The C-Suite Mentor - Business Growth for Small Business Leaders with Theresa Cantley
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTheresa Cantley, a business and brand strategist reveals her strategies to help you "break out of of the traditional mold" of small business by learning new ways to build profitability into your business and freedom into your life. Create a brand and market your business while also learning how to assemble a high performing team. Discover how to create a marketing strategy that builds your visibility offline and online, how to infuse your brand into every part of your business creating a unique experience for your customers, how to create offers and products your customers will love and how to hire and create a high performing, highly motivated team. Theresa will share with you her experience over the past 20 years to show you creative ways to gain the clarity you need on the vision you have for your business and creative ways to get there while always staying one step ahead of your competition. Leadership development, systems and processes, organizational leadership, branding, marketing strategy, digital marketing, business planning, team building, building your authority, search engine optimization, goal setting, project management and learning how to make your vision a reality by becoming a visionary leader in your industry.
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The Price of Success Is Standing In Unknown Terrain
December 18, 2019 13:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBMost people’s train of thought when starting up their own business is to be as successful as possible as quickly as possible. While success may be the goal, many aren’t willing to do what it takes to reach it: leaving your comfort zone and doing things you never thought possible.
How To Bring Your Team Together In 4 Simple Steps
December 11, 2019 13:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about something every business can relate to, especially during the holiday season. Energies are high and end-of-year goals to be met can cause businesses to struggle with keeping their entire team focused and on track. It’s just one of the obstacles we as managers face and we can either let it get to us or we can learn to be better from it. Listen now to learn how to bring your team together in 4 simple steps.
Longer Hours No Success
December 04, 2019 19:01 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode you’ll learn all about why working “harder and longer” doesn’t bring growth and actually does the opposite. I’ll also give you some tips on how to get more done in a day and be productive.
Clarity is Power
November 27, 2019 13:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBClarity is such a huge thing. Without clarity we feel lost and hopeless and scattered. With clarity we feel driven and powerful and this clarity allows us to connect to our people because we aren’t distracted by everything else in our world. In this weeks episode we talk about clarity and how it can help you in your business.
What the fear of rejection taught me
November 20, 2019 13:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about something that many people struggle with, no matter if you are a business owner or not...the fear of rejection.
Stop Scrambling to Get New Traffic
November 13, 2019 13:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIf you are a local business owner, a restaurant business owner, a brick and mortar business… this episode is really going to help you. Especially with the holiday season nearly upon us, this episode is going to help you get set up for the holiday season and keep that momentum even after the holidays.
What I learned from slowing down that will help you ACHIEVE more in your business.
November 06, 2019 12:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about how you need to give yourself time away from your work sometimes in order to move forward. Many friends of mine and people I have worked with and worked for have struggled with this, so, don’t feel alone. If you are like me, and you are constantly going, and setting goals, and making to-do lists and setting high standards, then this episode is for you.
Do you have a hobby or a business?
October 30, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about five things that will get you out of the hobby stage and into the money-making business stage. We are going to break down what you need to do, and who you need to invest in, this isn’t going to be fuzzy and warm, this is going to be what you NEED to do… so let’s get down to the tough love.
About Being Brave
October 23, 2019 12:53 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBJust like our businesses go through seasons, so do we. We go through periods of ups and downs, and we need to decide where to spend our energy. That decision of what needs to happen can be scary and can take bravery. We always want to keep moving and bettering ourselves, BUT! There are times when you don’t need to work toward being better, sometimes we need to just be, and be brave.
Creating a Culture in Your Business
October 16, 2019 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBA few weeks ago I talked to you about the three biggest blocks restaurant and business owners have and what to do about them. It is amazing to me when I talk about these concepts how much it just clicks with people, and I get comments all the time of people saying things along the lines of, “I didn’t even realize I was sabotaging myself like that!” mental blocks are a funny thing. So, today’s episode is going to be branching off of those mental blocks and what happens when you don’t get out ...
The Power of I AM
October 09, 2019 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBToday’s topic is all about the concept of who you are and what that means. Now, I am Theresa Cantley I'm a business strategist, I'm a wife… but that isn’t what I am talking about here. I am talking about more of a standpoint of my identity as far as how I see myself from the inside out is kind of how I look at it. It's this whole topic around the power of two words, two words, and how super, super, super powerful they are. Those two words are “I AM”.
