Small Business Series - Think Like a CEO (Ep 5)

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Send us Fan Mail Bonus episode # 102: If you started your business to build something meaningful, here’s the uncomfortable question: are you creating an asset or creating another job for yourself? I’m wrapping up my limited small business series by zooming out from the daily grind and stepping into a CEO mindset, without the corporate fluff. This is about changing how we think so our decisions create a stronger company six and twelve months from now, not just a smoother week. I break down the difference between the owner-operator perspective and the CEO perspective, then walk through five practical focus areas you can apply immediately. We talk about setting real strategy instead of vague goals, choosing three or four priorities for the next year, and using financial numbers to make better calls on hiring, equipment, marketing, and new products. We also get real about leverage: stopping the habit of doing everything yourself, delegating or outsourcing intelligently, and building basic systems so your business doesn’t depend on what’s stored in your head. Please

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