The Business Strategist Adam Strong

Do you get anxiety when it comes to recruitment and attracting top talent? 

This week's guest is Roberta Matuson, the talent maximizer who is a leadership expert and author. We discuss the correlation between leadership in large and small businesses, the importance of managing relationships in the workplace, strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, and the impact of investing in employee development on revenue growth. 
Roberta provides advice for CEOs and founders who experience anxiety around recruitment and shares strategies for cutting hiring times in half. She also discusses the red flags to look out for when hiring and emphasises the value of using networks and employee referral programs. 
In this conversation, Adam seeks advice from Roberta on mentoring a team member for a leadership role and attracting top candidates to his company. They discuss the importance of clearly defining the traits and expectations of a leader, offering trial periods or acting roles, and providing coaching support. 
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Takeaways


Leadership is important in both large and small businesses, and there are lessons that can be learned from both.

Managing relationships with employees and developing strong connections is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.

Investing in employee development can lead to reduced turnover and significant revenue growth.

CEOs and founders should seek expert help and strategies to overcome anxiety and improve their recruitment and talent management processes.

Red flags to watch out for during the hiring process include inconsistencies in the candidate's story and lack of connections or recommendations on LinkedIn. People work for people, not just companies


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:18 Leadership in Large and Small Businesses
05:25 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
08:58 Investing in Employee Development for Revenue Growth
12:24 Strategies for Cutting Hiring Times in Half
21:34 Using Networks and Employee Referral Programs
23:28 Mentoring for Leadership
32:42 Attracting Top Candidates
35:11 Addressing Employee Turnover
39:36 The Importance of Clear Expectations

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What's the Secret Formula for Explosive Growth in Your Business?
In this conversation, Adam Strong interviews Greg Wilkes, a business coach for the construction industry. They discuss Greg's background in construction and how he developed a methodology to help construction businesses grow. They also talk about the mindset challenges faced by construction business owners, the importance of getting off the tools and working on the business, and the similarities between the construction and professional services industries.
Greg shares his five-step process for business growth and discusses the opportunities that can arise during economic downturns. They also touch on the concept of pattern interrupt in marketing outreach. In this conversation, Greg Wilkes and Adam Strong discuss various topics related to marketing and growing a business.
They touch on the effectiveness of old-school marketing methods, the importance of a comprehensive marketing strategy, and the role of social media in business growth. They also discuss the difference between growth and scaling, and the key factors to consider when evaluating a business's growth stage.
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Key Takeaways

1) Getting off the tools and working on the business is crucial for long-term success and growth.
2) Learn about the five-step process for business growth
3) How to use pattern interrupt which can be an effective strategy in marketing outreach, using personalised messages and specific references to catch the attention of potential clients.
4) Gain insights on a comprehensive marketing strategy should include a mix of old-school and new-school methods for building leads
5) Creating a unique value proposition and tailoring it to individual clients can improve conversion rates
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
08:43 Mindset Challenges in the Construction Industry
15:39 Similarities Between Construction and Professional Services
30:02 The Power of Social Media for Business Growth
37:39 Crafting a Compelling Value Proposition
42:59 Outro business strategist.mp3
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Learn the five pitfalls before scaling a business 

In this conversation, Adam Strong discusses when to scale a business and the common pitfalls to avoid. He emphasises the importance of revenue and suggests looking for ways to improve revenue streams, such as monthly recurring revenue and affiliate marketing. He also talks about the need to productise and diversify offerings to attract a wider audience. Strong highlights the significance of mindset and thinking like a seven or eight-figure business owner. He advises understanding the capacity of the business and finding ways to increase it. Lastly, he emphasises the importance of creating a strong company culture.

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Takeaways


Focus on improving revenue streams, such as monthly recurring revenue and affiliate marketing.

Productise and diversify offerings to attract a wider audience.

Develop a mindset of a seven or eight-figure business owner to effectively implement scaling strategies.

Understand the capacity of the business and find ways to increase it.

Create a strong company culture to support business growth.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction
05:07 Improving Revenue Streams
10:54 Developing the Mindset of a Seven or Eight-Figure Business Owner
15:39 Understanding and Increasing Business Capacity

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When should you scale or grow your business?

This conversation explores the difference between growing and scaling a business. Growing a business focuses on increasing revenue and taking on more clients or customers, while scaling a business focuses on increasing revenue and profit simultaneously. Scaling involves finding ways to increase operational efficiency and streamline processes. The key to scaling is identifying the area of the business that needs scaling and implementing a framework or system to support it. Timing is crucial when it comes to scaling a business, and seeking advice from those who have successfully scaled their businesses can be helpful.
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Takeaways

Growing a business involves increasing revenue and taking on more clients or customers.

