Episode 582: Ask yourself the right questions, with Murray Priestley

Published: Sept. 20, 2017, 8 a.m.

Murray Priestley is a partner at Global Private Partners, a private equity investment firm based in Hong Kong. Since 1988, he\u2019s provided executive level management to a range of businesses. Working from an in-depth understanding of financial markets, information technology & customer service, Murray has bridged the gap between strategy & operational requirements. He\u2019s also the author of two books, including \u201cThe Great Business Shape-up\u201d and \u201cThe $1 million Pay Day\u201d.

What you will learn in this episode:

  • Why the biggest problem with most small businesses is often the owner
  • Helping expand your customer base by stepping back to focus on the big picture
  • Why having multiple centralized systems in place is important
  • Preventing a communication breakdown between you and your employees
  • Split testing: what is it and how can it help your business grow
  • How most businesses fail to take advantage of every marketing opportunity
  • As a business owner, why it\u2019s important to be honest with yourself regarding your business
  • How to master asking yourself the right questions in your business
  • Knowing the right time to move on from an opportunity that is no longer working
  • Focusing on the thing you are best at and not trying to be everything to everybody

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