Ep. #448 | A No BS Approach to True Strategic Business Growth with Eleanor Beaton

By Jenn Pike | December 12, 2024

In this week’s episode of The Simplicity Sessions, I sit down with Eleanor Beaton – a powerhouse entrepreneur, podcast host, and mission-driven leader who is on a quest to double the number of women-owned businesses scaling past $1 million by 2030.

Episode Highlights:

The Accidental Entrepreneur

Eleanor shares her fascinating journey from journalism to entrepreneurship, revealing how she transformed from a communications consultant to the founder of Safi Media – a coaching company dedicated to advancing global gender equity through women-owned businesses.

The Three Phases of Business Growth

Dive deep into Eleanor’s insights on business scaling:

  • Producer Phase: Where success hinges on your individual high performance
  • Replicator Phase: The critical stage of building systems and scaling beyond personal labor
  • Multiply Phase: Learning to lead through empowerment and strategic vision

Key Takeaways:

  • Why choosing the right industry matters more than you might think
  • How to transition from doing everything yourself to building a sustainable business
  • The importance of creating systems that can replicate your success
  • Why personal development is the unexpected “secret sauce” of entrepreneurship

Powerful Quotes

“One of the biggest things I’ve confronted is selfishness. Leadership requires understanding the goals and desires of the people you work with.” – Eleanor Beaton

“Instead of asking ‘How can I do this?’, ask ‘Who can do this? What resources do they need to be successful?'” – Eleanor Beaton

Who Should Listen:

  • Women entrepreneurs in the $200K-$2M revenue range
  • Business owners looking to scale sustainably
  • Professionals seeking inspiration for business growth
  • Anyone interested in women’s entrepreneurship and leadership

About Eleanor

Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media and host of the Woman Owned podcast. With over 1.6 million podcast downloads and a mission to advance global gender equity, she’s a leading voice for women entrepreneurs.

Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and motivated to take your business to the next level!

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Connect with Guest –

Website: https://safimedia.co/

Instagram: @eleanorbeaton

Podcast: https://safimedia.co/podcast/

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