📈 Top 5 Mistakes Holding Your Business Back

Heart racing.

Legs burning.

You’re giving it everything you’ve got.

But you’re not moving forward.

You’re stuck on a treadmill, running in place.

If your business feels this way, something is holding you back.

When you’re deep in the day-to-day grind, it’s hard to see what’s keeping you stuck.

Let’s talk about the top five mistakes keeping your business from growing.

1. You’re Ignoring Customer Feedback

Embrace criticism.

If you’re not listening, you’re missing out on valuable insight.

Whether it’s a complaint, a suggestion, or a glowing review, feedback helps you improve.

Don’t just nod and smile - take action.

Create surveys, monitor reviews, and ask direct questions like, “What could we do better?”

2. You’re Trying to Do Everything Yourself

You can’t scale while micromanaging every detail.

Delegating tasks empowers others to contribute to your vision.

If you’re doing everything from payroll to marketing, ask yourself:

Could someone else handle this?

Focus on the tasks that only you can do, and trust your team.

3. You Lack a Clear Growth Strategy

Hope isn’t a strategy.

You need to define your goals and map out how to achieve them.

• What does growth look like for my business? More revenue? A bigger team? New markets?

• What steps will get me there?

Focus on measurable targets:

“Increase revenue by 20% in six months” beats “grow the business” any day.

4. Your Marketing Is Underwhelming

If no one knows you exist, they can’t buy from you.

Many businesses either neglect marketing or don’t do it effectively.

Effective marketing doesn’t require a huge budget.

• Create engaging content that speaks to your audience’s pain points.

• Use social media strategically (think value, not just promotions).

• Encourage word-of-mouth by delivering exceptional service.

5. You’re Resistant to Change

The business landscape is constantly evolving.

Clinging to “the way we’ve always done it” is holding you back.

Growth requires flexibility.

Whether that’s adopting new technology, pivoting your offerings, or exploring new markets.

Stay curious. Keep learning. Experiment with fresh ideas.

The Takeaway

Growth doesn’t happen by accident.

It’s the result of smart decisions, a willingness to adapt, and a focus on what truly matters.

By addressing these five mistakes, you’ll be well on your way to breaking through those barriers and scaling your business.

Get off the treadmill.

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Cheers,

Collin Rutherford

PS. You’re lucky I got out of bed today…