Growth Hub

Have you ever had a "bathroom on the right" moment? 🚽

Well, we all know miscommunication can lead to some serious misunderstandings. There's a classic misheard lyric from Creedence Clearwater Revival where "there's a bad moon on the rise" can comically be misheard as "there's a bathroom on the right." Now that takes the song in a whole new direction!

But clarity isn't just about avoiding funny mix-ups— CLARITY is critical for organizational success. As a leader, it's on YOU to make sure your team knows where you're headed and how their role fits into the mission.

Here's 5 things you can do to create CLARITY for you team.

1. Vision Statement: A well crafted vision statement is easy to memorize and captures the purpose of the organization.

2. Job Descriptions: Everyone should have a clearly defined job description that outlines all their key responsibilities. Review and update these at least annually.

3. Quarterly Priorities: You will make more progress if you reset priorities every 90 days. 90 Days is the optimal time for a team to focus on a set of key objectives.

4. Individual KPI's: Everyone should track at least one Key Performance Indicator that is tied to their responsibilities. Not everything can be measured neatly, but everyone should be measuring something. Give your people a target to hit.

5. End Meetings with Clear Agreements: We've all been there- a meeting ends and everyone disperses without any clear sense of direction. Don't do this! Use the last 5 minutes of any meeting to clarify exactly who's doing what and when those tasks are due. Meetings should end with clarity.

CLARITY MATTERS.

🎪 Many business owners feel like they're performing an elaborate juggling act as the most important contributor within their company. It's a commendable skill, but there comes a point where this approach won't take you further.

Individual achievers thrive on skills, hustle, and grit. But the best leaders win with strategies, systems, and teams. Growth Hub was started to help business owners lead with intention and vision. If your business is too reliant on you, there's a chance you could eventually crash and burn. The key is learning to delegate and implementing systems so that performance doesn't suffer even when you're not the primary contributor.

If you are looking for help in these areas, let's connect. https://calendly.com/daniel_growthhub/growth-accelerator-program-30-min-clone

We are helping companies become less owner dependent and more systems dependent. This shift gives you the freedom and flexibility you want, and sets the foundation for your company to grow and profit even more.

🚗 Henry Ford sold his first car in 1903. But his story began much earlier, and it was sparked by curiosity.

Ford was born in 1863.

At age 12 he was dabbling in a small engine shop.

At age 15 he constructed his first steam engine.

He became a machinist's apprentice as a teenager.

He later spent 8 years as an engineer at Thomas Edison's company.

In 1893 he constructed his first internal combustion engine.

He built his first automobile in 1896.

His first company, the Detroit Automobile Company, went bankrupt after 18 months.

He left his next venture after just a few months.

THEN, Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903. That's nearly 30 YEARS after he began learning mechanics as a child.

Henry Ford BECAME great through curiosity, learning, effort, mentors, tinkering, failures, and persistence. There's remarkable power in persistent curiosity.

Questions to keep you growing...
What are you curious about?
Who are you learning from?
What are you reading?
What risks are you taking?

Ford Motor Company is now worth over $52b.

Keep learning. Keep building. Keep growing.

🏠 If you've ever sold a home, you know this routine... You suddenly notice things you've overlooked for months. You finally get motivated to finish that project. You trim the hedges. Paint the kids room. Fix that creaky door. In order to get the best offer, you know you've got to improve some things. Then you look around and think "This is nice! I should have done these things a long time ago!" Good point.

🚚 Whether you have any intention to sell or not, why not give your business the same treatment? As we step into Q2, take a moment to consider: if you were ever to sell your business, what areas do you know would need a little TLC? Whether it's streamlining processes, implementing new systems, or strengthening your team, go ahead and tackle these areas now. Make these upgrades your Q2 priorities, and enjoy the benefits of an improved and more efficient business!

Do you ever feel beat up by business ownership?

Team challenges.
Inconsistent sales.
Difficult customers.
Cash flow issues.
Communication breakdowns.

It's in these moments that you need someone in your corner – someone who understands your challenges and is ready to tackle them head-on. That's where Growth Hub comes in. We're a different kind of consulting firm. We don't just advise you, we go to work for you, actively implementing winning strategies into your business. We work with owners who want to grow their business but already feel overextended, and who know they need better systems to reach their goals.

If this is you, maybe we can help. Click here to request a meeting. https://calendly.com/daniel_growthhub/growth-accelerator-program-30-min-clone

✈️ Have you ever noticed how purposeful your day feels when you're heading to the airport for a trip? Why is this? It's because you've got clarity on 3 important things: the destination, the arrival time, and your luggage!