The Three Biggest Blocks that are Keeping Your Restaurant Stuck
October 02, 2019 11:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn today's episode we talk about the three most common blocks that I see in businesses that cause you to become stagnant and feel burnt out.
Keeping promises you make to yourself.
September 25, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about why it is so important to keep promises to yourself as a business owner. I wanted to talk about this topic because this is something that is near and dear to me because I personally struggled with this for years! It can easily become and stay a challenge for business owners everywhere.
Why is change so hard?
September 18, 2019 11:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this weeks episode we talk about how lean into change and become a stronger leader in your life and business.
Learning the Lesson
September 11, 2019 11:30 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBLife doesn’t always go according to plan, instead of wallowing - look for the lessons in the struggle. In this episode we talk about the lessons you can learn when times are tough!
An Easy Way to Build Momentum in Your Business
September 04, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBHave you ever felt “behind” everyone else or you look at your list of things you need to do and feel overwhelmed by the amount of tasks you haven’t done yet? If you have you’re not alone. It’s easy for us to focus on all the things we haven’t done yet which leads to overwhelm, frustration and spinning your wheels. The better thing to do is take a moment to reflect and physically write down all the things you HAVE accomplished (no matter how little or big) to build that momentum you need to g...
How to Attract and Hire Your Dream Team with 3 Simple Steps
August 28, 2019 11:30 - 26 minutes - 37 MBIn today's episode we talk about the important steps you need to take in order to build a dream team that works for everyone involved.
Are you a CEO or are you Being Your Own Boss? (and the difference between the two)
August 21, 2019 11:30 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode we talk about 7 things that Bosses are doing now, that CEOs are doing better. Learn how to fix mistakes you may not even know you’re making to better your business!
3 Key Reasons Why People are Successful in Local Business
August 14, 2019 12:30 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBAre you currently stalling or self-sabotaging due to a lack of commitment, a fear of success, or a feeling that it will be too much work? Success isn’t about the end result, it’s about the decisions you make and the process that you create along the way that pushes you to the next level as a human being. Results without the process can feel empty, meanwhile focusing on the process leaves you feeling much more centered and grounded in every step including the success. When you discover wh...
What is the next generation of business plus lessons from a Mastermind
August 07, 2019 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBYou’ve probably heard the terms “the next generation business” or even the “experience economy”. Both go hand in hand and both are super important to pay attention to. The next generation of business is not about focusing on promoting a product or service but more about the value and transformation you provide to your customers. The bigger the value and transformation, the higher the differentiation of the business. The next generation of business really has five key things that are importan...
Just because you're a local business doesn't mean people know you’re there
July 31, 2019 12:30 - 26 minutes - 37 MBYou’re a local business so everyone in the town knows where you are and what you do, right? Not really. Most local business owners believe this but if you think about it how can it be possible that everyone knows who you are and where you are if you don’t promote your business? In today’s episode I’m giving you my three top tips plus two extra special bonus tips for what you can start doing today to make your business more visible online. So if you have a local business such as a restauran...
What actually goes in to building an experience in your business?
July 24, 2019 12:30 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBWhat does it actually mean to build an experience in your business and what goes into building it? If you want to be memorable, if you want to be THE trend setter instead of following industry trends, if you want to be an icon then you need to take risks and get creative. You can play it safe, be like every other business out there and be boring so you don’t ruffle feathers. OR you can dig deep, take some giant breaths and some giant leaps and create something memorable for your customers....
Building a Signature Experience That Sets You Apart
July 17, 2019 12:30 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBChasing industry trends and focusing on promoting the chef in your business and the food you make is actually preventing growth and making you just another restaurant and virtually invisible to the community. I get why you think this. We’ve always been taught that our product is what makes sales and the chef is the most important person in the business so that is what you need to focus on. This is what has gotten you to this point and what the rest of the industry does. But do you think ...
Achieve your goals by shifting this one thing every day
July 10, 2019 12:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBYou’ve set your goals, you have your process to achieve them but you’re still not achieving the results you want. Why is that? Is it another strategy? Is it resetting your plan? Maybe these things will help but first let’s look at something else. More than likely it is more about the emotions you are putting behind the actions your taking every day. If you believe business is hard, frustrating and overwhelming that is what is fueling your actions. In this episode you’ll learn: Why our...
