Month: June 2026

June GrowthCLUB: A Day of Planning, Sales and Business Growth

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting our June GrowthCLUB workshop, and once again I was reminded how valuable it is when business owners take the time to step away from the day to day and work on their business rather than just in it.

The focus for this quarter’s workshop was Sales and Planning, two areas that have an enormous impact on business performance. Throughout the day we explored sales processes, objection handling, goal setting and strategic planning for the months ahead.

One of the highlights for me is always the discussion that happens around the room. Business owners from different industries sharing ideas, challenges and solutions. Often the best breakthroughs come from hearing a different perspective or learning how someone else has tackled a similar challenge.

The Hot Seat sessions were particularly valuable, with participants openly discussing their biggest business challenges and receiving feedback and ideas from other business owners. It’s amazing how much knowledge exists within a room full of people who are all committed to growing and improving their businesses.

We also spent time reviewing goals, measuring progress and creating practical action plans for the next quarter. Having a plan is one thing. Having clear actions and accountability is what turns plans into results.

Of course, no GrowthCLUB would be complete without great conversations over lunch and the opportunity to connect with other like minded business owners who understand the challenges and opportunities that come with running a business.

If you’ve never attended a GrowthCLUB workshop before, I’d encourage you to consider joining us at one of our upcoming events. These workshops are designed to help you gain clarity, build a practical plan and leave with actions you can implement immediately in your business.

The next workshops are already scheduled and I’d love to see you there. Sometimes taking just one day out of your business can create results that impact the next three months. Yesterday we saw the majority of goals set by participants at the previous GrowthCLUB had already been achieved!

Please reach out if you have any questions about my future GrowthCLUB workshops.

Thanks
Hugh Bowman

Struggling to attract good staff?

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Many business owners blame the job market, a lack of applicants or the younger generation. But in this short video, I share a recruiting principle that can be confronting, but incredibly powerful:

You get the people you deserve.

The quality of people you attract is often a reflection of the business you’ve built. Leadership, culture, the type of work you offer and the environment you’ve created all play a role in whether great people want to join your team.

In this video, I explain why attracting better talent starts with looking inward and what business owners can do to become the type of business that great people want to work for.

If you’re finding it difficult to recruit and retain quality staff, this video will give you a different perspective on where to start.

Thanks
Hugh

Are Your Priorities in the Right Order?

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Many business owners find themselves constantly putting out fires, responding to customer demands and working long hours, often at the expense of their own wellbeing and family life.

In this short video, I share a simple framework that can help you make better decisions about where to spend your time and energy.

The framework challenges the way many business owners prioritise the important areas of their life and highlights why getting those priorities out of order can lead to burnout, stress and strained relationships.

I explain why looking after yourself should come first, followed by your family, your business, your team and finally your customers.

It may sound surprising at first, but when you understand the reasoning behind this approach, it becomes much easier to make decisions that support both your personal wellbeing and long term business success.

Watch the video below to learn how this simple framework can help you create better balance and focus on what matters most.

Thanks

Hugh

The Number One Thing You Need to Increase Your Income

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Many business owners tell me they want to increase their income.

The interesting thing is that when I start talking to them about their goals, I often discover they’re thinking too small.

In this short video, I explain why bigger income usually starts with bigger goals.

When we first discuss what someone wants from their business, the answers are often fairly modest. But as we dig deeper, we uncover the things they really want, whether that’s paying off the family home, buying an investment property, upgrading their lifestyle or creating greater financial security for their family.

What I’ve found is that the business owners who consistently grow their wealth have a clear vision of what they’re working towards.

Their goals give them a reason to grow their income, improve their business and create better financial outcomes.

In the video below, I share why your dreams and goals play such an important role in business growth and how having a bigger vision can help drive higher income and long-term wealth creation.

Take a few minutes to watch the video and ask yourself: Are your goals big enough?

Thanks

Hugh

Reducing Stress as a Business Owner

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As business owners, we all face stressful periods from time to time. The challenge isn’t avoiding stress completely, it’s knowing how to manage it before it starts affecting your health, relationships and business performance.

In this short video, I share some of the strategies I’ve used myself, along with the advice I often give business owners when they’re feeling overwhelmed.

I talk about the importance of seeking support from other business owners and trusted advisers, as well as focusing on the fundamentals that are often neglected during stressful times:

• Setting healthy work boundaries
• Exercising regularly
• Eating well
• Getting enough sleep
• Taking time off to recharge

If you’re feeling the pressure of running a business, take a few minutes to watch the video below. I hope it gives you some practical ideas you can implement straight away.

The Process of Quarterly Planning for Small Business

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One of the most valuable exercises I encourage business owners to do is quarterly planning. Over the years, I’ve seen a clear pattern: the businesses that stop, review, and plan every 90 days consistently achieve more than those that simply keep pushing forward without a clear direction.

 

In this video, I walk through the quarterly planning process I use with my clients. It starts by reviewing the previous quarter, looking at both the wins and the challenges. Understanding what has worked well, and what hasn’t, gives you the clarity needed to make better decisions moving forward. From there, we look at the numbers because your results will always tell a story about where your business is heading.

Once you’ve reviewed the past, it’s time to reconnect with your longer-term goals and decide what needs to happen over the next quarter to move closer to them. One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is trying to achieve too much at once. Instead, I recommend focusing on a small number of meaningful goals and identifying the key actions required to make them happen.

Quarterly planning creates accountability, direction, and momentum. It helps you stop reacting to whatever comes your way and start proactively building the business you want. If you’re not currently planning every quarter, I’d encourage you to start. The clarity and focus it creates can have a significant impact on your results.

If you’d like help implementing a quarterly planning process in your business, feel free to get in touch. I’d be happy to have a chat.

Hugh Bowman
ActionCOACH Geelong