There's a leadership lesson here. Everyone moves with purpose when they have clarity in these 3 areas. If you lead others, it's on YOU to make sure they know where they're headed (clear goals), when they'll arrive (due dates), and what they're bringing to the table (expectations). To help others thrive, you must create this clarity. How? Have an intentional conversation AT LEAST quarterly (along with regular check-ins) to clarify their personal goals and your expectations of them.

You'd never get on a plane without clarity. Don't expect your team to stay on board without it either.

Looking for a boost of motivation?

We love this quote from Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi. I think he nails it here. In a culture that constantly chases the NEXT THING, there's value in embracing excellence in YOUR THING. It's not about what you do; it's about how you do it.

Let's strive for excellence in every endeavor.

🎩 Happy President's Day! I love this quote from Abraham Lincoln: "Whatever you are, be a good one." Yes, sometimes growth takes us to new places, but oftentimes excellence is found in maximizing our current opportunities. Let's embody craftmanship in our roles, wherever we find ourselves, and strive to make a positive impact right where we are. 🌱

You've probably seen a list of company values or a mission statement that is littered with nonsense and corporate jargon. We certainly have. Company values that are too stuffy just collect dust. But values that are simple and memorable become pacesetters for a strong company culture.

Here's how to make your company values alive and active...

🔄 1. Make them Repeatable: Value statements should be simple and memorable. For best results, keep them short and reuse them often. Integrate them into daily conversations, meetings, and internal communications. The more they're repeated, the more impact they will have.

📖 2. Relive the Stories: Stories have a powerful way of connecting with people. Your business isn't just about numbers and results. Your company also consists of stories. Collect and relive the stories that represent your values.

🏆 3. Reward Accordingly: One of the best ways to reinforce your values is to reward those who demonstrate them. Tangible rewards, or even public acknowledgment, can go a long way in reinforcing those positive behaviors.

Yes, 92% of New Year's resolutions fail. But here's the twist: it's not really a discipline problem; it's a structure problem. A year is too long. We need opportunities to learn, to fail softly, and to make adjustments. A New Year's resolution is an all-or-nothing attempt at change. Maybe that works for a few of us (I'm looking at you 8%'ers), but most of us will benefit from shorter-term goals.

Try this instead... (for your business or personally).

1. Throw away your New Year's resolution (statistically you probably weren't going to make it anyway😊)

2. Set a 90-day goal.

3. Commit to 3 weekly actions that will contribute to the 90-day goal.

4. Evaluate progress and make adjustments every 7 days.

The beauty is that even if you "fail," it's only 7 days at a time. For a 90-day goal, you've got 13 weeks to make progress. And, unlike a New Year's resolution, you've got 4 chances a year to reset your "big" goal.

The magic lies in pulsing quicker, as Verne Harnish says, "those who pulse faster, grow faster." 🚀

So ditch the New Year's resolutions. Instead, set a single 90-day goal, commit to three weekly actions, then evaluate and adjust weekly. 📊

There's no failing, just learning and adjusting. Make 2024 a year of continual growth, one 90-day and 7-day pulse at a time.

Have you felt it??? Something about the New Year brings this fresh motivation to get better. Eat healthier. Exercise more. Wake up earlier. Break those bad habits and develop some better ones. 🏋‍♂️

In our businesses, we think about growth. More sales, bigger revenue, more profit, larger footprint. 📈

These are great ambitions. But remember, not everything that grows is healthy. If you want your business to have lasting and sustainable impact, evaluate health in addition to growth. 🌱

Health-focused questions:
1. Are you comfortable saying no to opportunities that don't line up with your long-term vision?

2. Do you have regular rhythms for evaluation, goal setting, and performance review?

3. Is your team energized and aligned towards a common mission?

4. Is your team free of any lingering tension or an undercurrent of distrust?

5. Do you have enough cash on hand to cover at least 3 months of expenses?

So yes, go after growth in 2024, but don't neglect the health of your company. After all, not everything that grows is healthy. Focus on health first.

Peter Drucker's wisdom drives to the heart of business strategy. Efficiency and effectiveness dance in harmony to produce success.

While efficiency streamlines processes, effectiveness ensures those processes lead toward the right goals.

💡 At Growth Hub, we believe in optimizing operations AND ensuring every step leads toward your vision. It's about doing the right things right!

💬 How do you ensure your business stays both efficient and effective?

