Featured in the AE Insider magazine: Cody Foster, Co-Founder of Advisors Excel, shares his strategies for leading through uncertainty in 2025. 2024 was an exceptional year, but with falling interest rates and a shifting landscape, keeping the momentum requires focus. Here are 3 strategies Cody highlights to navigate uncertainty: 1️⃣ Communicate clearly. Align your team with a strong vision for the year ahead. 2️⃣ Invest in growth. Prioritize marketing, client value, and professional development. 3️⃣ Refine the details. Strengthen processes and ensure top-tier service. 💡 Key takeaway: Success isn’t about standing still—it’s about evolving with confidence.
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A good understanding of how to master one’s decisions to become successful. Such a precise & constructive infographic too, in a simple 3x3 matrix. Brilliant.
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Mastering Decision Making for Success 👇 Making the right call at the right time isn’t a matter of luck. It’s about having the right framework in place. How do you reach decision mastery? Consider these strategies: ---> Embrace the 10-10-10 Outlook ---> Balance Pros vs. Cons ---> Envision Challenges ---> Prepare a Plan B ---> Start Small ---> Make a Choices Map ---> Ask Friends and Mentors ---> Set a Time Limit ---> Learn from Past Choices Review, refine, and adjust. These methods help you make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions that can shape the future of your business. -- Want to dive deeper into transforming your sales decisions? Check out Vantom Group’s Entrepreneurs Sales Playbook Email Course and take the first step toward decision mastery: https://lnkd.in/gC2bQirx
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Mastering Decision Making for Success 👇 Making the right call at the right time isn’t a matter of luck. It’s about having the right framework in place. How do you reach decision mastery? Consider these strategies: ---> Embrace the 10-10-10 Outlook ---> Balance Pros vs. Cons ---> Envision Challenges ---> Prepare a Plan B ---> Start Small ---> Make a Choices Map ---> Ask Friends and Mentors ---> Set a Time Limit ---> Learn from Past Choices Review, refine, and adjust. These methods help you make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions that can shape the future of your business. -- Want to dive deeper into transforming your sales decisions? Check out Vantom Group’s Entrepreneurs Sales Playbook Email Course and take the first step toward decision mastery: https://lnkd.in/gC2bQirx
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Letting clients ‘wing it’ nearly cost me EVERYTHING—so here’s why I REFUSE to let you make the same mistakes. 🚫 I used to let clients take shortcuts and operate like chickens with their heads cut off because, at the end of the day, they were only paying for advice. But when their results fell short, it reflected back on me. And rightly so—I was enabling their lack of strategy. BUSINESS IS WAR, no matter how much of a pretty bow we want to put on it. We have too many people depending on us to operate our business on guesswork. There’s no such thing as being too busy to strategize, and luck can only take you so far. YOUR BUSINESS DEMANDS STRUCTURE. And in a world of increasing disruption, intentional planning isn’t optional—it’s survival. After a decade of owning businesses and five years consulting, I realized that too many businesses just “wing it” and are just one incident away from closing their doors. 💡 The good news? Just by operating with intent, you’re increasing your chances of success astronomically! 🔥 Business Strategy MUST HAVE’s: ✅ A thorough understanding of your target market and niche — how can you strategize without knowing the playing field? ✅ Understanding what separates you from the competition — why would anyone buy from you if you don’t even know why they should? ✅ Quarterly and Annual goals and milestones — how do you get where you want to go without even knowing where you want to go? ✅ KPI (Key Performance Indicator) tracking — how do you get to the destination with a flat tire? ✅ Regular status meetings — this keeps the team focused on the strategy So what’s stopping you from operating your business right? Or list your best strategic moves in the comments to help others. 👇 Hit ‘follow’ for more business tips, and reach out if you want help with your strategy 📈 #businessstrategy #businesstips #businessgrowth
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🚀 10 Steps to Build a Strategic Plan 🚀 Continuing my series about strategic plans, these are the steps I follow for myself and my clients. 1️⃣ Get Ready for Success 🌟 - Prepare for your strategy day: outline what you need and establish ground rules. 2️⃣ Define Your Ideal Client 👥 - Understand what they truly desire. 3️⃣ Celebrate and Learn 🎉 - Reflect on the past 12 months, celebrate successes, and learn from setbacks. 4️⃣ Purpose & Core Values 💡 - Revisit or define your company's mission and the culture you aspire to cultivate. Why does your business exist beyond making a profit? 5️⃣ Vision & BHAG 🌈 - Envision your business's future in 10/20 years and define your Big Hairy Audacious Goal. 6️⃣ Goals Setting 🎯 - Map out your Medium (3-5 years) and Short term (1 year) objectives to shape the LIFE and business you desire. 7️⃣ Key Challenges 🔍 - Identify major challenges for the year ahead in sales & marketing, operations & quality, and internal resources - financial & commercial governance, people, systems and technology. Use tools such as SWOT analysis. 8️⃣ Strategic Activities & KPIs 📊 - Outline key strategic activities to overcome challenges and assign KPIs to track progress. 9️⃣ Key Milestones 🏔️ - Focus on up to 3 significant goals for every 90 days. Jot down all ideas and actions needed to achieve them. 🔟Weekly Diary for Success 📓 - Allocate these actions to your diary to work towards your Big Rocks. Prioritise these actions as they are your fastest route to success. Going through this process makes a massive difference to the Clarity you have in your business, and the peace of mind! All the best! #strategy #plan #construction #outsourcedfd #virtualfd #strategicplan #managementaccounts #livenow
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You will have to make decisions every day of your life … Here are some thoughts on how to make good ones.
