How To Be More Intentional At Scaling Your Business
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Keith Fairhurst, Director at Scale Up Partners, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the intersection of business and academia, particularly through Keith's work with Gibs Business School.
He highlights the challenges faced by privately owned businesses in South Africa, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'missing middle' in the economy.
Keith shares insights on the aloneness of entrepreneurs, the trade-offs between lifestyle and business value, and the significance of intentional choices in business growth.
He also introduces the concept of The Scale Up Choice, aimed at helping business owners navigate their growth strategies effectively, ultimately aiming for multi-generational wealth creation.
Connect with Keith Fairhurst here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-fairhurst-a4a2ba14/
Keith Fairhurst, Director at Scale Up Partners, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the intersection of business and academia, particularly through Keith's work with Gibs Business School.
He highlights the challenges faced by privately owned businesses in South Africa, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'missing middle' in the economy.
Keith shares insights on the aloneness of entrepreneurs, the trade-offs between lifestyle and business value, and the significance of intentional choices in business growth.
He also introduces the concept of The Scale Up Choice, aimed at helping business owners navigate their growth strategies effectively, ultimately aiming for multi-generational wealth creation.
Connect with Keith Fairhurst here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-fairhurst-a4a2ba14/
Chapters
- 00:00 Preview and Introduction
- 02:02 The Role of Gibs Business School in Business Education
- 04:49 Challenges of Doing Business in South Africa
- 07:50 The Aloneness of Entrepreneurs
- 10:00 The Missing Middle in the Economy
- 13:01 Celebrating Growth in Privately Owned Businesses
- 14:40 Understanding Scale Up Choice
- 18:56 The Trade-Off Between Lifestyle and Business Value
- 20:54 The Importance of Intentional Business Choices
- 22:53 Leadership and Governance in Business Growth
- 27:57 The Conscious Decision in Business Building
- 29:49 Understanding the Business Lifecycle
- 30:43 Navigating the Growth Phases
- 34:37 Creating Multi-Generational Wealth
- 37:05 The Importance of Intentional Decision-Making
- 42:49 The Role of Company Culture
- 45:38 The Impact of Business Decisions on Lives