📣 Our client testimonials speak volumes! At Growth Hub, we're dedicated to helping businesses unlock their full potential. 🚀

Crafting company values and setting future goals are just the beginning. We guide you through a transformative process of organizing your priorities, processes, team, and finances. We thrive on empowering businesses with actionable strategies and useful tools. We are like Crossfit for business owners, but instead of building muscle, Growth Hub clients strengthen their business. Our consulting program will give you MORE PROFIT, MORE TIME, LESS CHAOS, and MORE HIGH-PERFORMING PEOPLE.

Is your business ready to level up? Start a conversation today and see if we can help https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

With 2024 quickly approaching, how are you shaping the future of your business?

📅 Annual strategic planning isn't just a box to tick; it's your roadmap to success in the coming year. Take time this December to build a clear vision for 2024.

🎯 Reflect on where you've been, but more importantly, chart where you want to go. Define your goals, set your priorities, and craft a clear vision. As a leader, it's your responsibility to point your organization in the right direction.

At Growth Hub, we help business owners create and execute a clear vision for their business. If you want to grow your business, we may be able to help you get there quicker than you thought. Click here to start a conversation https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

In the pursuit of growth, action speaks volumes. Yes, planning and analysis have their place, but real progress comes from taking action. It's in the doing that transformation happens. 🌱

↗️ Planning can help you determine the right direction, but action fuels momentum and propels you forward.

🏃What actions would create change in your world? Successful journeys start with a step, not just a plan, so go ahead and take that step!

Do you have a clear and compelling vision for your business? If not, take a moment to consider "where are we headed?"

As a business owner, it's your responsibility to paint a picture of the future, chart the course, and rally the team. There's no substitute for an inspiring vision. ✅

It will motivate your team, align efforts, and ensure the right priorities are in place. 🏆

🏈Remember playing neighborhood football? It usually involved a simple plan like "just go deep," followed by improvisation and chaos. That made for some great memories, but it's no way to run a business. Your business needs an organized plan. But even with a solid plan, we all know it's hard to stick with it. Oftentimes, we end up in the middle of the chaos, improvising the best we can. Executing on a plan is the real challenge.

📈At Growth Hub, we help business leaders with both organization and ex*****on. We encourage businesses develop a rhythm of setting 90-day goals, with clarity on who's responsible for what. Then we implement a weekly accountability rhythm to ensure that progress is being tracked, success is celebrated, and corrections are made.

9️⃣0️⃣ When a company utilizes this 90-day approach, they experience the right balance between organizing and executing. They start to achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively. This is when things really start to happen. If you're looking for help for your business, we invite you to start a conversation. Our passion is to make business owners more effective. Click here to set up a discovery call. https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

🚗 In 1913, Henry Ford's assembly line revolutionized car production, reducing the time to make a car from over 12 hours to just 93 minutes.

The lesson? Systems matter! Just like in the automotive industry, businesses thrive when they invest in standard operating procedures. It's time to systematize your business for efficiency and growth. 📈

🚀 Introducing our Growth Accelerator Program. We'll guide you through the process of developing systems and structures to take control of your business and drive it towards greater success. Our business consulting produces bottom line results. We don't just advise you, we go to work for you, ensuring that the systems become a reality in your business. Curious to learn more? Click here to start a conversation. https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

🏈 In business, just like in a game, you should have natural stopping points. Imagine playing a football game without a clock. Way harder to stay focused, right? Suspense and enthusiasm build because of the scoreboard and clock. When the clock hits zero, you know if you won or lost. Then you can evaluate your efforts and make adjustments for next time.

🕰The problem is many businesses operate without a scoreboard or a clock, with weeks and months blurring together. But teams need to keep score and they need a deadline. We all need the evaluative experience that happens after the clock goes to zero.

🎯 So, how do you do this with your team? Announce a goal with a specific target date- "we will add 6 clients by Jan 1st." Great! Now you're keeping score and the clock is ticking. Talk about this goal every week and update your team along the way. When Jan 1st comes, stop the clock. ⌛️ Whether the result was good or bad, evaluate what went well and what could've been better. Make your adjustments and then decide on your next game. Your team will be more motivated and more apt to reach your goals if you maintain this rhythm.

🍁Fall is a great reminder that one thing is certain in life and business: CHANGE.

The most successful companies are the ones that anticipate where the market is heading, embrace change, and adapt effectively. They thrive by being nimble and forward-thinking.

Change isn't a threat; it's an opportunity. It's a chance to innovate and grow. So as you start to plan for 2024, consider these questions. ❓

What changes do you see in the marketplace?
What obstacles or opportunities do you need to adapt to?
What organizational deficiencies do you need to address?

