Ever wonder what to focus on in each phase of your business- and how to avoid the pitfalls?

In this episode I talk with Grant Findlay Shirras, a serial entrepreneur and business strategist who's mastered the art of scaling creative companies profitably and sustainably.

Grant is the co owner of Dekora, a top staging company in Calgary and Kelowna. As a reference, this was the company that was featured on the show The Stagers. He grew the revenue by 50% and the profit by 200k in just one year.

Known for simplifying the complex, Grant brings deep expertise in financial systems, pricing strategy, operations and leadership- helping creative business owners turn chaos into clarity and creativity into cash flow.

In this episode you will learn:

• What to focus on in the early stages of business growth
• What masterminding with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs taught Grant about mindset why it seemed counterintuitive
• Why profit isn't the first thing to chase and what to prioritize instead
• The key habits that keep Grant on track and making smart, quick decisions
• How to think through your first hire
• The surprising insight Grant uncovered about outsourcing sales

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Have you ever wondered what separates the doers from the dabblers? The winners from the wishers?

In this episode of Home Stagers and Designers on Fire, I am doing a deep dive into what it really takes to rise above and play a bigger game.

Success isn't just about strategy or skill. It is about igniting that inner fire, that unstopable drive inside of you that fuels courage, grit and persistence when things get hard.

In this episode you will learn:

• How your inner fire propels you forward-especially when the odds are stacked against you
• Why that fire needs consistent stoking to burn through inner obstacles and self doubt
• The truth about motivation and why it is not what gets you to the finish line
• How courage and fear can co-exist (and why that's the secret to real growth)
• Why "being busy" can actually hold you back from meaningful progress
• How the person you become while building your business is the greatest success of all

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Ever wonder what it might be like to purchase a Home Staging franchise?

My guest, Alexa Centano is offering her playbook on creating a successful Staging Company. Vella Haus, her franchise offering, provides a complete playbook with systems, strategies and mentorship.

In this episode you will learn:

• how Alexa went from a solos stager to building franchise opportunities
• what Alexa recommends for Home Stagers starting out
• how Alexa built instant momentum in her Staging business
• how Alexa creates compelling Social Media posts
• what it might be like to own a franchise