The Beyond Business Podcast
Join Katherine Martin-Fisher as she speaks with Entrepreneurs who share their challenges, successes, and what helped them make their company into a business worth having while balancing the life that they truly enjoy.
Christian Brim on Financial Wisdom, Perfect Clients, and Entrepreneurial Success
Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Christian Brim, who shares his early career insights and the impact of a family business breakup on his career choices. Christian discusses starting his own business after Deloitte, focusing on creative industries, and highlights the top financial mistakes made by business owners. They delve into essential business lessons on finance and client identification, as well as the importance of finding the perfect client and the role of mentors. Christian offers a broader definition of entrepreneurial success and navigates the complexities of family business partnerships.
Key Points
- Understanding your business's financial statements is crucial as they tell the true story of your company's performance and can reveal discrepancies between perceived success and actual results.
- Treating your business like an external investment can help you set clear expectations and ensure it provides an appropriate return relative to the risk and capital invested.
- Personal growth and continuous development as a business owner directly impact the growth and success of your business, as stagnation in personal development often leads to business stagnation.
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