Tracy Marlowe | Letting Go To Grow

Women Choosing Growth

Episode 57 - Letting Go to Grow with Tracy Marlowe

Episode Summary:

In this episode of "Women Choosing Growth," host Tina Sue sits down with Tracy Marlowe to discuss the importance of intentional growth and selective hiring in business. Tracy shares her experience of growing her company by being strategic about the clients she takes on and the team members she hires. She emphasizes the value of saying “no” to clients that don’t align with her company’s goals and values, and how this approach has led to healthier growth for her business.

Tracy also talks about the challenges of rapid growth and how she managed it by being very intentional about the types of clients and employees she brought on board. She shares her strategy of interviewing potential clients as much as they interview her, ensuring a good fit for both parties. Tracy highlights the importance of planning ahead in terms of business goals and identifying the specific roles and personality types needed to sustain growth.

For women entrepreneurs, Tracy’s insights are invaluable in understanding how to grow a business without losing sight of its core values and mission. She also offers advice on finding and hiring smarter people, protecting personal time, and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life.

What You Will Learn from the Show:

• How to be intentional about business growth by carefully selecting clients and employees.
• The importance of identifying and sticking to your target market, and knowing when to say no to potential clients.
• How to manage rapid growth by planning and being strategic in hiring.
• The value of working with mission-driven companies and how to align your business with your values.
• Tips for balancing personal and professional life as an entrepreneur.

Notable Quotes:

• "I never grew simply for the sake of growth. I was very intentional and selective." – Tracy Marlowe

• "A job easy to get is a job easy to leave." – Tina Sue

• "Healthy growth is a good thing, and it’s important to be intentional and selective." – Tracy Marlowe

• "Hire smart people and they will inspire you every day." – Tracy Marlowe

• "Schedule time for yourself and protect it with your life." – Tracy Marlowe

Women Choosing Growth Resources:

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Tracy Marlowe Resources:

Website: creativenoggin.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-marlowe/

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