Dec 31, 2024
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy
Trewin interviews Helen Paas
and Helen
Maidre, the founders of H2 Resolve, a consultancy
based in Estonia. They share their innovative approach to scaling
businesses, avoiding over-hiring, and leveraging automation for
efficiency. With a unique blend of expertise, they provide tailored
solutions to help companies achieve sustainable growth. Listen in
to gain valuable insights from their inspiring journey.
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Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of
success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point
during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business
growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team
building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice.
And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business
Questions:
What do you think is the
hardest thing in growing a small business?
According to Helen Paas and Helen Maidre, the hardest thing in
growing a small business is starting. They emphasize that taking
the initial leap requires embracing uncertainty and stepping out of
the safety of a stable environment, which can be daunting.
What's your favourite
business book that has helped you the most?
Helen Paas’s favorite business book is "Powerful" by Patty McCord,
which provides insights into building effective workplace cultures.
Helen Maidre finds inspiration in "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius,
a timeless guide to leadership and personal resilience.
Are there any great
podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow
a small business?
Helen Paas and Helen Maidre suggest focusing on specific topics of
interest rather than following particular podcasts. They recommend
delving into topics relevant to your business growth and exploring
targeted resources. For professional tools, they emphasize moving
to structured email tools like Zendesk or Intercom for customer
communication, which offer better insights and scalability compared
to general platforms like Gmail.
What tool or resource
would you recommend to grow a small business?
Helen Paas and Helen Maidre did not specifically recommend any
particular podcasts or online learning resources but emphasized a
practical and focused approach to learning. Helen Maidre prefers
diving into specific topics of interest rather than following
particular podcasts, while Helen Paas has shifted her focus from
consuming content to creating it, which helps her process ideas
more effectively. They also highlighted their website, h2resolve.com, which offers free
resources and blog posts about tools and strategies for small
business growth, encouraging users to reach out with questions to
tailor future content.
What advice would you give
yourself on day one of starting out in business?
Helen Paas and Helen Maidre emphasized two essential pieces of
advice they would give themselves on day one of starting a
business: first, to seek help faster rather than trying to do
everything alone, as leveraging support and expertise can
streamline growth and reduce challenges; and second, to practice
patience, understanding that success takes time and consistent
effort to achieve.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
Make your product so good that your customers
don’t need to contact you — Helen Paas and Helen Maidre
Hire for brains, not just hands, to maximize potential — Helen
Paas and Helen Maidre
Learn to say no to the wrong clients, even if the money is tempting — Helen Paas and Helen Maidre