The IGNITE Podcast with Josh Stone – Details, episodes & analysis

Remember that feeling when every project, every client, every dollar depended on you? 

That first million felt exciting, but also exhausting. 

Because deep down, you knew this wasn’t freedom. 

Most consultancy owners never get past that stage. 

They stay stuck in the loop. Firefighting, over-delivering, under-living. 

Their business grows… but only if they keep pushing harder. 

In this episode, I’ll show you how to break the cycle. 

How to design a consultancy that finally runs without you. 

How to replace chaos with structure, and effort with momentum. 

We’ll talk about the exact path to $3M and beyond: 

- how to choose one client type  

- build systems that scale  

- grow new leaders so you stop being the bottleneck. 

If you’ve ever whispered, “There’s got to be an easier way,” this is it. 

It’s not theory. It’s the blueprint I’d follow if I started over today. 

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now: 

1.  Grab a copy of my new book | Profitable Engineering Consultant | 9 strategies to grow with confidence, get your time back & consistently hit 30% plus net profit margins – Click Here  

1. Subscribe to our podcast | Learn how to run a more profitable consultancy and grow successfully – no fluff, just actionable and practical advice from someone who grew a consultancy to $30M and exited successfully – Watch Here or Listen Here  + make sure you subscribe! 

1. Download our free Business Plan template | Map out your Business Plan & grow your consultancy with confidence – Click Here to download now 

1. Book a 20-minute Business Audit Call | We’ll do a full review & audit of your business, uncover the #1 bottleneck that's holding you back right now & develop a 3-step action plan together for how you can get results faster. You'll leave this call with a clear and actionable plan for what to do next in your business – Book Here 

You can feel it. 

The workload’s surging, profit’s thinning, and you’re still the glue. 

But there’s that one person on your team who keeps showing up. 

Hungry. Reliable. Waiting to be tapped on the shoulder. 

This episode is for the moment you finally say it out loud: 

“I’m ready to elevate them… but what if they’re not ‘there’ yet?” 

I’ll walk you through how to sketch the ideal role first— 

so you stop squashing potential to fit today’s chaos, 

and start building the leader your business actually needs. 

We’ll talk about the 12–24 month runway high performers crave, 

how to set expectations so they don’t spiral when it gets hard, 

and why elevating from within can supercharge retention and culture. 

If the gap’s a bridge too far right now, I’ll show you the signals to go external… 

without gambling your culture or hiring a dud. 

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now: 

1.  Grab a copy of my new book | Profitable Engineering Consultant | 9 strategies to grow with confidence, get your time back & consistently hit 30% plus net profit margins – Click Here  

1. Subscribe to our podcast | Learn how to run a more profitable consultancy and grow successfully – no fluff, just actionable and practical advice from someone who grew a consultancy to $30M and exited successfully – Watch Here  or Listen Here + make sure you subscribe! 

1. Download our free Business Plan template | Map out your Business Plan & grow your consultancy with confidence – Click Here to download now 

1. Book a 20-minute Business Audit Call | We’ll do a full review & audit of your business, uncover the #1 bottleneck that's holding you back right now & develop a 3-step action plan together for how you can get results faster. You'll leave this call with a clear and actionable plan for what to do next in your business – Book Here 

Everyone talks about momentum. Wins. Big growth. 

But no one talks about the days when nothing’s working. 

This episode is for the consultancy owners in the trenches—where things feel uncertain, overwhelming, and hard. 

In this episode, I open the lid on the truth most consultancy owners won’t admit: 

- What to do when you’re stuck in a flat spot, and it feels like nothing’s working 

- How to lead your team through uncertainty (without losing their respect) 

- Why the hardest seasons shape the most respected consultancy leaders 

If you’re aiming for $10M and beyond… 

But right now it feels like you're just holding it together... 

This episode is for you. 

Because the hard times? 

They’re not the end of the story. 

They’re the beginning of your next level. 

