In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Managing Director, Business Coach & Executive of ActioncCOACH Solent, Kevin Stansfield.Kevin is a seasoned financial director and business coach specializing in transforming businesses into profitable, sustainable entities. His experience in growing companies significantly and improving work-life balance for business owners is invaluable. Kevin's track record includes a £34 million growth and a £15 million sale. Kevin's insights and strategies could prove essential if you're an entrepreneur seeking to optimize your business operations. His coaching extends beyond your expertise, covering crucial areas like team management, financial monitoring, marketing, and strategic planning. About Kevin Stansfield: Kevin, a highly experienced financial director, has dedicated his career to preventing entrepreneurs from becoming slaves to their businesses. After witnessing his father's business consume his life, he pledged to help others avoid the same fate. Using his expertise, he's driven significant growth in several companies, including scaling a company from £2M to £36M and aiding another in achieving a £15M sale. For the past 16 years, he has assisted over 300 business owners to improve their work-life balance while boosting profits. Stansfield is also a published author, with three books offering insights into optimal business management strategies.About ActionCOACH Solent: ActionCOACH Solent, part of the globally renowned ActionCOACH team, is a premier business coaching firm based in South Hampshire that supports local businesses to grow profitably.  With an ambitious goal to boost their clients' revenues by £50 million, profits by £10 million, and team members by 500 over the next five years, they focus on equipping business owners with necessary skills beyond their core expertise. These skills include effective team management, marketing, PR, customer service, and financial understanding. ActionCOACH also aids in strategic planning, helping business owners to envision and plan for a successful future. Their coaching methodology empowers owners to work ON their business rather than solely IN it, fostering sustainable growth, control, and balance. Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out ActionCOACH Solent website at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/actioncoach-solent-8053907454Check out ActionCOACH Solent on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/actioncoach-business-coaching-solent/Check out Kevin Stansfield on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstansfield/Check out Kevin Stansfield on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kevin.stansfieldDon’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!More from UpMyInfluence:We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.