I know what it’s like to start and grow a business, the first one I sold in 2014 shortly before taking on a full-time role again.

I learned a lot the first time around, knowledge, learnings, and experience that is helping me grow my second business, and in turn helping my clients succeed and grow.

Starting and growing a business can be a lonely place at times, especially when you’re facing some of the headwinds we’ve faced over recent years, it can feel like you’re trying to run through tarmac!

I first read The E-Myth (thoroughly recommended) when I ran my first business and although I understood the message, I didn’t implement any of it. Now, the second time around it all makes sense both for me and my client’s businesses.

Re-reading The E-Myth was the spark I needed to grow my own agency and focus it on working solely with trades businesses, although we’re from different industries the struggles are the same.

• Moving from owner to manager and then onto being the entrepreneur
• Learning how to take on staff to enable you to work more ON THE BUSINESS than in it
• Work on strategy before marketing tactics and pick the right ones to fuel growth

I now run a successful agency and my clients are enjoying fast growth as a result of my experience and knowledge in digital marketing.