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5 Brutal Questions Every $1M–$10M Founder Must Answer Before 2025
Ready to make 2025 a transformational year for your business? In this final ScaleHQ episode of 2024, I reflect on five brutal but pivotal questions every Founder should ask before the year ends. These needle-moving questions are designed to help you reflect, strategise, and plan for the year ahead. Whether you're aiming to scale, improve profitability, or step back from day-to-day operations, these questions are your guide to transformation.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Identify growth bottlenecks: Learn how to pinpoint and address the biggest barriers to your growth, from improving your sales process to optimising team efficiency
• Double your profits with simple strategies: Explore actionable ideas like raising prices, cutting inefficiencies, or introducing high-margin premium offerings
• Transform your leadership: Understand why upgrading your own leadership style and letting go of control can drive better business outcomes
• Create exponential results with big moves: Discover the impact of strategic partnerships, subscription models, and focusing on larger, high-value contracts
• Stop tolerating what holds you back: Examine toxic clients, broken processes, and ineffective spending to free up resources and create capacity for growth
This must-listen episode is packed with real-world examples and frameworks to help you contextualise these questions for your own business. Tune in and discover how a few hours of reflection can lead to a year of remarkable growth.
Thank you for an incredible 2024! Signing off for the year, but I’ll be back in 2025 with more insights, strategies, and inspiration to help you scale your business. Happy Holidays!
#BusinessGrowth #FounderInsights #StrategicPlanning2025 #DoublingProfits #LeadershipTransformation #GrowthBottlenecks #ScaleHQPodcast
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• ScaleHQ website: ⁠www.scalehq.com.au/118
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Time Stamps:
• 2:54: Question 1 - What’s my number one bottleneck to growth?
• 4:30: Question 2 - What’s the simplest way to double my profit?
• 6:46: Question 3 - Who do I need to become to achieve my goals?
• 9:02: Question 4 - What’s one move that would create exponential results?
• 11:20: Question 5 - What am I tolerating that I need to stop?
• 14:07: Sean’s personal reflection and plans for 2025
Resources:
• Identify the gaps in your business holding you back. Take my free quiz to get personalised strategies at: bit.ly/4e10COM
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117 - Ditch Traditional Position Descriptions: How Success Profiles Drive Real Results
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In this episode of the ScaleHQ Podcast, I dive into why traditional position descriptions are outdated and how they may be holding your business back. I introduce the Success Profile, a practical tool designed to give leaders clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes for team members. If you’re a Founder or business leader wanting to improve your team’s clarity, performance, and alignmen...
116 - The Scale Scorecard & Growth Audit Revealed: 35-Key Ingredients to Scale, Exit, or Step Back
มุมมอง 44หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I introduce the Scale Scorecard, a diagnostic tool I’ve developed to help Founders self-assess their business’s scalability, sellability, and overall growth potential. I have identified 35 key ingredients critical for successful scaling and put these into a free tool that gives Founders clarity and actionable steps towards achieving their dreams of attracting investment, steppi...
115 - How Walking Away from 30% Revenue Fueled Massive Growth | Adam Evans
มุมมอง 902 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this week’s ScaleHQ Podcast interview, Sean speaks with Adam Evans, the visionary Founder behind Anywise’s strategic growth. Adam shares his journey from working in defence to building a purpose-driven business that thrives on bold decisions. He discusses the strategic pivots that led to massive growth, including walking away from guaranteed revenue and taking risks that paid off. If you're ...
114 - The 8 Critical Mistakes Founders Make That Prevent Scaling, Exiting or Stepping Back. Part 2
มุมมอง 1042 หลายเดือนก่อน
In today’s episode, Sean continues his deep dive into the 8 critical mistakes that hold Founders back from scaling, exiting, or stepping away from their business. These stumbling blocks not only hinder growth but can also jeporadise long-term success, keeping you from achieving the financial freedom you’ve worked so hard for. Whether you’re looking to attract investment, step back from day-to-d...
113 - Trailer - 8 Critical Mistakes Founders Make That Prevent Scaling, Exiting or Stepping Back
มุมมอง 183 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, Sean dives into the eight critical mistakes that prevent Founders from scaling their businesses, successfully exiting, or stepping back. These are the very issues that can block your progress, whether you're looking to take on investors, sell your company, or install management and reduce your day-to-day involvement. From identifying leadership gaps to clarifying strategy and i...
113 - The 8 Critical Mistakes Founders Make That Prevent Scaling, Exiting or Stepping Back. Part 1
มุมมอง 1153 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, Sean dives into the eight critical mistakes that prevent Founders from scaling their businesses, successfully exiting, or stepping back. These are the very issues that can block your progress, whether you're looking to take on investors, sell your company, or install management and reduce your day-to-day involvement. From identifying leadership gaps to clarifying strategy and i...
112 Trailer - How Drew Horsell Used an Advisory Board to 3x Revenue in 3 Years.
มุมมอง 203 หลายเดือนก่อน
Key Discussion Points: 1. The Power of an Advisory Board in Scaling Growth: Drew shared how he leveraged an advisory board to triple or even quadruple his business growth. He explains the strategic role the board played, not just in decision-making but in challenging his ideas, refining strategies, and providing the confidence to pursue bold initiatives. If you're considering whether an advisor...
112 - How Drew Horsell Used an Advisory Board to 3x Revenue in 3 Years
มุมมอง 873 หลายเดือนก่อน
