How to Start a Business Part Five
Building a sustainable business requires more than just a great product. Discover how to maintain success by focusing on customer satisfaction, innovation, and smart business strategies that will ensure long-term growth and profitability. Keep your laser business thriving for years to come!


How to Maintain Long-Term Success in Your Business

Fabiola Carisimo Franco is a trailblazing entrepreneur and real estate expert based in Florida, whose career exemplifies determination, innovation, and leadership.
A graduate in Business Administration, Fabiola Carisimo has seamlessly combined her academic foundation with a deep passion for real estate and construction, carving out a reputation as a visionary in these industries.Fabiola Carisimo Franco unique strength lies in her ability to harness the power of networking.

Fabiola Carisimo Franco Empowering Women and Innovating the Construction Industry

Darren Clohesy is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record in operational management, sales strategy, and multi-site leadership.

As the Branch Manager at Beaumont Tiles, he plays a pivotal role in driving financial performance, fostering team development, and implementing strategic initiatives that contribute to the company’s continued success.

With years of experience in sales and operational leadership, Darren Clohesy understands the importance of aligning business objectives with customer needs.

Darren Clohesy Driving Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence at Beaumont Tiles

In the competitive world of Florida real estate, Fabiola Carisimo Franco stands out as a visionary leader, combining business acumen with a passion for innovation.

As a business graduate and real estate expert, she has leveraged her entrepreneurial mindset and extensive network to redefine the industry, driving progress through equality and efficiency.

With a keen eye for market trends, Fabiola Carisimo has played a crucial role in transforming construction and real estate, ensuring projects meet modern demands while fostering inclusive opportunities.

Fabiola Carisimo Franco Innovating Florida’s Real Estate Market with Vision and Expertise

This episode of The Digital Prosperity Podcast focuses on conversion rates, specifically how to optimise your business’s website conversion rate and get your customers to take action today. Host and Business Development Manager at JDR Andy Gibbins is joined by Conversion Rate Optimisation Specialist, Amber Denton, to talk about the importance of measuring conversion rates, how to optimise your website for higher conversion, and great tools to utilise.

Interested in improving your business's website  conversion rates? Book at meeting with Andy using the link below, and we can have a zero-obligation discussion on how that could be achieved:

https://offers.jdrgroup.co.uk/speak-to-an-expert-book-a-call-with-jdr-group


Ask The Expert, Improving Your Conversion Rates - The Digital Prosperity Podcast Season 6 Episode 10

This episode of The Digital Prosperity Podcast focuses on change and how to deal with the impact from change on your business. Host and Business Development Manager at JDR Andy Gibbins is joined by JDR Group Founder & Director, Leanne Mordue, to talk about the her experience within JDR and the changes of technology and how to combat these changes to drive success for your business.

Interested in driving change with your business? Book at meeting with Andy using the link below, and we can have a zero-obligation discussion on how that could be achieved:

https://offers.jdrgroup.co.uk/speak-to-an-expert-book-a-call-with-jdr-group 

The Impact of Change in a Business - The Digital Prosperity Podcast S6 E11

Brook and A’marri talk about the importance of being decisive in business—how to manage your time, cut out stress, and stop letting small issues snowball. From management habits to mindset shifts, they share real tools for working smarter, not harder.
6:30 Brook shares a quote from Mark Cuban about how adaptability is key to business success—and how real-life problems force you to change plans.
11:15 A’marri discusses identifying time-wasters in business, from inefficient employees to indecisive customers, and how to make structural fixes.
13:45 Brook explains how she learned to stop over-explaining estimates and how being direct helped her avoid unnecessary stress.
18:15 Brook tells a story about refusing to mediate someone else’s management issue—and how it saved her time and taught ownership.
24:45 Brook and A’marri reflect on flexible work schedules, what it really means to “clock out,” and how real productivity often happens after hours.

Be An Assassin About Being Decisive

Darren Clohesy diverse career trajectory has shaped him into a business leader with unparalleled problem-solving abilities. His journey—from a detective to a successful entrepreneur and manager—has given him a unique skill set that allows him to tackle business challenges from a fresh perspective. 

At Beaumont Tiles, where he serves as Branch Manager, Darren applies his analytical mindset and leadership expertise to drive operational success and foster strong client relationships.

A key element of Darren Clohesy approach to leadership is his ability to solve complex problems. His background as a detective has equipped him with critical thinking and investigative skills, allowing him to identify the root causes of challenges within an organization. 

Darren Clohesy Bringing Problem-Solving Skills to the Business World

The 2% Club: where 2% of your customers give you 98% of your problems. How to recognize what it is and what to do about it.
1:30 Mike introduces the concept of the "2% Club"—the small percentage of customers who create most of your problems—and explains why handling them is key to business success.
6:00 Brook reflects on a past job where the customer had a valid complaint and how owning the mistake turned a tense situation into a productive one.
10:15 Mike shares a story about a customer with 100 sticky notes and how failing to set boundaries cost him both time and money.
20:00 Brook talks about intentionally avoiding problematic customers and learning to spot red flags during estimates.
26:00 Mike explains why they now charge for estimates and how it's a strategy to filter out time-wasting inquiries and non-serious clients.


Small business confidential - The 2% Club(EDITED)

Mike, Brook and A'marri discuss their new process for hiring as well as learning lessons from the past, how people spend all their time looking for jobs instead of working them, how hiring is a stress tester for your managers as well as a quick journey into the similarities between managing and being a father.
1:15 Mike introduces the concept of “time wasters” and how they show up in business—especially in hiring, partnerships, and communication.
5:30 Brook talks about how vague job interviews and non-committal communication are early red flags when hiring or delegating tasks.
10:45 A’marri shares a personal experience with a job candidate who failed to follow up, stressing the importance of action over talk.
14:20 Mike outlines the “Four Filters” they use in their hiring process to quickly weed out unreliable applicants.
20:05 The team emphasizes that time is more valuable than money—and learning to protect it is one of the most important business skills you can build.


The Time Wasters

40+ year business owner, Mike Reilly, shares the dirty secrets of owning your own small business.

At The JDR Group we specialise in inbound marketing and can provide a range of quality services, including content marketing, Social Media marketing, PPC and more. Our Podcast is hosted by Andy Gibbins, and each episode he is joined by a guest from the JDR team to discuss the ins and outs of digital marketing and sales.

Fabiola Carisimo, a business graduate and real estate expert, is a Florida-based entrepreneur and mentor.Fabiola Carisimo Franco dedicated to empowering women and leading innovation in construction.

Darren Clohesy As the Branch Manager of Beaumont Tiles, he leads strategic initiatives aimed at revenue growth, process optimization, and customer experience enhancement.

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