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Why Your Decision-Making Process Is Costing You Thousands

EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why Your Decision-Making Process Is Costing You Thousands

from Built Different · host Marcus Chen

What if the biggest decisions in your life are actually the easiest ones to make? Most entrepreneurs torture themselves over choices that could be solved with simple frameworks. In this episode, Marcus Chen breaks down the exact decision-making process that helped him sell his entire restaurant chain without regret. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The "keeper test" Netflix uses for every major business decision (works for personal choices too) • Why limiting yourself to 3-4 options makes you 40% more confident in your final choice • How writing down your criteria first cuts decision stress in half, according to Stanford research • The one question that instantly reveals whether you're making the right call 👤 Perfect for: entrepreneurs stuck in analysis paralysis who need to make big moves fast 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Marcus introduces the $2 million decision that changed everything [01:45] Why your brain sabotages good decision-making [03:30] The Netflix keeper test (steal this framework) [05:15] How to cut options down to what actually matters [07:00] The Stanford writing trick that eliminates buyer's remorse [09:30] Red flags that scream "wrong choice" before you commit [11:15] Key takeaways you can use for your next big decision Stop second-guessing yourself on choices that could transform your business. The frameworks in this episode work whether you're hiring your first employee or deciding to pivot your entire company. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Built Different on Spotify and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next breakthrough insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: decision making, business strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, startup advice Listen on your favorite app at Built Different ------------ Keywords: startup advice, business psychology, business mindset, business failures, sales tactics, decision making, productivity tips, business growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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