This week, we speak with Drew Horsell, the mastermind behind Horsell’s explosive success. Discover how Drew leveraged an advisory board to triple his company’s size while innovating and navigating the challenges of scaling a service-based business. In this ScaleHQ podcast episode, we sit down with Drew Horsell, the dynamic Founder and managing director of Horsell, a veteran-owned professional s...
111 Trailer - Success Formula Revealed
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Here are the key topics covered in this episode: The Journey of an Entrepreneur: Siimon reflects on the lessons he learned over a decade of building and growing businesses, and the importance of resilience and continuous learning in the entrepreneurial journey. Focus Areas for Business Growth: Siimon discusses the critical areas he focuses on in his one-on-one coaching sessions, including busin...
111 - Simon Reynolds Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success
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Join us this week as we dive into an insightful conversation with Siimon Reynolds. Learn how to overcome entrepreneurial challenges and achieve sustainable growth with his proven methods. In this episode, Sean sits down with renowned entrepreneur and business mentor Siimon Reynolds. Siimon shares his extensive experience and insights into scaling businesses, enhancing productivity, and masterin...
110 Trailer - From Idea to Global Success | Luke Nolan
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Here are some key points discussed in the interview: Genesis of Student.com: Luke recounts the "aha moments" that led to the creation of Student.com. As an international student himself, he identified a massive opportunity to simplify the student accommodation process. His unique perspective and firsthand experience fueled his passion for solving this problem on a global scale. Scaling through ...
110 - What I Learned Building the World’s Largest Student Accommodation Marketplace - Luke Nolan
มุมมอง 535 หลายเดือนก่อน
Join us for this week’s ScaleHQ Podcast with Luke Nolan as he shares his transformative insights on building the world’s largest student accommodation marketplace and provides practical advice for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their businesses. In this ScaleHQ episode, Sean sits down with Luke Nolan, the visionary Founder of Student.com, the world’s largest student accommodation marketplace. Wi...
109 Trailer - Secrets to a Saleable Business
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Key takeaways include: Preparing for Sale: • Establishing a business with robust leadership and scalable systems to ensure a successful sale. Crucial Metrics: • The importance of profitability and tracking leading indicators to predict and drive future growth. Empowering Teams: • Transitioning from a hands-on technician to a strategic CEO and the impact of mentoring on building a strong leaders...
109 - Secrets to a Saleable Business: Insights from Sean Steele.
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Sean Steele reveals the secrets to creating a profitable, saleable business. This week, Sean guest stars on Jackson Millan’s podcast show, the “#FinancialFreedomSecrets Show,” to discuss scaling for success. Together, they discuss essential strategies for making your business irresistible to potential buyers. Whether you're a Founder wanting to scale or looking to exit your business, this episo...
108 Trailer - Jackson's Secrets to Building Personal Wealth through Business.
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108 Trailer - Jackson's Secrets to Building Personal Wealth through Business.
108 - Achieving Financial Freedom: Jackson's Secrets to Building Personal Wealth through Business
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108 - Achieving Financial Freedom: Jackson's Secrets to Building Personal Wealth through Business
107 Trailer - Samantha Hurst’s Lessons Growing Click Start Digital.
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107 Trailer - Samantha Hurst’s Lessons Growing Click Start Digital.
107 - From Lingerie to Legacy: Samantha Hurst’s Lessons Growing Click Start Digital
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107 - From Lingerie to Legacy: Samantha Hurst’s Lessons Growing Click Start Digital
106 Trailer - Turning Passion into Profit: How to Find and Follow Your True Calling
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106 Trailer - Turning Passion into Profit: How to Find and Follow Your True Calling
106 - From Corporate Banks to Croatian Bays: Ant Botica's Leap from Banker to Bucket-List Builder
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106 - From Corporate Banks to Croatian Bays: Ant Botica's Leap from Banker to Bucket-List Builder
105 Trailer - 100 days in Cyprus - Sean Steele
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105 Trailer - 100 days in Cyprus - Sean Steele
105 - From Down Under to Cyprus: Unpacking My First 100 Days - Sean Steele
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105 - From Down Under to Cyprus: Unpacking My First 100 Days - Sean Steele
Join us Right Now - Jackson Millan | Wealth Mentor Live on ScaleHQ Podcast
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Join us Right Now - Jackson Millan | Wealth Mentor Live on ScaleHQ Podcast
104 - What People Should Ask About How to Scale a Business Up, But Never Do: Exclusive Interview
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104 - What People Should Ask About How to Scale a Business Up, But Never Do: Exclusive Interview
103 - Outcome Aligned Pricing
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103 - Outcome Aligned Pricing
102 - Controversial Episode Self Discipline Only Unlocks 70% of Performance and Here's Why - Jaemin
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102 - Controversial Episode Self Discipline Only Unlocks 70% of Performance and Here's Why - Jaemin
101- 5 Simple Steps to Building a Founder-Led Content Engine with Teeth in Just 30 Minutes per Week.
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101- 5 Simple Steps to Building a Founder-Led Content Engine with Teeth in Just 30 Minutes per Week.
100 - Lessons Learned After 100 Interviews with 8, 9 and 10-Figure Founders and Experts on Scaling
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100 - Lessons Learned After 100 Interviews with 8, 9 and 10-Figure Founders and Experts on Scaling
99 - Lessons Learned Building a High Profit 8 Figure Education Business in Just 5 Yrs - Ben Handler
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99 - Lessons Learned Building a High Profit 8 Figure Education Business in Just 5 Yrs - Ben Handler

