3 Clear Signs of a Broken Business Model
Craig Severinsen
Marketing and JV Comms at Universal | Best Selling Author | Biz Growth Consultant | MBA candidate
There is NOTHING more frustrating than working hard in your business just to feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel.
The thing is, many times this can be a result of a bad or broken business model... and if you stay on that path you'll inevitably burn out.
Even if things are "ok" right now, without making some serious adjustments your business is doomed to stay stuck. So, here are 3 indicators you're on the road to burn-out.
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1. You haven't taken time off in months (and when you do you feel guilty!)
The first sign that you're headed in the wrong direction is that you haven't taken time for yourself or your family in a while. If you constantly work weekends and evenings, that's not a good sign.
On top of it, you even feel guilty when you aren't working! You can't even watch your kids play soccer or sit down to watch a show with popcorn because you just can't step away from the business!
You're kids most heard phrase is "Mommy's / Daddy's gotta work," or you're up until the early morning working instead of sleeping.
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2. You're working non-stop, but don't see any traction.
It's not a question of putting in the work - because you are putting in the work!
In fact, your business feels like it's consuming your entire life. You eat, sleep and dream your work, and yet you don't seem to really be making very much progress.
If you were to stop today... everything would stop with you.
You feel like you're trapped in the movie Groundhog's Day.. except you're trapped repeating the same low-level tasks everyday.
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3. You don't like your clients (and they're sucking your energy)
When it's time to deal with clients you cringe thinking about them. You know your clients aren't ideal, but you need them.
You would love to replace your clients and reconnect with your passion, but you're not even sure what ideal clients look like. So you end up feeling stuck with what you have.
Plus, they may not be great, but they're paying the bills right?
Your clients are literally sucking the joy out of your business, and you feel stuck with them.
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If you are experiencing one of all of these symptoms - it's time to take a look at your business model and make sure you are on the right path.
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About the Author
Craig Severinsen helps entrepreneurs grow their business and reclaim their life. He is on a personal mission to end entrepreneurial burnout, and help every business owner live life to the fullest.?
His innovative approach to business helps entrepreneurs focus on the things that matter most in their business, so that they build momentum and see results fast.
If you want help growing your business by working with better clients while also working less - go to?BrightWorksTraining.com?for resources and information on how you can work with Craig.
Or listen to Craig's podcast at BuiltToScaleHQ.com