When growing your business, how can you differentiate between good advice and bad advice?
In this episode, Bill shares a personal story about taking bad advice that cost him millions. He also explores the importance of timing when raising capital and the difference between surface-level advice and experience-based guidance.
Topics explored in this episode:
- Why a “good story” is an opportune time to bring in investors or partners.
- The danger of waiting too long to reach revenue milestones before seeking investment.
- How greed and the desire for control can cloud business judgment.
- Questioning an advisor’s experience behind their recommendations.
- How confirmation bias can lead you to seek advice that validates your preferences.
Chapters in this episode:
(00:20) The Danger of Bad Advice
(03:45) The Costly Decision to Wait for a Revenue Milestone
(05:32) Missing the Perfect Timing to Raise Capital
(07:04) Aligning with Company Values and Goals
(08:11) Learning to Probe for Experience Behind Advice
Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.
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