How to Start and Scale a Business with Autumn Witt Boyd

This week I sat down with lawyer and entrepreneur, Autumn Witt
Boyd to discuss how to start and scale a business.


Autumn is an experienced lawyer who helps ambitious and creative
business owners reach their big goals. Together with her team at
The AWB Firm, Autumn guides online and e-commerce businesses as
they grow. She has special expertise in copyright and trademark
issues, and her firm offers full-service legal support to
creative businesses.


Autumn also hosts the Legal Road Map podcast, which teaches
business owners how to protect their rights and stay out of legal
hot water. She lives in Chattanooga, TN with her husband Dave,
twin boys Sam and Tyson, and daughter Vivian.


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:


The importance of understanding your purpose when building a
business

The reality of the first few years of entrepreneurship

Ways to still have an income when launching your business

How your network can be your best tool when starting a
business

Different ways to market your business before you launch

How to leverage an assistant in your business

When is a good time to bring on an assistant

Determining when to have part time vs. full time staff

Dealing with the pressures of having a full time employee

What to do to remove some of the financial pressure when
bringing on a new employee

Bringing on an assistant or employee needs to have a WHY
behind it

Knowing when it’s time to get office space (or upgrade your
office space)

Other options to look into if you can’t find affordable
office space for your business

Dealing with increased overhead through the use of office
space

How to keep the vision of your business moving forward

The best reason to evaluate where YOU are lacking when hiring
an employee

When you’re business takes off, how to control the growth



LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:


Kendrick Shope Sale School

Being Boss

Tara Gentile (Tara McMullin)

Heather Hubbard Coaching

The Legal Roadmap Podcast



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