The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
Systems, Scaling & Building an A-Player Team with Catherine Dahl
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In this episode of Small Business School, Staci Millard sits down with entrepreneur and coach Catherine Dahl to unpack what it truly takes to scale a business successfully. From her early days in hospitality management to leading a tech company through a nine-figure exit, Catherine shares the systems, strategies, and leadership insights that transformed her approach to business. This conversation dives into the power of KPIs, the importance of hiring A-players, and why systems (not hustle) are the key to sustainable growth.
Key topics covered:
- How to identify and implement the right KPIs for growth
- Why many entrepreneurs struggle without clear metrics and scorecards
- The importance of building and maintaining an A-player team
- Why team dynamics and leadership structure impact business growth
- The concept of running your business like a sports team
- Common challenges female entrepreneurs face with risk and scaling
- How coaching and mentorship accelerate business success
- When and why to transition team members as your company grows
- The balance between data-driven decisions (“hard edge”) and leadership/culture (“soft edge”)
- The biggest lesson from a nine-figure exit: implement systems early
Connect with Catherine:
Website: https://www.athena.coach/
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