Ep. 113 - From Overwhelm To Order: How Entrepreneurs Choose What To Do First

Overwhelmed by a wall of tasks and not sure what actually moves the business forward? We get honest about the real work of prioritization: choosing one must-do each day, leading with discipline when motivation fades, and betting big on “soft” priorities like relationships and community that quietly power growth. From insurance renewals and tax prep to pricing, sales, and capital, we map a practical way to decide what matters now and what can wait without guilt.

We share a field-tested rule that cuts through chaos: do the hardest important task first. Then we dig into how attention really works for entrepreneurs, why overcommitment is a feature not a bug, and how an overarching theme—revenue, capital, hiring, pricing—becomes your filter for daily decisions. You’ll hear why showing up at events, mentoring students, and taking the extra coffee meeting aren’t detours; they’re long-term assets that compound into trust, referrals, and opportunity. Call it karma or credibility—either way, kindness and consistency pay dividends.

We also talk survival, timelines, and critical paths. Some seasons demand capital before marketing. Others demand sales before systems. Knowing which phase you’re in helps you triage your inbox, protect client work, and let low-value items die without remorse. Layer in a small non-negotiable habit—returning key calls, publishing on schedule, or closing the day only after your top win—and you’ll create a rhythm that outlasts the daily mess.

If you’re ready to turn scattered effort into steady momentum, press play. Then tell us your one non-negotiable habit and the theme you’re leading with this quarter. Subscribe, share with a founder who needs clarity, and leave a review to help more builders find the show.