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Avoiding CEOs mistakes when scaling from £0M to £15M+, with Peter Busby (Founder, Grayce) (S14E12)

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How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?

Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instincts over polished interviews.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

  • The specific mindset you need for success as a founder
  • The two foundational elements - often skipped over - that are key to building a successful business.
  • The different phases of business growth, how to succeed and what to avoid at each stage.
  • Recruitment during scaling
  • Leadership changes during steady growth phases
  • Importance of mentors and support systems
  • Overcoming self-doubt and comfort zones
  • Thinking big and recognizing growth opportunities

Resources/sources mentioned:


For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/peter-busby

  continue reading

188 episodes

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How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?

Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instincts over polished interviews.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

  • The specific mindset you need for success as a founder
  • The two foundational elements - often skipped over - that are key to building a successful business.
  • The different phases of business growth, how to succeed and what to avoid at each stage.
  • Recruitment during scaling
  • Leadership changes during steady growth phases
  • Importance of mentors and support systems
  • Overcoming self-doubt and comfort zones
  • Thinking big and recognizing growth opportunities

Resources/sources mentioned:


For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/peter-busby

  continue reading

188 episodes

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