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FEELING OVERWHELMED IN BUSINESS? THIS IS THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO HEAR

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FEELING OVERWHELMED IN BUSINESS? THIS IS THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO HEAR

Hi Profit First Club,

This week’s podcast goes deep—and it’s for every entrepreneur who’s ever felt stretched too thin, stuck in survival mode, or drowning in ideas.

We talk about something that affects us all: overwhelm.

And how the answer isn’t more hustle, more tools, or more content—it’s clarity and focus.

BUILDING A DREAM BUSINESS, ONE BLOCK AT A TIME

Let’s be real: building a business that funds your dream life takes more than tactics. It takes vision, resilience, and the right priorities.

And while Profit First helps you take control of your cash, it's just one piece of the puzzle. The real win? Building a business that supports the life you want—for you, your family, and your future.

THE POWER OF LESS

In 2024, I made a key distinction that became my theme for 2025:
Less is more.

You’ve heard of the 80/20 rule—20% of your activities produce 80% of your results. Your job is to identify that 20% and double down on it.

Ask yourself: What’s really moving the needle in my business?

Most of us are busy reacting to distractions. But your next breakthrough will come from subtracting, not adding.

VISION FIRST, THEN STRATEGY

If you’ve read my book How to Build a Business That Runs Without You, you know step one is defining your vision.

Not in theory. On paper.

Ask yourself:

  • What’s your dream week look like?

  • How much do you want to earn?

  • How much do you want to work?

  • What does your ideal life really look like?

    When you’re clear on the destination, the map becomes obvious.

    PLANNING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS

    Here’s the framework I use with clients and in my own business:

    1. Annual goal – What do I want this year to look like?

    2. Quarterly focus – What can I realistically achieve in the next 90 days?

    3. Monthly targets – What should I tackle this month?

    4. Weekly actions – What are the top 3 priorities that will move me forward?

    5. Daily execution – What’s the ONE THING that must happen today?

      Use this as a filter. Not everything on your to-do list matters equally.

      BACK TO PROFIT FIRST

      If you're not reviewing your numbers weekly and monthly, you’re driving blind.

      ✅ What expenses can you cut?
      ✅ How much do you really need to earn to fund your dream life?
      ✅ Are you paying yourself enough?

      Profit First isn’t just about discipline—it’s about liberation.
      You get to run your business with intention instead of anxiety.

      ‍♂️ WHEN TO GRIND—AND WHEN TO REST

      We’re not machines.

      One of the most powerful insights from my Entrepreneurial Freedom System is this:
      Your wellbeing is a strategic asset.

      Take a walk. Book a night away. Meditate. Hit the gym.
      Whatever helps you reset—do more of it.

      When I came back from a weekend in Palma, I felt clearer, sharper, and more focused than I had in months. That one short break moved me forward more than grinding through another weekend ever would.

      THE TAKEAWAY: FOCUS BEATS HUSTLE

      Your business doesn’t need more ideas.

      It needs more focus on the few ideas that matter.

      So this week, I challenge you to:

      1. Revisit your vision.

      2. Ruthlessly cut anything that doesn’t move you closer to it.

      3. Prioritize the top 20% of activities that drive profit and progress.

        LET’S CONNECT

        Questions? Ideas? Wins to share?

        Just hit reply or drop me a DM—I’d love to hear from you.

        Here’s to a week of clarity, calm, and profit.

        To your success,
        Steven

        PS – Haven’t read my book yet?
        Get your copy of How to Build a Business That Runs Without You on Amazon now.

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