Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling
A business podcast for entrepreneurs and their teams who find themselves in the growth phase or “messy middle”, in between start up and aiming for 6 or 7 figures and beyond. Hosted by Laurie Stirling COO Mentor and Operational Efficiency Expert.
3 most common mistakes CEOs make when bringing on their first COO
This episode is focused on 3 most common mistakes CEOs make when bringing on their first COO!
Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.
Interview with Leonie Dawson & how she as an award-winning entrepreneur has created over $13 million in 10 hours a week
Today I'm chatting with Leonie Dawson! Leonie is the globally bestselling author of the Brilliant Year goal workbooks that are used by half a million people worldwide. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who has created over $13 million in 10 hours a week. Leonie is the founder of the Brilliant Biz & Life Academy which teaches thousands how to create a joyful, abundant business.
Connect with Leonie:
http://www.facebook.com/leoniedawsonauthor
http://www.instagram.com/leonie_dawson
https://www.youtube.com/user/GoddessLeonie
http://www.tiktok.com/@itsleoniedawson
Beyond You: Creating a Self-Sustaining Business through Systems and Processes
This episode is focused on steps to creating a self-sustaining business through systems and processes which is a crucial for every business.
Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.
interview with Zita Norton & how she is helping entrepreneur & bestselling author Leonie Dawson since 2018
Today I'm chatting with Zita Norton! Zita is a virtual assistant and former online business manager who has worked for entrepreneur and bestselling author Leonie Dawson since late 2018. She specialises in copywriting, marketing & lovingly trolling her boss Leonie. Zita created her VA & OBM business in early 2018, after a car accident left her only able to work from home. Zita is proudly neurodivergent (ASD & ADHD), Queer & is very excited about turning 30 this year.
Connect with Zita:
https://zitanorton.com
Interview with Amanda McVicker & how she supports 6 & 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online space
Today I'm chatting with Amanda McVicker! Amanda transitioned from a virtual assistant to an Online Business Manager in 2020. She supports 6 + 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online space, using her signature framework Organize, Systemize, Strategize. She also mentors VAs who are making the transition to becoming an OBM, helping them with finding clients, creating systems to simplify their business, gaining confidence in their skills.
Connect with Amanda:
www.instagram.com/amandamcvicker_obm
How regularly identifying bottlenecks in your business leads to growth and scalability
Today I'm talking about how to regularly identifying bottlenecks in your business that will lead to growth and scalability in your business!
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Unlock your Small Business Growth Potential as a Visionary
Today I'm chatting about unlocking your small business growth potential!
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Interview with Meredith Canaan & how she helped 2000+ clients in her business
Today I'm chatting with Meredith Canaan! Meredith is differently wired business coach with heart, she is an entrepreneur and has been helping creative, visionary, and heart centered entrepreneurs grow and scale online businesses since 2017!
Connect with Meredith:
https://www.instagram.com/meredithobcanaan
https://meredithcanaan.com/
The 8 step plan to set up your business to run without you
Today I'm chatting about creating a plan for your own business when you have to step away & you want it to run without you!
Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me
Interview with Karl Thew & how he builds evergreen ecosystems for coaches & course creators
In today's episode I'm talking to Karl Thew! Karl builds evergreen ecosystems for coaches & course creators that get substantial and consistent sales on auto-pilot through funnels, sales pages, web design, copywriting, content marketing & SEO!
Connect with Karl:
https://www.staticshift.com.au/
Unlocking Your Business Potential through Quarterly Strategic Planning Sessions
Today I'm chatting about unlocking your business potential through quarterly strategic planning sessions!
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Is it better to batch?
Today I'm discussing the topic of batching & what should you do as a business owner!
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Interview with Brooke Scott & how she built her COO business in less than 3 years!
About this episode:
Today I'm chatting with Brooke Scott! Brooke is COO & Integrator behind the scenes in the operations, systems & funnels for her clients businesses. She helps others optimise & restore their business operations foundation without wasting time and money!
Connect with Brooke:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ops.analyst.brooke
www.agencytwentythree.com
The Quarterly Strategic Planning Meeting
Today, we're diving into a topic that can truly transform your business. The quarterly strategic planning meeting!
Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.
Why SOPs are so important for every business
Today I'm chatting about SOPs & why are SOPs so important for every business! If you're a business owner who needs help extracting yourself from the day to day running of your business, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Interview with Jane Eyles-Bennett & how she runs her award winning interior business with over 500+ happy clients!
