Thinking Like a Business Owner Isn’t Just a Mindset. It’s a Skill.

Most independent consultants know they should think like a business owner, but what does that actually look like day to day?

In this episode, Melisa introduces a simple yet powerful strategy: Business Owner Thinking Time. 

You’ll learn how to move beyond reacting to tasks or relying on AI to think for you, and instead carve out time to think strategically and guide your business like a CEO.

Melisa shares five practical ways to structure your thinking time so it generates ROI in the form of clearer strategy, smarter decisions, innovative ideas, and stronger leadership. 

You’ll also get two actionable ways to start applying this immediately, including a free 21-day challenge to help you build the habit.

When your to-do list drives the day, your business stalls. Learn how to flip that.

What you will learn in this episode:

[04:50] Why thinking time is your most underutilized tool and what it reveals about your business
[10:12] 4 ways to maximize your thinking time and stop wasting the time you do set aside
[15:00] 5 pathways for structured thinking so you’re not just sitting with a blank page
[25:00] The “Business Brain” Challenge and how to start a daily habit of CEO-level thinking

Tune in to Episode 237 for practical tools to help you lead your business with intentionality, clarity, and strategy not just urgency.

Mentioned Resources

1) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-237/

2) Join the Business Brain Challenge: https://www.skool.com/business-owner-growth-lab-7405/about 

3) Melisa’s Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman

If you want a predictable pipeline in 2026, I’m hosting a live training to show you how to create steady consulting opportunities, even when you’re busy delivering. You can choose from two dates, January 13 or January 15. There are no replays. 

Go to ICworkshop.info to grab your spot. 

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