In this episode of the GASB Podcast, hosted by Michael Denehey and Troy Trewin, former Australian rules football captain Nick Maxwell, founder of  Eclat shares valuable insights on the parallels between sports and business leadership. He highlights the importance of consistency, adaptability, and the power of asking questions. Maxwell's experiences provide a unique perspective on effective team dynamics in both sports and the business world. 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. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: Nick shares that the hardest thing in Growing a Small Business is the importance of not trying to be everything to everyone. It's okay for leaders not to have all the answers. Collaboration and seeking input can lead to more informed decisions. Nick's recommendation for favorite business Book is "The Starfish and the Spider." It explores adaptability and the concept of whether your business operates like a starfish or a spider. This book challenges the idea of being the "be all and end all." For personal development, Nick enjoys podcasts that allow him to unwind during his commute. He explores true crime and stays connected with friends through American football and fantasy football discussions. Nick's go-to tool for small business growth is the remarkable device for note-taking. Keeping everything in one place and being organized can significantly help small businesses. Nick's advice for day one of starting out is to ask more questions and look at both sides of the equation. Educate yourself to make well-informed decisions. 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: Educate yourself, ask more questions, and strive to make the right decisions for your business growth journey - Nick Maxwell Learn from your experiences and overcome barriers to grow your business with a strong team - Nick Maxwell Try to understand, educate yourself as much as you can to give yourself the best chance of making the right call - Nick Maxwell