The podcast covers topics like shutting down a design agency, launching a new product and making $200k in 30 days, charging high prices, providing value with less work, implementing major changes in business, simplifying and focusing on high-paying brand deals, the importance of saying no, recent business decisions, and taking a long-term approach.
Taking action is crucial when you reach a point in your business where you know what needs to be done but just have to do it.
Shutting down a successful design agency allowed the host to shift focus to a more leveraged and scalable business model.
Deep dives
Implementing the Most Important Actions
Sometimes in business, there comes a point where there is nothing left to discuss and it is crucial to take action. Whether it is focusing on what needs to be done or seeking clarity and direction, the most effective path forward is often to simply take action.
Shutting Down the Design Agency
The host discusses the decision to shut down their design agency, despite its success. Recognizing that the agency, although profitable, required their continued involvement for future growth, they made the bold choice to shift their focus to a more leveraged and scalable business model.
Refining the Education Business
The host reflects on their education business and the realization that they were not aligning their approach with the core principles they taught. They made the decision to simplify and realign their focus on providing maximum value with minimal effort, shifting away from an abundance of content and instead prioritizing clarity, insights, and mentorship.
Launching a New Program
The host announces the launch of a new program in beta, tailored to their best students. By charging more and providing a program focused on personalized guidance and insights based on their expertise, they seek to create maximum value with minimum effort, following the principles they have been teaching.