What The Numbers Tell Us, If We Only Looked At Them

Smart Business Decisions Need Data

Slater Success begins every relationship with new clients by asking, "Where Are The Numbers?" More leaders should trust the stories their numbers tell and not make decisions by going with their gut, following procedures and protocols that have worked in the past, or letting inertia carry them through their fiscal year.

At Slater Success, we believe it's necessary to pull together vital information from different aspects of the business, analyze the numbers – individually and in the aggregate – and make the best decision based on data-driven insights. Our operating philosophy is to dig into understanding the lessons learned from critical numbers culled from our clients' businesses –

  • Financial numbers tell a story

  • Marketing numbers tell a story 

  • Sales numbers tell a story

  • Team numbers tell a story

Integrating these facts and figures into a cohesive business plan will always lead to intelligent and educated decisions.

“Done is Better Than Perfect”

At Slater Success, we believe procrastinating about achieving perfection impedes business decision-making and execution. Great leaders do not get bogged down in needing to achieve perfection. They’ve learned that business growth relies on the freedom not to make perfect decisions. Instead, leaders draw strength from a cohesive story put together by the numbers from Finance, Marketing, Sales, and the Team.

Here’s a Slater Success case history on how a ‘total numbers’ approach made a difference for a client.

I recently led a company's executive retreat, focusing on its growth plan. Each step of the planning process involved looking at the numbers.

  • Which cities make sense to expand in?… look at the numbers;

  • Expansion of team? … look at the numbers.

Putting the expansion plans in place for the next 2, 5, and 10 years empowered us to make informed financial projections. The numbers brought clarity to the leadership team on their decisions.

We’re not going for perfect; we're going for consistency and success.

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Ready to Transform Your Business Strategy? 

Get connected with Slater Success today to explore how these data-inspired lessons can drive growth and innovation in your tech, or service-based business. Together, we'll harvest the power of creative ideas and inspiration for your business's success. 

No matter what industry you are in, our expertise can guide you towards expanding your business by year-end and for every year to come. Let's collaborate to cultivate innovation, foster customer connections, and set your business to continuous success.

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