Fast and Furious Ways to Grow Your Business

Overcoming Key Roadblocks to Business GrowthTBA Member Jaap Siekman is a seasoned Business Coach with 30 years of prior experience in Engineering & Operations Management, Project Management and Continuous Improvement (“LEAN”).In this episode Jaap discusses the common roadblocks he sees preventing businesses from growing their business. Many businesses, he says, lack a defined long-term vision, making it difficult to establish strategic goals. Issues like low productivity, bottlenecks in processes, and delays in delivery can prevent a business from scaling.Many businesses don’t have a clear organisational chart or accountability structure, leading to confusion about roles and responsibilities. Employees and managers alike can resist new processes or strategies, especially if they’re used to working in a certain way.

The Audacious Business Podcast Series — Internationally hosted podcasts featuring Board Member Roy Osing that break down simple, practical, proven and DiFFERENT ways to create explosive performance in your business. Our inaugural show is with The Business Growth Trailblazers Podcast. In this episode, we dive into how being different keeps your business alive and thriving. A perfect listen for every TBA Member!

Every business looks for a way to grow in markets with increased competition and customers who wield more power than ever. In this episode Roy and Ian discuss the growth model that Roy used in leading an early stage data and internet company to a billion in annual sales. Roy’s model is quite straightforward: first, create a “just about right” strategy that recognizes in an age of uncertainty, unpredictability and constant change, and second, focus on flawless execution of the plan. This episode unpacks the Moves Roy and his team made to both create a simple winning business strategy AND consistently deliver customer value that created memorable experiences, loyal customers and growing revenue. This episode is a must listen for all Members who depend on a growing business and the rewards that accompany it…

If you’re looking to grow your business and take it to the next level, there are two things you need to do:​ Differentiate the value you deliver from what other competitors do;​ Execute in the market flawlessly.Join me in this episode as we breakdown the simple formula for business growth and the practical moves we made to build BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS.

Unbelievable business growth demands standing out and being different from the crowd. Strong leadership and a flawless strategic plan are crucial, but for real success, consult your frontline - they'll tell you how well your strategy translates to action. 💦 You cannot grow your business if you’re the same as everyone else.💦 Leadership Moves to achieve unbelievable growth.💦 Growth requires flawless execution of your Strategic Game Plan.💦 Ask the Frontline how your strategy execution is going.

Craft a roadmap for your career! This guide explores self-assessment to identify your ideal path, navigate various career options, and discover the power of personal differentiation in achieving professional success. Learn to stand out and chart your course to a fulfilling career.Check out this trio of wisdom:💦 How to develop your Career Plan.💦 The Career choices you have, and how to decide.💦 Why “being different” is vital to career success.

Focus on HOW to EXECUTE; Pull Back on Getting Your Direction PerfectMost businesses focus on getting their plan ‘perfect’—read this as conforming perfectly to the academic strategic planning doctrine promulgated by the pundits—and leave little time to determine the critical few actions they need to take to implement their chosen direction. Unmatched performance in any market has more to do with the effectiveness of execution than it does with the efficacy of the plan. It explains why some businesses win and others lose.In this episode, Roy and Ian break down Roy’s proven approach to executing strategy flawlessly and how it leads to the level of performance Roy achieved in taking a startup to A BILLION IN SALES.

Traditional planning methods are flawed. My Strategic Game Planning Process offers a solution, having helped startups achieve massive success.💦 Today’s planning methods are all screwed up; here’s why.💦 Roy’s Strategic Game Planning Process.

Three questions unlock your business compass: ▪️What are your growth goals? ▪️Who are you serving (ideal customer)? ▪️What’s your ONLY Value Proposition (what problem are you solving in a way that no one else does)?Answering these clarifies your target market,refines your offering, and guides how you connect. It's a simple framework for a focused strategy.Check out this episode:💦 3 Questions and you have your Strategic Game Plan

Why It’s Important For a Leader to ‘Eat Their Own Dog Food‘A rarely discussed trait of an Audacious Leader, this Tip is all about what happens AFTER a leader preaches what strategy and actions are needed to move the business forward. The leader pronounces what is needed and then acts in a manner inconsistent with what they said. And people notice. The leader’s actions are remembered. Employees conclude that the sermon can’t be believed.In this episode, Roy and Ian talk about the actions a leader must take to ‘Eat Their Own Dog Food’ and demonstrate to the organization their commitment to ‘Act as they Say’.

In this Center Stage podcast, World Member Gary Bontrager shares his amazing story of resiliency, personal growth, insatiable learning, business success and why he decided to host his own podcast “Mindset Growth”. He discusses the career challenges he has faced as a young professional and how he became a “Servant Leader”. Gary is both amazing and accomplished. This episode is for every TBA Member who is challenged everyday to standout from their competitors and improve the performance of their business.

Serving Leaders must be avid note-takers when asking employees how they can help make their jobs easier. And by constantly asking “How can I help?”, roadblocks, obstacles and grunge can be identified and removed, enabling more consistent operations and higher levels of performance. In this episode, Roy and Ian discuss why note-taking is a critical audacious leadership trait and why it leads to improved business performance. And Roy will unpack the note-taking tactics he used to reduce operational friction and deliver flawless execution.

