Follow a GPS Plan to Reach Your Business Goals (w/Brian Moran)
In this episode of The Unsure Entrepreneur, host Roger Pierce interviews Brian Moran, a seasoned entrepreneur, small business expert, and host of The Small Business Edge Podcast.
Brian talks about his transition from working in executive roles at prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Inc. Magazine to founding his own companies, Brian Moran & Associates and Small Business Edge. The conversation delves into Brian's passion for supporting small business owners, his insights on foundational business planning, and the significance of having a GPS plan over a rigid business plan.
"Imagine having a GPS plan for your business," he says in the podcast. "When you encounter a traffic jam, you don't just sit there — you find an alternate route. The same applies to business. A GPS plan allows you to pivot and adapt, ensuring you're always moving toward your destination."
Brian also discusses the challenges faced by small business owners, the critical role of discipline, commitment, and accountability in achieving success, and the abundance of resources available for entrepreneurs. One of those resources is his popular podcast for business owners called The Small Business Edge, where Brian extracts business insights and lessons from entrepreneurs, executives, and experts. Brian wraps up the episode with advice for starting and sustaining a business, the need for thorough preparation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with advisors to hold you accountable to your goals.
Brian talks about his transition from working in executive roles at prestigious publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Inc. Magazine to founding his own companies, Brian Moran & Associates and Small Business Edge. The conversation delves into Brian's passion for supporting small business owners, his insights on foundational business planning, and the significance of having a GPS plan over a rigid business plan.
"Imagine having a GPS plan for your business," he says in the podcast. "When you encounter a traffic jam, you don't just sit there — you find an alternate route. The same applies to business. A GPS plan allows you to pivot and adapt, ensuring you're always moving toward your destination."
Brian also discusses the challenges faced by small business owners, the critical role of discipline, commitment, and accountability in achieving success, and the abundance of resources available for entrepreneurs. One of those resources is his popular podcast for business owners called The Small Business Edge, where Brian extracts business insights and lessons from entrepreneurs, executives, and experts. Brian wraps up the episode with advice for starting and sustaining a business, the need for thorough preparation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with advisors to hold you accountable to your goals.
