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Growing Pains with Laurie Stirling

Laurie Stirlinglauriestirling.com
A business podcast for entrepreneurs and their teams who find themselves in the growth phase or “messy middle”, in between start up and aiming for 6 or 7 figures and beyond. Hosted by Laurie Stirling COO Mentor and Operational Efficiency Expert.
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Episodes

Interview with Kelsey Daingerfield & how she helps manage the team and get CEOs out of the day-to-day tasks

Today I'm chatting with Kelsey Daingerfield! Kelsey is a mom of two who lives outside Houston, Texas. She is an ex-corporate gal with over 13 years of experience in business operations, process improvement, project management, and marketing. Kelsey started her business, The Virtual Integrator, working full-time with a newborn and a 3-year-old. Kelsey is an online business manager who enters your business and creates systems and structures while streamlining and documenting processes. She helps m...

Sep 26, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Interview with Leonie Dawson & how she as an award-winning entrepreneur has created over $13 million in 10 hours a week

Today I'm chatting with Leonie Dawson! Leonie is the globally bestselling author of the Brilliant Year goal workbooks that are used by half a million people worldwide. She is an award-winning entrepreneur who has created over $13 million in 10 hours a week. Leonie is the founder of the Brilliant Biz & Life Academy which teaches thousands how to create a joyful, abundant business. Connect with Leonie: http://www.facebook.com/leoniedawsonauthor http://www.instagram.com/leonie_dawson https://ww...

Sep 12, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 65

interview with Zita Norton & how she is helping entrepreneur & bestselling author Leonie Dawson since 2018

Today I'm chatting with Zita Norton! Zita is a virtual assistant and former online business manager who has worked for entrepreneur and bestselling author Leonie Dawson since late 2018. She specialises in copywriting, marketing & lovingly trolling her boss Leonie. Zita created her VA & OBM business in early 2018, after a car accident left her only able to work from home. Zita is proudly neurodivergent (ASD & ADHD), Queer & is very excited about turning 30 this year. Connect with ...

Aug 29, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Interview with Amanda McVicker & how she supports 6 & 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online space

Today I'm chatting with Amanda McVicker! Amanda transitioned from a virtual assistant to an Online Business Manager in 2020. She supports 6 + 7 figure entrepreneurs in the online space, using her signature framework Organize, Systemize, Strategize. She also mentors VAs who are making the transition to becoming an OBM, helping them with finding clients, creating systems to simplify their business, gaining confidence in their skills. Connect with Amanda: www.instagram.com/amandamcvicker_obm...

Aug 22, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Interview with Meredith Canaan & how she helped 2000+ clients in her business

Today I'm chatting with Meredith Canaan! Meredith is differently wired business coach with heart, she is an entrepreneur and has been helping creative, visionary, and heart centered entrepreneurs grow and scale online businesses since 2017! Connect with Meredith: https://www.instagram.com/meredithobcanaan https://meredithcanaan.com/

Aug 08, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 59

The 8 step plan to set up your business to run without you

Today I'm chatting about creating a plan for your own business when you have to step away & you want it to run without you! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me

Aug 01, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Is it better to batch?

Today I'm discussing the topic of batching & what should you do as a business owner! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me

Jul 11, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Interview with Brooke Scott & how she built her COO business in less than 3 years!

About this episode: Today I'm chatting with Brooke Scott! Brooke is COO & Integrator behind the scenes in the operations, systems & funnels for her clients businesses. She helps others optimise & restore their business operations foundation without wasting time and money! Connect with Brooke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ops.analyst.brooke www.agencytwentythree.com

Jul 11, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 54

The Quarterly Strategic Planning Meeting

Today, we're diving into a topic that can truly transform your business. The quarterly strategic planning meeting! Check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me.

Jul 04, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Why SOPs are so important for every business

Today I'm chatting about SOPs & why are SOPs so important for every business! If you're a business owner who needs help extracting yourself from the day to day running of your business, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

Jun 27, 20232 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Interview with Jane Eyles-Bennett & how she runs her award winning interior business with over 500+ happy clients!

Today I am interviewing Jane Isles Bennett, who is an award winning interior and exterior designer with 30 years experience. With over 500 happy clients to her name and millions of dollars in extra profits generated for them during her career, her business Hotspace Consultants is who smart property investors turn to for guidance when embarking on a renovation. Connect with Jane Eyles-Bennett: https://hotspaceconsultants.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hotspaceconsultants/...

