EP # 208 - The Strategic Speed Advantage: Making Million-Dollar Decisions in Minutes, Not Months

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• The critical difference between fast action and rushed decisions that separates successful entrepreneurs from those who get left behind
• Why taking 3 months to decide on a business name is costing you more than you think
• The two powerful business concepts that will transform how you launch new services: MVP and LVC
• How to make strategic decisions with courage while being willing to be imperfect
• Real examples of entrepreneurs who acted fast and scaled their businesses quickly

Key Takeaways:

🚀 Speed vs. Rush: The Game-Changing Difference

• Rushed = Reactive decisions without analysis
• Fast = Quick analysis followed by immediate implementation
• Your competition is moving while you're perfecting

💡 The Two Concepts Every Service Business Owner Needs:

1. Minimal Viable Product (MVP) - Launch the core of your idea to early adopters, then improve based on feedback
2. Lifetime Value of Customer (LVC) - Think beyond single transactions to maximize client relationships

🎯 What It Takes to Make Strategic Decisions Fast:

• Courage to face uncertainty
• Willingness to be imperfect
• Willingness to fail and adjust
• Trust in your decision-making ability

Real-World Examples Shared:

• The entrepreneur who spent 3 months on a business name (and why this kills momentum)
• How Maggie tested her 10X Expansion Retreat concept with existing clients first
• A designer who created recurring income by testing one idea with one client

Action Steps:

1. Identify one decision you've been sitting on for weeks/months
2. Apply the MVP concept to test your next service idea
3. Analyze your customer lifetime value to spot new opportunities
4. Set a decision deadline for yourself and stick to it

Ready to stop overthinking and start scaling?

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 124: Making More Money in the Service Business With Better Decisions
• Episode 90: Breaking Free from All or Nothing Thinking That Leads to Better Decisions

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• Website: stairwaytoleadership.com
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