How to Grow and Build a Winning Team: Why People Are the Secret to Business Success episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 8 MIN

How to Grow and Build a Winning Team: Why People Are the Secret to Business Success

from The Business Coach Podcast

In this episode, business coach Andrew Laurie shares how true business growth begins with clarity—both in strategy and in people. Drawing on lessons from Playing to Win and Jim Collins’ “hedgehog concept,” Andrew reveals how to define where your business will play and win, build the right team at the right time, and focus your energy on what really drives results. He explains why hiring isn’t just about adding people, but about freeing yourself to lead, innovate, and create sustainable success. Through personal stories and timeless business wisdom, Andrew shows how great strategy and great people together form the foundation for lasting scale.Coaching is more than a job, it’s a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply  About Andrew Laurie:Andrew Laurie is a seasoned business coach, entrepreneur, and former corporate leader with experience running companies exceeding a billion dollars in sales. An MBA graduate and ActionCOACH partner, Andrew combines strategic insight with a passion for helping business owners achieve both success and balance. Guided by Jim Collins’ “hedgehog concept,” he teaches leaders how to craft clear strategies, build high-performing teams, and design businesses that serve their ideal lives—not consume them.Learn more: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/andrew-laurieAbout ActionCOACHActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them. Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

NOW PLAYING

How to Grow and Build a Winning Team: Why People Are the Secret to Business Success

0:00 8:56

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Business Coach Podcast?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this The Business Coach Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on December 3, 2025.

What is this episode about?

In this episode, business coach Andrew Laurie shares how true business growth begins with clarity—both in strategy and in people. Drawing on lessons from Playing to Win and Jim Collins’ “hedgehog concept,” Andrew reveals how to define where your...

Can I download this The Business Coach Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!