Business Growth Lab

We are currently in an uncertain economy, where the rules are rapidly changing.  Some businesses are taking a dip, and it’s easy to just bury your head in the sand.  When your business is your sole source of income, this can pose a real challenge. However, even though we are in uncertain times, there are multiple ways to confidently take the steps needed to keep revenue coming through the door.  ...

The past week has felt like a year for many of us, and we’re unsure what’s going to happen next.  It is easy to just stop all the marketing and sales when we’re in uncertain times.  But is that what we should be doing?  Whilst you can’t control what is happening around you, we can control the dialogue of whats next so you can paint the future. And marketing is a good place to start. In this episod...

The military and entrepreneurship are two very different worlds, yet share many similarities.  In this time of crisis, we can learn so much from the military in regards to leadership and how to respond when faced with stressful situations.  Most importantly, how do you lead yourself and become your business’ greatest warrior? In this episode, Bram shares his expertise on the subject of leadership,...

All businesses right now are experiencing a sudden shift that is beyond everybody’s control.  What you’ve been planning for months is suddenly turned on its head, and our confidence is being tested. We are not just battling a health crisis, but we are being challenged in business and our thoughts are revolving around how to stay afloat in this situation and come out of the other side.  WHAT YOU’LL...

Today's marketplace is ever changing and if you don’t stop and check in once in a while, you can easily lose direction.  Are you staying in touch with what your customers needs are and how is your business evolving to serve them better than the competition?    In this episode, Patti Mara the author of the book UpSolutions discusses the new rules of business and how entrepreneurs can reposition the...

Social media is only as effective as the strategy supporting it. Creating and sharing posts and images will not be enough; nor effective solely if that’s the entirety of the strategy.  Social media is important and will help you stay top of mind with your prospects, but creating the right strategy and making sure that this strategy works is critical.  So what makes a successful social media market...

Numbers. Finances. Financial reports and systems.  These are just some of the words that challenge business owners often but something that is extremely  crucial in any business.  But what if you don’t consider yourself a numbers person? If you can resonate, then this podcast is for you.  In this episode, Samantha and Meryl talk about what you need to know to be confident in knowing your numbers a...

Reaching and sustaining your first $10K month is an awesome benchmark for any small business.     While exciting, scaling from start up to to $10K per month doesn’t come without its challenges. On today's episode Samantha and Tim discuss the different stages to work through when scaling your business and what you can do to help your chances of success.  They also dive into what you need to do to m...

Do not be afraid of being who you are. Be yourself.  We hear these words all the time… But do these phrases apply to business? To personal branding?  And what do they actually mean? As a business owner or entrepreneur, your scope of influence is as wide as you can imagine. But can being yourself make you an effective influencer?  In today’s podcast episode, Laura Bull shares how being who you are...

Social media can deliver great results and help you attract your ideal clients.   Conversely, you can spend a lot of time creating content, and not reap any benefits. On today's episode Samantha and Tim discuss the importance of consistent content creation and talk about some of the reasons that your content strategy might not be working. They also dive into what you need to do to make sure that y...

As business owners and entrepreneurs you have to make sales to stay in business.  Getting leads into your sales funnel is only one step in the process.  There are more steps that need to be taken to turn that lead into a customer. And one of those steps is actually asking for the sale...  But what is it about selling that makes many people feel icky when it comes time to invite a prospect to work...

Entrepreneurship isn’t right for everyone. So how do you know if it’s the right fit for you? On today's episode Samantha and Tim discuss what entrepreneurship is and what it means to ride the entrepreneurial roller coaster. They also dive into what you need to do if you are thinking about making the leap from employment to going it alone as an entrepreneur and business owner. That’s today’s discus...

As entrepreneurs and business owners, we are constantly creating content.  From social media posts, to sales pages and emails, most people find it super difficult to produce in a way that delivers the outcomes we are wanting.  Why do we find it so difficult to write copy for our own products and ask for the sale?  Wouldn’t it be great if there was a system that you could follow to make the task ea...

The opportunities for media exposure are out there if you know where to look and who to ask.  On today's episode Sam and Tim discuss simple strategies on how you can use media opportunities effectively to grow your brand and get your message out there.  They also dive into what you need to do to prepare  your profile, and why it’s so important to make sure your niche and branding are on point to a...

People usually think of branding being logos, colors, and catchy phrases.  Whilst that’s one part, branding is so much more than that. You can use cool tag lines and fancy images and yet not stand out amongst the crowd.  Personal branding is about how people perceive you and say about you. In this episode, Ben Baker joins us to talk about personal branding and how it can affect your business.  Ben...

The entrepreneurial dream is to have the freedom to work whenever, and from wherever you want. So you leave your job and cue the celebration party. But it doesn’t take long to realise that it can be very lonely without a support team.  No-one to tell you what needs to be done, no-one to discuss problems with, and no-one to take the tasks off you that aren’t part of your job description. Today I we...

148: Transform Your Relationship With Money with Sarah McCrum   Our relationship with money is often misunderstood and over complicated by the stories we have told ourselves.    Is money really the root of all evil?  Or is it there to serve in a manner we choose?    So many business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with asking for money, but if you are coming from a place of good intentions why i...

What is a prospect pipeline and why do I need one? Do you know if you’re leaving money on the table? In this #AskSamAndTim episode, we talk about the customer journey and the flow through the prospect pipeline. We discuss why it’s important to know the different stages of your funnel,  and understand where it could be leaking and losing potential prospects.                Are you curious to know w...

Writing compelling copy is a challenge that most entrepreneurs struggle with.  It sounds so easy - just share information so people know about your business.  However, it doesn’t take long to realise it’s not that simple. To catch the attention of your customers, people need to see how valuable your offer is, along with a strong value proposition.  In this episode, Peter Sandeen joins us to talk a...

In today’s episode we discuss the importance of having an online business presence. We shed light on the business trends we’ve noticed, the income potential, and the impact your business can achieve by having a global customer base.   In this episode we walk you through how to start the transition to take your coaching business online so you can amplify your results.    WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THI...

“Two heads are better than one” Sure there are times when you need to be independent, but we all need other people to flourish in this world.  In this episode, Daniel Levin joins us and shares his insights on how the world could be a better place if we all worked with each other. We discuss how everything becomes easier when we band together and that we can breach limitations through unity. If you...

Are you curious about what the future holds? It would certainly make it easier if we had a crystal ball… But we don’t! In this episode, Tim and I talk about our predictions for 2020 in relation to business. We discuss what we believe may happen this year, and why it’s important to give some thought to what may happen. Interesting? We hope so, but we’ll let you be the judge. Haven’t left a review y...

Are you satisfied with your current achievements and success? Or do you know you’re playing a small game and you’re ready for more? There is an infinite amount of  potential within you that is waiting to be released. All you have to do is to focus on it and allow the universe to help you unleash the best version of yourself. Today I am joined by Chris Burns as we discuss how you can become your gr...

Happy New Year! If you’re gearing up for a fantastic year in both your business and personal life, then today we’re going to help you start your year with focus. Have you ever set a theme for your year? In today’s episode we discuss how we choose a word to frame our focus for the year. We talk about why we do this, the process we go through to choose a word, and how to use it as a filter for our d...

When business is good, it feels great!  But when things aren’t going quite the way you’d anticipated, it can be a really rough ride. Business can be tough, and really smack you around - especially finances. So how do you deal with it during the hard times?   What if your budget is not enough to pay your invoices?  What should you do?   It’s important to put a plan in place, and not put your head i...