From Thinker to Doer: 9 Roles Every Business Needs to Scale and Thrive

The Business Babble

In this episode of The Business Babble, Johnny, Mike, and Wicus dive into a practical exercise that reveals the nine essential roles every business owner takes on — from thinker and finder to hunter, farmer, organiser, and analyst. Discover why scaling your business isn’t about doing it all yourself, but about knowing when to delegate, outsource, and build the right structure around you.

Packed with real-world insights, lively debate, and even a few unexpected laughs, this conversation tackles the fundamentals of growth: culture, leadership, honesty, and challenging the status quo. Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or scaling entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on how to design your organisation for long-term success.

Listen now to learn how to:

• Identify the 9 roles at the heart of every business
• Avoid burnout by knowing which responsibilities to let go of first
• Reset company culture when it’s gone off track
• Think differently about growth, innovation, and leadership

This is your business, your world — shape it before someone else does.