Path to Profit: Lessons From Growth-Driven Business Leaders GrowthForce LLC

By now, you’re most likely familiar with the concept of 1:1 meetings (well… we hope so).But did you know it can be the missing key to unlocking employee engagement? Jennifer Loftus, owner of HR consulting firm Astron Solutions, joins Stephen King for not only one of the most talked about topics, but the MOST IMPORTANT topic: Employee Engagement.After all, your people are your biggest asset.Tune in to listen to Jennifer’s takeaways on the importance of keeping employees engaged, and how to do so in a remote environment. They discuss:Astron’s 25 year history.How the pandemic shifted workplace culture. The importance of your value proposition.The power of one to one meetings. The key to employee connectivity, even when remote.Real client stories engaged employees.How to get your employees to bring their best selves.The important discussion of employee compensation.The 5 elements of total rewards.Make sure to follow us on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn at @GrowthForce & Instagram at @GrowthForceHQ!

Are the riches really in the niches?We weighed in with Carolyn Boldt Co-founder, VP, & Director of Design of CrossFields Interiors & Architecture. Carolyn shares her journey and the strategic steps she took when ascending to Co-founder & Vice president, offering invaluable insights into leadership and business acumen. From designing for big enterprises to honing in on holistic health and wellness practices, Carolyn shares the “blueprint” for finding your niche. Carolyn walks us through how she successfully identified and catered to her ideal client, reshaping the trajectory of CrossFields' success.They discuss:Carolyn's background & what her team is currently working on.Michael Gerber's book, The E-myth & how she applied it to CrossFields.The steps Carolyn took when leaping Co-founder & VP.How she brought her company back to profitability.The riches are in the niches - how she chose her specific ideal client.Make sure to follow us on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn at @GrowthForce & Instagram at @GrowthForceHQ!

The past four years have challenged business owners to reshape both their financial and people strategies; Guy Geier, Managing Partner at FX Collaborative, is no different. Guy joins Steve on Path To Profit to talk about the reality of the new normal after the pandemic from a financial and cultural perspective, and actions taken by his architecture company when funds were tight to reach their current revenue of $25 million. Guy also shares the specific KPIs he consistently uses to manage his firm.This is a must-listen for any business owner who wants to find the “blueprint” for growing a successful firm!They Discuss:Guy’s story of becoming Managing Partner at FXCollaborativeHis shift to remote work and why they moved back to hybrid. The reality of his numbers during the pandemicWhat his company did when money was tight The specific KPIs Guy tracks for FXCollaborativeHow AI is affecting the architecture spaceHow architecture firms can leverage new AI technologyWhy Guy thinks other architecture firms need to be careful when using AI technologyCheck out the AEC Scorecard™ - the architecture industry’s FIRST scorecard made exclusively for their growing firm!Make sure to follow us on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn at @GrowthForce & Instagram at @GrowthForceHQ!

A strategic vision alone won't cut it. Russ Hawkins, CEO at Agilence Inc shares invaluable insights on leading struggling companies to financial success. As a seasoned leader with a track record of turning companies around, Russ delivers a masterclass in the art of transformation. His proven approach involves thorough a SWOT analysis, a proven people strategy, and the proper way to use data. With over $100 million raised and successful sales in three different companies, his experience is a goldmine for entrepreneurs and business leaders.We Discuss:Russ’s process when being brought into a new tech company to turn it into a platform for growth.Why a SWAT Analysis is the first step when coming into a new companyOne of the most important lessons a business owner can hearThe baseline before you can start thinking about expansionWhat supports the strategic vision of the businessRuss’ advice on how to stay on the good side of your investorsHow Russ suggests businesses find the right data for themThe story of a turkey and a bull & hope it relates to businessMake sure to follow us on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn at @GrowthForce & Instagram at @GrowthForceHQ!