MM 198 - The Unsexy Truth About Business Success

04/21/25 • 3 min

Diamond Effect - Strategies to Scale Your Service Business as a Sellable Asset

Today, Maggie shares a powerful perspective on what truly drives business growth amidst the distracting political climate in Canada and the US.

Key Points:
• Why political drama and exciting news can pull us away from business fundamentals
• The real, "boring" activities that consistently generate revenue
• How habits and systems create sustainable business success

Quotable: "Your business grows in the quiet moments between the excitement."

Resources Mentioned:
• T.O.P. CEO Framework - Maggie's signature system for sustainable business growth

Connect with Maggie:
• Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/maggie-s2l/discovery-call
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://stairwaytoleadership.com

#BusinessGrowth #BusinessSystems #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessTips

Today, Maggie shares a powerful perspective on what truly drives business growth amidst the distracting political climate in Canada and the US.

Quotable: "Your business grows in the quiet moments between the excitement."

Resources Mentioned:
• T.O.P. CEO Framework - Maggie's signature system for sustainable business growth

Connect with Maggie:
• Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/maggie-s2l/discovery-call
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://stairwaytoleadership.com

#BusinessGrowth #BusinessSystems #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessTips

Previous Episode

EP # 197 - The Success Triangle. 3 Critical Areas Every Business Owner Must Master

In this value-packed episode, Maggie Perotin breaks down the three essential areas of self-development that every entrepreneur needs to focus on to achieve sustainable business growth.

Discover why your business can't outgrow you and how developing these critical areas leads to faster, more sustainable success.

What You'll Learn:

Personal Development as a Human Entrepreneur
• Mindset foundations: embracing failure, making fast decisions, and maintaining focus
• Physical wellbeing: nutrition, movement, and rest for sustained energy
• Spiritual growth: building faith and self-belief in entrepreneurship
Business Leadership Skills
• Essential CEO capabilities
• How to identify and fill skill gaps
• The importance of leading by example
• Why confidence matters in hiring and team building
Industry-Specific Expertise
• Staying innovative in your field
• Continuous learning strategies
• Creating more value for clients through expertise

Key Insights:
✦ The three crucial mindset shifts that accelerate business growth
✦ How personal development directly impacts business success
✦ Why mastering business skills is essential for scaling
✦ The connection between self-development and effective leadership

💡 Episode Quote:
"Your business cannot outgrow you. Our skills allow us to be more effective, not only in decision-making and having a better perspective, but also in doing things faster."

Resources Mentioned:
• DREAM-PLAN-DO journal
• Personal development books (reach out to Maggie for recommendations)

Ready to accelerate your business growth through personal development? Visit https://Stairwaytoleadership.com to book a free consultation with Maggie.

Next Episode

EP # 198 - 5 Ways Non-Sales Employees Can Boost Sales in Your Service Business

In today's short yet highly valuable episode, Maggie discusses how every employee in your small business can contribute to sales growth, whether directly or indirectly. Learn how to maximize your team's potential to drive business growth and increase revenue.

Key Points:

Indirect Contributions to Sales
- Time and cost efficiency through proper delegation
- Value of outsourcing administrative tasks
- ROI calculation on CEO time
Direct Customer Contact Opportunities
- Reception and front desk staff's role in sales
- Importance of asking questions and active listening
- Identifying additional service opportunities
Customer Journey Enhancement
- Booking follow-up appointments
- Offering membership options
- Creating intentional client experiences
Service Excellence
- Investing in staff training and skill development
- Combining technical skills with customer service
- Natural upselling through understanding client needs
Business Culture Impact
- Employee advocacy
- Word-of-mouth marketing through satisfied staff
- Team members as brand ambassadors

Key Takeaway:
"Every employee you hire in your small business is an investment and needs to contribute directly or indirectly to the growth of your business."

Action Step:
Before delegating tasks, conduct a cleanup exercise to ensure you're outsourcing valuable activities that contribute to business growth.

Resources:
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