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How To Help Your Friends When Their Business Is Struggling

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This week John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach discuss how to support friends and connections during challenging times in their businesses.

They explore five common situations that may indicate someone is struggling, such as losing a major client or experiencing burnout. The conversation then shifts to five practical remedies for offering support, including making relevant introductions, hosting support circles, and promoting others within your network.

The importance of compassion, listening, and creating a safe space for open dialogue is emphasized throughout the discussion, highlighting the value of community and connection in overcoming challenges.

Connect with John and Rudolf here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Preview and Introduction
  • 02:07 Situation 1 - The Lost Client Spiral
  • 02:44 Situation 2 - No One Gets What I Do Fog
  • 04:30 Situation 3 - The Quiet Quitting Founder
  • 05:41 Situation 4 - The Big Pivot Paralysis
  • 06:51 Situation 5 - The Hiding In The Shadows Operator
  • 08:39 Remedy 1 - Make A High Relevance Introduction
  • 12:14 Remedy 2 - Host A Small Mastermind or Support Circle
  • 16:30 Remedy 3 - Help Them Reframe and Refocus
  • 19:50 Remedy 4 - Promote Them (When They Can't Promote Themselves)
  • 23:52 Remedy 5 - Offer a Walk and Talk With No Agenda
  • 28:59 Be a Friend and Look For Opportunities to Help
30 Jun English South Africa Business · Careers

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