Episode #264 - Learn from failure to build an empowering business - with James Wilkes
Hello I\u2019m Granger Forson
www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or find me on LinkedIn.
This time on ScaleUp Radio, I speak with James Wilkes, the founder and CEO of Wilxite limited.
\xa0
Wilxite is a software development company based in Stroud with a 27 strong team who are based around the world. James started the business 12 years ago, built on the ashes of a previous business, he created.
\xa0
As always, we covered a lot of ground including:
- Building a client retainer model allows for profitable growth.
- Building a relationship with clients through the delivery of quality, builds trust.
- Attitude is key, we are all in people businesses regardless of what you do.
- Empower your team to take risks and to learn.
\xa0
What I love about this conversation with James, and we continue long after the conversation stopped recording, is that his experience in creating businesses he says is as much about your motivation of where you want to get to, as it is about what you learn. The first influences the second significantly.
\xa0
I know you\u2019ll get a huge amount out of this episode.
\xa0
James can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/james-wilkes-08b7202
\xa0
Resources:
\xa0
Pomodoro Timer - https://pomofocus.io/
\xa0
Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. \xa0 If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/apply \xa0 You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk \xa0 Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!\xa0 \xa0 Drawing on BizSmart\u2019s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brentexplores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.\xa0 \xa0 More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/