Most small businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because the structure is broken from day one.
Michael Gerber said it best:
People start businesses thinking they’ll have more freedom, but end up trapped in a job they built for themselves.
So how do you break that cycle?
Here are 3 shifts that can change everything:
1. Work on the business, not just in it
If you’re doing it all, you haven’t built a business, you’ve built a job. Step back, systemise, and make yourself replaceable.
2. Think like a franchise (even if you’re not one)
Franchises work because they run on process, not personality. Document how things get done so your team can deliver without relying on you.
3. Build a business that supports your life
Too many founders serve their business like it’s a demanding boss. Flip it. Create something that gives you freedom, not stress.
Most businesses aren’t missing effort. They’re missing structure.
What’s one thing in your business you know you need to stop doing yourself? – Ali Aydan
Ali Aydan: Running a business or just running yourself into the ground?
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