In this very special episode of Coaching Conversations, Chris welcomes special guest TONY CROSSIN.
With a background in airline hospitality in the UK, Tony moved to Australia to join Qantas and operate a successful catering company, combining his favourite things; food, nutrition and sport.
Known as the Up Coach “Finance Guy”, Tony joins the conversation with enormously insightful direction on achieving business goals and creating a life that is meaningful outside of work hours. And that means spilling the beans on morning routines!
Enjoy this special edition of “Coaching Conversations” with Chris and Tony….
Show Notes
0.25 Welcome to the show.
1.40 Special guest; Up Coach team professional, Tony Crossin. Tony is an exceptional business growth expert, former business owner and renowned coach and mentor….
4.55 Using Chris and Tony’s combined years of business experience, how you can short cut through the business agony? What’s the secret to running a successful business? (Tony agrees, having a great coach is fundamental!)
6.15 Tony expands on his Top 5:
- Be really clear about your “why”. What is your purpose?
- Are you really good at sales? If not, hire someone who is.
- Know (and measure) your numbers.
- Be a great leader – not just a great boss.
- Be ready for anything and everything. Be prepared to change.
12.20 So how do your optimise your talents across Tony’s Top 5? Are you making a contribution to each of these areas every week? Check-in with yourself. Task yourself with small steps towards improvement and the payoffs will be there in the future.
14.05 Learn from memorable successes, no matter what your perspective. Tony details the case study of a retailer deep in debt, accrued over a decade of poor decisions, errors and business lethargy.
Turning a business around and bringing it back to life is possible with the right guidance! Educate yourself. Find direction. Become accountable.
17.25 Following good business principles is still paramount to success. Practise the Top 5. Outcomes will change and move when you shift your mindset.
18.15 Can you identify the “deadwood” in your business? Do you need to restructure your team so you employ only the people who really want to contribute? Diversify into new markets… target a new customer profile… whatever it takes to deliver a profit. Stick with it. A significant change is coming because you’ll understand what the key metrics are to run your business successfully.
20.05 Less stress, less anxiety and more time to enjoy life outside of the business. Isn’t that what it’s really all about?
20.25 Morning routines are powerful. How do you motivate and prepare yourself for your day? Tony commits three hours of his day, to “me time”. How does he do it? Schedule an “arrangement” with yourself so you get the best from yourself every day.
Sleep, hydration and exercise should feature heavily, early in your day, every day. Consider a fasting schedule twice a week. Rituals are important. Focus creates change!
Keen to know more? Reach out…. ask@upcoach.com.au
EPISODE SUMMARY
The best things in life rarely change. And that includes classic business principles.
Re-imagined into Tony’s Top 5, you now have a blueprint for holding yourself – and your team – accountable for moving towards success.
Remember to be really clear about your “why”. What is your purpose?
If you’re no good at sales, hire someone who is! Know (and measure) your numbers…. and be a great leader – not just a great boss.
And here’s the kicker… be ready for anything and everything. Prepare to pivot. Learn to view your business and your clients, from a new perspective.
Because when businesses know when, and how, to change direction, there are fewer limits to their success.