#305: How to Turn a Failing Business Around - Matt Baron

Bokeh - The Photography Podcast

English - October 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 160 ratings
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Are you passionate about your business, but struggling to keep it afloat? Does it seem like it will inevitably fail?

In episode 305 of the Bokeh Podcast, Matt Baron joins us to provide practical help to turn your failing business around! Listen in as he shares how he created a profitable, sustainable model out of his family's failing business.

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Brand Position: Gear Focus is an online marketplace for photographers and videographers to sell their gear for top dollar. (4:49)

Advice for Photographers: Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. (10:48)

Technique for Time: Shut the business off during family time. (16:42)

Book Recommendation: Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill - bit.ly/bp-thinkgrowrich (20:03)

Important Behaviors that Lead to Failure: (25:04)

1. Complacency

2. Not Being Aware of Your Competition

3. Not Looking at ROI

Key Principals to Turn a Failing Business Around: (40:26)

1. Productivity with Efficiency

2. Marketing

3. Team - Find the right people for the bus, then find the right seat.