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* Those who try to do it all themselves and stifle their own growth.
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Ex Military Mentor, your veteran-run growth partner, lays the foundation for predictable, scalable growth.
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You are struggling with an inconsistent sales pipeline but you are managing an average of at least 10K a month.
You're overwhelmed by numerous sales and marketing options and need a clear, straightforward strategy.
You've been disappointed by past experiences with coaches, consultants, digital marketers and seek a trustworthy partnership.
You recognize the potential of AI and technology but lack the know-how to implement them effectively.
You desire a reliable system that generates leads and manages your sales process efficiently.
You're looking for a way to achieve consistent revenue without the fluctuating highs and lows.
You want to focus on running your business, not getting bogged down by complex marketing and sales processes.
What Others Are Saying
James Wood, Sales Rep
Since joining a few months ago,
I have found Antony to be both extremely informative but also very interesting and he has really made me think about how I approach sales,
leading to some great results.
John Stepson, Business Owner
Working with the Ex Military Mentor was nothing short of transformative for my business. His one-to-one coaching sessions provided me with actionable strategies that helped me tackle the challenges I was facing head-on. I especially appreciated his approach to leadership, which is clearly honed from years of diverse experience. He's not just another coach; he's a mentor in the truest sense.
Mark Hamilton, Sales Director
I've attended numerous workshops over the years, but the Ex Military Mentor's stood out by a mile. The exercises were hands-on, the lessons learned were immediately applicable, and the atmosphere was one of genuine teamwork. It's clear he knows what it takes to succeed in both the battlefield and the boardroom. His insights into resilience and teamwork have significantly improved my sales team's performance.
At the core of Antony’s mentorship lies a commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and insights necessary to navigate the civilian business landscape successfully.
Drawing from a rich tapestry of military experience and business acumen, Antony has meticulously designed services that translate the discipline, leadership, and strategic planning skills honed in the military into tangible business success.
Explore how our tailored services can propel your venture forward:
1. 90-Day Achievement Sprints
Unlock rapid business growth with our signature 90-Day Achievement Sprints. Modeled after military operation planning, this service is designed to help you set and achieve ambitious goals within practical timeframes.
Through focused strategy sessions, accountability check-ins, and adaptive planning, we’ll guide you through executing high-impact actions that drive your business towards its next major milestone.
2. Strategic Planning for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Navigate your business journey with a clear, forward-looking strategy. Our Strategic Planning service dives deep into setting objectives, understanding market trends, and preparing for future challenges and opportunities.
With a focus on sustainable growth and relevance, we’ll help you craft a roadmap that not only outlines where you want your business to go but also the concrete steps to get there.
3. Operational Excellence
Elevate your operations to new heights of efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing on Antony’s extensive experience in high-stakes military operations and corporate leadership, this service focuses on optimizing your business processes.
From streamlining workflows to leveraging technology and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we’re here to ensure your operations are robust, agile, and scalable.
4. Customer Centricity
Place your customer at the heart of your business strategy. Our Customer Centricity service is all about understanding and anticipating your customer's needs, preferences, and behaviours.
We’ll work together to build strong relationships, deliver exceptional experiences, and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty, turning your customers into your most powerful advocates.
5. Leadership and Team Development
Step into the role of the visionary leader your business needs. This service is focused on refining your leadership skills, from strategic decision-making to inspiring and managing your team effectively.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal leadership style or develop a high-performing team, we’re here to support you with insights, tools, and strategies that have been tested in both military and business arenas.
Why Antony’s Services?
Choosing Antony’s services means gaining a partner who understands the unique journey of transitioning from military to entrepreneurship.
It means leveraging a blend of discipline, strategic insight, and genuine care for your success. Ready to take your business to new heights? Let’s embark on this journey together.
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Balancing Leadership and Management: Skills Every Veteran Entrepreneur Needs
Balancing Leadership and Management: Skills Every Veteran Entrepreneur Needs
Transitioning from a military to a civilian entrepreneurial role brings its unique set of challenges. Among these, striking the perfect balance between leadership and management stands out as crucial for the success of any veteran-owned business. This post explores essential skills every veteran entrepreneur needs to master this balance, drawing on military precision and commercial acumen.
Understanding the Audience
Our target readers are veteran entrepreneurs who have honed their leadership skills in the most challenging environments imaginable. Now, as they navigate the business world, the task is to adapt these skills to manage and grow their enterprises effectively.
The Importance of Leadership
Leadership in the military is about inspiring and motivating people to achieve a common goal. In business, this translates to setting a vision for your company and guiding your team towards it. Key leadership skills include:
Visionary Thinking: Just as in military operations, having a clear, strategic vision for your business is vital. It’s about knowing where you want to go and inspiring others to follow.
Decisiveness: Making quick, informed decisions is a hallmark of military leadership. In the business world, your ability to make timely decisions can mean the difference between seizing opportunities and falling behind.
The Necessity of Management
While leadership is about setting the direction, management focuses on the journey. It involves planning, organising, and tracking progress towards your goals. Essential management skills for veteran entrepreneurs include:
Operational Planning: Drawing on military experiences, operational planning in business involves setting objectives, allocating resources, and establishing timelines. It’s about turning your strategic vision into actionable steps.
Risk Management: Identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and planning mitigation strategies are skills that transfer seamlessly from military operations to business management.
Balancing the Two
The crux of success lies in balancing visionary leadership with pragmatic management. Here are strategies to achieve this balance:
Embrace Both Roles: Understand that being a good leader involves being a good manager and vice versa. Recognise when to inspire and when to roll up your sleeves and plan the nitty-gritty details.
Delegate Wisely: Use your leadership to empower your team, but also manage them by delegating tasks effectively. It allows you to focus on strategic goals while ensuring the operational details are handled competently.
Continuous Learning: The business landscape, much like the battlefield, is ever-changing. Commit to lifelong learning to hone both your leadership and management skills. Attend workshops, read relevant literature, and perhaps consider a mentor to guide you.
Conclusion
Balancing leadership and management is not about choosing one over the other but about knowing when to employ each skill set. For veteran entrepreneurs, this balance is within reach, thanks to their unique experiences and capabilities. By leveraging the leadership skills developed in the military and adapting them to manage a business effectively, veteran entrepreneurs can set their enterprises on a path to sustainable growth and success.
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Are you a veteran entrepreneur looking to enhance your leadership and management skills? Explore our blog for more insights, or contact us today for tailored advice and support to take your business to the next level.
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Meet Your Mentor
Antony Draper
Ex Military Mentor
Meet your mentor, a seasoned veteran not just of the military but also of the business world. With an extensive background that spans from parachute jumps and war deployments between 1994 and 2005, to strategic roles at HP, Capita, Socitm Advisory, The Logic Group, Public Sector, his expertise is hard-won and diverse. In a quest to make the transition from military to civilian life smoother for others, he even founded a company dedicated to that very cause. Although the business venture did not succeed, it became a cornerstone experience in understanding what not to do—equally invaluable.
Today, as the Ex Military Mentor, he brings to the table a rare combination of leadership, resilience, and practical business know-how. His coaching services, webinars, and workshops are designed to empower business owners and sales leaders with insights and actionable strategies, deeply influenced by his military and corporate backgrounds.
As a recognised authority on topics like Leadership, Business Growth, and the Sandler Sales Framework, he's not just a coach but a thought leader who's shaping modern perspectives on business excellence. He is also an ambassador for the Cheltenham Business Growth Network and a member of prestigious networking groups like FORE Business and B2B Network Gloucester. So, when you're learning from him, you're learning from someone who's been there, done that, and is still doing it successfully
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