Today I am interviewing Jane Isles Bennett, who is an award winning interior and exterior designer with 30 years experience. With over 500 happy clients to her name and millions of dollars in extra profits generated for them during her career, her business Hotspace Consultants is who smart property investors turn to for guidance when embarking on a renovation.
Connect with Jane Eyles-Bennett:
https://hotspaceconsultants.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hotspaceconsultants/
What are system triggers? And why are they so important?
Today I want to talk about triggers in terms of systems & processes. Why are they so important? Let's dive in!
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
When should you consider hiring a COO
Today I'm chatting about when should you consider hiring a COO!
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Interview with Laura Alexandra Pearman & her key to scaling a business!
Today I'm chatting with Laura Alexandra Pearman! Laura is creative based in the North East UK and serving the world. Laura has been a Creative Entrepreneur for 11 years & her current goal is to be the creative amplification conduit for Female Businesses that are changing the world in our time!
Connect with Laura:
www.laurapearman.com
https://www.instagram.com/laurapcreative
Why it is important to have development plans for your team
Today I'm chatting about why it is important to have development plans for your team!
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Role of Emotional Intelligence in Business
Today I'm chatting about role of emotional intelligence.
As business leaders, we're often focused on metrics, numbers, and bottom line results. And while those things are definitely important, we forget the human element that underpins all of our success. That's where emotional intelligence comes in.
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Interview with Steve Lucin & how he helps passionate visionaries rebrand as creativepreneur!
Today I'm chatting. with Steve Lucin! Steve is a creativepreneur who helps passionate visionaries and nonprofits rebrand and redesign their content so that they can serve those they love. Lucin pulls his technical design, motion graphics, and entrepreneurial skills from running his own business, Halucinated Studios (formerly Halucinated Design, Inc.) which is an creative production studio for nightlife brands.
In this episode:
1:44 How Steve got started
5:34 Structure of Steve's Team
8:27 Catalyst for Steve's success in business
12:39 Hardest part for Steve while running a business
16:12 What's next for Steve
Connect with...
How to stop micromanaging your team (for CEOs + COOs)
Micromanagement can lead to low morale, frustration, and a lack of trust between the manager and the team.
So let's dive into how to stop micromanaging your team!
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
5 Reasons to hire your first COO
In today's episode, we'll explore five reasons why a visionary should consider hiring their first COO.
If you're a visionary entrepreneur, you likely have a million ideas for your business. You're constantly coming up with new products, services, and ways to grow your company. While this creativity and innovation is essential for a success, it can be overwhelming to manage everything yourself.
That's where an integrator or COO comes in.
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/wor...
Interview with Jo Bendle & how she is running her online business since 2012 as business coach & mentor
Today I'm chatting with Jo Bendle! Jo is business coach and mentor and she spent over 10 years helping women claim more from life and business. From Corporate Assistant, to Digital Nomad to living in sunny Spain and running the business of her dreams!
In this episode:
1:13 - How Jo got started back in 2012 with her business
4:11 - How her business looks like today
5:46 - Jo's team structure
7:19 - Catalyst for Jo's growth in business
9:31 - Advice from Jo if you are struggling with productivity
15:40 - What's next for Jo in her...
How knowing your current Business Cycle can help you grow & scale your business
Today I'm talking about business cycles! If you have seen any of my webinars or you're inside my digital COO accelerated program, you'll have heard me talk about business cycles and bottleneck cadences when growing and scaling your business.
If you're interested in learning more, about my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Agile & Scrum Project Management
In this episode, I'm gonna share with you what a project manager or OBM should know about Agile and Scrum!
Agile and Scrum are two methodologies that are commonly used in software development, but they can be applied to any type of project.
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Interview with Alexis Kingsbury & the lessons he learned serving over 600 organisations including Sony, Swarovski and Pepsi
About Alexis:
Alexis is an award-winning entrepreneur, with two software businesses and a consulting practice, serving over 600 organizations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi.
Through his work, Alexis has saved 1,000s of hours of time for business owners and their leaders each year, enabled them to work more effectively, and unlock business’ growth.
In this episode:
1:59 - How Alexis got started with his business
15:28 - How long has Alexis been running Air Manual
29:00 - How many team members Alexis currently has
How to Foster a Culture of Innovation
In this episode, I'm diving into the culture of innovation and what that looks like within your business & what to look out for for you and your team! Exploring how CEOs in particular, or COOs can foster a culture of innovation in their organizations by providing tips and strategies to encourage experimentation and risk-taking.
If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!
