In this episode, Phil digs into one of the hardest parts of running and growing a business: leading through change. He shares real world stories from his years running an IT consulting business, from introducing ergonomic keyboards to resistant teams, to overhauling document management systems, to navigating the painful shift from hourly billing to block hour retainers. He unpacks why people resist change, how ego complicates leadership decisions, and the practical steps every business owner ...
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In this episode, Phil digs into one of the hardest parts of running and growing a business: leading through change. He shares real world stories from his years running an IT consulting business, from introducing ergonomic keyboards to resistant teams, to overhauling document management systems, to navigating the painful shift from hourly billing to block hour retainers. He unpacks why people resist change, how ego complicates leadership decisions, and the practical steps every business owner ...
So You Want to Start a Business: Essential Tips for New Entrepreneurs
The Calling and the Climb
30 minutes
2 months ago
So You Want to Start a Business: Essential Tips for New Entrepreneurs
In this episode, Philip shares invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, using his own experiences in starting and growing a small business. He highlights four key principles: getting legal and adhering to governance requirements, meticulous record keeping, sourcing secondhand goods to save money, and systemizing daily operations with a structured plan. He also emphasizes the importance of having a system to manage daily tasks efficiently to avoid chaos and stay productive. Philip provide...
The Calling and the Climb
In this episode, Phil digs into one of the hardest parts of running and growing a business: leading through change. He shares real world stories from his years running an IT consulting business, from introducing ergonomic keyboards to resistant teams, to overhauling document management systems, to navigating the painful shift from hourly billing to block hour retainers. He unpacks why people resist change, how ego complicates leadership decisions, and the practical steps every business owner ...
