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How Being Flexible Can Trigger Business Growth with A.J. Lawrence, The JAR Group
07 July 202149 min

How Being Flexible Can Trigger Business Growth

with A.J. Lawrence, The JAR Group
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In this episode, the tables are turned! Instead of being the interviewer, A.J. Lawrence is interviewed. He extracts insights he has learned from the previous guests and shares the nuggets of reflection from his experience how flexibility in business can trigger growth.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to evaluate the state of your business.
  • What should trigger you to pivot your business direction.
  • How to avoid getting lost in data and make the most out of it for the success of your business.

 

How flexibility in business can trigger growth?

Flexibility in business plays a crucial role in triggering growth by allowing businesses to adapt to shifting market conditions, customer demands, and emerging opportunities.

Flexible businesses have the agility to make timely decisions based on new information and market trends. It allows them to stay ahead of the competition. They can quickly adjust their strategies, products, and services to meet changing customer needs. This ensures that they remain relevant and capture new growth opportunities.

Also, flexibility fosters an environment of innovation and creativity. Businesses can identify innovative solutions, develop new offerings, and differentiate themselves. By embracing new ideas, businesses can attract new customers, expand market share, and enhance customer loyalty.

Additionally, flexibility enables businesses to diversify their revenue streams, explore new markets, and target different customer demographics, reducing reliance on a single source of revenue. They can also prioritize customer satisfaction, tailor their offerings to meet customer expectations, and drive loyalty and acquisition.

Scalability is another advantage of flexibility, as businesses can efficiently handle increased demand without compromising quality or customer experience.

Lastly, flexibility enables businesses to proactively manage risks, identify opportunities, and maintain long-term growth and stability.

Reality checkpoint (ask yourself this):

Where are you compared to where you started? Too often we have amazing end goals in place, but it is a journey…it’s about where you go compared to where you started, not to where you are by itself.

Episode highlights:

  • Why today’s episode is different – 00:37
  • When should you change up your business model? – 04:29 
  • Why do entrepreneurs sometimes take risks against all the odds? – 07:47 
  • How important is it to align your expectations with your business? – 09:23 
  • The right time to pivot your business model vs. the wrong time to pivot your business model.  – 10:46 
  • Finding the meaning behind running your business (why it’s important). – 13:21 
  • How often should you reevaluate your business venture? (and what to evaluate beyond operations) – 15:37 
  • What data do you need to grow your business (a key question to ask).  – 19:12 
  • This is how you find out if your business is headed in the right direction. – 22:26 
  • Before considering new opportunities for your business, listen to this. – 25:10 
  • Are you wearing too many hats in your business (capitalizing on abundant resources)? – 29:17 
  • Why data driven organizations perform better than non data driven organizations. – 33:30 
  • Using the MacGuffin technique in business. – 35:00
  • The formula you need to rebuild your business after a plateau. – 36:16 
  • The main question to ask when you check in with yourself – 42:00
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