Growth School

Hosted by Bruce D Johnson

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Your one-stop podcast for everything you need to know to grow and scale a self-operating business that can double every 12-36 months

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February 25, 2026Episode 1912 min

How to Break Free from the Day-to-Day Operations of Your Business| Ep. 19

If you feel stuck in the day-to-day of your business, it’s not because you haven’t tried hard enough.It’s because you’re thinking about your role the wrong way.In this week’s podcast, I break down the five mental shifts successful owners employ to think about their job — shifts that make it possible to step out of the day-to-day without your business falling apart.This isn’t about hacks or doing more. It’s about leading differently so your business no longer depends on you.If you want to stop playing the wrong game, this is where it starts.“How to Break Free from the Day-to-Day Operations of Your Business| Ep. 19”Ready to Scale Smarter, Not Harder?Join my “Grow and Scale Accelerator,” and get the systems, coaching, and community you need to help you build a business that can double every 12–36 months.https://www.BizScalers.com/accelerator For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

May 7, 2025Episode 1816 min

The Easiest Way to Design a More Scalable Business Model | Ep. 18

Are you tired of running a business that only grows when you grind harder? Or frustrated that it’s not scaling as fast as you know it could?In this episode of the Growth School Podcast, I walk you through the simplest and easiest 9-step framework for designing a more scalable business model that you can find, without burning you out.Whether you’re stuck in the day-to-day, trying to break past a revenue plateau, or you simply want more freedom from your business… this is your roadmap out of chaos and into freedom.If you’ve ever asked:“How do I get out of the weeds?”“Why isn’t my business scaling faster?”“How do I build a self-operating business?”This episode is perfect for you.“The Easiest Way to Design a More Scalable Business Model | Ep. 18”DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY of BizScalers Business Model CanvasMap out your own scalable business model with our proven template.https://www.bizscalers.com/business-model-canvas Ready to Scale Smarter, Not Harder?Join my “Grow and Scale Accelerator,” and get the systems, coaching, and community you need to double your business every 12–36 months.https://www.BizScalers.com/accelerator P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbookFor additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

March 5, 2025Episode 1713 min

Why Every Business Owner Must Build Their Personal Brand NOW (Or Lose Money Daily!) | Ep. 17

What if I told you that the biggest reason your business isn’t growing as fast as it could has nothing to do with your product, your pricing, or even your marketing?Most business owners are losing thousands of dollars every single month—and they don’t even know why.The crazy part?It’s completely avoidable—if you know what’s causing it.The way customers make buying decisions has changed, and if you’re still operating under the old rules, you’re handing opportunities to your competitors without even realizing it.So, what’s really happening? And more importantly, how do you fix it before it costs you even more?I break it all down in my latest episode of Growth School—listen to it now before you lose another dollar.“Why Every Business Owner Must Build Their Personal Brand NOW (Or Lose Money Daily!)”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook

January 31, 2025Episode 1615 min

The Brutal Truth About Leadership No One Talks About | Ep. 16

No one told me this about leadership… but every great leader faces it.You work hard, build a business, lead a team… and then one day, it hits you.Leadership is lonelier than you ever expected.No one talks about this. But why does it happen? And more importantly, how do you deal with it without burning out or losing your edge?In this podcast, I reveal:✅ The hidden reality of leadership that no one talks about✅ Why even the best leaders feel isolated at some point✅ How to navigate leadership loneliness without losing your passionThis one truth will change how you see leadership forever. Hit play now! 👇“The Brutal Truth About Leadership No One Talks About”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

January 16, 2025Episode 1514 min

The Leader’s Short Guide to Difficult Conversations | Ep. 15

Struggling with difficult conversations? You’re not alone.Whether it’s giving tough feedback, addressing performance issues, or navigating conflict, these conversations are the ones that truly define your leadership.That’s why, in this podcast, I’m sharing a simple, seven-step framework you can use anytime, anywhere to handle crucial conversations with confidence and clarity.Master this process, and you’ll transform even the most awkward discussions into opportunities for growth, improved productivity, and stronger relationships. If you’ve ever avoided a conversation or struggled through one, this podcast is for you.Enjoy! “The Leader’s Short Guide to Difficult Conversations”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler Website: https://www.BizScalers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

