951: Building SYSTEMS to SCALE (and avoiding burnout along the way!) w/ Garrett Foster

Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

Imagine transforming your small business into a thriving enterprise without the stress and burnout. Garrett Foster, a seasoned entrepreneur with a remarkable history of scaling diverse ventures, joins us to reveal his blueprint for success. Through his journey from managing his family's construction business to owning multiple thriving enterprises, Garrett shares strategic insights on building effective systems and processes. Learn how to overcome growth barriers and transition from a lifestyle business to a scalable powerhouse, all while maintaining your sanity.
Curious about how delegation can catapult your business to new heights? Garrett dives into the critical importance of systematizing every aspect of your operation—leadership, sales, marketing, and more. Hear his expert advice on evolving from a passionate technician to a strategic business owner who can delegate tasks effectively. It's all about recognizing the right time and method for delegation, aligning tasks with your strengths, and focusing on high-value activities that prevent burnout.
Looking to achieve healthy growth and balance in your entrepreneurial journey? This episode is packed with actionable advice on making intentional decisions and setting goals that ensure sustainable success. Garrett and your host Brian Lofrumento discuss creating a business structure that not only supports profitability but also enhances personal well-being. Discover how to harmonize work and life, foster strong team relationships, and build a business that contributes positively to your community. Tune in for empowering strategies to make your business not just a venture, but a sustainable mission intertwined with personal fulfillment.
ABOUT GARRETT

Garrett Foster is an entrepreneur who loves to see businesses grow and scale. He helped his dad and cousin grow their family business to over $100MM. After that, he started growing his own businesses, including four bakeries, a real estate portfolio, property management, and construction companies. Garrett earned his business degree from BYU-Idaho and his master's from Gonzaga. When his dad and cousin sold the family business, he worked for a bit for the corporate company that bought them out. He spent several years as an internal consultant, traveling to their businesses across the United States, assessing, identifying opportunities, building operating systems for success, and helping them scale. As he has owned his own businesses, Garrett has refined the process and systems to work with small businesses in any industry.

LINKS & RESOURCES

• Visit Prevail’s Website
• Connect with Garrett on LinkedIn

Розділи

1. Scaling Businesses for Success (00:00:00)

2. Delegating and Breaking Through Ceilings (00:09:20)

3. Intentional Growth and Healthy Balance (00:21:34)

4. Empowering Small Business Sustainability (00:32:22)

5. Global Entrepreneur Podcast Appreciation (00:39:12)