{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/63083e66c67fdf0012e2dd86?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scaling Up Book Club Part I: People","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5afc793a028014b853c89db4/show-cover.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this influencer-fueled world, we are constantly told that we must hit certain milestones to be a 'real business.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the truth is, out of the 28 million companies in the United States, only 4% ever reach $1 million in revenue. And from there, only about 1 in 10 makes it to $10 million in revenue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Scaling requires an intentional focus on the \"four major decision areas every company must get right: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.\"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, how can you scale your STR business and achieve the growth you envision?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We've just started reading <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3PWnJhn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't</em></a></p><p>with the STR Legends Mastermind, and it's already been influential for our team.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the next four months we will devote an episode of Get Paid For Your Pad to going through the book's different sections, \"People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.\"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On this episode of STR conversations, Eric and I share some of our key takeaways from the people section of <em>Scaling Up</em>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Listen in for an overview of such topics as the difference between a good manager and a great manager and how to hire the right people for every role on your team and then help them play to their strengths and grow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We share what an A-player is and what they bring to your team. Plus, the one thing that will make or break the success of every aspect of your company.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Why you need to get clear on exactly how many listings YOU need to get to where YOU want to go</li><li>Why it's so important to solve your team management issues in the beginning</li><li>How <em>Scaling Up</em> can help your business no matter what stage you are in</li><li>The most important aspect of scaling your business</li><li>How big your team really needs to be</li><li>Why it's so important to step up as a leader in your company to scale</li><li>The 2 most significant tests each member of your team needs to pass</li><li>What slows down the growth of a company</li><li>How many people have to apply for your position before you find your A-team player</li><li>The key to hiring A-players at every level of the company</li><li>Why accountability will make or break the success of your company</li><li>How to determine if your strengths as a leader are hindering your company's growth</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Resources&nbsp;</h2><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3PWnJhn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't</em></a></p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3ctZ71Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business</em></a></p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3TkIuq0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses</em></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.strlegends.com/grow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE HOST ASSESSMENT: Grow Your Airbnb Business</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.strlegends.com/x\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">APPLY NOW for the Legends X STR Accelerator class beginning October 17!</a></p><p><a href=\"https://getpaidforyourpad.com/getstarted\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE Airbnb Starter Guide</a></p><p><a href=\"https://apple.co/38TJkrl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to GPFYP on Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>Email <a href=\"mailto:jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jasper@getpaidforyourpad.com</a></p><p><br></p><h2>Sponsor</h2><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.strlegends.com/x\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Legends X Short-Term Rental Accelerator</a></p>","author_name":"Freewyld Foundry"}