Written by: Johanna Bjurstrom, Executive Contributor
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Business growth and scaling are the dreams of many entrepreneurs. Watching your business grow and evolve is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Many entrepreneurs primarily focus on traditional business methods and strategies to achieve growth, but there is another, more holistic approach that can be crucial for long-term success. Having built 6 companies and explored this concept over many years, I've learned how to scale a business best holistically and how it can positively impact your business's future. My Superhero Entrepreneur Method™ consists of three parts.
1. Consciousness and the champion mindset
One of the first and most important components of scaling a business holistically is developing awareness and a champion mindset. What does this mean exactly? A champion mindset is about having the right attitude and mindset to take your business to the next level. It's about understanding yourself and your subconscious.
In your subconscious, some habits operate on autopilot. Most of these habits stem from survival patterns created during your childhood. Depending on whether you received what you needed as a child, you developed different roles, such as a helper, perpetrator, or victim. These roles evolve based on your early experiences. For instance, if you didn't receive what you needed, you might become a helper to seek recognition or a victim because you believe you're never understood. Over time, you create strategies in your subconscious that you act on daily without thinking.
These patterns can create blockages in your body, detrimental to you and your business. To release these blockages, I've developed ten keys to unlock them. The first step is to see, understand, and accept your subconscious patterns and then take action differently. This can transform you and your business, taking it to new heights.
Developing a champion mindset is also about adapting to changes and handling stress and setbacks constructively. To cultivate a champion mindset, working on your personal development and self-awareness while growing your business is essential.
2. Health and well-being
Another crucial component of scaling your business holistically is taking care of your physical health. This may seem obvious, but it's easy to overlook when you're busy running your business. However, your health is the foundation for everything you do in life and business.
As entrepreneurs, we use our brains extensively, and connecting with our bodies through meditation, mindfulness, and deep breathing is essential. Understanding your own body is crucial because we are all individuals and certain nutrients can play an important role in brain health.
As I mentioned earlier, blockages from your subconscious can manifest in your body through neuropeptides. You have three systems that require circulation in your body: the circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems. Neuropeptides are fascinating molecules that act as messengers in the nervous system. They serve as keys that fit into specific receptors on cell membranes, activating or inhibiting the activity of nerve cells. Their main role is to regulate our body and mind, including our stress response, emotions, and memory. When these neuropeptides get stuck, and circulation in your nervous system is compromised due to excessive emotional suppression or subconscious blockages, it can affect your ability to think clearly and make decisions. Additionally, it can lead to various future health issues.
When you're healthy and energetic, you can be more productive and focused in your work. This will help you manage the workload that comes with scaling a business.
3. Business knowledge and growth
You also need to have business knowledge and growth as a crucial component of scaling your business holistically. You can have the best mindset and be in top shape, but achieving growth can be challenging without the necessary business skills.
This includes understanding your industry and market, having a clear business strategy, and knowing leadership and team management to build an A-team. Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of working at least 12 hours daily and neglecting their family or friends. Running a business should provide freedom and allow you to work on your business rather than in it.
As a business leader, you need to devote time to strategies, create automation, and avoid getting caught up in administrative tasks that can be delegated.
Business knowledge is also about being open to learning and development, adapting to changing market conditions, and staying ahead of potential challenges.
To scale your business, you also need clear visions and goals. Many business leaders are good at setting them but may not be as skilled at achieving them. This is where tools and systems come in.
Conclusion
Scaling your business holistically means integrating consciousness, health, and business knowledge into your strategy. By cultivating a champion mindset, taking care of your physical health, and having the necessary business skills, you will position your business for sustainable growth and success. It's about seeing your business as a whole and considering all the important components that influence its success. Scaling isn't just a business methodology; it's a lifestyle that leads to long-term success and well-being.
So, when you strive to scale your business, remember that it's more than just numbers and results. It's about investing in yourself and your ability to sustainably lead and grow your business. By integrating consciousness, health, and business knowledge into your strategy, you will be better equipped to face future challenges and achieve sustainable growth and success. This is what I teach business leaders in my Superhero Entrepreneur Program™.
Johanna Bjurstrom, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Johanna Bjurstrom, CEO and founder of the Superhero Entrepreneur Method™ and Superhero Entrepreneur Academy™. She is a Transformational Business Mentor with over 20 years of experience. She's built 6 successful companies and specializes in business skills, mindset, manifestation, and holistic company development. Her portfolio spans various industries, from skincare clinics to helping elite athletes achieve greater success to web agencies and an online academy in health and beauty. In her Superhero Entrepreneur Program, she is now dedicated to empowering business owners to scale sustainably and achieve 3X growth in 6 months.
