The Extraordinary Podcast - With Tobias Dahlberg

Let’s get real for a second: not all clients are created equal. Some are a joy to work with—they respect your expertise, pay your fees without flinching, and actually get the value you bring to the table. Others… well, let’s just say they make you question your life choices. If you’ve ever found yourself dreading a client call, you know exactly what I’m talking about.So here’s my argument, plain and simple: now is the time to focus only on the right clients. The difference between great clients and the wrong ones isn’t just a matter of preference—it’s the difference between building a thriving business and running yourself into the ground.To inquire about Original Minds, email hello(at)originalminds.co  For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

The traditional agency model does not scale. Or to be specific, as you grow, the only thing that scales are all the problems.Check out the link below to learn the shifts you need to make to make your agency predictably profitable, scalable, and exitable.We can help you make this change.Our transformation programs are built on these ideas.Go to thesimplecompany.com for more. Or set up a call at thesimplecompany.com/meeting For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

How do you position a professional service firm?My view is that you need to get specific. Much more specific.Clients are asking "Why Should I Choose You?"In this episode, I talk about how positioning of professional services can use more specificity.To engage with me, set up a free account at members.thesimplecompany.comAnd check out my content at thesimplecompany.com/content For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

Good excuses are hard to come by these days!As the owner of a service business, there are no viable excuses for not productizing, so I wanted to be a good sport and share some evergreen excuses you can use to prevent your service business from scaling.If you want to join the Beta™, go towww.thesimplecompany.com/betathen book a call, or email me at hello[a]thesimplecompany.com For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

This one might hurt, but you need to hear it.If you'd like to exit your consultancy, agency, or other professional service business..and you have built it like 99% of entrepreneurs in this space...It probably won't happen.Or, you'll get a low price with terrible terms.Why?The way most professional service businesses are built and managed goes against what buyers are looking for.It's because of the same reason you're probably stuck at low seven-figures, despite having been at it for quite some time.I also show how you can 10x (or more) the value of your service business.Hint:Productize. Standardize. Systematize.Build recurring revenue offers.Diversify your client base.And most of all...Get. Off. The. Org. Chart.Your business is too dependent on you, the founder (for everything).You ARE the business.Click the link in the comments, watch the video and set up a free valuation and assessment call with me, if you're interested in solving this massive issue (it might be worth millions to you, not kidding). thesimple

I have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs in the last few years, and here are the ten most common ideas I help clients achieve. Hope you enjoy it. If you want help, go to thesimplecompany.com/meeting and let's talk. For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

Most professional service firms stop growing at a couple of million (or a few million) in annual revenue. There is a logical reason for it, and to solve the problem, you need to think about your business model, and what kind of business you want. There are two main models to choose between: 1. A customized business. 2. A standardized business. There are benefits (and cons) to both, however I'll choose the standardized business all day long. And, you can keep a bit of customization...as you'll learn. If you want help building and growing your agency or consultancy, go to thesimplecompany.com and follow the links, check out resources, training, or book a call with me. Read the full article and post here: https://thesimplecompany.com/why-your-service-firm-is-no-longer-growing/ For free resources and to check out our offerings, go to thesimplecompany.com

Happy New Year!You want to grow this year, and I know it. So do I.But, not so fast.Before you go for "more", make sure you don't grow the parts of your business that are not healthy and profitable.First, analyse your business, then simplify it.Then scale it. Do it by understanding the core geometry of your business.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QySeOekYg8c&t=270sHope you enjoy the episode, I recommend watching the YouTube version (because of visuals):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QySeOekYg8c&t=270sWanna work with me?Set up a call at:thesimplecompany.com/meeting

The Process For Simplifying To Scale1. SimplifyMost businesses lose focus on their most impactful activities over time. Adding “more” can allow complexity to creep in, and this is the silent killer of profitability and growth. Complexity leads to mediocrity, and mediocrity will eventually kill a business.Simplifying creates leverage. It’s about two key activities: focus and design.Focus: Identify and prioritize the highest-value activities while eliminating or delegating the rest. This applies to your best customers, offerings, processes, people—everything.Design: Enhance the “best stuff” to make it more useful, enjoyable, functional, and aesthetic. This includes improving the front stage (propositions, customer experiences, etc.) and the back stage (systems, operations, etc.) of your business.This is what Steve Jobs did when he returned to Apple in 1997, transforming it into the world’s first trillion-dollar company.2. SystematizeOnce you’ve simplified and identified the most profitable areas of your busines

