In this episode, I break down how to figure out exactly what you should focus on right now in your business and how it supports smarter decisions and sustainable small business growth.

Let’s face it: business advice comes at us from every direction. Build an email list! Post more on social! Create a course! Redesign your website! I know just how overwhelming that can be. In this episode, we walk through a simple, practical framework to cut through the noise so you can confidently identify the next right step for your small business, instead of trying to do everything at once.

We’ll talk about the four phases of small business growth, starting with building solid business systems, to honing your communication and website strategy, and then moving into simplified marketing, and finally expansion. I’ll share real-world examples (like the overworked coach who needs boundaries, not just more clients) and get honest about the mistakes so many of us make when we jump ahead before our foundation is ready.

You’ll also get practical action steps to help you check in with yourself and focus on what will actually move your business forward right now. When you take time to identify what phase your business is in right now, rather than where you think it should be, you’re able to bring about the growth you want to see.

01:33 – The four phases you must follow for business growth
01:51 – Your core systems and communication
05:39 – Marketing and expansion
08:40 – Why most business owners focus on marketing before their foundation is ready

Links & Resources:

• Watch this episode on YouTube.
• Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co
• Let's talk about your website and systems: Book a Website Gameplan Call
• Explore your options for working together: Web Design Services
• Rate & review Small Business Savvy on Apple Podcasts

Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode176

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In this episode, I break down why established business owners often hit a wall, and how recognizing the real issues behind burnout supports smarter decisions and sustainable small business growth.

What nobody tells you is that running your own successful business won’t always feel like freedom. Sometimes it feels like you traded your 9-to-5 for a 24/7 hustle where you’re never really off. If your business is up and running, your clients are happy, and yet every day feels a little heavier, trust me, I get it. I’ve lived through that exact season where the momentum that made everything work suddenly becomes the force that burns you out. This episode shines a light on the reasons behind that shift and what you can actually do about it, especially when hustling harder is just not the answer.

I’m sharing three culprits that most often trip up otherwise thriving business owners: outdated business systems, misaligned website strategy, and missing infrastructure as you manage growth. This is your invitation to step back, spot the cracks, and start working smarter. I’ll guide you through a simple audit to pinpoint the friction points, without throwing yourself into another big, overwhelming project. Get ready to rethink where your energy goes, what your website and systems could be doing for you, and how a few targeted changes can keep your business fun, sustainable, and set up to grow!

01:38 – The key difference between working well and working sustainably
02:57 – Three core areas where business struggles often start
05:01 – Why “hustle harder” isn’t the answer
06:47 – The one-week audit challenge to uncover what’s holding you back

Links & Resources:

• Watch this episode on YouTube.
• Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co
• Let's talk about your website and systems: Book a Website Gameplan Call
• Explore your options for working together: Web Design Services
• Rate & review Small Business Savvy on Apple Podcasts

Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode175

Send us a text! (If you'd like a reply, please share your # in the message)

Let's work on a custom web design together! Learn more at https://kristendoyle.co/custom.

Book a FREE Website Game Plan Call: https://kristendoyle.co/gameplan.

Learn more about my WordPress CarePlan: https://kristendoyle.co/wordpress-care-plan/

Welcome to Small Business Savvy! This is the podcast for established business owners who are tired of guessing what to focus on next. Hosted by Kristen Doyle, this show cuts through the noise to help you make smart, strategic decisions about your website, systems, and marketing, without the pressure to do more or hustle harder.

Each episode delivers practical tips and real-world strategies that actually move your business forward, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start building smarter, week by week.

Connect with Kristen at https://kristendoyle.co/.

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