The emphasis in most strategic planning exercises is on determining the NEW things that should be done to enhance business performance. What new products, services, technologies and markets should be tackled to grow the business are the main focus points. Adding strategic investments and introducing NEW innovation are the themes.Rarely do organizations treat DELETING activities, products & services, systems and technologies no longer required by the businesses’ strategy as a critical priority. In this episode Roy and Ian discuss why it’s easy to keep the comfortable off-strategy activities that worked yesterday, and why they need to be deleted to make room for the new things you need to do. And Roy will outline the process he used to isolate all non-strategic activity, STOP it, remove resources and redeploy them to address new challenges as he took a startup to A BILLION IN SALES.

The saying "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" means staying focused on your goal despite distractions. In business, the goal is creating loyal fans by keeping promises and exceeding expectations.Check these 2 nuggets:💧 To Win, Keep Your Eyes On The Prize.💧 Keep Your Promises To Your Customers + Dazzle ‘em With How They Feel = Loyal Fans For Life.

Your Business Plan takes the #2 priority! It’s NOT what makes a business successful. If a brilliant plan can’t be executed, what is its value? EXACTLY!In this podcast ‘Unbound’ Podcast Host and World Member of The Business Association Chris Dubois and Roy break down the Moves he made to build an awesome execution-focused team that delivered a BILLION DOLLARS IN SALES!He also shares the Methods he used to develop an insanely winning business strategy that incorporates the right business toolset to stand apart from the herd.A peek inside this Episode:— Why Few Leaders Don’t Give a Damn About Strategy Execution.— How To Build a Plan That is “Made to Execute”.— How Great Executors Create a “Tries” Culture.— Why Most Planning Models Suck!— Why Differentiation is Key to Executing a Strategy.— Organizational Moves I Made to Dramatically Improve Execution.— Why a “Fat Middle” Takes the Life Out of Flawless Execution.— Why a “Clean Inside” Reduces Friction and Frees People to Execute.— How to Deal With The Backlash You Get From Being Audacious.

This podcast with Board Member Roy Osing and World Member Jeffrey Feldberg is a Masterclass record of what every business leader needs to know if they want to grow their business beyond their imagination.You simply won’t find a more relevant roster of business growth topics anywhere else!⚫️ Why Teaching Compliance Makes Schools Fail Big Time— Education System: Teaching Compliance— Copycats “Gargle Google”, Do You?— What is “Undifferentiation” and Why is it Happening?— How to Create a Successful Game Plan Using My Method That Got Me A BILLION!— Why Perspiring is an Excellent Way to Set Your Growth Targets⚫️ Why Simplicity Is The Most Easy Way To Win— What Leaders Must Do to Flawlessly Execute Their Strategy— How To Eliminate Friction and Increase Viscosity In Your Business To Grow— Why Strategic Micromanaging is a Critical Leadership Role in Fast Growing Businesses— Simplicity: The Number One Way to Skyrocket The Performance of Your Business — The Number One Thing To Take Away From My Podcasts⚫️ Practical Ways To Make AI Your Winning Business Partner— “Discover the relevance of AI, never assume That It Is”— Is AI a Useful Tool For Leaders?— Is AI Really The Panacea It’s Made Out to Be?— How Should AI Be Used in High Growth Businesses?— Why Deletion is The Most Important Element Of an Innovation Culture

“Ready for a jaw-dropping journey into the world of audacious entrepreneurship? 🤯 I just had a mind-blowing chat on the Grownlearn Podcast with none other than Roy Osing, the genius who took a startup to a BILLION in annual sales!We spill the beans on "The Audacious Entrepreneur's Guide: Roy Osing's Journey to a Billion in Annual Sales." From crafting bold brands to tackling those make-or-break business moments, Roy's story is nothing short of extraordinary.” — Zorina Dimitrova, NDBA World Member, Host, GrownLearn Podcast

It’s uncomfortable, right? We’ve been taught to NOT talk about ourselves and the cool exceptional that we’ve achieved. It’s been drilled into our heads that if we have truly done something exceptional, it will somehow get noticed and we will be justly rewarded.In this episode Roy and Ian discuss why it’s important to talk about what you’ve done because if no one knows your talents and achievements but your Mom, you’re robbing yourself of opportunity. There are rules, of course, for doing this in a productive way. Listen in and learn…

In the latest Center Stage Podcast episode, Ian Tait, president of The Business Association and a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience at BC Hydro, shares insights from his inspiring career. In particular, Ian made a massive contribution to fostering relationships with Indigenous communities across British Columbia and was honored by the Squamish Nation in 1996.Post-retirement, he founded Tait Consulting Ltd and was the lead in establishing The Business Association and continued his volunteer work spanning organizations such as Scouts Canada.As the newly appointed Chair of the Delta Police Board, Ian emphasizes strategic planning, community engagement, and volunteering as leadership essentials. He reflects on his career's highlights and advises young leaders navigating today's uncertain and rapidly changing world. As president of The Business Association, Ian focuses on goals centered around community engagement and delivering tools necessary to help association members grow their business.This is a must listen to episode ….

Why do people devote excessive time to develop a business strategy but for some reason they don’t pay the same attention to creating a strategy for their career with due regard for available opportunities, required competencies and competitors all influencing the outcome.In this episode Roy and Ian unpack the method Roy created for himself as he worked his way around and up an organization to be president of a start up that under his leadership grew to A BILLION IN SALES. They outline exactly what you need to to have an actionable Career Plan that increases the odds of success because it’s been road tested in the real world.