The 5 things I'd do this year if I wanted to ruin my business

Most businesses don't fail overnight. They're slowly dismantled by habits that feel reasonable in the moment. In this episode, I break down five patterns that quietly sabotage growth, from pivoting too quickly and avoiding your numbers to isolating yourself and letting old money stories drive decisions. These habits don't always feel risky, but over time they create blind spots, emotional decision-making, and stalled progress. If you want to lead your business with more clarity and confidence this year, this episode will help you see what needs to change and what to leave behind. 🎧 Episode 261 of Business By The Books Key Takeaways: Pivoting too fast stalls results (00:47) Avoiding numbers leads to reactive decisions (02:23) Isolation creates blind spots (05:56) Old money stories quietly run the business (10:23) Additional Resources: 📈Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here 👉 Discover how our CFO services can transform your finances and align them with your future goals: here 👉 Check your books here 👉 Visit the Kickstart website 👉 Follow Kickstart on Instagram Listen next: 👉 4 Balance Sheet Red Flags - The Risk of not Understanding your Balance Sheet  👉 11 Lessons in 11 Years