Rewired For Success

Welcome back to another episode of Rewired for Success, where we continue our series of interviews with those making it BIG in scaling their business. In this podcast episode, I speak with Clay Green from Enthusiasticlay. Clay is the Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Enthusiasticlay, where he helps entrepreneurs, executives and engineers elevate their focus and productivity. Entrepreneurs like you can learn how to experience your BEST "in the zone" moment every day by simply watching a short and easy to digest 10-minute video packed with insights and advice on how you can be a superhuman performer. Key Points from this episode include: Clay's journey from his "Forest Gump" High School education to his experience working as a Nuclear Operator in submarines for the U.S Navy, to building computer chips for Intel and finally, launching his company, Enthusiasticlay How Clay's physics background and passion for training people to ride motorcycles helped save his own life when he hit a deer while riding a motorcycle

In this podcast episode, we continue our series of interviews with those making it big in scaling their businesses, and I'm excited to welcome my special guest, Trevor Page, onto the show. Trevor is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Lead Nibbler, which is a simple way to introduce the psychology of micro-commitments into your lead generation strategy to double your conversion rates with a simple install. Key points from this episode include: How Lead Nibbler can help to double your conversion rates Knowing when you're in the "state of flow" and how it can maximise your productivity Using phycology to put yourself into the "state of flow" more often The importance of seeking opportunities to challenge yourself and keep learning new things Why you should continue to create valuable content to maintain the acceleration of your business Plan your content and come up with a content creation system that works for you and your business Never underestimate the power of marketing to scale your business The key

Hiring the right person for the job can be a difficult and often very stressful process. If you hire the wrong person or the wrong team of people, it can be detrimental to your business. On the other hand, employing the perfect person for the job can transform your business, improve profits and increase hyper-productivity in the workplace. Before you post an ad and hire the first person that walks through the door, take a moment to ask yourself a few essential questions: What kind of skills, experience and education are needed for this job role? What are the tasks that the employee will have to carry out? Why am I hiring this person? Recruiting the right employee takes time, and you'll have to put quite a lot of effort into the process if you want to hire the best person for the job. It's wise to plan your employee recruiting strategy ahead of time and also create a checklist. Your checklist can include the basics of what you're looking for in a potential candidate as well as a list of the things you need t

In this podcast episode, we continue our series of interviews and I'm excited to introduce Stephen Bradeen onto the show. Stephen is the Co-Founder of Royalwood Media INC, a marketing and tech-based consulting agency with a particular focus on chatbot marketing and artificial intelligence. Stephen is the lead chatbot developer of his company and is a certified chatbot expert from Andrew Warner's Bot Academy. Before he started his own business, Stephen felt like he was stuck in a "soul-sucking job" where he was unfulfilled and unhappy. Within his first year of launching Royalwood Media INC, Stephen was able to leave his old job behind and began scaling his business to six figures. Key points from this episode: What Chatbot Marketing is and how you can use it to communicate with your leads Stephen's journey from working as an assistant director on a film set, to starting his own company The incredible impact that one development course, "The Landmark Form" had on his life and how it changed his entire perspect

Welcome back to another episode of Rewired for Success, where we continue our series of interviews with my special guest and close friend, Ross Dold. Ross is the co-founder of EOSphere, specialising in governing and managing EOS blockchains. EOSphere was set up with the intention to launch the EOS blockchain and run its infrastructure. The company receives nothing but positive feedback and aims to circulate block producer rewards back into growing the community and EOS platform adoption. Key points from this episode include: Why Ross decided to base his business on EOS and why it's important to him How an application like cryptocurrency will run on top of the EOS blockchain software in a similar way that applications run on top of IOS and Windows How to improve your online security with EOS and protect your funds from potential hackers Using EOS to scale horizontally and scale thousands of transactions The ease of using an EOS blockchain in your everyday life and with existing technologies Ross explains the

In this podcast episode of Rewired for Success, where we continue our series of interviews with professionals from established businesses. Join me as I discuss 'the power of the team' with Doc Norton, CEO of OnBelay. OnBelay provides process coaching for teams and leaders to companies where software delivery is a strategic advantage. Doc Norton and I share the same belief that with the power of a team, anything is possible. Doc Norton is also a published author of the book, "Escape Velocity"  Key points from this week's podcast episode include: How OnBelay helps developers improve their code-writing skills and allows organisations to think about how they deliver and organise their products Converting your passion into a business and applying your strengths to overcome difficulties in business and your everyday life How to reorganise the structure of your organisation to drive out 'bad behaviours' and improve efficiency The difference between working with enterprises Vs working with start-ups Understandi

  As a contemporary business owner, your tech team are a vital component in the overall success of your company. It can be a challenge to build your own technical team and manage it accordingly, especially if you're a start-up and just beginning your tech journey. I understand the problem that many companies face when building a happy and productive tech team. Whether you are a start-up or an established business, sometimes your team can seem a bit…lacking. However, there are plenty of ways that you can help ensure your tech team delivers the highest value first, faster and on time. This podcast was sponsored by my affiliate link Process Street For more information on creating a happy, productive tech team click here. 