In this episode which I recorded for The Boundless Consultant (which is too important not to share here), I share three meta-level business models that you can leverage for more income, time, and freedom as a solo consultant or freelancer.For a video version of it fo to (and subscribe)https://youtu.be/ht6E6_OIuxIIf you want to work with me, send an email to:hello@originalminds.co 

Entrepreneurs are a special breed.That's why we are not understood by "normal" people around us.We're the crazy ones. The dreamers.There is a special energy about entrepreneurs, isn't there?That's why we need to find our tribe and stick to it. Joining a community or mastermind group (like Original Minds) can be game-changing.In this episode, I share why. To learn more and apply for Original Minds Membership in 2025, go to:www.originalminds.co/membership

It's been 16 years since I gave up my monthly salary as an employee. And it was a good salary too. But entrepreneurship chose me, and I just tried to resist it. But it came knocking, and I surrendered.In this episode, I share four key meta-level lessons that I have learned from my years in the game.If I had to start all over, I would not negotiate these...I hope you get value from them. You can also watch this as a video on my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@tobiasdahlbergbiz/Want to work with me?I help entrepreneurs in the expert space build highly profitable, low-stress businesses from 0-100K in monthly profit. Email Tobias [at]thesimplecompany.com 

There is a simple equation that can help you drive growth.QUANTITY X QUALITY = RESULTSTo improve quality, for more quantity. In this episode, I explain what I mean.If you have not already subscribed to The Original Minds podcast, please do. I am splitting my podcasting between three podcasts going forward:SimplifiedSmall business growth, scale, and exit. The Original Minds PodcastA business co-created with our members at Original Minds. The Boundless ConsultantA new podcast specifically for independent consultants. 

More and more people come into the space of brand consulting and brand strategy. More and more people teach and train brand consultants, most of whom have never been in the deep trenches. In this episode, I discuss the problems of the industry, how people fail to make brand consulting work, and how Original Minds is solving the problem by providing an environment where people can thrive together by collaboration. Check it out and if you want to learn more about Original Minds - go to originalmindsmembers.com and let's talk. 

Sure, it's almost four months until the new year. But if you start executing 2025 in 2025, you will not achieve your goals (if they are ambitious). In this episode, I share why now is the time to fix what needs to be fixed for 2025, and how to look at five core areas of your business specifically. I walk through a self-assessment you can make that relates to the following areas: 1. PSYCHOLOGY & ENERGY2. STRATEGIC FOUNDATION3. LEAD GENERATION4. SALES CONVERSION5. VALUE DELIVERY I also share updates on Original Minds - the global collective.Check it out and apply for membership at:originalmindsmembers.com

In this episode, I revisit the very core principles of simplicity and how it can provide exponential growth in your business. I share examples of how to get started, from simplifying your client base to your offerings. I explain why and how simplicity works in any business. I also share updates on Original Minds™ the collective.If you are interested, reach out to me at tobias@thesimplecompany.com 

Growing a business is hard enough when you go at it alone. I used to think I needed to build everything myself, and that took so much time while also including risk, money, and other resources.As entrepreneurs, we're conditioned to exploit our own time and resources for profit. But what if there is another way, one that gives you more leverage and a faster path to growth?Partnerships are that path. In this episode I share how you can supercharge your growth and have unlimited leads and resources by tapping into this amazing strategy.I also share some updates on Original Minds™  To contact me, email me at tobias [at] thesimplecompany.com  

I recorded this episode for all you independent consultants struggling to break the 15k/mo barrier. As you'll hear, there is a reason you might not consistently make more, and I'll explain why. I'll also explain how to get more leverage so you can grow your consulting business. You can also find this episode on my Youtube channel:

Are you interested in creating a lifetime of wealth in 1-3 years? The biggest missed opportunity for business owners is that most never exit or don't get close to the potential exit value. In this episode, I share the simple equation for growing the value of your business exponentially and getting millions more for it (if you're making at least 500k in profits). I also share the 10 most important factors that buyers are looking for when evaluating your business. If you are interested in exiting wealthy, go to wonderequity.co and engage with me and my team.I provide a free consultation where we can discuss your goals and situation.  

What is success? What is success for an entrepreneur?Is is money? Is it having an impact? Or...is it having the quality of life you want? For many entrepreneurs, it's all the above.We want it all.But there's a chance you are sacrificing your most precious years without actually living your life... That's what this episode is about. Also check outwww.thesimplecompany.com/mastermind This is where we do what I talk about in the episode. Cheers, Tobias