Building a Business That Thrives: Tammy Johnston on Surviving the First Two Years

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In this episode of "Tell Us a Story," we sit down with Tammy Johnston, the Hold Your Hand and Kick Your Ass Business Coach and founder of KSA Business (https://ksabusiness.ca/). With over 20 years of experience working with small businesses, Tammy has helped countless new entrepreneurs survive the treacherous first two years of their journey and go on to thrive. Tammy shares her practical, real-world advice on how to build a business that lasts, and what it takes to overcome the mental and financial challenges that often trip up new business owners. Learn from one of the best in the business how to turn your dream into a sustainable, profitable reality.

Key Topics:

• Surviving the First Two Years: The key strategies new business owners need to thrive beyond the initial hurdles.
• Mindset & Habits: How to deal with the “Itty Bitty Shitty Committee” in your head and build habits for long-term success.
• Financial Literacy: Understanding your numbers and what they are telling you about your business.
• Marketing & Systems: Building a solid foundation for your business through effective marketing strategies and systems.
• Advisory Teams: Why having the right team around you is essential for your business’s growth and success.

Guest Bio:

Tammy Johnston is the founder of KSA Business and is known as the Hold Your Hand and Kick Your Ass Business Coach. With over two decades of experience helping small businesses and entrepreneurs, Tammy specializes in guiding new business owners from the idea stage to thriving within their first two years. She offers practical, battle-tested advice that helps her clients build successful, sustainable businesses. Tammy has spoken on hundreds of podcasts, stages, and media outlets, sharing her knowledge on mindset, financial literacy, marketing, and more.

Links:

• Website: KSA Business https://ksabusiness.ca/
• Instagram: @ksa.business

Hashtags:

#Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessCoach #BusinessMindset #StartUpSuccess #TellUsAStoryPodcast #TammyJohnston #BusinessAdvice #KSAstrategies

Reasons to Reach Out to Tammy:

• Introduction to Tammy Johnston and KSA Business.
• The critical steps to surviving the first two years in business.
• Dealing with the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee: Building the right mindset for success.
• Understanding your financials and how they guide your business decisions.
• Building systems and strategies that support long-term growth.
• The role of advisory teams and why they’re key to success.

Social Media:

• Instagram: Share Tammy’s top tips for new entrepreneurs and tag her with the hashtag #HoldYourHandAndKickYourAss.

Tune in to hear Tammy Johnston offer her decades of wisdom on how to build a business that not only survives but thrives!

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