Why ClickUp is my go-to project management software as a COO
In this episode I'm diving deep into my go-to project management software ClickUp!
I go over the power of ClickUp for your own business & team management, how I've used ClickUp to save time in my business & how working with dashboards is complete game changer.
Apply for the next round & join the waitlist:
https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply
The Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want to upskill their management and leadership abilities, increase their value, and become indispensable. It is ideal for OBMs, project managers, and...
What qualifications and experience do you need to become a COO?
Today I'm talking about what qualifications and experience do you need to become a COO!
Apply for the next round & join the waitlist:
https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply
The Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want to upskill their management and leadership abilities, increase their value, and become indispensable. It is ideal for OBMs, project managers, and high-level VAs who are enthusiastic about creating fulfilling careers on their own terms. It is led by Laurie Stirling, an experienced entrepreneur, COO, CFO, Integrator, and business coach who specializes in...
Interview with Tash Corbin & how she is on the way to hit a million this year as a business & marketing coach
Today I'm chatting with Tash Corbin! Tash has been working in business and marketing since 2002 and she helps her clients create and scale up a business that is aligned to them and their ideal client, one that is profitable and sustainable.
In this episode:
2:17 - How Tash got started in her business
6:47 - How Tash got the idea of her business at beginning
9:42 - Where is Tash'es business today
10:43 - about the team & who runs the backstage of the business
15:04 - Catalyst for the biggest revenue year for Tash
28:32 - Hardest...
How I became a COO without a university degree
In this episode I wanted to share and talk about what qualifications and experience do you need to become a coo & how I became a COO without a university degree!
In this episode:
0:33 - Path to becoming a COO
1:14 - What COO really needs
2:28 - Sharing my background of how I got started
5:57 - How my business looks like right now
Apply for the next round & join the waitlist:
https://www.lauriestirling.com/apply
The Digital COO Accelerator is a 9-week small group program for those who want...
10 different ways you can use Zapier to automate tasks in your business
Today I'm talking about 10 different ways you can use Zapier to automate tasks in your business!
If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!
https://cooready.scoreapp.com/
https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/
Interview with Kelly Wilson & how she now manages 6 employees plus few sub-franchises in her business
Today I'm chatting with Kelly! Kelly brought the Baby Sensory franchise to Adelaide over 8 years ago and went on a steep learning curve regarding business and finances! Now with 6 employees and a number of sub-franchises to manage, managing that growth and understanding cash flow has been a massive part of the puzzle for overall success.
In this episode:
1:30 - Introduction to Kelly's business
3:31 - What made Kelly start her own business
11:44 - Kelly shares her numbers in her business
15:02 - Catalyst for Kelly's growth in business
20:36 - Advice from Kelly
25:38...
How much is your time worth?
Today I'm talking about time management & how it affects your business and daily operations!
If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!
https://cooready.scoreapp.com/
https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/
Interview with Veronika Matosova & behind the scenes of OBM to 6 figure business owners
Today I'm chatting with Veronika Matosova! After quitting her corporate job in 2018 just before promotion in London, Veronika put her last savings into an online course & Macbook that started off her journey as Virtual Assistant to 6+ figure business owners that quickly led to being OBM to 6+ to 7 figure business owners. From packed launches to building foundations of business, countless trainings and investing in herself, Veronika has worked with over 17+ clients over last 5 years with over 90% of them crossing multiple 6 figure mark.
In this episode:
1:39 - How Veronika got started in her business
4:17 - Veronika's current r...
What does a COO do day-to-day?
Today I'm talking about the crucial role of the COO in a business & how it looks like when it comes to day-to-day operations.
If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!
https://cooready.scoreapp.com/
https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/
Interview with Suz Chadwick & how she runs her business as a branding & mindset coach
Today I'm chatting with Suz Chadwick! Suz is a BOLD Business & Mindset Coach and Speaker supporting entrepreneurs to go from business confusion to clarity, courage and CEOing at the next level. With over 15 years as a brand consultant working with global brands and entrepreneurs, leaders and teams, Suz knows what works when it comes to creating a business, mindset and brand that helps you stands out.
In this episode:
1:44 - How Suz got started
6:54 - Catalyst for Suz & her business
10:45 - How many team members Suz has in her business
15:44 - Hardest part...
Difference between having an OBM or COO in your business
Today I'm talking about what is the difference between having an OBM for your business versus having a COO!
If you are ready to test your skills head to the link below to take the quiz, or you can also find it in my Instagram story highlights!
https://cooready.scoreapp.com/
https://Instagram.com/laurie.stirling/
