Episode 445: Core Problem #1 - Lack of Clarity

Mar 14, 2025

Small business owners often struggle with a lack of clarity, which can stall growth. Vague objectives and poor communication create significant obstacles. Understanding where you are and where you want to go is crucial. A well-structured business roadmap can bridge this gap effectively. The podcast emphasizes the importance of clarity in strategic planning and personal integrity as essential elements in overcoming business challenges.

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INSIGHT

Lack of Clarity

Many business owners lack clarity, hindering growth.
They have ideas about their business's current state and goals, but these are rarely documented or shared.

ADVICE

Building a Business Roadmap

Define Point A (your current state) and Point B (your desired future).
Create a plan to bridge the gap, forming your business roadmap.

INSIGHT

Business Problems and Owner Challenges

Businesses solve problems, and business owners also face numerous challenges.
These include overwork, unpredictable revenue, lack of systems, and being stuck as the doer.

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In this episode, Bradley kicks off a new three-part series on the core problems that small business owners face. Building upon the previous three episodes, where he discussed the roadmap to business success, he now shifts focus to the most significant obstacles that hinder growth.

The first core problem? Lack of clarity.

Bradley explains how business owners in the $300,000 to $3 million revenue range often have a general idea of where their business stands and where they want it to go. However, this understanding is typically not well-documented, shared with the team, or structured in a way that ensures consistent execution. He introduces the concept of a business roadmap—understanding Point A (where you are today), Point B (where you're going), and the plan to bridge the gap—as the solution to this clarity issue.

Resources & Links:

Listen to the previous three episodes on building a business roadmap.
Join Bradley at The Quarterly when you register at https://quarterly.blueprintos.com
Don't miss Bradley's upcoming webclass, Operator to Owner, and save your seat at https://webclass.blueprintos.com

Next Episode: Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where Bradley will tackle the second core problem small business owners face.

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