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Mastering Decision Making for Success 👇 Making the right call at the right time isn’t a matter of luck. It’s about having the right framework in place. How do you reach decision mastery? Consider these strategies: ---> Embrace the 10-10-10 Outlook ---> Balance Pros vs. Cons ---> Envision Challenges ---> Prepare a Plan B ---> Start Small ---> Make a Choices Map ---> Ask Friends and Mentors ---> Set a Time Limit ---> Learn from Past Choices Review, refine, and adjust. These methods help you make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions that can shape the future of your business. -- Want to dive deeper into transforming your sales decisions? Check out Vantom Group’s Entrepreneurs Sales Playbook Email Course and take the first step toward decision mastery: https://lnkd.in/gC2bQirx
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Have you ever heard of the term V/TO? Read below to get more insight on what it is, and how important it is for your business. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to me. I am always happy to be a part of you and your businesses success story. The Vision/Traction Organizer (a.k.a. V/TO) is a powerful tool designed to crystallize and communicate your company's vision and the steps necessary to achieve it. By distilling your vision into eight critical questions covering Core Values, focus, long-term targets, and marketing strategy, it creates a simple yet comprehensive framework. This clarity enables every member of your team to align with the company's direction, ensuring that everyone is working towards the same objectives with a clear understanding of their role in the journey. Implementing the V/TO not only aligns your team but also sets a solid foundation for execution, turning your vision into reality. It shifts the focus from what your business aims to achieve in the long run to what actions need to be taken in the short term to get there, including setting one-year plans and 90-day priorities, known as Rocks. This structured approach to strategic planning empowers leaders and teams to drive growth, increase accountability, and enhance discipline across the organization, making the V/TO an indispensable tool for businesses committed to achieving their goals. If you're ready for your business to break through the ceiling, download your Vision/Traction Organizer for free: https://lnkd.in/edV5ayCD
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We've learned a lot from building and investing in businesses over the years, what are the 🔑 lessons you can apply to your company growth strategy 🚀 Effective business development is crucial for the growth of any organization 📈 Comprehensive business development training that focuses on honing these skills will be your difference maker! 1️⃣ Market Analysis 🤔 Skill Development: Understanding market dynamics is fundamental for identifying opportunities and threats. Business development training emphasizes skills in market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting. Professionals learn to gather and analyze data to make informed decisions about market entry, product development, and positioning strategies. 🛫 Benefit: Equipped with robust market analysis skills, professionals can identify lucrative opportunities, anticipate market shifts, and tailor their offerings to meet evolving customer needs, ensuring their business stays ahead of the competition. 2️⃣ Relationship Building 🤔 Skill Development: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders is a cornerstone of successful business development. Training in this area focuses on effective communication, negotiation, and networking techniques. Professionals learn how to create value-driven relationships, foster trust, and manage long-term partnerships. 🛫 Benefit: Strong relationship-building skills enable professionals to secure and retain clients, collaborate effectively with partners, and create a supportive network that can provide valuable insights, resources, and opportunities for growth. 3️⃣ Strategic Planning 🤔 Skill Development: Strategic planning involves setting clear goals, developing actionable plans, and aligning resources to achieve business objectives. Business development training covers skills in strategic thinking, project management, and performance evaluation. Professionals learn to create comprehensive business plans, prioritize initiatives, and monitor progress to ensure successful implementation. 🛫 Benefit: Proficiency in strategic planning empowers professionals to set a clear direction for the business, allocate resources efficiently, and adapt to changing conditions, driving sustainable growth and achieving long-term objectives. Investing in business development training that covers market analysis, relationship building, and strategic planning equips professionals with the essential skills to drive growth and success. By mastering these key areas, businesses can navigate the complexities of the market, build strong partnerships, and execute effective strategies, ensuring a competitive edge and a high growth future. Our experience is your advantage. #playbook #corporatetraining #businessdevelopment
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Strategy Drives Business Success 💼 The North Star approach to Goal Setting combined with strategies to achieve your vision will achieve growth. 🚀 🌟 📖 Read our latest article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcByYnjM 🔔 Visit and follow our page: https://lnkd.in/giGGMKbD #ClearGoals #PeakPerformance #BusinessCoaching
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞? Gather here if you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who’s making efforts to build a brand. In today’s meeting, we’re discussing this one skill that’ll help you achieve 10x results. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 is the key. Yeah, the key that helps you set priorities, focus energy and resources, ensures that your efforts are aligned and synergized towards achieving set goals. There you have it 🎯 But why is it so crucial? 📌 Strategic planning gives you a sense of direction and focus on measurable goals. 📌 It enhances your market responsiveness cos you become proactive rather than reactive 📌 It also helps to forecast potential opportunities and threats, which is essential for surviving in today's dynamic and volatile business world. 📌 It’s the basis for efficient decisions, reducing the potential for wasted resources, missteps, and inefficiencies. 📌 Strategic planning gives you competitive advantage; you take decisions that puts you ahead. Don’t you want to be a better manager of resources? How about prioritizing your efforts to have the most significant impact and achieve your set goals? I’m a DM away to resolving your questions on 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. Don't just get this value and pass; like, comment and repost to reach more business managers. #StrategicBusinessGrowth
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