#9 Unlocking Business Growth with Chris Wood

Description

Get ready for an inspiring and eye-opening podcast episode that will revolutionize the way you approach your business! Join SaCola as she welcomes the incredible Chris Wood, a true expert in getting products into stores and automating businesses.

In this captivating conversation, Chris dives deep into the concept of bottlenecking in business and reveals the secrets to building a thriving back end. Discover the power of implementing efficient systems, strategic hiring, and finding the perfect suppliers to skyrocket your success.

But that's not all - Chris shares invaluable insights on sales approaches that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to conquer the market. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing revelation as she unveils the importance of thinking about your future self when building a business and how raising prices strategically can lead to unprecedented growth.

Prepare to take notes as Chris emphasizes the need for proper systems and documentation, including job descriptions and spec sheets, that will streamline your operations and set you up for unparalleled success. And don't miss her expert advice on hiring assistants and finding the perfect candidates to support your entrepreneurial journey.

But it doesn't stop there - Chris's wisdom extends beyond business. She encourages you to embrace the adventure of your journey and reminds you of the utmost importance of self-care. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools you need to take your business to new heights. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to building a thriving and fulfilling business that will leave you feeling unstoppable!

Quotes:

Chris Wood, 00:48:21, "I treat it like an adventure, you know. You can't get an adventure wrong. Doesn't have to be perfect. Adventures aren't. There's bumps on the road, potholes, all of that. It's all an adventure."

The Journey of Starting a Business [00:01:04]

Understanding Bottlenecking in Business [00:04:29]

Importance of Building the Back End of a Business [00:08:26]

The importance of building for the future [00:12:22]

Asking the right questions [00:13:16]

Putting systems in place [00:15:01]

The importance of finding ideal suppliers [00:21:29]

Building the back end of a business [00:22:28]

Helping entrepreneurs overcome hurdles [00:25:30]

Topic 1: Setting up templates and forms [00:32:17]

Topic 2: Hiring an assistant [00:34:20]

Topic 3: Challenges faced by hand crafters [00:38:54]