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The Importance of Stretch Goals in Business Operations No doubt, as entrepreneurs, we all have those sky-high aspirations, like retiring early or hitting monumental revenue targets. However, let’s zoom in on the more immediate, achievable goals—like increasing monthly revenue, acquiring new customers, or generating leads. These are the benchmarks that keep our business operations on […]

Understanding Systems vs. Processes Let’s start with the basics—what exactly are systems and processes, and how do they differ? Using McDonald’s business operations as an example, which is beautifully depicted in the movie The Founder, we see how Ray Kroc revolutionized the fast-food industry with the “Speedy Service System.” Processes involve specific tasks like food […]

Understanding Scarcity Mindset A scarcity mindset often manifests as a pervasive fear of never having enough, whether it’s resources, opportunities, or success. It can trigger anxiety and lead to a perpetual state of worry that things are going to fall apart at any moment—a feeling I know all too well. My Personal Battle with Scarcity […]

Understanding the Role Initially, the idea of hiring an executive assistant seemed more like a luxury than a necessity. Compared to investing in marketing or other direct growth strategies, it felt extravagantly personal. But after extensive discussions with mentors and peers, all of whom swore by the importance of this role, I took the leap. […]

The Mathematics of Scaling Scaling a business isn’t just about increasing numbers; it’s about strategically planning and executing growth by understanding the inputs needed to achieve desired outputs. Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of “dumb math”—simple calculations like selling a million units at one dollar to make a million dollars. However, real business growth […]