October 22, 2024

7 Perspective Shifts Ambitious Business Owners Need to Hear | Michael Williams

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Michael Williams is the CEO of ⁠Williams Media⁠, a full-service marketing and design agency based in Buffalo, NY, and Charlotte, NC. Over the last 10 years, Michael has grown his agency from scratch to a seven-figure business, all while leading with a blend of creativity and practicality. He’s also the founder of ⁠Hueston Media⁠, a small business website management firm, and the co-founder of ⁠Target IQ⁠.

Topics:
Growing a 7-Figure Business Without a Clear Vision
Scaling Your Business Without Losing Creativity

Building a Thriving Team from Scratch

Why You Don’t Need a Grand Plan to Succeed

The Mindset Shift Every Business Owner Needs

Shownotes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:45 - Starting Williams Media
00:08:29 - Growing Without a Grand Vision
00:19:02 - Building a Strong Team
00:44:45 - Aligning Sales and Marketing
00:50:43 - Adapting to Industry Changes
01:00:00 - Final Thoughts

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