Leona Watson’s Business Success Story: How She Scaled Cheeky Food Events to $3M+ with a Stellar Team. Insights on Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company, Effective Team Management, and Strategies for a Smooth Business Exit. (Episode 537 - Leona Watson)

Grow A Small Business Podcast

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Leona Watson, who scaled Cheeky Food Events to over $3 million in revenue. Leona shares her experiences in building a successful company and managing a talented team. She provides actionable insights on effective business growth strategies and planning a smooth exit. Tune in to gain valuable advice on achieving substantial business success. Leona Watson is currently a Keynote Speaker and Leadership, Executive, and Business Coach at Leona Watson Speaks. She offers a range of services, including keynote speeches, leadership training, executive coaching, and business coaching. You can reach her at [phone] or via email at [e-mail]. Other Resources:

1. Leona Watson’s Strategies to Decoding Business Sales

Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let’s get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, being a learner again when moving into a new industry, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:

1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Leona Watson, the hardest thing in growing a small business is managing staff, building trust, and avoiding being overly judgmental. She emphasizes that people are both the greatest asset and the greatest challenge in small business growth.

2. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Leona Watson's favorite business books include "Scaling Up" by Vern Harnish and works by Cameron Herold. She appreciates these books for their practical advice and insights into business growth and management.

3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Leona Watson recommends practical and straightforward resources like "Diary of a CEO" for deeper insights and the "StoryBrand" podcast by Donald Miller for its impactful business strategies. She finds these resources beneficial for small business growth and personal development.

4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Leona Watson recommends investing in a coach for accountability and an Executive Assistant (EA) exclusive to them (ie not shared with other team members) to manage tasks efficiently. These resources can significantly aid in business growth by providing strategic guidance and freeing up valuable time for important priorities.

5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? On day one of starting out in business, Leona Watson would say to herself, that she’s going to surprise herself with amazing successes and inevitable challenges. She would emphasize the importance of recognizing red flags early and preserving positive moments to draw upon during tough times. Additionally, she would encourage herself to stay humble amidst achievements and keep ego in check for long-term success.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Walking side by side in meetings can make tough conversations feel more natural and less confrontational – Leona Watson Investing in personal and professional development is crucial; it’s not just about the money, but about evolving yourself – Leona Watson On your entrepreneurial journey, lock in the feelings of success to help you navigate through the inevitable tough times – Leona Watson