Turning your ideas into reality
July 02, 2019 12:30 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBWe all have an interest in something. Interests are what create inspiration that spark new ideas and ideas are the best gift we can give someone. Ideas inspire movements, help to shift perspectives and ultimately create better things. But how do we actually turn that idea into reality? In this episode we will dig into my 5 step process for turning any interest into reality that makes an impact and ultimately creates our legacy. In this episode you’ll learn: What it takes to turn your in...
Episode 18: How to use seasons in your business to help you become iconic
June 26, 2019 12:30 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBAs with anything in life, your business will go through seasons or cycles each bringing its own rhythm and pace. Each business has it’s own seasons that will help you discover creativity, learn valuable lessons and plan for the future in an even better way. You can’t avoid the different seasons but learning to embrace each one and what it brings will help you become an icon in your industry. In this episode we talk about what each one is and what you should focus on during that time. I...
Getting your team unstuck so you can start growing again
June 19, 2019 12:30 - 36 minutes - 54.3 MBYou’ve achieved a level of success in your business but now your results have gone flat. Your team is unmotivated, overwhelmed and you can’t figure out what to do to get them back on track. I’ve talked to many managers and leaders over the years and what it comes down to is not a new strategy or tactic. It’s about upleveling how you show up, what you do and the vision you have for the future. It’s not about giving them more to do, taking back control of things and dictating. In this episod...
Why failure can actually help you achieve anything
June 12, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 58.3 MBFear of failure is one of the biggest things entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with when they are growing and scaling their company. But it’s actually not failure itself that causes them worry and fear but more what others might think about them if they fail. The truth is that what many don’t realize is that when we can reframe failure it can actually be the thing that catapults you towards success and build the confidence you need. In this episode I’m sharing 5 things you can do ...
The Top 5 Mistakes I’ve Made In My Business That Held Me Back
June 05, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 76.6 MBMistakes are actually the best thing we can make when we are growing our business. Start something and make mistakes because you can always get back up and learn valuable lessons to make it better the next time. If you think about it, mistakes and failures are only as you frame them in your own mind. But when you’re in the middle of the mistakes they seem like they are the worst thing ever and are insurmountable. When we are building and scaling our business inevitably we will make mistakes,...
Dealing With Burnout
May 29, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 67.1 MBWe all have things we want to accomplish, dreams we are working towards and goals we want to achieve. We’ve always been taught, even in school, the harder you work the more you can achieve. But what happens along the way when you’re overloaded, you have no energy, you’re working harder and longer hours to try and get ahead and the only thing that’s happening is frustration, exhaustion and resentment. It’s called burnout and it’s a rising problem in businesses today. Burnout can happen w...
The Art of Decision Making
May 22, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 38.3 MBHave you ever had a really hard time making a decision? If so, you’re not alone. Most people do and in fact at one time I was one of those people. The truth is that no matter what decision you make it’s the right one because you made the decision and in reality we have no control over the outcome. When faced with making important decisions most people will waiver back and forth and ultimately have fear of choosing incorrectly take over. This leads to “decision backup” and actually creates mo...
3 Things That Are Blocking Your Business Growth
May 15, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 64 MBSometimes you need to give up the good to get to the great. When you’ve worked hard and achieved a level of success that you wanted from the start we tend to get “comfortable”. It’s that comfort that also prevents us from going to the next level because what got us to this point won’t take us to where we want to go next. When we get comfortable and stop pushing ourselves, we stop the progress towards finding out what our truest highest potential really is in our business. When you get comf...
Doing the Hard Work
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWhat does it really take to be successful in your business? Many people think that working harder and doing hard work is all you need and eventually success will find you. But that simply isn’t the case. The amount of effort you put in doesn’t necessarily mean that the output will be enough to grow your business. It requires doing “the hard work” and really figuring out what things you do every day will continue to move your business in the right direction. Your success does not...
Removing the Biggest Obstacle in Your Business
May 01, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIf you’ve seen a decline in your business or maybe you’ve hit a plateau most business owners want to either start drastically cutting expenses without removing excess or they want to keep adding more products, discounts, services hoping that the growth will happen. People want to add more when what they actually need to do is sell less. Sell less?? How can that be? In this episode we’re talking all about removing the biggest obstacles in your business that are holding you back and how you ca...
