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051: What Happens When Your Business Plateaus?

Business growth can be incredibly exciting; it’s what entrepreneurs and business owners strive for. However, at some point, every business will reach a plateau in its growth. 

This point of stagnation can feel frustrating; you may even begin to worry that your business is not as successful as it once was or had the potential to become. If this sounds familiar, fear not – there are steps you can take to get back on track and continue your climb towards success. 

In this episode, I answer the question from Maureen Pound – “What happens when your business plateaus?”  This can occur in organisations of any size, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.

Given the increasing competition in today’s market and the need to stay ahead of the game, it’s essential that companies strive for continuous improvement rather than aimlessly persisting without change. 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL FIND OUT…

  • Signs that your business has reached a plateau (00:40)
  • How to move out of business plateaus (02:11)
  • Identifying who you need to become to succeed (04:58)
  • Why you should be with people who are playing a bigger game (06:23)

QUOTES

“Plateau stage is a great chance for you to recharge, reflect and celebrate what you’ve achieved.” -Carl Taylor

“If you don’t know how, go and learn it.” -Carl Taylor

“If you want to move on from the level you’re at, you need to ensure that you’re around people who are in business at a higher level.” -Carl Taylor

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR
Automation Agency
CarlTaylor.com.au
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Business Growth Entrepreneurship Personal Development

050: Key Myths About Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is an elusive concept, especially in today’s world where time and energy seem to be ever-diminishing commodities. It can often feel impossible to strike the right balance between your job, family life, hobbies, projects and other responsibilities that demand competing claims for your attention. 

But finding the right harmony is all about prioritizing what matters the most to you and learning to carve out precious moments for reflection. 

In this episode, I talk about some of the key myths about work-life balance. Setting boundaries that draw a line between personal time and career obligations can help you get better results.

Finding the balance between work and home life is no easy feat. With ever-growing expectations, more demanding workloads, and the never-ending hustle of modern-day living, it’s difficult to carve out time to do the things we enjoy while still achieving our professional goals. 

Even if you feel like you have your balancing act down pat, chances are you’re surrounded by myths about work-life balance that can mislead or misinform what success in this area actually looks like. Let’s debunk those myths in this episode…

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL FIND OUT…

  • Is it possible to completely balance your work and your personal life? (00:37)
  • How to integrate work activities into the life that you want to have (01:23)
  • Is work-life balance only for people with demanding jobs or demanding families? (02:36)
  • Why you should take time for your personal life (04:33)
  • Does technology makes it easier to balance work and personal life (05:40)

QUOTES

“Life is for living today.” -Carl Taylor

“Leverage technology, but don’t believe it’s actually allowing you to balance or integrate your work and life together.” -Carl Taylor

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR
Automation Agency
CarlTaylor.com.au
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Twitter

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