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  • @sheroshyrikidunya524
    @sheroshyrikidunya524 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great one!

    • @ScaleHQPodcast
      @ScaleHQPodcast 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate it 🫶 You can learn more about our guest here, • www.scalehq.com.au/111

  • @sheroshyrikidunya524
    @sheroshyrikidunya524 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What podcast

    • @ScaleHQPodcast
      @ScaleHQPodcast 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi @sheroshyrikidunya524, You might find more valuable podcast episodes here: Spotify • open.spotify.com/show/5MibHCVabXnCRsFrcDXyKI iTunes • podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/110-what-i-learned-building-the-worlds-largest/id1586062464?i=1000663658240

  • @-bro7453
    @-bro7453 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very intresting info, i currently hold equity in a company that is trying to hit a billion dollar val before it hits the market.

  • @angiemann
    @angiemann 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "promosm" 🤤

  • @michaeldunne1770
    @michaeldunne1770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Value bombs from start to finish well worth a listen

  • @youtubevideo-seo-expart
    @youtubevideo-seo-expart ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Nice but I have reviewed your TH-cam channel very well, I love your videos on TH-cam, but the view subscribe is very low, it needs proper SEO and proper video keywords and proper optimization, adding more channel keywords. We need a lot of updates which I know, if you want to work on the channel we can consult you

  • @youtubevideo-seo-expart
    @youtubevideo-seo-expart ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice ,

  • @salle6141
    @salle6141 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥 Promo`SM

  • @hybrency
    @hybrency 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Daym that guy is handsome and so awesome

    • @nlpcoachingschool
      @nlpcoachingschool 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. The host you mean right?

    • @hybrency
      @hybrency 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nlpcoachingschool yep - he appears in a lot of our videos too. The coincidence is uncanny!

  • @cryptotrading6016
    @cryptotrading6016 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you want to make a difference for yourself ⁉ Improve in day trading to make daily profits and live up to your needs. I find it really baffling that all the major people are just looking at pure waves and completely ignoring the broader narrative of why BTC is pumping and why the future outlook may not be as optimistic as it seems. There’s great insight in the cry.pto space… A reversal of a trend is risky, and even worse, I believe there is more to this mar.ket than we understand currently. When people are losing, they don't aim to increase their average, but that can only change if you have a personal tra.de guide and sig.nal provider like that of “Edward knowles” which has made me “11.5” B T C within the space of 1 month. For good daily tra.de inc.ome i believe one has to make good decision. Mar.kets fluctuate in cycles that can last anywhere from a few days to several years. In the case of B T C, it's difficult to make a bullish space simply from looking at the charts.... For new-bies you can reach out to Edward knowles via ͲeIєɠɾαm👉Trade1edward

  • @chrisdavey3113
    @chrisdavey3113 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this one Sean.

  • @johningster4496
    @johningster4496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean, the podcast with Roby from HiPages was sensational, the questions and great reponses from Roby were fantastic. All businesses should learn from this podcast.

    • @ScaleHQPodcast
      @ScaleHQPodcast 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a million John, much appreciate your feedback.

  • @michaelharper8771
    @michaelharper8771 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    vae.fyi peachy