Episode 553: How to stop getting stuck in the weeds of your small business

Sep 22, 2025

Fiona shares insights on tackling recurring issues in small businesses that feel like stubborn weeds. She emphasizes a seasonal cleaning approach, breaking the process into manageable steps over three months. List common problems, invest in effective tools, and prioritize one change at a time. Discover how to maintain this business garden to prevent weeds from overpowering again. With a bit of planning and the right strategies, your small business can thrive!

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ANECDOTE

Plant Store Fix Turned Plants Around

Fiona kept killing indoor plants until a plant-store person advised simple weekly soaking in the bath and occasional spray care.
After following that routine her indoor plants celebrated their first birthday and are now thriving.

ANECDOTE

Weeds Kept Returning At Her Old Office

Fiona described weeds at her old house that she repeatedly pulled but that kept growing back unless she implemented proper solutions.
She uses that recurring garden problem as a direct metaphor for recurring business issues.

INSIGHT

Weeds Are A Business Metaphor

Fiona equates business problems to garden weeds that spread if ignored and ruin what you're trying to grow.
Regular attention and proper systems prevent small issues from taking over your business.

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It's spring in Australia, and Fiona's tackling the weeds in her garden - which got her thinking about the "weeds" that keep growing back in our businesses.

You'll Learn How To:

• Identify the recurring problems in your business that keep coming back like weeds
• Create a seasonal approach to spring cleaning your business (don't try to do it all at once)
• Invest in the right tools and systems to fix problems properly, not just temporarily
• Plant something new once you've cleared out what's not working
• Maintain your business "garden" so the weeds don't take over again
• Turn this into a manageable 3-month process instead of an overwhelming overhaul

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