In this episode, join host Troy Trewin as he interviews Laura Johns founder of The Business Growers in Jackson, Mississippi. Laura shares insights on her business journey, tracing its expansion from a small team to a larger entity. Dive into the challenges and triumphs she's encountered in scaling her business.   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:   Laura shares that the hardest thing in growing a small business is addressing challenges quickly, a hurdle she overcame by positioning tough conversations as constructive feedback sessions. Transparency and intentional feedback became key components of their growth strategy. Laura credits her favorite Business Book "Buy Back Your Time" for its impactful insights on time management, a crucial aspect of business success. Laura's sources for online learning Tools and professional development are Donald Miller's podcast and Brene Brown's Spotify podcast. The "Dare to Lead" curriculum, in particular, fosters bravery and authenticity in the workplace. Laura’s essential tool for small business growth is maintaining focus, organization, and daily time tracking. Laura would advice on day one of starting out is "Don't be scared; be confident." Laura reflects on overcoming fear and urges aspiring entrepreneurs to charge what they're worth. 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:   For small business success, embrace confidence over fear in decision-making; it's transformative for you and your team - Laura Johns   Empower women by creating a culture of feedback, making those hard conversations about growth and improvement, not criticism - Laura Johns The key to successful hiring is not just finding the right people but placing them in the right roles within your business - Laura Johns