Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Eric Bailey, CEO of Wolf Leadership, located in West End, QLD, AU.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Wolf takes a top-to-bottom look at your business and equips your team with immediate, tangible, and proven tools to get them firing on all cylinders. We work with the individual through one on one coaching. We work with the team through our power workshops. We pull this together at a brand level through our tangible sales and marketing deliverables and sustainable training tools.
We work with teams or divisions of ten. Can do multiple across a company, starting with sales and team leaders/managers. Zoom sessions are capped at 10 (give or take). Our short, sharp, and engaging workshops, coaching sessions, and events build confidence, culture, and sales capabilities – to jump-start your business again. Any organization of over 50 employees.
Tell us about yourself
The greatest desire we long for in life as individuals is to become a great person, one to be remembered in the books. The greatest mistake we make in life as individuals is seeking a comfortable life, one without change. The gap between the two is the reality that no one has ever transcended the realm of greatness by staying in their comfort zone and living a stagnant life.
It is just not possible. The thought of not leaving a legacy for my grandchildren and my community drives me to thrive each day! Watching my parents leave this world empowered me to start something that I could hand over to my family.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Not letting the doubters, skeptics, and naysayers influence my belief and confidence to just keep going. Even when things were gloomy and tough. Learning to turn off the noise in my own head is a huge accomplishment.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The COVID-19 pandemic is severely affecting the world’s economies at a time when businesses are already adapting to volatility and uncertainty as a way of life. With the economic outlook and threats of all kinds continuing to test even the strongest organizations, companies are facing a variety of challenges as they strive to find growth and stay competitive. Each sector of the business world has its own set of demands and challenges. Some of these challenges span sectors and industries and are common among different companies and organizations.
All businesses strive to maintain top-quality relationships with their customer base, keep their brands relevant, and keep their employees happy. Facing and overcoming any obstacles that arise is what sets a good business apart from its competitors. I believe the biggest challenge is developing a great culture. The hiring goal for businesses is to find the perfect fit for a job. After an employee is hired, businesses must then work to retain the employee. Hiring, training, and educating employees takes time and resources. Good employees are a valuable investment.
In recent years, a significant portion of employees tends to switch jobs as often as every five years. To retain a quality member of the team, it is important to appreciate their work, appealing supply benefits, and offer a competitive salary for their particular position. Appreciation is one of the main factors in retaining a quality employee. If an employee does not feel appreciated, they may decide to seek employment elsewhere. Appreciation includes acknowledging their accomplishments and contributions, listening to their feedback, and praising them for a job well done.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Start with Something You're Passionate About.....
- Research Your Market.....
- Create a Business that Will Solve Ongoing Needs for 10 Years or More.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://wolfleadership.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericbaileyglobal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebglobal/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eric__bailey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bailey-58500745/
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