What to Do when Nothing is Working

11/12/2023 19 min

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Episode Synopsis



In today’s episode, we're diving into a topic that’s often avoided but absolutely necessary to address: what to do when it feels like nothing is happening in your business.

The Hurry-Up-and-Wait Cycle:

Understanding the frustration of putting in effort and waiting for results.
Examples of creating content, funnels, and strategies only to wait for feedback and data.


Defining Success:

The importance of redefining what success looks like.
How financial numbers, email subscribers, and social media metrics can skew our perception of progress.


Facing Financial Struggles:

Acknowledging the reality of financial pressure and how it impacts your mindset.
Personal stories of overcoming financial hardship while growing a business.


Recognizing Invisible Progress:

Why it’s crucial to look at facts over feelings.
Identifying the unseen growth happening in your business.


Shifting Your Perspective:

How to critically evaluate and adapt your strategies.
The importance of maintaining a proactive mindset.


Engagement and Community Building:

Practical steps to increase engagement with your audience.
How to reach out and provide value to your followers.


Adapting Your Offers:

Real-life example of adjusting a membership offer to meet client needs.
The balance between giving people what they need and what they want.


Embracing the Process:

Allowing yourself to feel emotions and then taking decisive action.
The power of leaning into your capabilities and believing in your potential.




Redefine success in broader terms to recognize all forms of progress.
Look at your business with a critical, yet compassionate eye to see where growth is happening.
Engage with your audience authentically to build lasting relationships.
Adapt your offerings based on feedback and real needs.
Allow yourself to experience emotions but don't let them paralyze you—take action and adjust as necessary.



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