This week’s episode is a simple one: stop treating your business like something you have to improvise every day. I talk about why I’ve been quiet for a few weeks, why time away from the business matters more than most owners admit, and what a little Pac-Man machine taught me about strategy, systems and profit.

- Why the podcast and newsletter paused when a key team member left

- The risk of building workflows that depend too heavily on one person

- Why taking time off is not a luxury for business owners

- Protecting the real asset in the business: your energy, clarity and focus

- How to start taking time away if a full week feels unrealistic

- The Pac-Man story: effort versus strategy

- Why many owners are still making financial decisions on instinct alone

- How Profit First helps you learn the rules of the game and stop winging it

Links mentioned:

- Grow Academy: https://wearegro.co.uk

- Email Stephen: [email protected]