Road To Seven

Is it time to pause and align your business with what matters to you? On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Rachael O’Meara, a transformational leadership and executive coach who supports others as they seek to fulfil their potential. She’s a sales executive at Google and author of Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break. Rachael says a pause is an intentional shift in behaviour that helps you lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.TakeawaysWe often operate our business from a position of survival or burnout but our peak performance is sitting on the other side of the roadThe only way we can get into a place of peak performance is through renewalFive signs you know you need a pause: you used to love what you do now you loathe it, your boss tells you it’s not working out, you need a technology intervention, there is a challenge, there is an opportunityNot knowing what to do next in your business? It might be time to pausePausing is in service to the

What can I do today to serve my clients? What can I do today to serve my team? On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Shelley True, the president of TRUEdotDESIGN. Shelley and her award-winning agency provide strategic marketing, design, branding and social media for companies within the architectural, engineering, property development and construction sectors. A trail-blazer in Ottawa’s business community, Shelley took the bold step of acquiring the award-winning Ottawa-based firm Avenue Design and has successfully merged the two companies under the TRUEdotDESIGN brand, building on two decades of experience while seamlessly integrating the culture, approach, mission and values of both firms. Shelley is known as a natural connector and believes that mentorship and encouragement is the role of all business leaders.TakeawaysThe first five years of business is the most crucial—get through that and then look at the next 10When you’re just starting out stay focused on your one initial ta

Work hard and love what you do and the money will come. On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Jody Steinhauer, the president and CBO—Chief Bargains Officer—of The Bargains Group. Jody has mobilized her award-winning discount wholesale and promotional products company to revolutionize the business landscape. Jody uses her network of resources and leveraged buying power to aid every company and not-for-profit agency that she touches to maximize their buying dollar.Takeaways from this episodeGiving back makes great business sense. It’s important and people will do business with you because of itFind incredible mentors and ask for helpFilter every decision through the questions, “Is it right? and “Is there any kind of downside to my personal brand or reputation or my company’s reputation?” The deal has to pass the testCommunication and getting back to people is key when you’re just getting startedBe conscious of growth strategies—you can do a lot without spending moneyIf you want to ge

Partnerships in business are tricky and don’t always result in success. On today’s episode of The Road to Seven podcast I’m speaking with Julie Cole, a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mable’s Labels. She has helped bring the company to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Today Julie and I talk about growing a business—which ended up being sold for millions of dollars—and how she built it in a partnership. Takeaways from this episodeNo matter what the vision is, take it seriously and take the proper steps to get that foundation in placeYou will never work harder in your life—a start-up is hustle all the timeIf you’re thinking about starting a business with someone put a shareholder agreement together while you’re all still friendsBefore you start make sure that all the humans in your life know what it will actually look like so your support system is strongKeep revisiting your business plan and make sure you’re on trackDon’t be afraid to ask for help