Description

In this episode of the I Love Cambridge, our guest is Lois Raats. Lois is a Waterloo-based business and personal development coach. Her vision for Ready2Grow Associates has always been to assist business owners in quickly and efficiently progressing to the next level. Today, Lois tells us how she got started in business and how she has been able to assist many clients with the various challenges that come with running a business.

Standout Quotes:

• "It takes a specific kind of learning and a specific set of skills to move from one level to the next." [Lois]
• "Change is the hardest thing to change." [Lois]
• "Every person is different. You need to know how to customize their learning in a way that suits them." [Lois]

Key Takeaways:

• Lois started his career in the counseling field.
• Businesses should know how to move a startup into a growth phase.
• Lois helps entrepreneurs get them connected with the right resources and define the set of problems correctly.

Episode Timeline:

[00:11] Meet today's guest "Lois Raats," Founder and Principal Consultant of Ready2Grow

[0:34] Tell us a bit of ready to grow and yourself and what your business entails

[1:45] What do emerge, elevate, and exit services mean?

[4:00] What inspired you to get into business consulting?

[8:17] Tell us a bit of yourself?

[6:31] What is your ideal client?

[8:53] What would you say is the most enjoyable part of your business?[9:44] What would you say separates you from your competitors?

[12:12] Do you work on your own? Or do you have other coaches on staff?

[13:17] What are the most common mistakes typical client faces?

[15:23] When should a business owner consider having to hire a business consultant?

[18:14] What do you love about Cambridge?

[20:30] If you had a magic wand, what would you change about Cambridge?

[22:47] Is there any question that I should have asked you that I didn't?

Learn more about Lois Raats and Ready2Grow at:

Website: https://ready2grow.com/