Go Gold with Katie Cannon

In this episode, we're diving deep into how you, as a business owner, can accelerate the growth of your team. Often, the speed at which your company grows is directly tied to the decisions you make as a leader. But here's the thing—many of us are unintentionally bottlenecking our businesses by hesitating to make those crucial decisions. It’s time to change that.  In This Episode: Why your bus...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into how to build a business that not only thrives but also gives you the freedom you’ve always dreamed of. Katie will be sharing her personal story and practical steps to help you design a business that works for you and not the other way around. In This Episode: Reflecting on Katie’s journey, she realised that despite having a successful business, i...

In this episode, we're leveraging your top students to bring in new ones. Imagine turning your most loyal, successful students into a driving force for growth. Instead of constantly chasing new students, harness the potential of those who already believe in your program. Tap into the trust and results they’ve built with you and you can create a multidimensional sales process that fuels sustained g...

In this episode, Katie will share ways to overcome your challenges. Reflecting on her 20-year journey as an entrepreneur, Katie learned some invaluable lessons, and she wants to pass these on to you. During Katie’s early days of building her gyms, she made decisions that, in hindsight, she might have handled differently. However, each challenge taught her something new.  In business, like in...

In this episode, we will discuss the hardest thing to build in any industry - a next level team. But there are ways to systemize, to build that culture and to really make sure you've got the internal and external systems working and processes to support you to build up to that high level team. It's not often about your strategies, your team, it's about that next level leadership and how you're bei...

Welcome to Go Gold with Katie ! Katie Cannon, your host and founder of Gold Medal Business, empowers entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses. If you're new to our community, it's an absolute honor to welcome you. Today, we’re diving into how to build your ideal client and why simplicity is key to scaling your business. In This Episode: Overcomplicating your business can hinder your growth and h...

Welcome to another episode of Go Gold with Katie ! If you're new to our community, a massive welcome to you! You're in the right place to gain actionable insights and practical advice to elevate your business. Let’s transform your role from tactical to operator. It all starts with understanding the difference and knowing how to transition effectively. Let's dive into the steps to help you focus on...

Today, we’re going to double your productivity. It all starts with knowing what to focus on. So let's dive into the 7 steps to help you increase your capacity, productivity, and focus in your business. Also in this episode: Assess your entire week, including all commitments (family, exercise, work). Organize your schedule into theme days to avoid multitasking. Identify tasks that you shouldn't be...

Welcome to Go Gold with Katie! It's our mission to support you, the children’s activity entrepreneur, to scale and build your brand. But most importantly, to teach you to think like the CEO. In today's session, Katie will discuss how to recruit top talent for your company. Also in this episode: Think about starting your business from scratch. What would you do differently with the knowledge you ha...

Welcome to Go Gold with Katie! How to simplify your overwhelm in your business? This is a process we go through at multiple times in our business journey. Whether you are under six figures and just starting, or you have hundreds of students, you will need to simplify at every stage. Key Points: As you reach new milestones you will face new challenges.  Challenges at $250,000 are different fro...

Welcome back to Go Gold with Katie! How to really get the most benefits out of your team and know exactly where to spend your time with them? As a six-figure entrepreneur, you need to be focused on team growth and team refinement.  It's not as simple as just hiring someone and letting them go. Key points discussed: 1. Weekly Sit-Downs: Schedule weekly meetings with your key leaders for 15-20...

Welcome back to Go Gold with Katie! Today is the perfect time to reflect on your progress this week and prepare for the week ahead. Katie will share one of the most crucial elements for maintaining your sanity and thriving as the CEO of your brand: the importance of having the right support in place . Our mission for you is to build a business that not only grows with you but also thrives in your...

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast, designed to support you on your journey. Today, Katie Cannon, founder of Gold Medal Business dives deep into how you can effectively market your children's activity business, even when your budget is low. Key Points Discussed: Marketing is important and should be a continuous effort in your business. It's the key to keep your student numbers flowing....