September 11, 2024Episode 1416 min

5 Proven Strategies to Running Effective Team Meetings that Actually Produce Results| Ep. 14

Do your team meetings often feel like a frustrating cycle, where nothing ever gets done? You're not alone—most business owners struggle with meetings that drag on, lack focus, and fail to produce real results. But what if a few simple tweaks could turn things around?In this week’s episode of Growth School, I’ll show you five proven strategies to transform your meetings into powerful sessions that actually drive action and results. Learn how to foster lively discussions, make smarter, informed decisions, and ensure real accountability—all without the usual headaches.By the end of this episode, you won’t just feel more confident about running your team meetings—you’ll have a proven system to make meetings a key driver of growth for your business.So, if you’re ready to stop wasting time and start running meetings that matter, don’t wait—hit play now to learn how!“5 Proven Strategies to Running Effective Team Meetings that Actually Produce Results”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

August 14, 2024Episode 1311 min

Goals vs. Desires: The Secret to Remaining Calm in Any Circumstance | Ep. 13

Every day plenty of people and organizations have the potential to steal your emotions and make you feel frustrated, angry, stressed, upset, etc. Which, as you know, not only affects the quality of your life, but also your ability to lead well.But what if there was a simple framework and question that you could use that would immediately change your state and allow you to remain calm regardless of the circumstances around you?Would you want to know that secret?If so, make sure you listen to this week’s episode of the Growth School Podcast ASAP. You’ll be glad you did.“Goals vs. Desires: The Secret to Remaining Calm in Any Circumstance”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

July 17, 2024Episode 1214 min

How to Maximize the Value of Your Business | Ep. 12

One of the saddest moments in the life of a business owner/entrepreneur is when they want to sell their company, and they discover that either no one wants to buy it or the amount they’re willing to offer is way below what the owner wants to sell it for.I see this happen way too often. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.You can begin today to engineer your business in such a way that a boatload of people will want to give you a boatload of cash for it.“How?” you ask. Well to discover how, make sure you listen to this week’s episode of the Growth School Podcast.“How to Maximize the Value of Your Business”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

July 10, 2024Episode 1116 min

How to Generate More Referrals Without Asking | Ep. 11

What if it were possible for you to generate more referrals for your business without needing to ask for them?In other words, what if you didn’t need to pick up the phone and ask, “Do you have any referrals?” Or you didn’t need to type up an email asking, “Do you have any referrals? Would you be interested in learning how to do that? Well, if you would, then make sure you listen to this week’s episode of Growth School. You’ll be glad you did! “5 Ways Your Business Can Dominate Its Market” P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson

June 13, 2024Episode 1015 min

5 Ways Your Business Can Dominate Its Market | Ep. 10

When you started your business, did you start it just to make enough money to make ends meet? Or did you start it to build something great?My guess is that you chose the latter, not the former. Unfortunately, most small businesses fall far short of that. They never build something great that dominates their marketplace.But, what if you could? What if you could apply a simple set of strategies to your current business that could transform it into the dominant player in your market?If that sounds interesting to you, then make sure you listen to this week’s episode of Growth School. You’ll be glad you did!“5 Ways Your Business Can Dominate Its Market”P.S. If you’d like to learn how you can build a business that can grow without you, make sure you check out my Self-Operating Business Playbook at https://bit.ly/self-operating-playbook For additional content and ideas on how to grow and scale your business faster, check out · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizscaler · Website: https://www.BizScalers.com · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizscaler/ · Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bizscaler · YouTube: www.YouTube.com/BruceDJohnson