In this week's podcast episode, I interview Jennifer Barcelos (CEO) and Sandy Connery (COO), co-founders of Namastream Software  Jennifer Barcelos is an attorney, a change maker, a mother and an entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of the Namastream Software platform and the Soulful MBA  school and community. Jennifer is also the co-founder of Three Degrees Warmer, a climate justice non-profit organisation. Prior to her journey into entrepreneurship, Jennifer served as a Gates Public Service Law Scholar and received a graduate degree in Environmental Science from Yale. Our second guest on this week's podcast is Sandy Connery, the co-founder of Namastream Software, Soulful MBA, and Connectable Biz Software. Following an incredible twenty-year career in footwear, Sandy sold her million-dollar brick and mortar retail business and clinic. She now brings her business experience to the online space, where she loves to create a community, teach and inspire other women to discover the freedom and impact they

Technology is continuously evolving and changing the world we live in. Our dependence on technology is apparent in everyday life, and it's evident that the digital sphere is built to adapt, change and improve. It's easy to forget how abundant technology has become and if we don't evolve alongside it, we risk painting ourselves into a corner. Many people assume that technology has limitations and I'm here to put those theories to rest. The financial aspects of technology are growing at an exponential rate, and this development will soon make almost anything possible, including the rapid scaling of your business. Technology can be incorporated into almost every aspect of your business, and once you understand the power of it and just how abundant it is, you can begin using it to scale your business. To take a look at how you can use technology to scale your business click here. 

Welcome to this week's podcast episode where I launch my new series of fascinating interviews with leading founders, CEO's and CTO's. This series is ideal for anyone who wants to take control of their business and rewire it for success. In this week's episode, I welcome my first guest to the show, Kyle Gray. Kyle is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who helps start-ups and small businesses grow with content marketing. He has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs create scalable content marketing strategies for their businesses, by helping them create a compelling storyline that drives sales, growth, and engagement. Key points from this episode include: Kyle discusses his journey to success, which started with him working for a start-up (WP Curve). They provided WordPress fixes to small businesses, but their business really took off when they developed content and built their 'story' around helping businesses to grow (they went from zero to 7 figures in 3 years) Kyle launched his own content marketing busines

Nowadays, very few businesses have no technology. A technology function is an important part of your business and something you should invest in. So much so that some big businesses have almost forgotten what they do and how to service their customers. They are spending all of their time building their technology function in overdrive, and not focusing on their customers. You need to be able to function as a business and you need the right technology to help you grow. A CTO can help you with this. What is a CTO? A Chief Technology Officer is someone who helps your business from a technology stand point. They are the person who helps you to make the right investment decisions, at the right time, to make sure that your vision can be realised through your technology teams. What is a Technology Function? The moment you purchase a piece of software for your company you effectively have a technology function. For 11 reasons why your business can benefit from having a CTO or tech function click here.

It's very common to see businesses scale to a certain point but then reach a plateau that can be very difficult to get out of. To avoid this happening in your business and to keep your momentum going, I believe that you need to keep your business flat. What do I mean by this? Simply put, I mean running the business with less hierarchy between staff and executives. It's all about having large numbers of staff being managed by a small number of managers and the people in the chain of command from top to bottom being very efficient, both in terms of number and responsibility. This flat, or horizontal, organisation structure can bring huge benefits. Let's look at some of them here… Ease of communication I'm sure that many of you who've worked in the corporate world will be able to identify with the continuous rat race mentality and the need to fight your way up the career ladder. There's often many complex layers of organizational hierarchy and a wealth of middle management. When it comes to running our own bus

How can you become a great leader? Or, more importantly, how can you become a servant leader? I introduced the concept of a servant leader in last week's blog post,  (Link to last week's blog) this week I am going to explain in more detail how you can become one. What is a servant leader? Becoming a servant leader does not mean becoming a servant, or just being a leader, it is a leadership style that will allow you to grow your team faster than you could ever imagine. If you are a successful servant leader you will empower your team and create an environment where they can flourish, allowing them to perform to the best of their abilities. Here are 12 qualities that represent a true servant leader, and how you can incorporate them into your leadership skillset: Be confident, trustworthy and show up with a smile The most important thing a servant leader does is show up, even if they are sick or tired they show up with high energy and a positive attitude. They consistently build up trust with the people a

