In this episode of the 7 Percent Club podcast, host Jenny Stilwell sits down with Paul Seagar, a seasoned chartered accountant with over 25 years of experience in various industries. Paul shares his extensive background, including his work during the global financial crisis and his role in turning around a scaffold company in Auckland. The discussion emphasizes the importance of dashboards for business efficiency, analyzing data, enhancing financial literacy, and the real-life impact of data-driven decision-making. Paul also explains Rally's approach to helping businesses unlock valuable insights from their existing data sources. Jenny and Paul explore how proper data management can improve decision-making, efficiency, and profitability.

Episode Highlights:

• A Journey Through Finance and Business Innovation
• The Scaffold Company Turnaround: A Case Study in Business Efficiency
• Unlocking Business Potential with Dashboards
• The Power of Data: Transforming Business Insights
• Engaging with Rally: The Process of Uncovering Business Insights
• The Impact of Effective Dashboards in Business
• How to Connect with Rally for Business Insights

About Paul:

Paul Seagar is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, who excels in uncovering powerful business insights and opportunities. His varied career includes roles at major banks and investment managers in London during the Global Financial Crisis, and the successful turnaround of a scaffold company in Auckland. He is also the founder of a Virtual CFO business and a Data and Analytics company.

Where others see mere numbers, Paul sees potential. Far from being a 'traditional accountant', his commercial acumen enables him to look beyond the figures to enhance efficiencies, boost productivity, and manage costs. He is particularly meticulous about leveraging the data that businesses often overlook.

Paul’s expertise extends to re-engineering processes and entire operating models, capital raising, stakeholder management, and the development of live, interactive dashboards. He is skilled in business planning, as well as cash flow management and forecasting, always with an eye on strategic growth.

• LinkedIn: (1) Paul Seagar | LinkedIn
• Rally's Website (Data & Analytics Company): Data advisory for business growth | Rally - All will be revealed (rallythedata.com)
• 5th Green's Website (Virtual CFO Company): Business Mentor | Virtual CFO | Business Partner and Coach | 5th Green

Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

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In this episode, Jenny discusses the importance of addressing the 'capability gap' in small businesses. This gap refers to the difference in experience and capability between the owner and their team, which can hinder growth. Stilwell explores the fears and challenges owners face when considering hiring more experienced staff. She emphasizes the need to take a leap of faith by employing the right people, mapping core processes, and identifying tasks that require experienced personnel. This approach aims to facilitate expansion, ease the owner's workload, and build a more capable team.

Episode Highlights:

• Identifying the Capability Gap in Your Business
• The Impact of the Capability Gap and Fear Factors
• Strategies to Close the Capability Gap
• Join the 7 Percent Club Retreat

Let’s connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

Free copy of The 7% Club book
If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:
Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/
Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/

In this episode, Jenny Stilwell interviews Dr. Lucy Burns, co-founder of Real Life Medicine, discussing the journey to sustainable health and weight loss through a real food lifestyle. Dr. Lucy shares her personal story of overcoming obesity, fatty liver, and prediabetes by adopting a real food approach. Together with Dr. Mary Barson, they offer holistic health and weight programs online, helping women reclaim their health with practical strategies.

They explore the evolution of their business from clinic consultations to online programs, fueled by a commitment to authenticity and community engagement. Discover valuable insights on navigating business growth, refining marketing strategies, and staying true to the mission of delivering tangible results for their audience. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration on building a thriving business rooted in genuine connection and continuous adaptation.

What You'll Learn:

• Sustainable health and weight loss through a real food lifestyle
• Overcoming obesity, fatty liver, and prediabetes
• Challenges and learnings from growing an online business
• Importance of a resonant value proposition
• Leveraging podcasts for marketing

LINKS:

https://www.rlmedicine.com/

Let’s connect:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennystilwell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennystilwellAustralia/
Website: https://jennystilwell.com.au/
Email: jenny@jennystilwell.com.au

Join me at The 7% Club Retreat in stunning Queenstown
Would you like to be part of my retreat in stunning Queenstown in July, to unwind, have some truly memorable experiences, and have the time to think about expansion and practical strategies to create a better business and a better life?
Go to https://jennystilwell.com.au/queenstown/ to discover how valuable this would be for you and your business…

Free copy of The 7% Club book
If you would like a free copy of The 7% Club book or access to an audio version of the book, click on these links:
Paperback book: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-percent-club/free-copy-offer/
Audio version: https://jennystilwell.com.au/the-7-club-audiobook/