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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 18 MIN

Working In The Business vs Working on The Business

from The Sharp Mind Show · host Nate Johnson

153linktr.ee/FitfutureMD🔥 The Core TruthMany business owners stay trapped because they only work in the business, not on itBeing busy every day does not automatically create growthAt some point, your business needs leadership and strategy—not just effort🎯 What Working In The Business Looks LikeHandling daily tasks constantlyAnswering every message yourselfManaging orders, emails, and small problems all dayStaying stuck in operationsYou become the worker instead of the builder🎯 What Working On The Business Looks LikeImproving systemsBuilding strategyCreating growth opportunitiesImproving marketing, branding, and scalabilityYou focus on the bigger picture and long-term directionCreating a clear message, style, and emotional connection with customersExample:Ensorsale focusing on discipline, resilience, and mindset apparel👉 Strategy creates positioningUsing consistent content to attract customers organicallyExample:short-form clipsmotivational postsSharp Minds episodes tied into apparel👉 Content becomes customer acquisitionOrganizing product drops with:countdownsurgencyemail campaignsthemed collections👉 Strategy increases attention and conversionsFocusing more time on:marketingcustomer acquisitionsalestop-performing products👉 Strategic focus improves outputCreating repeatable processes for:fulfillmentcustomer servicesocial mediaoperations👉 Systems allow growth without chaosAddressing problems quickly instead of avoiding themHolding standards even when conversations are uncomfortable👉 Leaders protect the missionShowing discipline, consistency, and professionalism yourself first👉 Teams follow behavior more than wordsGiving direction, expectations, and feedback without confusion👉 Strong communication creates alignmentOwning mistakes instead of blaming employees, customers, or circumstances👉 Accountability builds trust and respectHelping employees improveEncouraging growth and accountabilityCreating a culture of effort and excellence👉 Leadership multiplies the strength of the team🧠 Why Most People Stay Stuck Working In The BusinessFear of losing controlDifficulty delegatingFeeling productive from staying busyLack of systems and structureIt feels safer to control everything yourself💥 The Cost of Never Stepping BackBurnoutSlow growthLimited scalabilityConstant stress and overwhelmThe business cannot grow past the owner’s capacity👉 Important PointIf everything depends on you constantly, the business is not truly scalable yet🔁 The Business TrapMore customers create more workMore work creates more stressMore stress limits growthWithout systems, growth creates chaos instead of freedom🧩 The Difference Between Activity and LeadershipActivity:doing tasksreacting all dayLeadership:planningimproving systemsmaking strategic decisionsLeadership creates long-term growth📉 Why Delegation MattersTrying to do everything slows the business downDelegation creates:efficiencyscalabilitymore focus on growthStrong businesses are built through systems, not one person doing everything📈 How To Start Working On The BusinessIdentify repetitive tasksCreate systems for common processesFocus on branding, marketing, and customer growthSpend more time thinking strategicallyOptimization creates scale⚙️ Questions To Ask YourselfWhat tasks truly require my attention?What can be automated or delegated?What activities actually create growth?Awareness improves efficiency🧠 Mindset ShiftStop thinking:“I need to do everything myself”Start thinking:“I need to build something that functions efficiently”Systems create freedom📊 Real-Life ExamplesEnsorsale:Working in:answering every message manuallyhandling every small taskWorking on:improving brand identitybuilding marketing systemsscaling content and launchesContent:Working in:editing endlessly

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