Every business needs great suppliers in order to be able to scale up successfully. Regardless of your current business position, your team's ability to select the very best suppliers to build your technology function is absolutely vital. The success of a business is determined by the quality of the suppliers it relies on. Trusted and reliable suppliers can bring a wealth of great value and support. It's an area that is never more important than when you first start to build your technology function and get that initial idea into the market. However, it also applies to established businesses who are looking to build new products. I believe there are 12 areas to consider when trying to choose the very best supplier for your business. Let's take a look: Know what you want The key to working with great suppliers is for them to be able to fully understand your vision. It's then being able to implement that fully to produce a successful end outcome. The way to ensure this happens is to be really clear about your

The people involved in your business are extremely important to its overall success. They're the driving force behind you achieving your overall vision and so it's crucial that you get the best out of them and the overall technology function. But how do you do this? I believe there are 12 ways that you can make significant improvements to your tech team to make them hyper-productive. Let's take a look: Don't micromanage your team If you're looking after the technology function in the business – whether you are a CTO, CEO, founder, Tech Lead…you need to ensure that you don't stifle your team by constantly questioning their every move. Instead, address the real question of why you feel the need to micromanage in the first place. Next, put a strategy in place to make sure you don't do this in the future. How do you do this? Understand what really motivates your team. You've already put your trust in your people by hiring them in the first place, so trust that instinct and find a way to take a step back. As a l

A resilient tech team is crucial to scaling a business quickly and efficiently. People often assume that full-time staff are integral to success, but that isn't always the case. Creating a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable part-time workers who can flex with your growth is an innovative way of realising your business vision fast. Let's have a look at 10 ways that you can achieve your resilient tech team in the quickest, most efficient way. Don't worry about cultural fit People often worry that a part-time employee might not fit into the culture in the same way that a full-time person will. The truth is, the culture of your company will exist for all – part-time or full-time. For most corporate companies and small businesses, staff are already a great cultural fit - it's why they were hired in the first place – and the workforce will vary considerably in terms of work arrangements. Businesses thrive on the people who work in them. Your staff will be the people that you resonate with, who you want to w

Reducing waste in your technology function is crucial to scaling your business and streamlining your overall vision. It's the engine of your business and it needs care and attention to run smoothly and efficiently. Your CTO should be at the heart of this, ensuring that you're focusing on what the business needs and not wasting money on inflated technology with no targeted focus. If you're at the stage of looking for a CTO, my previous blog post is really informative. Here are 7 ways that a CTO can neutralise waste in your business Don't overachieve There's endless technology solutions out there but there will only be a few that are right for your business. Ask yourself what your customer really needs. This is what you should be scheduling and building. Don't chase the maybes as it only reduces productivity and it takes precious time away from doing the quality tasks that actually do need doing. If possible, try to neutralise the situation by taking some time out to see where to focus your efforts. It c

If you're a business owner and you're serious about scaling your business, don't give away equity too easily. A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who is going to turn your vision into your strategy needs to understand you, your business and where you want to go. For more on what to look for in a CTO, head over to last week's blog post. The key thing to remember is your CTO must share your vision and be able to put it into action. You are serious about growth, scaling up and want to take your business to the next level, but how? Equity and CTO's often come hand in hand but it isn't always the best path to take. Avoiding equity can often see your business thrive and scale faster because you are not locked in with your CTO. Here are 10 reasons why I think you should avoid equity when hiring your CTO Giving equity to a CTO is agreeing to a business marriage If you offer equity and combine it with your vision, you're getting married to your CTO! It's important to remember this. Offering equity is a bit like getting

What to look for in your CTO?  As a business owner, you need to take control in order to grow. One of the most important ways of doing this is to make sure your leadership team is strong, adaptable and, crucially, scaleable.  A Chief Technology officer (CTO) is at the heart of this and will shape the direction of the business, both now and in the future. They need to appreciate the core values and vision of the business, but they also have to understand you. In my blog post and podcast last week I defined CTO for you. Go ahead and have a look if you haven't done so already by clicking here. A CTO is someone who gets your business vision and then has the skills, knowledge and experience to realise and act on that, through a strong technology strategy.  For many though this isn't always the case, especially when you're in the first few years of business.  What situation are you in right now? 1. Your CTO is your co-founder This person will often be someone that you started the business with.

You may have heard of a Chief Technology Office and the term CTO – but what does it mean? In this week's podcast episode, video and this article, I explain exactly what a Chief Technology Officer is. In the past few blog posts I have shared tips and advice on developing a tech plan and developing a tech strategy. Where does the CTO come into all of this? Let me ask you a question… Who is the single person that you need in your business to build your technology function? Who is the single person who helps your business vision become a reality? Perhaps you are just starting your business.  Or, maybe you already have a business and a technology team but you want to do more with them. My answer to you is that person is your CTO.   My definition of a CTO is… … A CTO is the person who helps you to make the right investment decisions, at the right time, to really delight your vision and make sure that your vision can be realised through your technology teams.   What a CTO is not A CTO is not a de