

Have you ever watched the CNBC show The Profit with Marcus Lemonis? I believe all business owners would benefit from watching a few episodes – regardless of your own profit position.
In a nutshell, Marcus Lemonis is a highly successful business entrepreneur that identifies businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a turnaround. He puts his own money and time into transforming them into successful (i.e. profitable) businesses that make the business owner – and him – lots of money. So, what is his success formula? Very simply, it’s: Product + People + Process = Profit.
Let’s take a look at the 4 P’s for success, and the questions you might want to ask yourself as it relates to your business. Then, I’ll add another P that I believe is also necessary.
Product
People
Process
If you can identify the right products, hire and train the right people, and give them effective and efficient processes, the end result will always be profit.
Let me add a final P that will ensure the businesses’ success…. and that’s Planning! Without a clear idea of where you want to go and when you want to get there, your opportunities for success may be fleeting. Planning, specifically, strategic planning will provide you with a roadmap for long-term success.
A good strategic plan will help you prioritize and focus your precious time, giving you the ability to hone your attention on the critical matters involving your products and processes. A good strategic plan will also help you to stay focused on precious resources, including people and cash flow.
With a well thought out plan you can lead your team to new levels of success. And maybe, just maybe, we can find that most elusive of all P’s….Peace!