Learning to Be More Self Aware So You Can Be A Better Leader
April 24, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 62.8 MBEvery day we get caught in a loop of being on autopilot with our thoughts, actions and emotions. We get in a pattern or routine and just go through the motions day in and day out. How many times have you filled up your day and then said “I’m going to take 5 minutes to breathe” and never actually do it? How many times have you said “I’m only going to check email for 20 minutes” only to look at your clock 2 hours later you haven’t done anything you wanted to and needed to get done....
Why focusing on your goals might be keeping you stuck
April 17, 2019 14:00 - 34 minutes - 49.3 MBOur world today is built on doing things faster, better, stronger which has created a need for "instant gratification". We pay more attention to likes and followers than we do to building real connection with our customers and clients. The truth is what will help us grow is having patience and perseverance. Just like a seed anything needs time to grow. The same is true for a business. We will deep dive into 3 things you can do to keep your momentum going and your business growing. To downl...
Don’t Rush, Your Business Needs Time to Grow
April 09, 2019 20:10 - 22 minutes - 33.1 MBOur world today is built on doing things faster, better, stronger which has created a need for "instant gratification". We pay more attention to likes and followers than we do to building real connection with our customers and clients. The truth is what will help us grow is having patience and perseverance. Just like a seed anything needs time to grow. The same is true for a business. We will deep dive into 3 things you can do to keep your momentum going and your business growing. To dow...
What Are You Committed To In Your Business?
March 20, 2019 10:59 - 33 minutes - 48.7 MBHave you ever asked yourself, "Why is this not working for me? I'm doing all the things and I'm not where I want to be?". The next thought is normally something along the lines of "I'm the worst entrepreneur" or "I'll never be able to get this to work". If you're caught in that mindset it's time to shift away from it by resetting one thing, your commitment. When we can slow down enough to get honest with ourselves, we can figure out where our commitment really is and where it needs to be. ...
The 1 Thing To Do First That Will Help You Achieve Any Goal
March 20, 2019 10:50 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBDo you have a list of goals you’ve been trying to achieve and can’t quite get to the finish line? Do you set goals and shortly after they fizzle out or your momentum slows down? Many people go through the process of learning how to set goals and break them into actionable pieces but the 1 key piece they miss along the way is this. Before you start working on any goal you need to first BELIEVE you can achieve it. Once you learn how to fully step into your belief that it is absolutely possibl...
How Slowing Down Can Bring More Growth Into Your Business
March 14, 2019 18:20 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBAs my mentor, James Wedmore says, the real work is in the rest. In this episode we are diving into why slowing down and resting is important to the growth of your business and what you can do every day to “slow down”. As entrepreneurs we feel like we need to be in perpetual motion all the time. If we aren’t busy we aren’t making money. This is such a backwards way of thinking that often leads many people working long hours every day and moving them towards burn out. We weren’t meant to be...
7 Things That Will Help You Achieve Success Faster in Your Business
March 14, 2019 18:17 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode we talk all about 7 things that will help you achieve success faster in your business: Totally and completely believe in YOU. You need to believe deep down in your heart and soul that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. You need to believe that the goals you set for yourself or the project you are working on that you can indeed make it happen. You can do hard things. You can achieve impossible goals and the small steps you are taking everyday are the path to get ...
Why Having a Vision For Your Business Will Excel Your Growth
March 14, 2019 17:57 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBIn any business both vision and strategy are important. But what do you work on first? Most business owners want to start with the strategy but in reality it’s important to start with the Vision. A strategy without a vision is like trying to build a house without a blueprint and without pouring the foundation. You can have the best strategies in the world to build your visibility, increase your marketing and sell more but if you don’t have a clear, compelling vision for where you want to g...
Reflecting on the Lessons Learned In 2018 | Using the Lessons Learned to Create a Vision for the Future in 2019
January 14, 2019 16:14 - 25 minutes - 60.1 MBWelcome to the Your Next Step Podcast! We are reflecting on the mistakes made, lessons learned and everything in between from 2018 to create a vision for the future in 2019 and beyond.