Insights from 7 Stage Advisors

At 7 Stage Advisors, we believe in sharing knowledge that empowers business leaders and entrepreneurs like you. Dive into our latest articles, case studies, and expert insights designed to help you navigate the complexities of business growth. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, enhance operational efficiency, or foster leadership skills, our blog is your go-to resource for advice and inspiration. 

AI Isn’t Just a Toy for Tech Nerds Anymore

AI Isn’t Just a Toy for Tech Nerds Anymore

When I first wrote about how The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi lines up with my business philosophy, I explained the comparison in a LinkedIn article. It was typical of my LinkedIn articles: an easy read with a useful business lesson. Then I heard about...

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How to Leverage Economic Seasons

How to Leverage Economic Seasons

One of the few certainties in business is change. Economic cycles shift, bringing periods of growth and contraction that directly impact businesses of all sizes. While these fluctuations may seem unpredictable, they follow recognizable patterns that top-performing...

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How to Sell Your Company Without Sacrificing Value

How to Sell Your Company Without Sacrificing Value

Are you considering selling your company? Perhaps your firm has evolved from a fledgling startup into a mature, efficient operation. If you've done it right, it now thrives independently, no longer requiring your constant oversight. When your company reaches this...

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Growth Hacks or a Roadmap for Sustainable Growth?

Growth Hacks or a Roadmap for Sustainable Growth?

People often ask where the 7 Stages of Business Success originated. Were they invented out of thin air? In a way, yes—but not without purpose. Rooted in a deep passion for business strategy, this framework emerged after countless hours of analyzing and refining growth...

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Purpose as Competitive Advantage

Purpose as Competitive Advantage

Standing out in an industry takes more than great products or services. Today's top companies embrace a sense of purpose, what’s often called the “why.” It’s the story, the cause, and the values that show the world what the business stands for. The “why” matters more...

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Go Big with a Guaranteed Offer

Go Big with a Guaranteed Offer

Want to make your company stand out? Do you want to communicate your excellent standards? Do you want to ensure your business is not lumped in with your substandard competitors? Then, it's time for you to develop a high-value, guaranteed offer. At first, offering a...

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The Power of the Obnoxious Offer

The Power of the Obnoxious Offer

I often talk to my clients about the incredible power of the Obnoxious Offer. I named it in honor of one of my customers’ reactions to such a deal. When my 19-year-old self placed a $30,000 estimate in front of him, he freaked out. “Your pricing is obnoxious!" he...

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Why Even the Best Sales Professionals Need Scripts

Why Even the Best Sales Professionals Need Scripts

I’m one of the best salespeople I know. I’m a trained public speaker who has sold hundreds of millions in products and merchandise. But I always rely on scripts when selling. So, I have to roll my eyes when someone tells me, “I don’t need a script,” or “I want to do...

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Create Predictability with a Strategic Plan

Create Predictability with a Strategic Plan

A company’s strategic plan is the foundation of predictable growth. After all, a solid strategic plan affects everything your firm does or doesn’t do. And these actions (or lack of actions) send a clear message to your current and future customers. It is a guide...

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Ready to Leave the Solopreneur Phase?

Ready to Leave the Solopreneur Phase?

Many companies are started by one person. It’s cost-effective, and it minimizes risk. But once you’ve successfully created a one-person business, growing can feel intimidating or even impossible. However almost every enterprise, at some point, was started by just one...

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Scripts are for Closers

Scripts are for Closers

Selling Your Business? Avoid These Mistakes! Selling a business is not as straightforward as selling a house. After all, a company is a complex organism, and only some (or maybe none) of the value lies in physical assets. I’ve built and sold multiple businesses in my...

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