#13: Why Libby DeLucien Slowed Down Her $2M Organizing Company

After Hurricane Ian wiped out 400 customers in a single day, Libby DeLucien discovered something unexpected: slowing down was exactly what her business needed. In this candid episode, she shares how losing nearly a quarter of her company led to powerful lessons about sustainable growth and the importance of understanding your business "season."   Get ready for straight talk about rebuilding after disaster, why most companies try to grow too fast, and how to build something that can weather any storm. Whether you're pushing for growth or questioning your next move, this conversation will change how you think about success.   Key Takeaways: Understanding business "seasons" and when to stabilize How to add premium organizing services ($100/hour) Building systems before buying software Managing through natural disasters When to grow vs when to strengthen Creating sustainable operations Mentioned in this Episode: WOOTRecruit Software Cleaning Tech Bootcamp Debbie Sardone Systems ZenMaid Software Upcoming Book: Operational Blueprint   Try ZenMaid free for 14 days! Rather read than listen? Check out the full episode write-up on our blog.