238: The Blueprint for Business Success with Ben Fewtrell

Life Changing Questions For Business Owners

In this episode, we're joined by Ben Fewtrell, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in building thriving businesses. Ben is the co-founder and managing partner at Max My Profit and the founder ofDigi TLC. He's not only a speaker and trainer but also the author of the popular "Business AccelerationBlueprint." With insights featured in "Secrets of Top Business Builders Exposed," "Virgin’s Inflight Entertainment," "Sky Business News," and more,

Ben is also the host of over 500 episodes of the "BusinessBrain Food" podcast. Today, he shares his journey from working 100-hour weeks to creating a business that allows him to work less and earn more. If you're looking to maximize profits, generate more leads, and sustain growth, this episode is a goldmine of actionable insights. Ben talks about the evolution of his business, from starting in his bedroom to leading a team of over 48 people.He also discusses the importance of building systems that allow your business to run efficiently without your constant involvement. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your business, Ben’s "BusinessAcceleration Blueprint" provides a roadmap for success.

From Transport to Coaching: Ben shares his personal journey from running a multi-million-dollar transport business to nearly burning out, and how a chance encounter with a business coach transformed his life and led him to the world of business coaching.

Building Max My Profit: Learn how Ben transitioned from a solo coach working out of his spare bedroom to building a large-scale coaching business with a highly profitable and systemized approach.

The Business Acceleration Blueprint: Ben’s five-stage blueprint is a comprehensive guide to building a successful business:

• Foundations: The importance of getting control over finances, time management, and business planning.

• Growth: Setting up effective sales and marketing strategies, lead capture, and qualifying processes to ensure consistent growth.

• Optimize: Systematizing repetitive tasks and creating efficiencies to increase profitability.

• Transition: Learning to delegate and empowering your team to run the business without you.

• Diversify: Expanding only when your core business is stable and systemized, avoiding the pitfalls of shiny object syndrome.

Digital Marketing with Digi TLC: Ben also discusses how his frustration with digital marketing agencies led him to create Digi TLC, a digital marketing company that operates as a partner rather than just an agency,delivering significant results for clients.

Life-Changing Question: Ben shares two powerful questions that drive his success:

• "If you were a horse in a horse race, would you back yourself?"—This question challenges you to assess your confidence in your abilities and business.

• "Why?"—Embrace the curiosity of a two-year-old, constantly asking"why" to open up new learning opportunities and drive innovation. Links & Resources:

• Max My Profit:MaxMyProfit.com.au-Explore free resources, masterclasses, and more to help grow your business.

• Connect with Ben on LinkedIn:Ben Fewtrell on LinkedIn

Closing Remarks: If you're committed to working less and earning more, start by building strong foundations,optimizing your processes,and backing yourself to win in the business race. For more insights on profit maximization and business growth, visitwww.ProfitHive.com.au.