Young, ambitious entrepreneurs want a lot of different things, from more press to a better corporate culture, to amazing employees. Underneath it all, though, they all want one thing most of all: to make more money.
Who doesnāt? Itās a universal desire and one that can be achieved! But, to get there, they have to prepare for fast growth. The most important thing, though, is that theyāll never get there without a detailed vision of their future.
Thatās where a Vivid VisionĀ® comes in.
First, Know What a Vivid VisionĀ® Is
A Vivid VisionĀ® is a detailed, three to four-page document that lays out a clear, logical vision of what your company will look like in three years.
āA Vivid VisionĀ® is essentially the plan for the future of your company. Itās one that has to be big and ambitious and filled with piles and piles of hope for your company.ā – Cameron Herold
When itās completed, itās meant to be woven into your companyās culture, guiding your employeesā decision-making and giving all involved clear goals to strive for.
Second, Begin Writing It
Usually, creating a Vivid VisionĀ® is a very involved process that can take as long as six months to get right. Often, young entrepreneurs benefit from help from a mentor or someone else from the business to help them through. Even without one, though, you can still write a great Vivid VisionĀ® on your own. Regardless of how much experience you have writing Vivid VisionsĀ®, having one, no matter how rough it is, prepares you far more for fast growth than not having one at all!
Here are some tips to get you started:
- Itās important not to get caught up in the āhowā of things. Instead, dream big and worry about the āhowā later
- Youāll need to be free of the day-to-day worries of running your business. You need the freedom to visualize your future
- Get out of your office and go somewhere inspiring where you can let your mind wander, such as a hammock in your backyard, or the beach, or the woods, etc
- Turn off your computer. No matter how much willpower you have, the temptation of email or web surfing will be a distraction
- Get out of your comfort zone, think outside the boxāchoose whatever clichĆ© works for you. Just be creative, even outlandish. Youāll be amazed at what you can come up with. Itās a sure-fire way to create a fun, dynamic vision you and your employees will love to strive for.
Third, Make it Stand Out
A good Vivid VisionĀ® not only prepares you for fast growth, but it also causes that growth as well! The more your Vivid VisionĀ® stands out, the more growth it will bring you.
Often, the Vivid VisionsĀ® that stand out most share a few common traits. They forgo all the mind-numbing doublespeak and restrictive, creativity-killing metrics and get right to the heart of the exercise.
Whatās the heart, you may ask. Thatās simple: What is really possible for my company?
The possibilities for growth are endless when you know the value of a Vivid VisionĀ®, and the preparation it gives you when that fast growth comes is invaluable. Do you want a successful fast-growing company? Then write a Vivid VisionĀ®!
How do you prepare for fast growth? Let us know in the comments below!
If you have questions or would like more information, Iād be happy to help. Please send an email, and my team will get in touch with you!
Editorās Note: This post was originally published in September 2016 and has been edited for accuracy and comprehensiveness.