The C-Suite Mentor - Business Growth for Small Business Leaders with Theresa Cantley

208 //  Theresa recently received an interesting question: "What timeless truth are you applying to your business today?" In this episode, she uncovers timeless truths that can reshape the way you approach your business. Key Takeaways from Today's Episode:   The Power of Being Small : Small businesses have the unique ability to connect with customers on a personal level, offering consistent deligh...

207 // Have you every heard about the term "legacy business"? Today Theresa is challenging common misconceptions about legacy businesses being solely tied to extraordinary accomplishments or grand achievements. Instead, it's about who you are and how you show up every day. The conversation revolves around embracing the mindset of a CEO, regardless of the scale of your business. It's about envision...

Get ready to uncover the secrets of scaling your business while keeping your sanity intact. In this episode y ou'll discover that scaling isn't a magical trick; it's about diving deep into your desires and putting in the work. Learn why reinventing your business is the key to success in today's ever-changing landscape. Find out how personal shifts impact your business and why aligning your busines...

Get ready for a deep dive into the age-old question: Should your business rule your life, or should it be the other way around? Theresa is debunking the myth that non-stop hustle is the only road to success. Instead, she's reimagining entrepreneurship in a world that's constantly changing. Today's conversation includes the downsides of all work and no play and why it's high time to flip the script...

Ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence, the talk of the town, could shift the very essence of your business strategy? 🌟   Theresa sure has. She once grappled with the complexities of AI, wondering how it would fit into her business landscape. It felt daunting, like learning a new language. But then, like a dawn of clarity, the revelation emerged: AI could be the catalyst for reimagining your b...

Theresa's love affair with the concept of ' Phygital ' is nothing short of extraordinary. 🚀     It wasn't always this way, though. In the beginning, she felt the familiar pangs of awkwardness, pushiness, and a sense of being 'out of place.' But then, the realization struck like lightning: sales could be an invitation, an opportunity to revolutionize the way businesses operate.     Now, fast forwa...

In this episode Theresa discusses the challenges of operating your business with an outdated playbook . She emphasizes the importance of adapting to the new era and understanding the changing criteria that customers use to make decisions.    With change comes new responsibilities . Theresa explains how to know you are ready for a COO and reminds you that elevating your business does not mean leavi...

In this podcast episode, T h eresa Cantley discusses the role of a CEO and dispels common misconceptions. She uses her own business structure as an example, highlighting the responsibilities of a CEO in overseeing various arms of the business.   Teresa clarifies that CEOs should focus on the overall direction of the business rather than getting caught up in day-to-day details. She encourages entre...

In this special 200th episode, Theresa emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision both for business and personal life.   She reflects on the true impact of mentors throughout her career, both positive and negative , and highlights the importance of finding someone who can provide guidance and hold you accountable.   Discover the key qualities to seek in a mentor and gain invaluable insight...

Have you ever dealt with someone replicating your ideas and presenting them as theirs? We've all heard this type of story in the corporate world, but they're particularly tricky in business settings.       Today, Theresa discusses the issue of people taking credit for others' ideas and creations. She shares personal experiences of her husband and a mentor having their ideas stolen, as well as her...

Do you want to scale your business to greater success? Then having a clear vision is the key.   In this episode, Theresa emphasizes the importance of having a vision for your business and how it can help you avoid burnout, plateauing, or resentment.   She also shares a quote from fitness instructor Elise Joan about surrendering and how it relates to having a vision for your business. Theresa encou...

Ashley Montoya is the embodiment of what happens when you believe in a vision, you believe in a CEO, and together co-create the magic in a business.   Starting as a receptionist and working her way up the ranks to Director of Operations, Ashley has played a pivotal role in the growth of MedFit Medical Weightloss.   Today, she joins me to share the challenges, successes, and lessons learned on her...

In this episode, Theresa interviews Dr. Mcayla Sarno , a licensed psychotherapist and mindset expert, about her expertise in helping entrepreneurs overcome blocks and beliefs that hinder their success.     They discuss the importance of tapping into the unconscious mind to create significant change, the concept of the map of reality, and the role of spirituality in confronting and learning from ou...

I started my consulting business out of necessity, quickly jumping into the deep end without knowing how to swim. The journey was tough, riddled with obstacles and layers of limiting beliefs that I didn't even know existed.   But what emerged from these trials was a clearer vision of my 'why' — my North Star.   Today, I hope to inspire you to confront obstacles head on; to find YOUR unique 'why'....

More and more we seem to hear about online businesses taking over the market which leads us to ask the question: Will main street businesses survive?   The brick-and-mortar shops and stores we know and love might seem to be falling wayside to the cyber world, but there's an itch that shopping online just won't scratch. There's something about physically walking into a store that just can't be repl...

Dr. Angela Tran is the CEO and founder of MedFit Medical Weight Loss in Colorado. She is a medical weight loss doctor who helps busy professionals lose over 40 pounds in less than six months with the help of registered dietitians, fitness trainers, and health coaches.   She believes in helping people not only to lose weight but to feel good about themselves – and she believes that this starts from...

Register for the Local Business Growth Series, April 17-19: https://www.theresacantley.com/waitlist     Connect with Theresa:   Website: https://theresacantley.com/     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresacantley/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresacantley/  

Do you remember your favorite local coffee shop or restaurant where you would go to unwind, relax and connect with others? What if you could create a similar space within your own business that not only promoted well-being but left a lasting impact on society?   In this episode, I share my personal experience and insights on how to create a "third place" - a space that goes beyond just making mone...

What is cost-benefit analysis traditionally? Why it's important to understand what it is so you don't spiral   How to use it in your local business to stay profitable: Zoom out stay future-focused   Why a cash flow analysis is your best friend right now     Join me April 17 th through 19 th for my new workshop all about this and more: https://www.theresacantley.com/waitlist   Connect with me:   We...

From struggling to find direction to achieving clarity and success, my experiences with mentors and mastermind programs have been instrumental in my personal and professional growth.   Now, I'm SO excited to be offering local business owners the same opportunity for them, too, to share experiences, learn from each other, and achieve greater success together.   It's all happening inside the Small B...

As a business growth specialist, there is always one question that ranks the highest in what business owners want the answer to: How can I make more money?   For just one moment, put down the balance sheet, and the profit and loss statements, and really think about why you're doing all of this in the first place. This is where the answer to true growth and success lies.   In this week's episode, T...

Through Theresa's years of working with entrepreneurs and business owners, she has seen a commonality among those that just can't seem to gain the success they strive for: they think they've got to do it all themselves.   There's this belief in business ownership that you have to be the first one in, the last one to leave, and you have to be on and working 24/7, killing yourself to prove how badly...

Productivity is something we all strive to be better at. We all want to be able to get more done with our limited hours in a day. What some of us may not realize, however, is that being productive isn't necessarily using every ounce of energy we have to be working nonstop. Instead, peak productivity is learning how to make better use of our time WITHOUT overworking and stressing ourselves out.   G...

It's been said before and will continue to be said again and again: Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes guts, grit, and a whole lot of believing in yourself and what you want to create. You won't see immediate successes and the money will take a while to break even and get to a place of actually profiting. But if you stick with it and have the right amount of determination to...

Being an entrepreneur can feel quite lonely at times. We're a very, very small percentage of people that is willing to put themselves and their ideas out there into the world and hope that they like what we have to offer. And that is actually our superpower. What we have to remember is that there will always be people who doubt or question what it is you're doing; these people won't ever understan...