Before you set bigger goals, you need to ask one important question: did last year actually work? In this episode, we explore why reflection is the missing link between recurring business problems and meaningful growth—and how answering three simple questions can bring clarity, alignment, and smarter decisions for the year ahead.

At the end of every year, business owners rush to set new goals — bigger revenue, better margins, more time back. But most small businesses don’t have a goal problem… they have an issues problem. In this episode, we break down why traditional goal-setting often fails and why issues-based planning is a far more powerful approach for growing businesses.

You’ll learn the real difference between goals, issues, and projects, how to uncover the root causes holding your business back, and a simple 90-day framework to finally create momentum. If you’ve ever set goals that went nowhere, this episode will show you what to focus on instead — and how to build a business that can actually support your big vision.

Scaling from $1M to $2M requires a total shift in how you lead, manage your time, and run your business. In this episode, we break down the key changes every CEO must make—from tightening focus and building systems to upleveling leadership and mastering sales. If you’re ready to grow without losing your mind (or your profit), this episode gives you the roadmap.