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How To Build A Multi-Million Dollar Software Business - How Founder Dan McDonald And His Team Are Winning At BIS Safety Software

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In this conversation, Dan MacDonald shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his transition from working at The Brick to founding BIS Safety Training, a company focused on online safety training.

He discusses the challenges faced during the 2008 financial crisis, the importance of building a strong team, and the strategies that have led to his company's growth.

Dan emphasizes the significance of continuous learning through reading and the value of finding the right people to drive success.

Key Takeaways

  • Dan emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and reading
  • The transition to sole focus on online safety training was a pivotal moment for the business
  • Building a strong team is crucial for success
  • Survival mode during the 2008 crisis shaped their strategy
  • Dan's ability to identify talent has been a key factor in his success
  • Investing in technology has been a consistent priority
  • Customer service is a core value, with a focus on in-house support
  • Dan believes the future holds potential for significant growth potentially making BIS Safety Training a billion dollar company in upcoming years

Executive Wins - https://executivewins.com
Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter
Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

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In this conversation, Dan MacDonald shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his transition from working at The Brick to founding BIS Safety Training, a company focused on online safety training.

He discusses the challenges faced during the 2008 financial crisis, the importance of building a strong team, and the strategies that have led to his company's growth.

Dan emphasizes the significance of continuous learning through reading and the value of finding the right people to drive success.

Key Takeaways

  • Dan emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and reading
  • The transition to sole focus on online safety training was a pivotal moment for the business
  • Building a strong team is crucial for success
  • Survival mode during the 2008 crisis shaped their strategy
  • Dan's ability to identify talent has been a key factor in his success
  • Investing in technology has been a consistent priority
  • Customer service is a core value, with a focus on in-house support
  • Dan believes the future holds potential for significant growth potentially making BIS Safety Training a billion dollar company in upcoming years

Executive Wins - https://executivewins.com
Newsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletter
Executive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshops
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/

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