Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let’s get into it by clicking here Exciting opportunity for small to medium business owners employing 5-30 team members. Are you ready to learn, grow, and invest in your ongoing development? Don't miss out on our latest podcast featuring a special guest who shares invaluable insights for business success. Troy asks our special guest how they started, when was the moment they felt they had succeeded, would they go into this industry again, and he asks our special guest to share the most stressful point in their small business growth journey, where they have had to work the hardest for the most value, what do they love the most about growing a small business, the number one habit a small business owner needs to develop and maintain, and how they added people to the team, sharing their wins, mistakes and advice and much, much more. In this episode, Troy asked Alejandra Santos, CEO and Founder of Startup Tandem based in USA, the final five questions: What do you think is the most challenging part of growing a small business? Alejandra highlights that the mentally preparing for the journey with its ups and downs is challenging. Understanding and meeting evolving customer demands can be the hardest business aspect. Alejandra doesn’t have any specific favorite business book. She read a lot on finance and positivity, no specific book comes to mind. Positivity and spirituality ground her, setting the mindset for success. Regarding professional development Alejandra suggested Tony Robbins and Goldman Sachs podcasts offer valuable insights. "If You're Happy" is a fun listen. Regarding learning tools, her ongoing studies are the primary resource. Alejandra suggests an effective tool for small business growth is starting with solid infrastructure. Organize everything meticulously from the beginning. Implement efficient accounts payable and receivable systems. Invest in a good CRM and calling system as your business expands. Finally if Alejandra could go back to day one of starting out, she would suggest to herself  "Start earlier." Being an early entrant often provides a competitive edge, although timing plays a role too. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights!  Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. ?  ____________________________________________________________________ Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: "Consistency and work ethic are the keys to success in small business." - Alejandra Santos “Growth requires putting in the time and effort, day in and day out." - Alejandra Santos "As a small business owner, your work ethic sets the tone for your team." - Alejandra Santos ______________________________________________________________________