Building professional and personal support systems to grow your business, with Jessica Yarbrough

Comments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Starting and growing a business can be incredibly fulfilling but can quickly overwhelm many owners.Managing the increased complexity across all aspects of your operations becomes crucial as your business expands. Not only will it help increase revenue, but also help you avoid stress, burnout and even potential resentment towards your customers. So what can you do or set up, so you are better prepared to deal with these "growing pains" both in your professional and private life?In today's episode, our guest Jessica Yarbrough and I talk about how to build or create systems that will support your professional and personal lives during times of growth. We explore where to start and what to expect from these support systems.Jessica Yarbrough is a Business Strategist and Growth Expert. She quickly developed a reputation for being one of the best business strategists for coaches and consultants who want to sell and scale ultra-high-end services. Her background is in international business, and she has built multiple companies.Jessica is a genius at showing entrepreneurs how to build an expert platform, rapidly raise their value, build credibility and attract high-paying clients. She loves teaching entrepreneurs how to grow their influence and make the income and impact they desire.We discuss:02:59 What is the biggest problem faced by clients when their business grows?04:05 Are there commonalities in the "growing pains" experienced by those who seek help, and how do you prevent them from recurring?10:02 What specific qualities or attributes do you seek when interviewing potential team members for your own company?10:57 During interviews, how do you determine if a candidate may have loyalty or value issues that could impact your business?12:35 Why is it important to have both internal and external systems to support the growth of a small business, and how do they aid owners in their private life?18:01  How can business owners create systems and processes without sacrificing their personal lives?20:39 Have you observed "unruly growth" in businesses as they expand, and is this what happened with this particular client?22:08 What is the next actionable step to take in the next week or two if you want to establish effective internal and external systems in your professional and private life?23:10 How do you identify high-value activities for your business, especially when it seems like all the tasks on your calendar are equally important?Resources:Jessica Yarbrough, Business Growth Strategist, and Growth Expert:https://jessicayarbrough.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicayarbrough-bizconsultant/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicayarbroughKathy Svetina, Fractional CFO:https://www.newcastlefinance.us/Blog post | Is your growth causing financial headaches? Sales up, but profits lagging? Financial practices stuck in entry level mode?Don't worry, it's not you—it's your financial setup.Introducing NextGen Finance Blueprint by NewCastle Finance. This CFO-led roadmap: • Brings fuzzy finances into focus • Gives you a clear money picture • Creates a step-by-step action planReady to level up? Visit newcastle.finance/blueprint