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#304 // The Lounge "The Importance Of Personal + Business Development" ft Greg Crowe + Brad Hibberd

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Show Notes

Today on the lounge Greg Crowe sits down Wirth Brad Hibberd from Hib Electrical based in Tasmania.

We talk about business growth, controlling your time, the importance of holidays. How to have a work life balance, the importance of the sweat in the first 3-5 years, personal development, being insecure + much much more!!

Hib is one of our coaches here at Sparky Coach and also runs our “Growth Hub” every Thursday at 11am.

It’s always a great time chatting to Hib and we hope you enjoy the pod.

Much love xx

Summary

In this insightful interview, Brad Hibberd shares his journey through business, emphasizing the importance of time management, personal development, and strategic growth. Discover practical tips on scaling your business, maintaining work-life balance, and developing a resilient mindset.

Keywords

business growth, time management, personal development, entrepreneurship, leadership, work-life balance, scaling business, mindset, business strategy

Key Topics

Time management and work-life balance Strategic business growth and scaling Personal development and mindset shifts

Titles

The 7-Year Journey to Business Freedom with Brad Hibberd How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Mind

Sound Bites

"There is a pathway out of chaos." "Your time is worth X, pay someone Y." "Self-development is key to business growth."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Growth and Business Pathways 02:56 The Importance of Time Management in Business 06:11 Understanding the Seasons of Business 09:11 The Role of Personal Development in Business Growth 12:05 Outsourcing and Time Management Strategies 14:49 The Mindset Shift: Viewing Challenges as Opportunities 18:02 Self-Development and Accountability in Business 20:53 The Journey of Personal Growth and Business Success 29:24 The Journey of Personal Growth 30:56 Risk Taking and Learning from Mistakes 34:16 The Balance of Strength and Vulnerability 36:15 Embracing Resistance in Business 39:11 Navigating Community and Personal Relationships 41:57 The Importance of Personal Development 49:18 Mapping Out Time and Freedom 53:00 Encouragement for Business Owners

Resources

Built to Sell Book - https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=built+to+sell

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