Episode 182: The 4-Step Focus Formula – Identifying the Core Tasks That Drive Your Business Forward

Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and today we're diving into a topic that strikes at the very heart of business growth and sustainability—identifying the core tasks that truly drive your business forward.

As entrepreneurs, it's so easy to get swept up in busy work—answering emails, tweaking your website, getting caught in the social scroll—but the real question is: are those tasks actually pushing your business toward growth and profitability? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise with a practical, empowering 4-step process to help you reclaim your time and focus on what really matters.

Summer is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a powerful fall launch. Whether you're planning to join the Empower Her Program or just need to get your strategy in motion, this episode is your compass for staying on track and doing the work that truly moves the needle.

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⏱️ Timestamps + Episode Breakdown

(00:00) Welcome & Summer Strategy Talk
We kick off with a reminder that summer is your strategic planning season. Learn how the Empower Her Program can support you in prepping for your fall success with options tailored to your needs—from masterminds to 1:1 coaching.
✨ Action Step: Take a look at your fall goals and consider which Empower Her pathway supports them best. [INSERT LINK]

(01:00) Step 1: Align Your Tasks with Your Business Goals
Not every task deserves your attention. If it doesn’t align with a core goal like revenue growth, brand awareness, or client acquisition—it’s time to reprioritize.
🔥 Action Step: Write down your top 3 business goals for the next 6 months and check if your current daily tasks align.

(02:30) Step 2: Identify Revenue-Generating Activities
These are the tasks that keep your business alive and thriving—sales calls, follow-ups, delivering your core services.
💼 Action Step: List your top 3 revenue-generating activities and block dedicated time each week to focus on them.

(03:30) Step 3: Know the Difference Between Busy Work and High-Value Work
It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters. Learn how to spot and stop tasks that feel productive but don’t generate results.
📊 Action Step: Track your tasks for 3 days and highlight what’s truly moving the needle—and what’s just noise.

(04:30) Step 4: Eliminate, Automate, Delegate
Reclaim your time! Whether it’s unnecessary meetings or tasks a VA could do in half the time, this is about building an efficient ecosystem.
🚀 Action Step: Choose one task to eliminate, one to automate, and one to delegate this week.

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🌟 Final Thoughts

The truth is, your business growth isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most. By identifying and committing to your core tasks, you’re setting yourself up for long-term sustainability and success.

Next week in Episode 183, we’ll dive deeper into how to prioritize your key business activities so you can focus on work that delivers results. Until then, remember—you have the power to build a business that serves your life, not consumes it. Keep shining and stay intentional!

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✨ Special Announcements & Links

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