Scaling a business involves increasing revenue and profit simultaneously.

To scale a business, identify the area that needs scaling and implement a framework or system to support it.

Timing is crucial when it comes to scaling a business.

Seeking advice from those who have successfully scaled their businesses can be helpful.


Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Difference Between Growing and Scaling a Business
02:59 The Challenges of Growing a Business and the Importance of Resources
04:50 The Key Questions to Ask When Considering Scaling a Business
08:23 Examples of Scaling a Business and Increasing Operational Efficiency
09:48 The Role of Mindset in Scaling a Business
13:42 Identifying the Area of the Business That Needs Scaling and Investing in It
21:08 Outro business strategist.mp3

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Are you feeling invisible in the crowded digital world? Imagine if you could effortlessly capture the attention of your dream clients on LinkedIn, transforming your online presence from unnoticed to unmissable

In this episode, Adam Strong shares strategies for getting on the radar of potential clients on LinkedIn. He emphasises the importance of endorsing others for their skills, creating specific content for potential clients, using warm outreach strategies, showing appreciation and gratitude, updating your profile regularly, and creating a LinkedIn newsletter. These strategies can help increase profile views, impressions, and engagement, ultimately leading to more sales and leads. By implementing these strategies consistently, businesses can gain a competitive edge and stand out from the crowd.

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Takeaways

Endorse others for their skills to get on their radar

Create specific content for potential clients to solve their pain points

Use warm outreach strategies on LinkedIn to engage with potential clients

Show appreciation and gratitude to create a positive impression

Regularly update your LinkedIn profile to attract more attention

Consider creating a LinkedIn newsletter to share valuable insights


Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:29 Getting on the Radar of Potential Clients
04:45 Strategy 2: Create Specific Types of Content for Potential Clients
08:08 Strategy 3: Use Warm Outreach on LinkedIn
11:28 Strategy 4: Be Appreciated and Grateful
14:21 Strategy 5: Update Your Profile Regularly
15:46 Strategy 6: Create a LinkedIn Newsletter

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Would you like to know how to define what the next level is in your business? 
In this episode, Adam Strong is joined by Scott Ritzheimer, a master at defining the next level in business. Scott shares his experience of starting and scaling a multimillion-dollar business before the age of 35. He discusses the challenges faced during the growth stages and the importance of building a strong leadership team. The conversation focuses on identifying key questions and areas of focus for business owners, such as legacy, leadership, and decision-making. 

The episode concludes with a discussion on milestones in the business journey. In this conversation, Scott Ritzheimer discusses the different stages of a founder's journey and the challenges they face. He emphasises the importance of building an executive team and hiring a second-in-command to share the leadership burden. Scott identifies the founder's stage as a reluctant manager and highlights the need for alignment with this stage. 

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Takeaways

Building a strong leadership team is crucial for scaling a business.

Recognising the challenges of growth and understanding the different stages of the business lifecycle can help navigate the journey.

Legacy and vision play a significant role in shaping the future of a company.

Effective decision-making and focusing on key areas of the business are essential for success. Building an executive team and hiring a second-in-command can help founders share the leadership burden and drive growth.

Letting go of certain aspects of the business can create space for future success.


Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Show
01:21 Introducing Scott Ritzheimer and the Next Level
09:14 Discovering the Business Lifecycle Stages
12:04 Transforming the Business and Building a Leadership Team
14:02 Recognising the Challenges of Growth
19:33 Identifying Key Questions and Focus Areas
23:09 Focusing on Legacy and Leadership
24:36 Making Decisions for the Future
26:01 Vision for the Future of the Company
27:11 Milestones in the Business Journey
27:38 Building an Executive Team
28:14 Founder's Stage: Reluctant Manager
29:07 Alignment with Stage Three
30:25 The Importance of Focusing on the Right Things
32:11 Separating Defence from Offence
33:16 The Myth of Carrying the Whole Business
34:29 Bringing in a Second-in-Command
36:01 Choosing the Right Operator
37:04 The Temptation of Hiring a Business Partner
38:32 The Challenge of Diversified Approach
41:35 The Power of Visionary-Operator Combination
44:17 Letting Go to Create Space for Success
47:56 The Hardest Decisions: People and Letting Go
50:57 Scott's Current Work and The Founder's Evolution

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