Progressive Mindset

In a business pushing the ceiling is something we constantly need to do and think about. Expansion is necessary to building something and can come in many forms, more office space, new location, new service and many more. In this episode we unpack why expansion is so important and where to get started.

In business and in life, we are often asked to do things that we know aren't going to end well. Saying no is an art form, one that many are uncomfortable with. In this episode Brad and Jason discuss the power of saying NO, the benefits in can bring and how to convince yourself that whilst it may be tough, it is absolutely the right thing to do.

There are so many ways to lead a team or business, just go on TikTok and search Entrepreneur and you will find 1000's of methods. In this episode we discuss what we want to call feel good leadership. This isn't another thing to do, but a mindset and methodology to creating a thriving business. Let us know what you think, could this work in your business?

Outsourcing is a huge market in almost all sectors, it exists in every services, products and manufacturing. But what is it and why could it be the answer to your problems. DISCLOSURE : Brad and Jason operate and run an outsourcing business in the tech sector, so who better to speak about this topic. Books discussed: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scale-Fail-Explode-Growth-Business/dp/1119461014/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SFKE70WWPR3U&keywords=scale+or+fail&qid=1690541119&s=books&sprefix=scale+or+fail%2Cstripbooks%2C189&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Book-Outsourcing-Challenges-Opportunities-ebook/dp/B008NBZ5SK/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2Y78EQM973NSY&keywords=outsourcing&qid=1690541132&s=books&sprefix=outsourcin%2Cstripbooks%2C92&sr=1-8

A quick fire chat with Brad and Jason, covering our top 7 tips for improving your productivity.

Running a business is tough, it comes with so many highs and just as many lows. How do you try and create a balance and what can you expect in these scenarios? Jason and Brad jump into some of their highs and lows of business and how they have overcome it to ensure there are always learnings to improve the business overall.

For many entrepreneurs, the journey to 1 Million in turnover is one that marks huge significance. It signifies subconsciously that you have built a meaningful, and proper business. However, what is needed from you on the journey is very different to what is needed from you for the 1-3 million journey. In this episode, we touch upon what was needed from us to get to the 1 Million mark, how we done it, and what you should focus on.

All of the leading business' around the world have harnessed and built a thriving culture within their organisation. A culture decides how long people want to stay with you, how attractive you are to prospective talent and more importantly how much people can grow and perform when with you. But the key question, is what goes into creating a thriving culture? How do you do it and what key things should you focus on to achieve it. In this episode we discuss all these key points and how we achieved a culture of success within our business.

MRR, or better known as monthly recurring revenue has taken the world by storm. From your Netflix subscription to the local coffee shop, we have seen a drastic rise in the monthly subscription model across many industries. In this episode we look at the reasons for such growth, the positives around MRR but more importantly how you can use MRR to create a healthier business that drives you forward.

In a world and society filled with a desire for instant rewards and success, how do you harness the power of patience? Quite often the real success stories show that someone has worked hard and persistently for many years before the fruits of their labour are achieved. In this episode we discuss the two concepts and why a balance is important to experience any meaningful success. This is one I would strongly urge you to listen to and most importantly, think about what gives your real satisfaction, both long term and short term.

A customers experience can decide how much they spend with you, but almost how likely they are to return or recommend you. Sometimes it is easy to get lost in the day to day of perception, but taking a step back and reviewing what it all looks like to a customer, can be a key trick to improving your acquisition rate and thus growing and retaining better. In this episode we look at many examples of a good customer experience, what made it good, but most important how you can get a leg up on your competition.

In business there are typically two types of decisions, data backed ideas and solutions or gut instincts. Which is right and when do you use each option? We cover both in detail and look at some real world examples we have been through where using your gut is required to stay ahead of the curve. Remember, it's easier to use your gut when nothing is at risk, so always weigh up your risk to reward capacity to ensure you take on the right challenges and solutions at the right time.

As a business owner, manager or entrepreneur it is very frequent that you find yourself in an uncomfortable moment. This happens in life too. In your role it's crucial that you find a way to become comfortable in these moments, so you can deliver the right outcome. In this episode we discuss tools, mindsets and examples that can be used to help you get through that next uncomfortable moment. Remember, if it was easy, everyone would do it!

All entrepreneurs dream of the day they have a business that is self sufficient and doing well, but then what? Well the dream evolves to building a business that can stand the test of time, economic issues and much more. In this episode we discuss exactly what to focus on to build a business that will be around in 50 years, alongside looking at examples of this in the world!

Everyone defines success a little differently. For some it is financial, others it can be time or something more physically rewarding. Brad and Jason jump into this minefield of a topic as we share what it means to us and how we look to track ourselves to ensure we stay on path.

Automation/AI is a hot topic in 2023, and there is a good reason for it. Automation, used correctly can benefit your business in ways that take you to the next level. Wether it be improving accuracy, creating a consistent customer experience, saving time or most important adding profit! In this episode, we look at some examples of automation used well and examples of it used not so well. How do you get started and more important do it well? A question we cover and much more.

Influencers and industry experts have become a growing trend in all sectors, providing a more achieve-able way of creating growth and prospects for your business. But how do you get started? How do you become a recognised face with credibility so people trust you? All this and more as Brad interviews Richard Tubb, a well respected and recognised figure in the Managed IT space. We discuss how we made his name, how he keeps it and what things he would share to other leaders looking to build a reputation and name. Thrown in the mix is our very own Jason who is on his journey of achieving just this.

Everyone wants to increase their business value, even if it doesn't mean selling! A valuable business means a well oiled and well run day-to-day that can function without you needing to be constantly present. Reducing the madness of being a business leader is a fundamental way of creating long term success for the business, allowing others to thrive and grow whilst ensuring success continues. In episode 2 of the 3 part special, we discuss delegation. What can be delegated? What not to do, what to do and more.

Every business wants to increase its value, wether this is for an eventual exist or just to create a slicker and more efficient and effective business. In this special 3 part series, we look at the 3 key components to increasing the value of your business! In this episode we start with possibly the hardest of the 3 areas, process. Process is the foundation of removing yourself from the day to day, as well as creating a consistent experience for your customers. Many people don't know the different between a process, procedure and checklist but it's important you do! Utilising all 3 tools can create a business that relies less on you and allows you people to thrive.

There are so many books, influencers and leaders who share certain things you should do in order to be successful. Do they work? In this episode we discuss our routines and remove the myths surrounding many of them. There are 2 things that remain important, consistency and hard work. The rest is all just a preference that you adapt to suit you. Whilst this topic may be as hard hitting as some, this easy listen should fuel your ideas of what best suits your lifestyle and brain, to get the most out of each and every day.