Help! My Business is Growing

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Unique content is critical to growing your business.  But with AI like ChatGPT on the rise, staying ahead of the game is a challenge. So, how can businesses keep up?  How does AI impact thought leadership content?  What opportunities and obstacles come with using it?  And most importantly, how can you leverage this technology to drive business growth? In...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Many seasoned entrepreneurs pour years of blood, sweat, and tears into building a successful company. But with time, priorities change, and circumstances shift.  Whether it's retirement, a new endeavor, or handing the company over to your successor, exiting your business requires careful planning and execution.  So what steps do you need to take to e...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Starting and growing a business can be incredibly fulfilling but can quickly overwhelm many owners. Managing the increased complexity across all aspects of your operations becomes crucial as your business expands.  Not only will it help increase revenue, but also help you avoid stress, burnout and even potential resentment towards your customers.  So what...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! As a business owner, you know the importance of planning for success. But have you ever thought about planning for the end of your business journey?  Exiting a business is a critical process that requires careful preparation.  With a solid exit strategy, you can maintain control of the outcome and get all the rewards for your hard work.  Whether you'...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Having a solid sales infrastructure in place has the potential to make or break your growing business.  If designed - and implemented - correctly, it can help you achieve goals, increase sales, and stay ahead of the competition.  But building one requires careful planning and execution, and key elements must be in place to support business growth. So what...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Staying on top of day-to-day operations can be daunting and this can be especially challenging for small businesses with CEOs often juggling multiple roles to keep their companies running smoothly.  But what happens when growth takes off and those responsibilities become too much to handle?  This is where a fractional COO can be a game-changer.  Their exp...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! When running a service-based business, one of your highest costs is your labor cost.  You'll need to track your employee's time to ensure your business stays profitable. Timesheets or time-tracking software protects your company, keeps you compliant, and increases productivity. You'll also see how much time each employee is spending on a pa...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Growing a marketing agency is extremely tough.  Beyond finding (and retaining) a steady stream of clients, you also need to hire (and keep) experts, manage time spent on projects, and keep an eye out for profitability.  Our guest for today's episode of Help! My Business Is Growing is Thomas Padula, President and CEO of Padula Media Digital Marketing...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Growing your business means making operational changes to keep your workers and workflows efficient. These adjustments are necessary for your business to adapt and thrive.  But in any organization, there will always be employees resistant to change.  So how can you make transitions smoother and easier for everyone?  In today's episode, our guest Jeff...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Having a self-reliant team is crucial in growing your business.  When your employees can function and thrive under minimal supervision, you can focus on more important areas that will push your business to the next level.  But with employees heavily depending on you to guide their every step, you'll have less time and energy to concentrate on higher-...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! One of the most challenging aspects of starting and growing a business is transitioning from employee to entrepreneur. As an employee, you're focused on your core skill set. But in your own company, you're responsible for sales, marketing, finance and managing your people. Managing all your new tasks can get complex, but it's exciting when...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! If running your business feels like you're in a hamster wheel, you might find it challenging to cultivate growth.  When you're bogged down by admin-related to-do's, serving customers, managing your people, and more, you're missing out on opportunities that can boost sales -  and your business. This is where systems and processes come i...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Effective delegation is the trait of a successful leader. They know there is work to do and trust their teams to handle what needs to be done.  Delegation empowers your people, encourages innovation, and increases productivity.  Yet many business owners struggle with letting go of work, leading to burnout.  So how can you delegate properly to focus on gro...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! A major key to success is Adaptability.  Now that your business is growing, it's time to make systemic changes. How can you improve operations? And how can you prepare your workforce? Major adjustments require careful planning and risk assessment. You also need to keep the company culture intact as you transform your business.  All these can be done...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! An efficient sales team is vital to a profitable business, and it's a problem if people keep leaving.  It might be time to dig deep into what's going on with your sales team or need to rethink your work culture. So how do you retain and motivate your top salespeople, who are keys to your business success? And for non-performers, do you try to tu...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Over the last few years, there has been a sharp rise in video content, thanks to smartphones that make it so much easier to make videos and all the video-related apps now part of our daily lives, like Youtube, Snapchat, Instagram Stories and Reels, and TikTok. Video is a powerful tool in your marketing strategy, offering the opportunity to attract, engage...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! As the world evolves, it brings new markets, technology, and consumer preferences that will impact your business. To succeed, you need to adapt and keep up.  With strategic planning, you develop a roadmap for business success. It's a deep dive into your business operations to find standards that boost work efficiency and productivity. But what happen...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Marketing your growing business today can sometimes get overwhelming.  There seems to be a never-ending list of new social media tactics and platforms to embrace.  New marketing trends also pop up every few days and seem to die overnight! When surrounded by all these shiny bright objects in the form of so-called new and cutting-edge digital marketing idea...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Business growth requires a sound marketing plan so your company can thrive, survive, and stay successful - and relevant -  in fast-changing trends and technologies.  But if you don’t have the time or workforce to focus on marketing, an external marketing agency can do the heavy lifting for you. Their marketing experts can help you expand your client base,...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! What is franchising all about? And how can it work for your business? If your business is cost-effective and easily replicated, chances are you’ll have no problems attracting franchisees. Through this strategy, you can boost profits and expand operations without substantial capital costs. But before jumping on the franchising bandwagon, you need to do a l...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Running a business can get highly stressful.  Sure it's a lot of fun when you start, and it's very rewarding to see yourself achieve your goals and overcome all the hurdles in your way.  But as your business continues to grow, your workload naturally gets heavier, your obstacles more challenging, and it feels like there are more and more respons...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Your relationship with yourself is the most important and consistent relationship you will ever have. It will have a direct impact on how you lead your growing business.  In this episode of Help! My Business Is Growing; I talk to our guest Tomika Snodgrass about why cultivating a good relationship with yourself is vital to running a growing business.   Sh...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! CRM or Customer relationship management software is vital for any growing business. CRM is an extremely powerful tool that allows you to focus on your customers by building relationships with them, providing solutions, and meeting - and exceeding -  their expectations.  CRM makes it easier to close sales if you harness the data it gathers about customer b...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Over the last few years, the concept of personal branding has taken the business world by storm. Fueled partly by the rise of social media and the need to rise above the rest of the pack, it establishes your public persona for your target audience.  It is your thoughts, beliefs, and values and how you present them to the world, keeping you in control over...

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! What happens when your branding doesn't work as well as you would like?  Maybe it doesn't differentiate your business from the rest of the pack, or your company has evolved, and your existing branding no longer represents what your company is today.  This can be a sign that you might need to rebrand your business. And while the process may seem...