leads is more complex today than it has ever been. While generating clients and customers takes time, you can speed up the process by learning how to prospect effectively. In this episode Steve Gordon shares the essential tools to attract potential clients and to build a business...

With almost everyone on social media nowadays, it’s most likely that your prospects are there too. Social media plays a huge part in your company’s marketing strategy and indeed, it is one of the best ways to connect with people. But the question is not IF we should but HOW we can use social media’s dominance on the world scene to grow our business.  In this episode, we unpack the ways to leverage...

Branding isn’t just a logo.  However, you still must create a consistent visual branding strategy if you want to stand out. To even start a business - you must have a strong WHY.  Your brand is you. Your business is you. Your brand’s success depends on its authenticity. Figure out your WHY and what you stand for.  Branding is possibly the single most powerful thing you can do for your business. It...

Whether you’re working on new initiatives for your existing business or starting a new business, developing an innovative business model is vital for the growth and success of your business. A leveraged model can bring significant benefits. In this episode, we unpack the 5 things to consider before launching your online program.  With a solid program, you’ll have a clearer perspective and a struct...

How can you, as a leader get your idea out of your head and into someone else’s so that they can “see” what you are saying? In this episode of the Thought Leaders Business Lab, Todd shares his four-part framework on VisuaLeadership.  He talks about the power of visual thinking in leadership in order to improve understanding and engagement across your organization. Through his methodology, he uses...

When you’re building a virtual team, it’s important to hire for culture instead of only skills. But how can entrepreneurs be sure they are hiring the best fit for the job and their company’s culture? Managing a remote set of team members comes with its own unique challenges, and companies must have a structured plan on how to support their virtual teams.  In this episode, you’ll learn the five ste...

Businesses have to adapt to new environments and look for solutions faster than ever before.  Leaders who have the ability to see and seize opportunities as they present themselves, especially during these challenging times are those who can create a culture of progressive growth for their companies. In this episode, Kiri Maree shares with us her insights on how to lead in an uncertain world, and...

With everyone working from home due to the strict lockdown, how can we make sure that we find a balance between work, rest, and play? As the physical boundaries of work and home blur, it can be difficult to get things done and still create time for ourselves to rest and recharge.  In this episode, discover these top 5 tips that will help you better manage your time and energy thus getting more wor...

You made the decision to start your own business. Now the next challenge is how to scale your business so it can grow without solely relying on you. “Work on your business, not in your business,” as they say.  As the leader of your business, you are responsible for steering the ship - you are in charge of the big picture.  Scaling your business means creating an environment to enable and support t...

It is definitely a challenging time for many businesses at the moment.  But there are many opportunities in the coaching and expert industry right now. Now is the time to think creatively, think about the concerns your clients have and how you can best serve them.  In today’s episode, Samantha is joined by her husband, Leon, and they share five things that are working in their business so give you...

Do you consider yourself as an expert in your field?  Does your network know that you are an expert in your industry or niche?  Being an expert is just one side of the coin. Being known as a thought leader is another.  But first, what is a thought leader? In today’s episode, Samantha and Tim define what a thought leader is and what it really takes to be known as a thought leader.  They also share...

Are you feeling unchallenged with what you are doing and feel that you are not living to your full potential? Constantly asking yourself if this is all there is in your life?  We are living in a world that pressures us to do what other people think we should be doing.  And often, we have no idea what we actually want.  Today’s guest, Aimee J, is here to inspire you to chase your dreams and to live...

If you are looking for a way to add a new stream of income to your business or re-purpose the assets you currently have in your existing business so you can reach a larger audience, an online program could be a fantastic option for you.  The market is expected to continue to grow rapidly and its growth can be attributed to the fact that e-learning is much more time-flexible and can be easily acces...

Entrepreneurship is full of risks.  From the moment that you decide to open a business, you are betting on your income, your talent and your future.  So with all the risks involved, should you start a business in the hope of possibly getting the long term benefits? Or should you find a job and accept monthly paychecks even though you’re sacrificing your personal freedom?  Today’s guest, Josh Cantw...

Michael S. Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies once said, “ By questioning all the aspects of our business, we continuously inject improvement and innovation into our culture. ” Learning is a continuous process in business. In asking questions, you take the first step in this life-long journey of learning.  In this episode, Samantha and Tim gathered several fantastic questions and answer th...

Podcasting can be an amazing platform for you to grow your authority and your brand.  Having a podcast is a great way to share your unique perspective and educate your audience on how you can possibly help them.  Today’s guest is Heneka Watkins-Porter who talks about the considerations before you start a podcast.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:  The first thing to consider when starting you...

The entire world is on a crazy roller-coaster ride... We ended 2019 creating plans and talking about how much we’re looking forward to 2020.  We were excited about implementing our fresh ideas.  However, things took a massive turn and plans have been put on hold for an indefinite period of time.  With many factors of our life being affected, it has put us in a position of uncertainty.   Whilst it’...

With much of the world currently in lockdown, most people are now working from home.  With the whole family at home, the kids being around 24/7 and not being able to get out of the house for a break, there are a host of challenges being experienced that many people have not dealt with before. So how do you survive and be productive in this season of lockdown?  Whilst working from home is completel...

Connecting with someone on the other side of the world isn’t nearly as difficult as it has been in the past. In days gone by, building your network outside of your local area was a challenge. But with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, the world is getting smaller and smaller. With just a few clicks, you can connect with somebody from another continent and open the conversation that could po...

Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able to launch a new program in just one week?  In these times when it seems like  everything is spinning so quickly, there are opportunities to build something new, and create a new source of revenue.  But does it have to be completely new?  Do you need to start from scratch? Not at all.  In this episode, Samantha and Tim will guide you through how to launch a program...