I'm going to be honest… I haven't taken a real vacation in over 10 years, and I barely take a day off. And that's not something to be proud of.

Today, we talk about how constantly working without rest is actually hurting your business. As small business owners, we think grinding nonstop is the path to success. But without time for mental and physical rest, our decision making suffers, our creativity drops, and we lose the ability to think strategically about growth.

Taking time off is not lazy. It is necessary. It gives your brain space to reset, reflect, and plan your next moves. If you want to be a better business owner, you have to take care of yourself first.

This is your reminder to step away, recharge, and come back stronger.

Many small business owners get excited about sales numbers, but sales alone do not determine success. The real measure of a healthy business is profit.

In this episode we talk about the difference between the top line and the bottom line. You will learn why focusing only on sales can leave you working harder without actually making more money. A business with strong sales but weak profits will struggle to pay bills, invest in growth, or pay the owner what they deserve.

If you want a successful business, you have to pay attention to your numbers and focus on building profitable sales. Because at the end of the day, the bottom line is what truly matters.

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DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com

NEED A BOOKKEEPER?

👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping. https://babobookkeeping.com Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!

CONTACT ME:

👉 Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com

WATCH VIDEOS:

👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there: https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners

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TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS

Recommended Bookkeeping:

👉 The #1 Tool You Need: Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments

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Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level

👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC

👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR

👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8

👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m

👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS

👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7

👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi

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👉 DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better

👉 DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

If you want real profit in your business, it's time to get serious. Stop waiting for growth to magically happen and start paying attention to your numbers. Profit doesn't come from hope. It comes from action, planning, and knowing exactly what's happening inside your business.

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DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com

NEED A BOOKKEEPER?

👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping. https://babobookkeeping.com Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!

CONTACT ME:

👉 Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com

WATCH VIDEOS:

👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there: https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners

-----------------------------

TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS

Recommended Bookkeeping:

👉 The #1 Tool You Need: Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments

-----------------------------

Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level

👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC

👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR

👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8

👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m

👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS

👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7

👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi

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👉 DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better

👉 DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

Do you have to be an extrovert to be a successful business owner? Absolutely not. Let's talk about the real differences between introverts and extroverts. Where they get their energy, how they show up, and why neither style is "better" when it comes to building a business. Being an introvert doesn't mean you can't lead, sell, or grow a profitable business. It just means you may need to stretch outside your comfort zone sometimes. You dont have to become someone you're not. This episode is all about encouragement, practical tips, and reminding introverted business owners that your style works and you can be just as successful as anyone else.

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DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com

NEED A BOOKKEEPER?

👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping. https://babobookkeeping.com Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!

CONTACT ME:

👉 Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com

WATCH VIDEOS:

👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there: https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners

-----------------------------

TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS

Recommended Bookkeeping:

👉 The #1 Tool You Need: Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments

-----------------------------

Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level

👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC

👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR

👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8

👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m

👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS

👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7

👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi

----------------------------

👉 DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better

👉 DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

Is the customer always right? No..... But they're not always wrong either.

Let's talk about why arguing with customers over principle usually costs you more than it's worth. Most people aren't trying to scam you, they just want the problem fixed. When something goes wrong, your job as a business owner is to listen, resolve the issue, and look for the lesson. Was there a breakdown in process? Were expectations unclear? Were there warning signs you ignored?

Yes, there will always be a small percentage of bad actors, but don't let the few ruin how you treat the many. Strong businesses don't fight customers… they learn, fix, and move forward. And how you handle the problem matters just as much as the problem itself.