Welcome to the Business Advisor Podcast, the go-to show for accountants, bookkeepers and CFOs tired of the grind of client work and eager to step into the role of a business advisor.
This podcast is designed for those looking to increase their income and impact by transforming businesses and lives. Each week, we bring you practical, workshop-style episodes, insightful conversations, and a good dose of humor to equip you with the confidence, clarity, and cash flow strategies you need.
So, hit that subscribe button and join us on this journey to becoming a successful business advisor. New episodes every week, and you won’t want to miss what we have in store!
Welcome to the Business Advisor Podcast, the go-to show for accountants, bookkeepers and CFOs tired of the grind of client work and eager to step into the role of a business advisor.
This podcast is designed for those looking to increase their income and impact by transforming businesses and lives. Each week, we bring you practical, workshop-style episodes, insightful conversations, and a good dose of humor to equip you with the confidence, clarity, and cash flow strategies you need.
So, hit that subscribe button and join us on this journey to becoming a successful business advisor. New episodes every week, and you won’t want to miss what we have in store!
Welcome to this episode of The Business Advisory Podcast and today, I'm getting brutally honest with you. Have you ever felt that creeping dread, that little whisper in your gut telling you "this isn't it," even as you nod and smile and say "yes"? I know I have, and I bet you have too. We've all been there – taking the meeting we don't need, saying yes to the client who doesn't quite feel right, joining that program that doesn't light us up. We tell ourselves it's "just one yes," but soon, it becomes a slow leak, one yes turning into five, then ten, until suddenly, you're suffocating under a mountain of polite agreements. Your dream business, the one that was supposed to give you freedom, has become a prison. I call it "death by a thousand polite yeses."
This episode isn't about productivity hacks; it's about reclaiming your precious life. It’s about a simple, powerful filter that can transform your business and your personal life: If it's not a hell yes, it's a no. "Maybe" is often just a lie we tell ourselves because we're afraid to say no, silently draining our joy. Every "yes" comes with a cost – your time, your peace. The most expensive things in your life aren't your mortgage or your car; they're the "yeses" that keep you tied to things you no longer want to do. I'll share the "Three Fs" to help you make aligned decisions. Imagine the clarity and confidence to say no, and watching as the right opportunities show up. If you're ready to build a business and a life that truly feels like yours, this episode is your wake-up call.
Key Takeaways
1. Saying "yes" to misaligned opportunities, even small ones, can lead to overwhelming dissatisfaction and turn a dream business into a prison.
2. Genuine freedom comes from consciously choosing what aligns with your goals and having the courage to decline everything else.
3. Using "maybe" often masks a fear of saying "no" and allows unwanted commitments to drain your energy and joy.
4. Implementing a "hell yes or hell no" filter in decision-making enhances clarity, boosts confidence, and attracts ideal opportunities.
5. The "Three Fs" – Freedom, Fit, and Future Value – provide a clear framework for evaluating opportunities to ensure they support your personal and business aspirations.
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