165 Who Is on Your External Team?
If you want to build a business, you can\u2019t do it alone.\xa0 You and your business don\u2019t exist in isolation, and despite how talented, adaptable and hardworking you are, even you can only do so much. Every business owner needs the help and support of other people with other specialist skill sets. If business growth is important to you, then building the right external team is just as important as building the right internal team. Your internal team are those people who work in the salon providing hair and beauty services. Your external team includes financial experts, legal advisors, coaches, and the like. Tune in today to hear about what your external team should consist of, and the importance of carefully considering the people you choose to fill these positions! \xa0 In this Episode: [01:02] Why you can\u2019t grow a business alone.\xa0 [01:55] Examples of the kinds of specialists who may make up a salon owner\u2019s external team.\xa0 [05:37] The value of having an external team.\xa0 [07:55] Why you should have an accountant on your external team from day one. [09:07] The value in having an accountant with \u201cthe heart of a teacher.\u201d [10:21] Why I recommend having a bookkeeper (although you could probably do your bookkeeping yourself). [11:30] Examples of times when it will benefit you to have a good relationship with a legal professional.\xa0 [12:21] The advantages of being a member of a professional organization.\xa0 [13:46] Why it\u2019s important to have branding and marketing specialists on your external team. [15:39] How a dedicated administrator will positively impact your growing business. \xa0 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!\xa0 They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.\xa0 I also love to hear what\u2019s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!\xa0Just\xa0click here to review,\xa0scroll to the bottom, tap \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d tap to rate with 5 stars and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! Until next time! Antony \xa0 Links and Resources: Grow My Salon Business\xa0 Website\xa0|\xa0Facebook\xa0|\xa0Instagram | TikTok \xa0 Books Grow 2 Management | Grow 3 Team