“Struggles, Mistakes, and Strategies to Scaling a Tech Company”

In this episode, Phil Doublet shares his vast experience and knowledge about how and why tech companies struggle with marketing and sales in their business and why it not only causes them to waste money, these problems keep them from growing and scaling their business. With Phil’s excellent thirty plus years of experience working in the tech space and building multiple businesses, you will clearly see his knowledge and expertise in this podcast. He shares so much value about the struggles and the solutions to help tech companies scale their business. You won’t want to miss a minute of this show!

About the Guest :

Phil Doublet is an accomplished Senior Executive, Business Advisor, Consultant, and Director with over 30 years of success across many industries. These include high technology, professional services, and higher education. Leveraging extensive experience with developing and implementing strategic marketing to increase revenue and profitability, he helps companies drive growth, both organically and through M&A. His broad areas of expertise include business coaching/consulting/advisory services, board governance, and marketing and sales strategies. He has personally founded, managed, and sold more than 6 businesses.

He earned a B.Sc. in Engineering, and subsequent training in business, finance, people management, and IT, including an EMD (Exempt Market Dealer) finance certification. As a seasoned Board Member, he has held numerous Board positions for private, public and not-for-profit organizations including DeVry Canada, AICML, ApartmentLove and Critical Control, and he is currently the Board Chair for 3 private technology companies. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to go beyond the numbers to clearly identify and articulate complex issues, make Phil a very strong addition to any client’s team. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Phil enjoys travel, reading, investing, and golf. He is married with two adult children.

Social Links Of the Guest :

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipdoublet/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/DMCBusinessAcademy

Twitter - @doublet_phil

About the Host:

Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Expert Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, three-time published Author and a #1 Bestselling Author, and Professional Speaker for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With more than forty-one years of business experience and coaching and consulting hundreds of coaches, entrepreneur’s and owners in more than forty different industries to more success, Ann knows what it takes to succeed in all areas of business. After spending thirteen years in corporate business management, Ann started her journey as an entrepreneur building businesses for herself for twenty-nine years. Here first business started out of financial hardship and Ann was able to propel that business into the international market (before the internet.) After selling that business, she went on to start and build five more businesses to succeed. She has sold those businesses and today has a passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build their success. She has been featured on the affiliates of ABC, NBC, CW, and FOX, among many other media outlets. Her articles have been published on Small Business Trendsetters and Business Innovators Magazine, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcast shows such as; “Business Innovators Radio” podcast which can be heard at: BusinessInnovatorsRadio.com/Ann-Carden.

Social Links:

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/business-consultant-coach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/anncarden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ann-Carden-A-Carden-Inc-110882230558068

(0:00) Introduction to the podcast with Ann Carden and guest Phil Doublet (5:41) Common challenges and marketing issues in technology businesses (10:29) Mistakes tech businesses make when pitching and seeking investors (16:47) The role of business coaching, consulting, and experienced advisors in scaling businesses (20:11) Phil's unique approach to coaching, consulting, and his mastermind group, Profit Finder (26:18) Strategies for attracting quality prospects and crafting irresistible offers (30:11) Working with Phil Doublet: His role in the sales process and overcoming hiring challenges (36:37) The importance of a cohesive business strategy and maintaining a healthy cash flow (40:03) Emotional decision-making in marketing and the passion for the business game (41:28) Wrapping up the podcast episode: Ann's endorsement and Phil's contact information