The Business Growth Pod with Allan Draper Allan Draper

In today's episode, Allan speaks with Wayne Washington aka “The Doctor of Operations.” Wayne helps CEO's sustain growth by eliminating hidden costs, disengaged employees, and unnecessary complexity. Allan and Wayne discuss ways leaders can incorporate positive changes in an organization using both collaboration and inclusion with their employees. It starts with creating a plan for long-term success. This plan gives entrepreneurs and leaders a starting point, which puts them in a position to make adjustments within their organization.

Allan is pleased to welcome Instagram guru, speaker, and author, Brendan Kane.   Brendan recently released a book called, “Hook Point: How To Stand Out In A 3 Second World.” Allan and Brendan discuss why researching your competitors is the key to maximizing every digital marketing dollar you spend and why businesses should focus on and master one social media platform at a time.  This episode is filled with tips that can help your business get started on any social media platform.  Please make sure you subscribe and leave a review.

In today’s episode, Allan is honored to welcome Dr. Barbara Dalle Pezza. Dr. Barbara is an internationally recognized coach, leadership development expert, and author of “The Unexpected Gift.” Allan and Barbara discuss why entrepreneurs should embrace change and transformation within themselves. Investing money to pursue a coach or attend a masterclass is an important leap, crucial for personal growth. It is quite common for entrepreneurs to have limiting beliefs, and they are so hard to break through. An important reminder is that anything is possible when you are limitless!

In today’s episode, Allan welcomes Brian Lovegrove. Brian is a certified coach, author, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team. He is also an Amazon best-selling author. Brian discusses why entrepreneurs should not equate activity as an accomplishment, and the difference between prioritizing what is important vs what is urgent. Brian has spent hundreds of hours coaching and he is committed to helping others consistently take action on their top priorities. Allan discusses the importance of incorporating deliberate practice, and why this concept is crucial to business and personal success. As an entrepreneur, it is important to pick one goal, implement it and get it done!

In today’s episode, Allan welcomes Tim Cakir. Tim is a growth consultant who helps companies, entrepreneurs and students achieve fast and consistent growth. Tim and Allan discuss the importance of company culture and why having a mission statement visual to all team members is important. Spending time with team members and discussing your just cause will help you express company goals, and give a clear vision for your business.

In today's episode, Allan is excited to welcome twin brothers Chris and Eric Martinez, founders of Dynamic Duo Training, an online nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle consulting business. Chris and Eric are spreading their positive message of making mind growth a priority for anyone wanting to be successful. Your motivation will come from your thoughts, attitude, and actions. Mind growth is at the forefront of being an entrepreneur, and the easiest way to focus on mind growth is to find a mentor or join a mastermind. Allan gives insight into his biggest form of motivation. Entrepreneurs will succeed if they focus on mental growth.