Episodes

  • Right People, Right Seats: Hiring Your #2

    Right People, Right Seats: Hiring Your #2
    Nov 18 2024

    Are you a founder or CEO looking to take your organization to the next level? The key might just be in your second-in-command.

    In this essential new episode, we dive deep into the power of the #2 role and how to navigate the opportunities and pitfalls of this critical hire.

    Join us as we explore:

    -The critical functions and responsibilities of a strong #2 leader

    -Common mistakes to avoid when bringing on a second-in-command

    -Proven strategies for a successful search, onboarding, and integration process

    -Real-life case studies and lessons learned from organizations who have been there before

    Whether you're a newer business or an established organization, the decisions you make around your leadership team can make or break your future success. Don't miss this chance to learn how set your #2 up for success--which means helping you truly step into the role of a business leader.

    Watch all the replays for the workshop here: https://program.bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/workshop-replays

    If you want our help to integrate this into your business, book a call with us: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/45min-session-with-simone-as
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    25 mins
  • E94 - Resilience: The Foundation For Your Vision In 2025

    E94 - Resilience: The Foundation For Your Vision In 2025
    Nov 11 2024
    In this episode we are diving deep into the power of crafting an inspiring, hope-filled vision for your organization in 2025 and beyond. Too often, leaders get caught up in day-to-day firefighting without a clear roadmap for long-term growth.

    But the most resilient, transformative businesses are the ones that can step back, envision a brighter future, and then relentlessly work to bring that vision to life. We'll show you how to blend the power of hope-driven visioning with the discipline of strategic planning. You'll discover: *How to ground your vision in strategic hope, not just blind optimism *The keys to painting a vivid, emotionally compelling portrait of the future *Concrete steps for translating your vision into a detailed, resilient action plan

    And much more! Don't miss this essential episode for leaders who want to future-proof their businesses and leave a lasting impact. For more details make sure you join us for our free workshop next week. Register here: https://workshop.bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/workshop2
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    22 mins
  • E93 - Is Your Mission Actually Scalable?

    E93 - Is Your Mission Actually Scalable?
    Nov 4 2024
    This episode stresses the importance of designing your core mission and offering for scale upfront. Too often, entrepreneurs lose focus chasing shiny opportunities that dilute their message over time, killing growth potential. To scale efficiently, focus on four levers: 1) Do you love the daily work? Passion fuels excellence. 2) Are you unequivocally the best at solving your problem? Competition heats up with scale. 3) Prove scalable demand exists via market research. Limited markets create low ceilings. 4) Ensure margins self-fund rapid growth - external funds only temporarily replace internal leverage. We talk about common scaling obstacles like quality control, outdated systems, limited leadership, and cash flow pressures. Scaling requires ongoing audits, scaling-ready plans, expanding teams, and careful financial modeling to anticipate barriers. In the end, disciplined focus on excelling within the four scaling parameters and continuously improving operations is key to converting momentum into exponential, sustainable growth long-term. Success demands designing your mission and operations with scaling as the end goal from day one. Check out our free training for more details: https://training.bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/v/leap
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    23 mins
  • E92 - The Art Of Feedback: Gold Or Disaster

    E92 - The Art Of Feedback: Gold Or Disaster
    Oct 28 2024
    In this episode, learn best practices for delivering feedback that encourages growth rather than crushing motivation. Discover why establishing a two-way dialogue through active listening is key to gaining understanding and buy-in. Hear how keeping feedback specific with illustrative examples provides clarity on where to improve. Find out why balancing positives with constructive criticism in a factual, not emotional manner boosts receptiveness. Gain insights on how couching criticism as an opportunity and focusing on behavior over character assumptions fosters learning. Explore the importance of seeking feedback on your feedback to ensure understanding on both sides. Leave equipped to strengthen your abilities in this impactful people leadership function through empathy, specifics and care in your approach.
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    30 mins
  • E91 - Why Micromanaging Is Highly Underrated

    E91 - Why Micromanaging Is Highly Underrated
    Oct 21 2024

    Why Micromanaging is Highly Underrated

    Many founders pride themselves on empowering teams by staying out of the weeds. But does letting go of responsibilities too quickly undermine your ability to guide a growing company?

    In this episode, we'll explore how transitioning from owner to CEO demands adapting your leadership style to meet new challenges. You'll learn the difference between autocratic micromanaging and active involvement that fosters innovation.

    Discover why true collaboration at the detail level, not absence, builds motivated teams capable of executing your larger vision during times of rapid change.

    Gain insights for charting an evolution in your leadership approach to successfully lead through periods of scaling.

    To learn more, check out our new training at https://training.bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/v/leap
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    23 mins
  • What Gen Z Teaches Business Owners

    What Gen Z Teaches Business Owners
    Oct 14 2024
    Gen Z is one of the biggest labor and talent pools available to business owners right now and… to be the company they want to work for, many business owners need to update their leadership practices and culture. Tune in to learn practical steps for cultivating a servant culture where people feel valued, engaged and able to contribute their best work. Discover how demonstrating authenticity, prioritizing personal growth, sharing power and more can transform your organization into high-performing teams that produce outstanding results.
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    23 mins
  • E80 - What To Do As The CEO - And What NOT To...

    E80 - What To Do As The CEO - And What NOT To...
    Oct 7 2024
    Push your business to the next level through focused leadership development. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and operational duties and lose sight of the bigger strategic picture. But to truly scale, we must replace ourselves in our current roles and start thinking - and working - at a higher level. In this episode, I share the five key steps I teach in my Profit Push Workshops to help leaders break through plateaus. The goal is to transition from an operator mindset to a CEO one - growing delegated self-leading teams and optimized processes so you have the freedom and bandwidth for high-level vision, culture-setting and risk-taking. I also delve into important mindset shifts for success and common roadblocks, like fear of the unknown or over-protecting responsibilities. Evaluating where you spend your time and continuously grooming leadership skills are discussed. The workshop replays are gold if you couldn’t be there in person—let us know if you missed it and we can hook you up!
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    32 mins
  • Remote Culture For A Hands-off Team

    Remote Culture For A Hands-off Team
    Sep 30 2024
    Here is an interesting hack: even if you team is not remote, building an intentional, remote culture is your key to excellence and freedom… We’ll talk about the secrets to building a self-sufficient team through clarity, accountability and connection from anywhere. Part of this is auditing your current cultural processes, communicating expectations remotely, and hiring passion-fits aligned with your values. Discover tactics leaders use to strengthen culture continuously even when not in the same location. Tune in for your blueprint to maximizing remote performance through exceptional systems. Want to dive in at get this done? Join us at our new workshop staring 9/30 at 5p ET. Register here: https://workshop.bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/workshop2
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    18 mins