EP86: Scale Up Strategies with Author Kevin Brent

Cultivate leadership in your business while stepping back

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse December 16th, 2022)

This week we spoke with Kevin Brent, author of The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System to learn about leading an efficient, motivated team and a business that can function without you at the helm. Kevin discussed his checklist to track your business’s progress, and the importance of delegating responsibilities in order to scale. Plus, get our planning tips to achieve more in 90 days. 

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg
Guest: Kevin Brent

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