In this podcast, delve into Iolanthe Gabrie's remarkable journey as she transformed her business, Ruby Assembly, from a modest 40k startup into a thriving 500k success story. Gain invaluable insights and inspiration for your own entrepreneurial endeavors from her experiences. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let’s get into it by clicking here   Troy asks our special guest how they started, when was the moment they felt they had succeeded, would they go into this industry again, and he asks our special guest to share the most stressful point in their small business growth journey, where they have had to work the hardest for the most value, what do they love the most about growing a small business, the number one habit a small business owner needs to develop and maintain, and how they added people to the team, sharing their wins, mistakes and advice and much, much more.   And a snapshot of the the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: Lolanthe highlights that the toughest part of growing a small business is refining your elevator pitch—expressing your business's essence in just a few words. Her favorite business book is "My Shining Business" by Leonie Dawson. It's an artsy yet insightful annual workbook that has guided my business growth year after year. She suggests that the great podcasts or online learning tools for professional development is Listening to "The Economist" keeps me informed about global conversations impacting businesses. Also, check out Gasb's podcast, "Sell Less, Mean More," for diverse insights. One tool she would recommend to help grow a small business is consider using "Zero" for managing cash flow. Understanding your finances is key to sustainable growth and smart decision-making. One advice she would give herself  on day one of her business journey is to “Start with confidence”. You're on the right track. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. ?   Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Refining your elevator pitch is key in conveying what your business does succinctly and effectively- Iolanthe Gabrie Prospecting is the lifeblood of any successful business. If you don't prospect, your business will probably fail. - Iolanthe Gabrie Investing in professional development, both in business and personal well-being, is essential for long-term growth and resilience - Iolanthe Gabrie