Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #814 Growth vs. Optimization — 90% of Growth Comes from 10% of Activities?
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Jul 3, 2025 What do you do when optimization fails to drive growth? The discussion revolves around the difference between making your business smoother and actively seeking new avenues for scaling. Discover insights from successful frameworks and practical strategies for efficient operations. Learn about the importance of daily huddles and how customer interviews can reveal the critical 10% of efforts that lead to 90% of growth. Avoid the pitfall of optimization creep and uncover effective methods for fostering sustainable performance in your business.
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Use Daily Huddles and Scorecards
- Use daily huddles to keep your team aligned and focused each day.
- Implement scorecards from day one to clarify roles and expectations.
Four Bricks of Operations
- Run your business operations in under 5 hours a week with four key tools.
- Focus on solid financials, a measured plan, scorecards, and pulse meetings to keep the business on track.
The 10% That Drives 90%
- Only 10% of your activities produce 90% of your growth.
- Most growth ideas will fail, so accepting failure as part of growth is crucial.
