Your business is failing because of this
04/28/25 • 7 min
The dangers of becoming too comfortable in business, warning that complacency can lead to failure. A quick-fire challenge with five crucial questions to determine if your business is on the path to growth or just surviving. Topics include systematizing and delegating, regular price adjustments, focusing on strategic work, taking calculated risks, and planning an exit strategy. Sean shares his personal experiences and offers actionable advice to help business owners stay competitive and thrive.
00:41 The Reality Check: Why Your Business is Struggling
01:47 Quick Fire Challenge: Assessing Your Business Health
02:14 Question 1: Can Your Business Survive Without You?
02:55 Question 2: When Did You Last Raise Your Prices?
03:38 Question 3: Are You Working In or On Your Business?
04:53 Question 4: Are You Playing to Win or Not to Lose?
05:41 Question 5: What's Your Exit Strategy?
06:15 Conclusion: The Price of Growth vs. Complacency
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The dangers of becoming too comfortable in business, warning that complacency can lead to failure. A quick-fire challenge with five crucial questions to determine if your business is on the path to growth or just surviving. Topics include systematizing and delegating, regular price adjustments, focusing on strategic work, taking calculated risks, and planning an exit strategy. Sean shares his personal experiences and offers actionable advice to help business owners stay competitive and thrive.
00:41 The Reality Check: Why Your Business is Struggling
01:47 Quick Fire Challenge: Assessing Your Business Health
02:14 Question 1: Can Your Business Survive Without You?
02:55 Question 2: When Did You Last Raise Your Prices?
03:38 Question 3: Are You Working In or On Your Business?
04:53 Question 4: Are You Playing to Win or Not to Lose?
05:41 Question 5: What's Your Exit Strategy?
06:15 Conclusion: The Price of Growth vs. Complacency
Please rate the podcast!
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Follow Shawn:
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In this episode, Shawn welcomes Drea Buer, branding expert and founder of Respect the Brand. Drea shares her journey from various jobs to becoming a successful branding professional. The discussion covers the importance of personal branding, tips on content creation, leveraging social media platforms, and maintaining authenticity. Drea provides actionable advice on how to effectively use social media for business growth, tapping into platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Listeners will also learn about Drea's podcast, 'Before You Knew Me,' which emphasizes the significance of sharing personal and business stories. Tune in for practical strategies to boost your social media presence and generate business through authentic branding.
Learn more about Drea Buer at:
www.respectthebrand.com
https://www.instagram.com/respect.the.brand/
00:00 Navigating the Niche Dilemma
00:26 Introducing Drea Buehr: From Sales to Branding
03:06 The Journey to Personal Branding
05:42 The Power of Authenticity in Social Media
10:16 Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism
15:55 Content Creation Strategies and Hooks
23:44 Choosing the Right Platform for Your Audience
31:58 The Ever-Evolving World of Social Media
32:14 The Power of Social Media for Business Owners
33:04 Building Connections Through Social Media
34:28 The Importance of Personal Branding
35:20 Creating Engaging Content
36:33 Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth
39:10 Overcoming the Fear of Social Media
46:43 Tips for Effective Video Editing
49:49 Utilizing AI Tools for Content Creation
51:22 Drea's Podcast and Final Thoughts
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