WELCOME TO SLOW GROWTH BUSINESS, the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and leaders find clarity and direction amidst the chaos. Join hosts Jimmy DeGroot and Kyle Bullock as they delve into the complex question of when it’s time to quit a project or business venture. With a focus on real-life examples and expert insights, this episode explores the delicate balance between perseverance and knowing when to walk away, ensuring that your efforts are aligned with what truly matters.
Listen in as they discuss the concept of “kill criteria,” the value of time and family, and how to reposition quitting as a form of success, achieving a better understanding of the needs you fulfill in your career and personal life. Whether you’re reevaluating current projects or seeking guidance on achieving sustainable growth, this episode provides valuable tools to help you make thoughtful decisions and embrace the art of quitting.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST:Exhausted and stressed by trying to grow your business fast enough, smart enough, profitably enough… to where it may not feel like you’re doing enough? Try the Slow Growth Approach to business and stop letting your business run YOU, YOU run IT!
Join retail experts Jimmy DeGroot and Kyle Bullock each week as they unpack ideas, concepts, and steps you can take to intentionally grow your business, slow and steady and for the long haul. They use their decades of experience in the retail and luxury landscape as business owners and consultants to help you feel free to run your business the way you’ve always dreamed.
This show sponsored by INSTORE and by Kyle and Jimmy’s training platforms TrainRetail.com
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Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
