How to Prepare for & Take Aligned Action to Support Your Growth Trajectory with Claire Rehmke

To grow and scale a thriving business, you 1000% have to get clear on where your business is going (and why) and how you will get there.    This means listing out what’s working, what’s not, what you love to do, what you need to do, and what you can delegate or outsource to achieve those big biz goals.    In today’s hot seat coaching episode, I’m talking to the amazing Claire, owner, and designer of Musically Minted, an online music-inspired apparel and accessories brand. Claire has accomplished so much in a short time –we’re talking doubled revenue year over year while working full-time during the first two years!!   Right now, Claire is in this beautiful chapter in her business where she needs to reevaluate a few things and get clear on what tasks move the needle forward and identify key tasks she can outsource –and then take action.   During our coaching call, we had a raw and honest conversation about what it takes to go from a small-time one-woman show to a scaling, successful growth phase of business and the steps she can take to keep growing!    Claire and I talk about the importance of knowing where your business is going (and why), how to work through the mindset challenges around reaching your business goals, the intricacies of making your first intentional hire, and why you need to clean up your systems to help support that next level of growth.   I know so many business owners will see themselves in Claire’s journey and learn from her experience and where she’s currently at in her business trajectory.    So, if you’re ready to learn how to get your ducks in a row to make your next hire a success and intentionally support your growth trajectory, hit that play button, and let’s go!!      Leave a 5 star review on iTunes!    Episode Highlights: [1:37] From public teacher to online business owner [3:08] How she knew it was the right time to transition to full-time [4:30] Going back and forth from teaching seasons to retail seasons [6:06] How to grow a sustainable business without business experience [7:48] An outline of the steps necessary to reach your overarching business goals [9:17] The challenges of getting your brand in front of more people [11:30] Why you have to get the house in order when you’re in the growth phase [13:30] Why your numbers, trends, costs, and time impact growth [14:40] The importance of streamlining your processes before you hire and scale [17:06] Figure out what you love to do and are good at and outsource the rest [18:52] Exercises to help you figure out who your first hire should be [21:30] Why you need to be intentional with who you hire [24:09] Why you need to create a launch plan for hiring qualified candidates [26:45] You get to be picky in who you hire [28:00] 3 action steps she’s taking to make her first hire   Need help getting shit done? https://www.facebook.com/groups/getshitdoneclub  Send us podcast ideas at info@kelseymarieknutson.com    Links: Show notes: https://www.kelseymarieknutson.com/podcast   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseymarieknutson/  Hangout on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getshitdoneclub    Try my favorite greens! Opti-green 50: https://1stphorm.com/products/opti-greens-50/?a_aid=KelseyMarie1   My secret weapon for growing my hair for the wedding: https://1stphorm.com/products/collagen-with-dermaval/?a_aid=KelseyMarie1 Work with Kelsey: Ready for your next big pivot? Maybe it’s launching that new side hustle or growing your existing business, whatever the chapter Kelsey’s here to help you bridge the gap between new ideas and achieving your goals!   VIP Coaching: https://www.kelseymarieknutson.com/vipcoaching   Follow Claire on Instagram @musicallyminted  Or on her website at www.musicallyminted.com