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Join us for an inspiring conversation as we bring together trailblazers from the Forbes BLK and Forbes Under 30 communities as they share their extraordinary paths to innovation and societal impact. Much more than business, their journey is a bold re-imagining of what’s possible, highlighting the power of persistence in overcoming personal and professional challenges to achieve remarkable success. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established leader, these insights will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to push your boundaries further. https://lnkd.in/e-cqxYtn

This National #ReadABookDay, learn how to navigate change and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving market. Pre-order your copy of Gary Shapiro’s Pivot or Die—the manifesto for today's top entrepreneurs and industry leaders, today. Join.CTA.tech/pivot

Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with confidence: 1) Validate your idea by seeking feedback from potential customers. 2) Keep initial costs low to manage your budget effectively. 3) Learn from mentors and industry leaders—networking is invaluable. #StartupAdvice #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessFoundation

Introducing the latest installment of our Level Up Series!⬆️ This series is a *FREE* offering tailored exclusively for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Our mission? To elevate your standards and empower your journey. Each live session in the Level Up Series focuses on essential financial education, tackling key issues to effectively guide you through any transformative shifts in your business landscape. Join us, and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey! #NextKeyServices #LevelUP

We've been talking about planning for the year ahead and for some of you that may look like planning for a sale! Have you thought about the future of your company? Eventually, you'll need to decide: Will you keep growing, pass it on, or sell? Richard Manders of FreeScale Coaching, a successful entrepreneur and on of my long-time trusted Scaling Up colleagues, breaks down your options and shares a valuable tool for making your business strong and attractive, whether you're planning to exit or not. It's called SPARKLE, a checklist used by private equity firm Riverside Company to evaluate potential investments. At CEO Think Tank®, we’ve applied this model with our clients for years, and it's been transformative. Check out this must-watch presentation by Rich from his Harvard talk, "Strategies for Maximizing Your Exit." We will be breaking down this method over the next several days but you can always go ahead and check out the video now! https://lnkd.in/e6Etvf39 #LeadershipDevelopment #ceothinktank #ceo #thoughleadership #business #growth

Attention all founders and CEOs! There is still time to register for the inaugural session of our FY25 CEO Roundtable Series happening this Wednesday, July 3rd. Join us for a dynamic two-hour breakfast session led by our CEO, Bradley Delamare, and Florencia Tarelli, founder and CEO of The Powerful Brand Group. This session promises invaluable insights and strategic planning, providing you with the tools to overcome growth challenges and scale your business effectively. Event Highlights: ☑ Engage in interactive discussions with successful CEOs and founders. ☑ Evaluate your current business status with our 9 accelerators' key questions. ☑ Collaborate with like-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. ☑ Gain firsthand insights into the challenges of growth and scaling. Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with your peers. Secure your seat now and take your place at the table! 🔗 Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gM--pbvR

Attention, CEOs! Let's talk January reflections - the good, the bad, and the wildly unexpected. Share your learnings, celebrate milestones (big or small!), and ask for community support. We're in this together! #growthmindset #leadershipjourney #entrepreneurshelpingentrepreneurs

Investing in a supportive community is one of the most powerful ways to live a life by design and achieve your goals. At Lighthouse Accountants, we believe success is a journey best traveled together. We do this not only with our clients—meeting with them quarterly or monthly to check in, tweak, and optimize—but also within our broader entrepreneurial community. Earlier this year, we joined LBDX (Life By Design), a community of like-minded entrepreneurs focused on intentional growth. Through regular coaching and conferences, we’ve gained invaluable insights and momentum. Today, during our latest ‘Family Meeting’, we reflected on the pillars that keep us aligned and balanced. Seeing everyone’s smiling faces and hearing stories of wins over the past 90 days reminded me of the power of community in driving real growth—personally, professionally, and financially. A strong community doesn’t just celebrate the wins. It holds us accountable, stretches us in areas where we may not feel as confident (like finance!), and pushes us to grow. 💡 Where have you found the most support and accountability in your life? 💡 What areas are you focusing on improving in your business right now? Let’s learn from one another. #Community #Accountability #Growth #LifeByDesign #BusinessSuccess #Leadership #Sansoniverse

Facing business challenges head-on is essential for growth, but it's not always easy. 💡 In our upcoming content, we'll explore strategies for overcoming obstacles and turning them into opportunities. Want to dive deeper into this topic and get exclusive insights from industry leaders? Join our community for all the latest updates, tips, and inspiring stories. 📝 Sign up for our newsletter and be part of a supportive network dedicated to your entrepreneurial success. 🚀 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/gkWkSjPi #BizWineDown #BusinessChallenges #EntrepreneurLife #GrowthMindset #CommunitySupport #SandraPriceVision

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥  My recent conversation with James F. Moore brought out such an insight – something he discovered some 30 years back, in his groundbreaking book The Death of Competition. It is a practice used by challenger firms still today (I interviewed over a dozen of them, for my book). Some of their most resounding successes began deliberately small: 👉 Getting the foundations right (a deliberate pattern, iterated over time) 👉 Learning to collaborate & compete (practices I outline in my book) 👉 Remaining invisible to their competitors (small enough to stay invisible, despite their firm's established market presence, and deep enough to build the capabilities needed) James reminds us that every ecosystem starts small. That was true back then as it is today. We now have a set of practices that these challenger firms use, to win in a hyper-competitive, yet opportune world. Here is a short segment of our conversation - https://lnkd.in/dSMF45eU To learn more of the practices used by these challenger firms - https://lnkd.in/duZTwvBe Have a good week ahead. Ascent Growth Partners Pte. Limited Challenger CEO Community #challenger_ceo #foresight #future #anticipation #GenAI #ecosystems #leadership #growthstrategies #innovation #growth #books