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Is it possible to grow profitably? I have heard this is very rare…

dmncreative — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:36:12 +0000

Every business is unique in their goals and objectives. However, we believe the one constant that should be present in every single “private” business is Profitable Growth. There is incredible risk when growing quickly. The faster the growth, the more chances profits will be negatively affected, putting the entire business at risk. These decisions will be made upfront, in our first 2 days of Strategic Planning. We will decide as a group exactly what you want to achieve and how. This will lead to important discussions around the ability to stay profitable while attaining objectives. The role of the coach is to challenge the plan if it is unrealistic or will put the business at risk. Eveeyrs ingle business we work with (without exception) tries to take on too much. It is human nature in a capitalist society. We overestimate how much we can accomplish in the short term, and underestimate what we can achieve in the long term. It is as important to say “NO” to certain initiatives as it is to take on lofty goals. Your business coach will help you figure out the right balance. It is a learning process and will take time. But it will bring tremendous focus and alignment.

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I’m convinced about the process but my partner is not, how can I alleviate some of the concerns he/she is having?

dmncreative — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:35:42 +0000

This is very common. The best way to move forward is to have both the introductory call with the potential coach and what we call the free “Discovery Process” with the entire Strategic team. It is imperative the founders / owners all have buy-in to the process. Equally important is to ensure the strategic team understands the commitment you are making and are committing to the process. Those two virtual calls will give you a ton of information to make your decision. There is no commitment. It is a true learning experience. If you decide not to move forward, you will still have learned a ton along the way. Nothing is lost.

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How does a company know when they’re ready to scale?

dmncreative — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:35:11 +0000

There are multiple ways you will know you are ready to scale. Here are some real world examples. You have hit a wall with your team, understanding some of the team members are no longer cutting it. There is a major lack of alignment, with silos being created throughout the organization. There is no common vision for the team to rally around. People are working on multiple projects with little to no results. Does that sound familiar? Another example is having a solid product vision, some good customers and being ready to take a big leap. You want some external help and structure to make this happen. Or perhaps you have a lifestyle business that is ready to become a serious player. You want a growth methodology you can implement with the team. These are all ways you will know you are ready to scale.

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How do we know where to start the Scaling Up process?

dmncreative — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:34:24 +0000

When you work with a Scaling Up Coach (or any strong business coach), they will lead the process and ensure your needs are well taken care of. The process starts with a 90 minute discovery call, where we encourage the entire strategic team to attend. This is followed by completing the Scaling Up assessment, where you will get a very good idea how your business is doing with the 4 Scaling Up pillars: Strategy + People + Execution + Cash. And the next major step is the 2 day Kick-off, where we will be the foundational elements of your OPSP (One Page Strategic Plan).

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I already don’t have time to get to everything, I don’t know how my whole team will commit to this as well?

dmncreative — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:33:59 +0000

Integrating a business methodology is a major commitment. The main element this brings is absolute FOCUS. This means saying NO as much as committing to specific strategic pillars. The ultimate goal is to SAVE time. We will not be adding meetings, we will be optimizing them. The goal is for you to gain back as much as 80% of your time from daily operations management. To say you don’t have time means there is likely a level of disorganization and lack of focus. This process will correct that. As the buddhist saying goes, “Sit in solitude 20 minutes per day. If you are too busy, sit in solitude for 1 hour.” Being busy for the sake of being busy won’t lead to achievement. Only with a highly aligned approach can a company achieve their goals.

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What if we don’t achieve the results you are ‘promising’?

dmncreative — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:33:08 +0000

The Scaling Up methodology is a medium to long term process. There will be some quick wins, but the biggest impact happens after year 1 as the team comes together and strategic initiatives begin to shine throughout the organization. That being said, our Brand Promise allows all of our valued clients to STOP at any given time after three months. We don’t believe in contracts. We believe in delivering a world class experience. If you are not happy, you can simply stop. We provide unlimited support to the Strategic Team and will always go the extra mile.

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