Welcome back to another exciting episode designed to guide and support you on your entrepreneurial journey. Today, Katie Cannon is diving deep in where to direct your energy and efforts to achieve the results you desire. In this episode, we explore: The importance of knowing where your focus lies in your business. How to prioritize tasks to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals. The impact of f...

In today's episode, Katie dives deep on how children's activity entrepreneurs can thrive above the challenges in the current marketplace. As an entrepreneur, it’s important to become solution-driven, funding your business wisely, and always researching new financial opportunities.  Maintain confidence and don’t let market obstacles cap your business growth! Be a Catalyst, Not a Cap Your role...

Welcome to another episode of Go Gold with Katie! Today, I'm diving into the five steps of awareness that your potential customers (parents) go through on their journey to becoming your clients. It's important to understand these steps to customise your marketing effectively and build a sustainable children’s activity business business. 1️⃣ Unaware: Your potential customer is blissfully unaware th...

One of the biggest mistakes we see is people scaling too quickly, leaving money, opportunity on the table and not maximising their current resources. Katie learned this the hard way, listen to this week’s Go Gold episode so you do not make the same mistakes! Here are the four key areas to focus on when evaluating your readiness to scale. These are the pillars that will not only fuel your growth bu...

Welcome to another episode of Go Gold as a Children’s Activity and Sports Entrepreneur with Katie Cannon! Katie will share with you the three dynamic strategies to increase your lead generation. The most pressing questions we hear from entrepreneurs like you is “how to boost business growth?”. Whether your goal is to increase your student numbers, expand your team, or scale your brand, these three...

In today's episode, Katie delves into a topic that's often overlooked but crucial for every children's activity and sports entrepreneur: VAT registration. Through her own journey spanning two decades in the industry, Katie shares invaluable insights and advice to pay close attention to VAT thresholds as you navigate your business growth. Katie's accountant alerted her to the looming VAT threshold,...

Welcome, champions! Today, Katie will be sharing the ultimate strategy that will set you apart from the competition in 2024. Join us as Katie delves into the key to unlocking unparalleled success in your children's activity business. Key Insights: In a world full of automations and technology, human connection is the real game-changer. It's essential to complement automations with personal interac...

I trust you're having a fantastic day and are geared up for another transformative session on your entrepreneurial journey! Today, Katie will dive deep into a topic that resonates deeply with every business owner striving for success: how to avoid playing injured in your business . Think of it as embracing the mindset of a business athlete, where resilience, discipline, and adaptability are paramo...

Welcome back to another episode of our Go Gold podcast! Today, Katie will talk about a vital concept: thinking about scaling before you need to do it. It's easy to grow a business, but scaling requires a different mindset. Reflecting on her journey, around the nine to ten-year mark, Katie realized she had focused on growth rather than scalability. Here’s some examples: Data Management: Utilize a r...

Welcome back to another empowering episode! Today, let’s talk about mastery.  Being a successful entrepreneur requires leveling up your skill set and leadership and yes—it can be challenging and even frustrating at times. "It takes around 10,000 hours to master a skill" Team management, leadership, sales, or marketing—it requires dedicated time and effort. And remember, your journey is unique...

Welcome back, everyone! Today Katie will discuss a topic that can truly transform your journey as children's activity and sports entrepreneurs: the power of the ask. Do you ever find yourself tirelessly working towards a goal, yet somehow falling short each time? You're not alone. But fear not, because Katie’s here to shed some light on how the simple act of asking can propel you closer to your dr...

Hope you had an amazing weekend! Katie is back for your Monday motivation. Today, Katie will dive into a topic close to her heart – setting your brand apart in the market. Often, we hear concerns about competition, but trust me, it's a good thing. We want you to see competition as a tool, a healthy one that expands awareness and opens up possibilities for parents. Key points: Embrace competition a...