What's the secret to bridging the gap between big business goals and actually achieving them?

In this episode of The Practice of Therapy, TJ unpacks the often-missed "step two" in business planning, using the hilarious (and surprisingly insightful) "underpants gnomes" analogy from South Park. With practical advice on building detailed, actionable roadmaps for growth, TJ explains how breaking goals into manageable steps—like analyzing financial data, aligning marketing with intake targets, and systemizing operations—can transform a business. From learning to let go and delegate effectively to creating structured onboarding processes that set employees up for long-term success, this conversation is packed with strategies to help you step back, see the bigger picture, and steer your business toward success. Don't miss this deep dive into mindset shifts, proactive planning, and the power of trust!

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Meet TJ Slattery

TJ Slattery is the owner and founder of Crowsnest Consulting. A lifetime entrepreneur and strategic advisor, TJ harnesses his decades of experience to create clarity and stability for business owners immersed in the day-to-day on an entrepreneurial island.

With honest, relatable candor (and a stylish neckerchief), TJ helps small business owners across industries create and improve operational systems and develop proactive processes to forge a path forward—one that leads directly to their personal and professional goals.

By leveraging business acumen, experience, and relentless curiosity, TJ enables his clients to connect the dots between the business they have and the vision they want to achieve. He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to stop treading water and get up into the Crowsnest where they belong.