Most business owners I meet want to grow their business. It’s the best way to harness one of the key benefits of owning a business: leveraging other people’s time. The more people you have, the more jobs you can be running, and the more revenue you can earn.However, most owners fail to make the most of their potential because they’re not good people-managers or delegators. And herein lies the problem: people can’t be managed, they can only be led. So with intent, the focus should be on … [Read more...] about Empower your people to grow your business
Sack yourself
Did you buy a business or a job?
If your business relies solely on you to get the work done, it can be argued you don’t have a business: you’re self-employed. While that sounds harsh, it simply boils down to how intrinsic you as the owner are to your business. While it can be challenging for us business owners to step back and let go, that’s precisely what we need to do. Yes, we can do the work – faster and better than anyone else – but that’s not the point. If you want to build something bigger than yourself, that doesn’t … [Read more...] about Did you buy a business or a job?
Are you better off getting a job?
Join The Tribe Get Jason’s blog posts, video rants and special offers delivered to your inbox Are you better off getting a job? Most business owners don’t get an adequate reward for all their hard work, heartache and stress. Over the last 20 years, I’ve seen far too many business owners who simply don’t make enough money to make it all worthwhile. (In fact, the harsh truth is that some would be better off getting a job...) But we owners can’t help ourselves. We love being the boss and … [Read more...] about Are you better off getting a job?
How to create a self-sufficient business that doesn’t rely on you
Join The Tribe Get Jason’s blog posts, video rants and special offers delivered to your inbox How to create a self-sufficient business that doesn’t rely on you Picture it: a business that operates just as well (if not better) when you're off on another holiday, or when you decide to surprise your kids at school. Fanciful? It doesn't have to be.I argue that the key to business success is to build a business that’s sellable, valuable and desirable – and a huge part of that is having a … [Read more...] about How to create a self-sufficient business that doesn’t rely on you
8 reasons why you should “Get Sacked!”
Join The Tribe Get Jason’s blog posts, video rants and special offers delivered to your inbox 8 reasons why you should “Get Sacked!” Most business owners went into business in part to enjoy a more flexible lifestyle, with more freedom (and free time). In reality, most owners work far longer than an employee – and often at nights and on weekends. You’re consumed by your business, and trapped in it. Cash flow challenges mean you end up doing more and more tasks… hey presto, … [Read more...] about 8 reasons why you should “Get Sacked!”
“Get Sacked!” Why your business is better off without you there
Join The Tribe Get Jason’s blog posts, video rants and special offers delivered to your inbox "Get Sacked!" Why your business is better off with you not there Sometimes your biggest strength becomes your undoing.As the owner, you’re the single biggest critical success factor for your business – no one cares about your business more, knows the processes better, and can do the job as well as you.You’re also the biggest barrier holding your business back from being the wild success you know … [Read more...] about “Get Sacked!” Why your business is better off without you there
The #1 secret of business success
Join The Tribe Get Jason’s blog posts, video rants and special offers delivered to your inbox The #1 secret of business success If there's one thing I've learned over my 20 year career of helping business owners build awesome businesses (and growing my own), it's that the true secret of business success is this:Build a business that others want to buy - even if you don’t plan on selling any time soon.Building a business others want to buy is not actually about the sell. It's about a sell … [Read more...] about The #1 secret of business success
The most common question business owners ask me…
Join The Tribe Get Jason’s blog posts, video rants and special offers delivered to your inbox The most common question business owners ask me... The question I get asked most when I meet business owners is: "What's the #1 thing I should do to improve my business?" Regardless of your size or industry, or whether a start-up or established operation, the answer is the same: To truly achieve business success, build a business that's highly sellable (even if you don't plan on selling any time … [Read more...] about The most common question business owners ask me…