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#739 The Three Horsemen Holding Your Business Back from Breakthrough with Mike Michalowicz

Jan 25, 2024
Dan interviews business author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz, discussing the power of prioritizing profit and specialization to scale effectively. They explore the three horsemen that keep businesses from breakthrough and the importance of finding and mastering the core function in a business. Mike also shares insights on founder trust issues and the benefits of taking a four-week vacation for personal rejuvenation and giving the business a break.
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Quick takeaways

  • Implementing a profit system, like Profit First, is crucial for business success.
  • Business owners should aim to remove themselves from the day-to-day operations to enable growth and improved efficiency.

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The Three Horsemen of Success

Most businesses are on the brink of success constantly forever. The three horsemen preventing success are: lack of a profit system, owner dependency, and failure to focus on the best clients and products.

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