#128: Ways to Grow Your Small Business with Jessi Burg
This may surprise you, but running a business is hard work. In fact, your to-do list probably just grew by about four tasks in the time it took to read this sentence.
With so much going on, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Maybe your operations are in need of updates, or you want to grow your business but aren't sure where to start. Jessi Burg felt the same way, and she was discouraged by how little information there was out there to help small business owners.
So, she did something about it. Jessi is the founder of Outgrow Your Garage, which offers self-guided courses, tips, and resources for owners looking to grow their business. No matter the type of company, if you offer a service, you'll find plenty of value here.
Highlights of our conversation
How Jessi first got involved into trades and seasonal businesses and why working in those worlds inspired her to start her own business. (2:35)
What’s the difference between physical and digital businesses and a lot of the backend processes that we don’t always think about. (7:11)
Some of the common struggles for business owners, from finances to hiring challenges. Delegating is hard, yo! (9:47)
The importance of a strong onboarding process and why the person doing the hiring and the person who will be the manager need to be on the same page. (12:25)
There’s a barrage of online courses out there in the world — here’s how Jessi makes sure Outgrow Your Garage stands out and delivers actually useful content. (14:20)
Some of the more uncommon questions Jessi has gotten during Outgrow Your Garage office hours. (20:12)
How service-based businesses can meet the needs of employees who want flexible work schedules and remote work options. (23:19)
Why a seasonal airing of grievances is among the best things Jessi has ever done for her company. (26:28)
Jessi’s top bands to see live. (29:15)
Say hello to Jessi Burg
Check out the tips and resources to take your business to new (or maybe the first) heights at www.outgrowyourgarage.com.
Send Jessi a message on LinkedIn.
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