Here's to embracing change and becoming an even stronger business in 2024. 💪

Have you ever noticed that almost every positive change in life comes through relationships? And generally, the deeper the relationship, the more significant the impact. It's true, Depth > Width. This is one of our core values at Growth Hub. We pursue opportunities that produce deep engagement and lasting results.

🤝 Building genuine, meaningful relationships takes time, but the results can be immeasurable. It's about quality over quantity, depth over width.

Whether in business or in life, let's prioritize adding value and fostering deep connections. It's in those depths that real, lasting change happens. 🌱

Dear Business Owners,

We know the journey can be tough, filled with challenges, late nights, and moments of doubt. But remember, you're not alone on this path, and your hard work is making a difference.

Every obstacle you face is an opportunity for growth. Keep learning and keep pushing forward. Your determination and resilience are your greatest assets.

You've got this! 💪

Do you ever feel this way as a business owner? Balancing so many things that you could probably join the circus? 🎪

Yes, it's impressive, but here's the truth: a business that is too reliant on one person's balancing act is a business at risk. 🚫

🔍 It's time to step down from that high wire act and create some stability. It's time to develop systems and processes that make your business less dependent on you.

💼 Growth Hub's consulting services are here to guide you. We'll help you grow your business in a healthy and sustainable way. It's not about you balancing everything; it's about your business becoming more stable. If you're curious to learn if Growth Hub can help, let's start a conversation. https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

🎢 Running a business can feel like a roller-coaster, right? Full of twists and turns and unexpected drops. That's why it's so important to have a trusted guide by your side.

That's why we started Growth Hub. We provide the strategies and systems you need to smooth out the ride, so you can enjoy more ups and fewer downs.

Ready to find out if Growth Hub can help you? Let's chat. https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

Dear Business Owners,

We get it. Sometimes, the road to success isn't a straight line. There are bumps, detours, and seasons of disappointment. 🛤️

But here's the thing: Growth isn't always about immediate results. It's about the direction you're heading in. Your current challenges are just part of the journey. Keep your eyes on the bigger picture. Focus on building better habits, making improvements, and learning from setbacks. These steps will lead to long-term success. 💪

So, when a result is disappointing, remember that it's not a setback—it's a setup for future growth. Stay committed to your trajectory, and results will follow. 🌠

🏆 McDonald's success story isn't just about fast food; it's about reliable systems. If you've worked at a McDonalds, you know nothing is left to guesswork. This is a key part of their success. 🍔🍟

🎬 If you've seen "The Founder," you know how systematization played a pivotal role in their journey to becoming an industry giant. And at Growth Hub, we're here to help you through a similar process of systematizing your business.

💼 Our consulting services are all about systematizing your business, so you can scale faster and work smarter. We can help your business become less owner-dependent and more reliant on processes.

🗝️ Ready to unlock the potential of your business? Let's chat about how we can help you build a systematic path to success. https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone

🏃‍♂️ As business owners, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, constantly running from one task to the next. But here's the thing – slowing down to set priorities isn't superfluous, it's absolutely essential if you are going to maximize your efforts.

🎯 Our consulting services are designed to help you establish this essential rhythm. We'll work with you to identify what truly matters, streamline your focus, and guide you to greater success.

📈 Make setting priorities a habit, so you're not just busy – but productive, intentional, and moving towards your goal.

💬 How about you? How do you make time for setting priorities amidst the busyness of business ownership?

In the whirlwind of business ownership, it's easy to get lost in all the tasks vying for your attention. That's why priorities are so important. Prioritization is the compass that guides you. 🧭

🔍 When you designate your top priorities, you're not just managing your time; you're creating a clear path forward. You're focusing your energy on what truly matters. It's the shortest path to achieving your goals.

💡 So, what are the most important objectives for your business right now? What will move the needle, drive growth, and make the biggest impact? It's not about doing everything; it's about doing the right things. That's the key to success.

☕ Is your business running on coffee and sheer determination? It's a familiar story for many business owners – hustling 'round the clock, fueled by caffeine and grit.

But there's a better way. At Growth Hub, we're here to help you level up your business. 🚀

💼 We're not just consultants; we're partners in your success. We help you win through strategic planning, effective systems, and high-performing teams. It's about building a business that doesn't rely solely on you.

Imagine having the freedom to step back and watch your business thrive, even when you're not in the trenches. It's not about you being everything for your business; it's about empowering your business to stand on its own.

💪 Ready to take that step toward greater freedom and flexibility? Let's grow your leadership with Growth Hub. https://calendly.com/justinkohns/free-q-a-session-clone