The Impact Multiplier CEO
Richard Medcalf of Xquadrant
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How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?
Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instincts over polished interviews.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- The specific mindset you need for success as a founder
- The two foundational elements - often skipped over - that are key to building a successful business.
- The different phases of business growth, how to succeed and what to avoid at each stage.
- Recruitment during scaling
- Leadership changes during steady growth phases
- Importance of mentors and support systems
- Overcoming self-doubt and comfort zones
- Thinking big and recognizing growth opportunities
Resources/sources mentioned:
- The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
- Grayce (https://www.grayce.co.uk/)
- Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.
- Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/
For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/peter-busby
