The Business Strategist Adam Strong

Imagine turning your workplace into a creativity powerhouse, where every team member feels valued and empowered.
In this episode, Adam discusses the five key mistakes when building a team. 

Takeaways

When building a team, don't hire based on skills alone; consider attitude, culture, and mindset.

Clearly define roles and responsibilities within the team to avoid overlap and conflict.

Establish effective communication channels, such as regular meetings with agendas and time constraints.

Value team dynamics and diverse perspectives to foster innovation and problem-solving.

Take your time when hiring and be willing to let go of employees who aren't a good fit.


{Case Study} How I Helped One Client Grow From £170,000 to £500,000 and Exit In Less Than 12 months: https://adamstrong.notion.site/Case-Study-ffe4872385f24e4dbca03bdd5660c103
 
Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Five Key Mistakes in Building a Team
04:00 Mistake 2: Lack of Clearly Defined Roles and Responsibilities
06:47 Mistake 3: Poor Communication Channels
09:16 Mistake 4: Ignoring Team Dynamics
11:32 Mistake 5: Inadequate Support Resources
13:37 Conclusion: Hire Slow, Fire Fast
14:36 Outro business strategist.mp3

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Want to scale your business but afraid you may make mistakes? 
In this episode, Adam Strong discusses the 10 common pitfalls to avoid when scaling a business. He also highlights the need for a clear strategy, efficient processes, and strong leadership. Additionally, he advises against relying solely on referrals and neglecting existing customers. Overall, Adam provides solutions and personal stories to help entrepreneurs overcome these pitfalls and successfully scale their businesses.
Takeaways

Having multiple revenue streams is crucial for scaling a business and avoiding the trap of trading time for money.

Outsourcing tasks and creating an 'undoing list' can help free up time and focus on high-value activities.

Expanding product offerings and creating different price points can attract a wider range of clients and increase revenue.

Building marketing assets, such as free products and partnerships, can generate leads and increase brand value.

Having a clear strategy, efficient processes, and strong leadership are key to scaling a business successfully.


{Case Study} How I Helped One Client Grow From £170,000 to £500,000 and Exit In Less Than 12 months: https://adamstrong.notion.site/Case-Study-ffe4872385f24e4dbca03bdd5660c103
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:46 Pitfall 2: Going Alone
06:23 Pitfall 3: Limited Products and Services
10:24 Pitfall 4: Relying on Referrals
12:07 Pitfall 5: Know Your Capacity
13:53 Pitfall 6: Lack of Clear Strategy
15:39 Pitfall 7: Poor Hiring Practices
18:11 Pitfall 9: Customer Neglect
20:02 Pitfall 10: Weak Leadership
23:48 Conclusion
24:01 Outro business strategist.mp3

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How you considered trying outbound messaging on LinkedIn? Why is it done so badly and how you can improve it.

In this today’s show, Adam Strong shares a five-step framework for generating leads and sales using LinkedIn. He emphasises the importance of optimising your LinkedIn profile, building rapport with potential clients, and offering valuable insights. He also encourages listeners to refine and improve their LinkedIn outbound sales strategy using 5 simple steps. 
Takeaways


How to optimise your LinkedIn profile by focusing on positioning 

Building rapport with potential clients by acknowledging and appreciating them, reducing barriers to entry.

How to ask intelligent questions to understand their present situation, goals, and challenges.

Offer valuable insights and recommendations to demonstrate your expertise and build trust.

Schedule a one-to-one call to further discuss their needs and explore potential collaboration.


Struggling to find clarity in your business strategy? We’ve create ‘The Ultimate Guide To Creating Clarity in Your Business Strategy’ No sign up needed… https://adamstrong.notion.site/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Creating-Clarity-in-Your-Business-Strategy-697404c2e42c4e5c98367ebf46cf55dc?pvs=73
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Generating Leads and Sales on LinkedIn
03:36 Step 1: Positioning Yourself as an Authority on LinkedIn
06:48 Step 2: Building Rapport and Establishing Connection
08:29 Step 3: Asking Intelligent Questions to Understand Client Needs
10:10 Step 4: Offering Insights and Recommendations to Build Trust
10:36 Step 5: Inviting Clients to a One-on-One Call

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Do you struggling to attract leads into your business? 
In this podcast episode, Adam Strong shares strategies for generating more leads in your business. He emphasises the importance of understanding your ideal clients' problems and pain points in order to create effective lead magnets. 
Takeaways

Understanding your ideal clients' problems and pain points is crucial for effective lead generation.

