From $0 to $500K: How Kat Piachaud of Katalyse Consulting Scaled Her Business, Built a Dream Team Across Australia and the Philippines, Mastered Work-Life Balance, and Turned Challenges into Opportunities in Just 3 Years. (Episode 618 - Kat Piachaud)

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Kat Piachaud, Managing Director of Katalyse Consulting, shares her inspiring journey of growing her business from zero to $500,000 in revenue in just three years. Specializing in bookkeeping and CFO consulting, Kat reveals how she built a high-performing team across Australia and the Philippines while streamlining operations to achieve remarkable efficiency. She opens up about the challenges of rapid growth, the importance of work-life balance, and the lessons learned from scaling back to prioritize quality and sustainability. Kat’s story is a testament to resilience, integrity, and the power of discipline in achieving business success. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let’s get into it by clicking here.

Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice.

And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:

1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Kat Piachaud, the hardest thing in growing a small business is managing yourself. This includes maintaining work-life balance, overcoming mental and emotional struggles, handling pressure, and staying disciplined and aligned with integrity. She emphasizes that personal growth and self-management are critical to business success, as challenges often stem from within the entrepreneur themselves.

2. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Kat Piachaud's favorite business book that has helped her the most is The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life. She found it to be very insightful, offering valuable lessons and principles applicable to both personal growth and business success.

3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Kat Piachaud recommends Layla and Alex Hormozi’s podcasts for actionable insights and strategies to grow a small business. She also emphasizes the value of engaging with entrepreneurial podcasts to learn from the experiences of others. Networking with fellow entrepreneurs and leveraging their knowledge is another key resource she highlights, along with continuous exploration of business-focused online content to stay updated and inspired.

4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Kat Piachaud strongly recommends working with a coach or mentor as a key resource for growing a small business. She advises finding someone who has achieved the level of success you aspire to, ensuring they understand your challenges and can provide tailored guidance. This relationship can offer valuable insights, accountability, and strategies to help navigate the complexities of business growth.

5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? On day one of starting out in business, Kat Piachaud would advise herself to "Give everything a go. Say, Yes, there's no failure. There's just lessons." This reflects her belief in embracing opportunities, learning from mistakes, and maintaining a growth mindset throughout the entrepreneurial journey.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:

There’s no such thing as failure, only lessons to fuel growth — Kat Piachaud Discipline bridges the gap between burnout and sustainable success — Kat Piachaud

Integrity is the backbone of business; it defines who you are — Kat Piachaud