If business feels frustrating right now…
If you’re doing all the things and still wondering why nothing’s quite landing…
It might not be because you're doing the wrong things.
It might be because you're doing the right things... at the wrong stage.
One of the biggest reasons smart, talented online business owners stall out and plateau?
They’re executing Stage 3 strategies… while still stuck in Stage 1.
Or they’re looping in Stage 2 without ever building a strong Stage 1 foundation.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the three stages of online business growth – what they really look like, what to focus on at each one, and what you can completely ignore for now.
Because doing the right work at the wrong time? Leads to unnecessary hustle and overwhelm.
What to listen for:
- The #1 mistake that keeps entrepreneurs stuck (and burned out)
- Why doing “advanced” strategies too early can stall your growth
- The simple breakdown of Stage 1: Scrappy Sales + Validation
- What not to waste time on when you’re starting out
- The exact markers that signal you’re ready for Stage 2
- How to move from “manual momentum” to scalable success
- Why you don’t need a team of 10 to hit consistent income
- What it really looks like to step into Impactful CEO mode in Stage 3
- The difference between automated, automatic, and AI systems
Trying to build a successful online business on a shaky foundation? That’s a recipe for frustration. But when you understand which stage of business you’re truly in, you can stop plateauing and start building with simple systems that work. If you’re ready to plug into the proven systems that match where you are now, tune into this episode.
Listen now, subscribe to the show, and check out The Business with Impact Academy™ to start building your business the simple, scalable way.
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