The Diary of an Entrepreneur is an open, honest, and transparent account of my fight to grow a business from the ground up. I'm 10+ years into this journey and only in the last few years have things really started to take off. In each episode, you will hear an open account of the fires I'm having to put out, the teething issues of a fast-growing business, the good stuff, and all other aspects of the day-to-day running of a business - through the eyes of its CEO and Founder, Danny Lacey.
Related websites:
https://www.stadamedia.co.uk
https://www.dannylacey.business
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The Diary of an Entrepreneur is an open, honest, and transparent account of my fight to grow a business from the ground up. I'm 10+ years into this journey and only in the last few years have things really started to take off. In each episode, you will hear an open account of the fires I'm having to put out, the teething issues of a fast-growing business, the good stuff, and all other aspects of the day-to-day running of a business - through the eyes of its CEO and Founder, Danny Lacey.
Related websites:
https://www.stadamedia.co.uk
https://www.dannylacey.business
Sometimes you have to make changes in your business to have a big impact on growth. In this episode, I share three of the biggest changes we have made over the years that moved the needle for the business.
You need to do everything you can to build relationships with your clients. Offering them more value is at the top of that list of things to develop. In this episode, I share how expanding our services resulted in record growth for the business.
This episode provides invaluable advice from my long-term business mentor on three areas that CEOs can improve in. With a focus on practical solutions, it is an essential listen for any aspiring CEO looking to take their business to the next level.
You need a business mentor capable of propelling you to the next level of success! With their wealth of knowledge and experience, they can provide invaluable insight that will help you reach your goals faster. In this episode, my business mentor John Morgan joins me to share his thoughts on why all business owners need a good mentor.
Communicating with your team is more important than ever before. In this episode, I talk about how easy it is to make just a few simple changes and the massive benefits it can bring to your team and business.
Let's look at systems and processes in business and the importance of having them in place as soon as you possibly can. It will save you time and money down the line. It could be the difference between achieving your goals and objectives, and not.
In this episode, it's all about finding your very first client. You have a great idea, you're ready to shout about it - but, you're freaking out at the thought of having to find that first paying customer. What to do? I have some experiences to share on this very subject.
You MUST have a business plan say all business mentors, coaches, experts, banks and other organisations. I agree, but not the old and outdated business plan templates that go on forever. In this episode, I open up and share my own process for creating a more bespoke business plan for Stada Media.
We are back after a 12-month break. It's been a hectic year of growth for the business and I'm excited to share all of that experience and knowledge in the coming episodes. So, what have we been up to over the last 12-months?
Running a business can be a very lonely place and can play havoc with your emotions. In this episode, I share my personal experiences of having to deal with the emotional and mental health side of growing a business and the lessons I have learned. I also share some tactics for dealing with heightened emotions that enables me to make better decisions.
Debt, most businesses will experience debt at some point (if not all the time) and in this episode, I talk about my experiences of dealing with debt in my business.
In this episode, I talk about how important it is to fire yourself as quickly as you can. As well as the importance of timing when it comes to hiring and firing other people in your business.
In this first episode of 2021, I share my methods on managing and growing a team and it all boils down to a Football analogy, and it just works. I also share how difficult it was for me to let go and allow others in on the business during the early days and just how important collaboration is for growing a successful business. Then there's the mental health aspect of working with your team and clients.
In this episode, I talk about the good, the bad and the unpredictability of running a business from the ground up. Sharing my experiences of spending 90% of my time putting our fires and 10% enjoying the wins in business. The effect it can have on your body, mind, finances and relationships.
In this episode, I spill the beans on growing and leading a team. Sharing my experiences of finding new talent and the whole recruitment process. Dealing with many different personalities, hiring and firing and the difference a good versus bad hire can have on the business.
In this episode, I share my experiences of attempting to grow a whole new side of the business that left me having to take a few giant steps backwards to regain focus and get us back on track. A good example of the consequences of trying to grow too quickly.
The Diary of an Entrepreneur is an open, honest, and transparent account of my fight to grow a business from the ground up. I'm 10+ years into this journey and only in the last few years have things really started to take off. In each episode, you will hear an open account of the fires I'm having to put out, the teething issues of a fast-growing business, the good stuff, and all other aspects of the day-to-day running of a business - through the eyes of its CEO and Founder, Danny Lacey.
Related websites:
https://www.stadamedia.co.uk
https://www.dannylacey.business