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now: 

1.  Grab a copy of my new book | Profitable Engineering Consultant | 9 strategies to grow with confidence, get your time back & consistently hit 30% plus net profit margins – Click Here

1. Subscribe to our podcast | Learn how to run a more profitable consultancy and grow successfully – no fluff, just actionable and practical advice from someone who grew a consultancy to $30M and exited successfully – Watch Here or Listen Here + make sure you subscribe! 

1. Download our free Business Plan template | Map out your Business Plan & grow your consultancy with confidence – Click Here to download now 

1. Book a 20-minute Business Audit Call | We’ll do a full review & audit of your business, uncover the #1 bottleneck that's holding you back right now & develop a 3-step action plan together for how you can get results faster. You'll leave this call with a clear and actionable plan for what to do next in your business – Book Here 

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- How to approach the sales process to win more work.

- Converting opportunities at a higher percentage.

- Recognising when you have a block to sales and overcoming it.

- Tying sales and selling to a deeper impact.

- Helping your clients feel confident in you and your teams ability to deliver.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information.

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- The recruitment process and how to hire high performers every time.

- Don't hire for likeness, hire for difference.

- How to get your team focused on client success.

- A mixture of personality styles and individual strengths makes your team way stronger.

- Building team awareness of themselves and others.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information.

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- The importance of getting laser focused on what truly matters.

- Taking disciplined actioned towards your big rocks or major goals.

- Why the scattergun approach doesn't work.

- Why we need to give our big picture strategies time and focus to actually work.

- Be OK with doing the 'boring work' every day.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information.

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- The benefits of bringing on next gen shareholders into your business.

- Leveraging the skills, drive and motivation of key people around you.

- How to structure different ways of shareholders buying into your business.

- The process for valuing share ownership.

- Planning strategically for your exit from your business so you can extract maximum value.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join 

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information.

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- The importance of getting really clear on your company values.

- Your values are the foundation and core framework of your business.

- How to build a great company culture.

- Your values need to be important to you first and foremost as the business owner.

- How to build a tribe of incredible team members who all live and breathe your values.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join.

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information. 

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- How to elevate yourself and your staff so that your business is constantly growing.

- Getting clear on what you don't want to be doing in the business anymore so that you can delegate to others and free yourself up.

- Focusing on the next evolution of your business, what this looks like and working towards that as a priority.

- Why it's important for you and your staff to be regularly upgrading the tasks you're doing and getting outside of your comfort zones.

- As you upgrade your skill set and what you're doing in the business, you need to be constantly delegating and backfilling this to the team around you.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information.

In today’s podcast episode we explore:

- How to structure your company for growth.

- Your structure needs to be personal and it needs to work for you.

- Why you need to get clear on your longer term game plan for your business first, before you work on your company structure.

- Getting clear on your role in the business and what excites you.

- Don't just copy what everyone else is doing, your company structure is a reflection of you and what you're wanting to create.

PS: If you’re interested, here are 4 ways I can help you right now:

1. Join the Leaders In Engineering & Construction community designed specifically for leaders and business owners

It’s our Facebook community where leaders and business owners are learning the strategies and leadership skills to step up and thrive right now – Click Here to join

2. Download our FREE PDF guide – “How To Build A High Performing & Highly Profitable Engineering Team”

Learn the skills to get the most out of the people around you. Build a high performing team that generates incredible profits and allows you to have more fun and to spend more time with the people you love – Click Here

3. Book in a Catch Up

This catch up is designed for you and I to touch base, to get to know each other a little better and to really look at where you are now, where you want to be and then we’ll make a plan together for how to get you there! – Click Here

4. Work With Us

Join our training program designed to help you focus on the core areas of growing your team, your business and yourself in the process. Together we'll work on winning work, business development & client relationships. We'll look at strategies for team performance, project performance as well as your leadership skills to motivate and get the most from the people around you. We'll also focus on your growth as a leader, effective delegation to those around you and only focusing on the strategic activities that move the needle and make the biggest difference. - Just send me an email at admin@coachignite.com with the word “PROGRAM” and I’ll get you some more information.