QFF: Quick Fire Friday – Your 20-Minute Growth Powerhouse!

Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week.

Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with you long after the episode ends!

In this episode of Quick Fire Friday, host Rob Cameron interviews Rachel Burr, founder of Catammentum, shares insights from her 20+ years of experience on how small business owners can lead for growth. She discusses the power of effective delegation, setting clear expectations, and building trust within teams. Rachel offers practical tips on scaling through leadership, boosting team alignment, and fostering a high-performance culture. Tune in to learn strategies to enhance your business’s success and streamline team management.

Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners:

The Art of Delegation: Effective delegation is vital for scaling a business. Leaders should set clear expectations and trust their team to carry out the "how" while they focus on the "what."

Building Trust and Alignment: Trust is foundational, but leaders must also verify and align regularly to ensure goals are being met and values are upheld.

Clarity in Communication: Setting precise expectations, even down to the details, helps avoid misunderstandings and ensures that tasks are completed as envisioned.

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Self-Awareness in Leadership: Watching recordings of yourself in action can reveal unconscious behaviors that may impact team morale and performance.

Encouraging Team Feedback: Regular one-on-ones with team members help maintain alignment, allowing leaders to stay connected with their team’s progress and challenges.

Continuous Improvement: Business growth involves constant self-improvement. Leaders should seek feedback, learn from experiences, and adjust to ensure ongoing success.

One action small business owners can take:

One actionable step Rachel Burr recommends for small business owners is to schedule regular one-on-one meetings with team members. This practice builds alignment, strengthens trust, and provides clarity, helping both leaders and employees stay focused on shared goals.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:

Delegation isn’t just letting go; it’s empowering growth through trust — Rachel Burr

Seeing yourself from the outside is often the key to real improvement — Rachel Bur

Growth demands more than vision—it requires aligned action from the entire team — Rachel Burr