Jun 27, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 51

What are system triggers? And why are they so important?

Today I want to talk about triggers in terms of systems & processes. Why are they so important? Let's dive in! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

Jun 20, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 50

When should you consider hiring a COO

Today I'm chatting about when should you consider hiring a COO! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

Jun 13, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Interview with Laura Alexandra Pearman & her key to scaling a business!

Today I'm chatting with Laura Alexandra Pearman! Laura is creative based in the North East UK and serving the world. Laura has been a Creative Entrepreneur for 11 years & her current goal is to be the creative amplification conduit for Female Businesses that are changing the world in our time! Connect with Laura: www.laurapearman.com https://www.instagram.com/laurapcreative

Jun 13, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Why it is important to have development plans for your team

Today I'm chatting about why it is important to have development plans for your team! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

Jun 06, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Role of Emotional Intelligence in Business

Today I'm chatting about role of emotional intelligence. As business leaders, we're often focused on metrics, numbers, and bottom line results. And while those things are definitely important, we forget the human element that underpins all of our success. That's where emotional intelligence comes in. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly...

May 30, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Interview with Steve Lucin & how he helps passionate visionaries rebrand as creativepreneur!

Today I'm chatting. with Steve Lucin! Steve is a creativepreneur who helps passionate visionaries and nonprofits rebrand and redesign their content so that they can serve those they love. Lucin pulls his technical design, motion graphics, and entrepreneurial skills from running his own business, Halucinated Studios (formerly Halucinated Design, Inc.) which is an creative production studio for nightlife brands. In this episode: 1:44 How Steve got started 5:34 Structure of Steve's Team 8:27 Cataly...

May 30, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 45

How to stop micromanaging your team (for CEOs + COOs)

Micromanagement can lead to low morale, frustration, and a lack of trust between the manager and the team. So let's dive into how to stop micromanaging your team! If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

May 23, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 44

5 Reasons to hire your first COO

In today's episode, we'll explore five reasons why a visionary should consider hiring their first COO. If you're a visionary entrepreneur, you likely have a million ideas for your business. You're constantly coming up with new products, services, and ways to grow your company. While this creativity and innovation is essential for a success, it can be overwhelming to manage everything yourself. That's where an integrator or COO comes in. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodolog...

May 16, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Interview with Jo Bendle & how she is running her online business since 2012 as business coach & mentor

Today I'm chatting with Jo Bendle! Jo is business coach and mentor and she spent over 10 years helping women claim more from life and business. From Corporate Assistant, to Digital Nomad to living in sunny Spain and running the business of her dreams! In this episode: 1:13 - How Jo got started back in 2012 with her business 4:11 - How her business looks like today 5:46 - Jo's team structure 7:19 - Catalyst for Jo's growth in business 9:31 - Advice from Jo if you are struggling with productivity ...

May 16, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 42

How knowing your current Business Cycle can help you grow & scale your business

Today I'm talking about business cycles! If you have seen any of my webinars or you're inside my digital COO accelerated program, you'll have heard me talk about business cycles and bottleneck cadences when growing and scaling your business. If you're interested in learning more, about my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

May 09, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Agile & Scrum Project Management

In this episode, I'm gonna share with you what a project manager or OBM should know about Agile and Scrum! Agile and Scrum are two methodologies that are commonly used in software development, but they can be applied to any type of project. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme for the ways you can work directly with me!

May 03, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Interview with Alexis Kingsbury & the lessons he learned serving over 600 organisations including Sony, Swarovski and Pepsi

About Alexis: Alexis is an award-winning entrepreneur, with two software businesses and a consulting practice, serving over 600 organizations around the world, including well known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. Through his work, Alexis has saved 1,000s of hours of time for business owners and their leaders each year, enabled them to work more effectively, and unlock business’ growth. In this episode: 1:59 - How Alexis got started with his business 15:28 - How long...

May 02, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 39

How to Foster a Culture of Innovation

In this episode, I'm diving into the culture of innovation and what that looks like within your business & what to look out for for you and your team! Exploring how CEOs in particular, or COOs can foster a culture of innovation in their organizations by providing tips and strategies to encourage experimentation and risk-taking. If you're interested in learning more, of my own methodologies for leading a team with autonomy, efficiency and innovation, check out lauriestirling.com/workwithme fo...

Apr 25, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 38
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