84. Scaling Secrets - 38 years of Business Success with Claire Walker
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In this episode, Claire Walker shares her 38-year journey building her London-based PR agency Firefly. She discusses adapting to changes in business, prioritising employee well-being, and building resilience through challenges like recession and personal loss. Business owners will learn strategies for PR, hiring freelancers, qualifying clients, and cultivating a supportive community.
Episode Highlights include:
- Use freelancers to flexibly scale up and down based on client needs
- Balance internal culture and customer satisfaction for business success
- Automate HR tasks and document processes to streamline operations
- Look ahead during downturns and prepare to pivot your business
- Surround yourself with supportive people through difficult times
- Qualify clients carefully to ensure a good fit for your services
- Prepare properly for difficult conversations and negotiations
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About Claire Walker
As CEO of Firefly Communications Group, Claire have been at the helm of the PR agency since she founded it in 1988. Firefly shapes the reputations of technology businesses in Europe, accelerating their success. Claire works at Group level, supporting her offices in London, Munich and Paris.
- Find out more about Claire at www.fireflycomms.com
- Connect with Claire on LinkenIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairewalkerfirefly/
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