Gavin is interviewed by Lee Houghton, creator of The Business Problems Solved Podcast!

In this time where for many small businesses it’s all about survival, they discuss the ways this can be achieved successfully with Gavin’s ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times’

We are all in a period of enforced change and the most important thing for any business is to be able to make it to the other side.

There is great content and practical advice in this episode listen in and find out how to survive and thrive moving forward.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS
The most important thing is to get your business out the other side so you can take advantage of the opportunities when the resurgence of the economy begins.
Sometimes when you in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode.
Once you have established the basics you can move forwards
People are now beginning to think about how they can use this time productively to be in the best position moving forward.
People are on different parts of ‘the change curve’ created by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.
Some people have already moved to acceptance and are looking at opportunities whilst others are still in denial.
Focus on small simple steps you can take every day to get back in control.
The emotional journey of change is one where there is a grieving process that has to be experienced and moved through.
People who have their own businesses are creative, flexible and like to solve a problem.
This will be a defining moment for many businesses and there will be entrepreneurs who will find solutions that will move their businesses forward over the next 5 years.
The pdf ‘Keep Your Boat Afloat – A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times’ provides the 8 steps any business needs to work through to be able to survive and then thrive as the opportunities come on the other side of this situation.
The 8 steps; looking after your employees, cash strategies, ascertaining your supply chain, talking to your customers, Pivoting and adaptation and marketing along with community and mindset play a vital role in the survival of any business.

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘Sometimes when you are in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode’

‘I have lived through the rise and demise of a business, I was the person centre stage with the suppliers, clients, staff and other stakeholder groups’

‘If you cut too deep and too soon you won’t have a business on the other side.

It’s about achieving the right balance’

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Business Problems Solved Podcast 

Keep Your Boat Afloat Pdf

The Business Mastermind Podcast

Gavin Preston Website

 

ABOUT THE GUEST
Lee Houghton

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.

 

CONTACT METHOD

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194

Lee@leehoughton.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

 

ABOUT THE HOST
Gavin Preston

Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and

high-performance Coach.  He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years.

Gavin’s energetic, insightful and yet down to earth and practical talks, workshops and coaching is in demand with high growth business between £250,000 and £30 million revenue and with multi-national organisations at all levels from Board to frontline Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.

 

CONTACT METHOD

Gavin Preston Website

Gavin Preston LinkedIn

Gavin Preston YouTube

Gavin Preston Facebook

Gavin Preston Twitter

Gavin is interviewed by Lee Houghton, creator of The Business Problems Solved Podcast!
In this time where for many small businesses it&rsquo;s all about survival, they discuss the ways this can be achieved successfully with Gavin&rsquo;s &lsquo;Keep Your Boat Afloat &ndash; A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times&rsquo;
We are all in a period of enforced change and the most important thing for any business is to be able to make it to the other side.
There is great content and practical advice in this episode listen in and find out how to survive and thrive moving forward.
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Sign Up Here: <a href="https://bit.ly/biz-pod">https://bit.ly/biz-pod</a>
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>The most important thing is to get your business out the other side so you can take advantage of the opportunities when the resurgence of the economy begins.</li>
<li>Sometimes when you in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode.</li>
<li>Once you have established the basics you can move forwards</li>
<li>People are now beginning to think about how they can use this time productively to be in the best position moving forward.</li>
<li>People are on different parts of &lsquo;the change curve&rsquo; created by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.</li>
<li>Some people have already moved to acceptance and are looking at opportunities whilst others are still in denial.</li>
<li>Focus on small simple steps you can take every day to get back in control.</li>
<li>The emotional journey of change is one where there is a grieving process that has to be experienced and moved through.</li>
<li>People who have their own businesses are creative, flexible and like to solve a problem.</li>
<li>This will be a defining moment for many businesses and there will be entrepreneurs who will find solutions that will move their businesses forward over the next 5 years.</li>
<li>The pdf &lsquo;Keep Your Boat Afloat &ndash; A Business Survival Guide for COVID19 Times&rsquo; provides the 8 steps any business needs to work through to be able to survive and then thrive as the opportunities come on the other side of this situation.</li>
<li>The 8 steps; looking after your employees, cash strategies, ascertaining your supply chain, talking to your customers, Pivoting and adaptation and marketing along with community and mindset play a vital role in the survival of any business.</li>
</ul>
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BEST MOMENTS
&lsquo;Sometimes when you are in the middle of everything it can be difficult to think rationally because you are in a flight or fight mode&rsquo;
&lsquo;I have lived through the rise and demise of a business, I was the person centre stage with the suppliers, clients, staff and other stakeholder groups&rsquo;
&lsquo;If you cut too deep and too soon you won&rsquo;t have a business on the other side.
It&rsquo;s about achieving the right balance&rsquo;
&nbsp;
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-problems-solved-podcast/id1444154403?mt=2">Business Problems Solved Podcast</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.survivetothrive.biz/keep-afloat">Keep Your Boat Afloat Pdf</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-mastermind-podcast/id1462414516">The Business Mastermind Podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.gavinpreston.com/">Gavin Preston Website</a>
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ABOUT THE GUEST Lee Houghton
For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack &amp; India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business &amp; personal development material.
Lee Houghton is &ldquo;THE Business Problem Solver&rdquo;, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.
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CONTACT METHOD
You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194
Lee@leehoughton.com
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/</a>
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ABOUT THE HOST Gavin Preston
Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and
high-performance Coach.&nbsp; He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years.
Gavin&rsquo;s energetic, insightful and yet down to earth and practical talks, workshops and coaching is in demand with high growth business between &pound;250,000 and &pound;30 million revenue and with multi-national organisations at all levels from Board to frontline Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance Mindset, Persuasion &amp; Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership Development, Team Development &amp; Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.
&nbsp;
CONTACT METHOD
<a href="https://www.gavinpreston.com/">Gavin Preston Website</a>
<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/gavinpreston/">Gavin Preston LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gavinpreston1">Gavin Preston YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GavinPrestonGrowthStrategies/">Gavin Preston Facebook</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/gavinpreston?lang=en">Gavin Preston Twitter</a>

The Business Mastermind Podcast is for business owners and leaders in small to medium-sized businesses.  

If you are running a business with revenue between £100,000 and £20 million, and are looking for inspiration, insights, lessons learnt, resources and growth strategies from down to earth, relatable business people then this podcast is for you. 

It is a meeting of minds between everyday business people and specialists on their journey to master business growth. You will find these discussions both engaging and relatable, covering topics such as marketing, leadership, systems, strategy, scaling, culture, resiliency and mindset.  

Your host Gavin Preston, a student of what works, facilitates a flowing conversation that uncovers the gems of his guests' success strategies, insights and hacks.  

There is richness in the variety of the guest’s expertise, sector and their own story.  These conversations are interspersed by episodes from Gavin as he shares the growth strategies and insights from working with clients across numerous sectors.  Insight, strategy and action points that will help you Survive and Thrive in business and life as you scale your business and achieve a bigger impact for your customers, colleagues and communities.

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