Capital to the Coast BNI
One Problem at a Time: Brian Bennett's Approach to Small Business Growth
Growing a small business doesn't mean the owner has to keep doing more. In this episode of Capital to the Coast BNI , Mike Manning talks with Brian Bennett of Clearline Experts about one of the biggest challenges facing growing businesses: getting the owner out of the day-to-day work that someone else could be doing. Brian explains how he helps business owners identify operational problems, establish standards, document processes and create systems that allow the business to run more effectively. You'll hear practical lessons about: Business growth • Delegation • Business systems • Operational clarity • Hiring • Employee accountability • Networking • Referrals • Scalability Brian also shares how BNI helped him launch Clear Line Experts and why building relationships—not simply promoting your business—has become an important part of his growth strategy. Capital to the Coast BNI is a podcast for service-based small business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who want practical ideas for growing their businesses through networking, referrals, marketing and better business decisions. Hosted by Mike Manning, Business Coach and BNI Trainer , each episode features real conversations with BNI members, entrepreneurs and local business owners about how they started, how they grew, the challenges they faced and what they learned along the way. Topics include small business growth, business networking, referral marketing, messaging, sales, marketing, leadership, business systems, productivity and building a business that supports the life you want. Real business owners. Real stories. Real lessons you can use.