Lead magnets can be categorised into software, information, services, and physical products.

Offering free trials and educational content are effective lead generation strategies.

Working for free can help build social proof and credibility.

Sponsoring events and utilising affiliates can generate leads from your target market.



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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Lead Generation
03:50 Categorising Lead Magnets
06:57 Examples and Tips for Creating Information Products
10:39 Working for Free as a Lead Magnet
18:59 Utilising Affiliates for Lead Generation
22:51 Conclusion and Becoming a Lead Generation Magnet
22:56 Outro business strategist.mp3

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Do you leverage your personal brand to build business growth?

In this episode, Adam Strong interviews Rachel B. Lee, the branding lady boss, about personal branding and its impact on business growth. Rachel is a marketing and branding expert and a Top Voice on LinkedIn.

They discuss the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and building credibility in personal branding. They also touch on the pitfalls of chasing algorithms and using AI tools in personal branding. 

Overall, the conversation emphasises the need to show up as your true self and build a personal brand that aligns with your values and resonates with your target audience. Rachel emphasises the need for human conversation and real-life experiences to build brand and trust. They also touch on the misconception of follower count and the significance of impacting even just one person.
Takeaways


Why Authenticity and human connection are key in personal branding.

Why Personal branding is not just self-promotion; it is about showcasing your expertise and value.

Building a personal brand on platforms like LinkedIn is essential in today's digital world.

Learn about the common pitfalls in personal branding include chasing algorithms and using AI tools inauthentically.

Follower count does not necessarily reflect credibility or expertise; impacting even just one person is significant.


Struggling to find clarity in your business strategy? We’ve create ‘The Ultimate Guide To Creating Clarity in Your Business Strategy’ No sign up needed… https://adamstrong.notion.site/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Creating-Clarity-in-Your-Business-Strategy-697404c2e42c4e5c98367ebf46cf55dc?pvs=73
 
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:03 The Challenges of Building a Personal Brand as a Parent
07:20 The Link Between Personal Branding and Business Growth
08:37 The Perception of Personal Branding as Self-Promotion
11:15 The Importance of Authenticity in Personal Branding
13:33 Building Credibility and Trust in Personal Branding
21:46 The Role of AI in Personal Branding
24:09 Integrity and Ethical AI in Business
27:13 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
28:57 Content Creation and Value Proposition
43:46 The Power of Impacting One Person

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Are you an established business and struggling to reignite your sales and marketing? 
In this episode, Adam Strong shares five innovative strategies to reignite sales and marketing efforts and win back lost clients using the ROSE method, which stands for research, offer, showcase and explore. 
Takeaways

Conduct research by interviewing existing clients to understand why they chose your company and how your product or service solves their problems.

Reach out to clients who said no and find out why they didn't choose your company, and use that feedback to improve your offers.

Focus on the benefits of your offers rather than the features, and consider creating different packages with varying levels of service.

Showcase your offers through brochures or other sales aids to guide clients through the benefits and value you provide.

Explore collaboration opportunities by creating a Dream 100 list of potential partners who have access to your target market.


Sign up to our next masterclass in which I share a case study of how we grew and scaled one business from £170,000 to £500,000 and was able to help the business owner exit from the business. Sign up here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/howihelpedthisbusinessownerscal7207130245689204737/
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Reigniting Sales and Marketing Efforts
01:58 Chapter 1: Research - Understanding Your Existing Clients
08:17 Chapter 3: Revamp Your Offers - Focus on Benefits
10:03 Chapter 4: Showcase Your Offers - Create a Brochure or Roadmap
13:16 Chapter 5: Explore Collaboration Opportunities - The Dream 100 List
18:12 Outro business strategist.mp3

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Have you got a plan for scale up? If not, take the business growth quiz here: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com
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