Avoiding CEOs mistakes when scaling from £0M to £15M+, with Peter Busby (Founder, Grayce) (S14E12)

The Impact Multiplier CEO

How can you avoid the common mistakes CEOs make as they scale from £0M to £15M?

Today we find out. Richard speaks to Peter Busby, founder of professional services company Grayce that he scaled scaled to £15M in 7 years with 240 people. Peter shares his insights on building a successful business. We’ll explore everything from the lean startup approach and scaling challenges to maintaining growth and the critical need for self-awareness as a leader. We'll also delve into the collaborative mindset that fueled Grace’s success and the pragmatic approach Peter took in hiring, often trusting gut instincts over polished interviews.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• The specific mindset you need for success as a founder
• The two foundational elements - often skipped over - that are key to building a successful business.
• The different phases of business growth, how to succeed and what to avoid at each stage.
• Recruitment during scaling
• Leadership changes during steady growth phases
• Importance of mentors and support systems
• Overcoming self-doubt and comfort zones
• Thinking big and recognizing growth opportunities

Resources/sources mentioned:

• The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
• Grayce (https://www.grayce.co.uk/)
• Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.
• Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/

For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/peter-busby