Even if you’re not familiar with the term “growing broke,” you may be experiencing it firsthand—revenue is increasing, but cash flow feels tight, and profits are shrinking. Despite your best efforts, something isn’t adding up.
Like other driven CEOs, you’re looking for better solutions and have probably tried new software to help stop the overwhelm and improve efficiency. Each time, you start with high hopes, thinking, “This is the answer!” But soon, it’s not being used effectively, and the original challenges still exist. Ugh!
Why? Because technology itself isn't the solution. It’s the systems behind the technology that make the real difference.
But wait! Aren’t systems and technology the same thing? Nope.
A system is simply a process consisting of a set of repeatable steps. For example, you may schedule client meetings via phone for a personal touch. An admin contacts a client with available times, the client confirms the time, and then the admin sends a confirmation email. This is still a process, even though you’re not using scheduling software.
So, what is the real cure for growing broke and achieving profitable growth?
Here’s how:
Identify and simplify the core steps of your processes so that adding technology increases efficiency—not chaos. Streamlining your workflows creates clarity and ensures that your business operates smoothly without unnecessary complexity.
Productivity tools and other software may help with some tasks, but they don’t fix profitability issues. The real value lies in optimizing systems to control costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and focus on high-impact areas that drive scalable, profitable growth.
Moving quickly with technology doesn’t always mean better results. Taking the time to create a solid system that emphasizes quality results first ensures consistency, clarity, and high standards across your business.
It’s tempting to want a quick fix—a single tool to reduce overwhelm. But the truth is, it’s about building a strong foundation that gives technology the power to work for you, not against you.
When attempts to fix things with technology don’t work, it’s easy to stick with the familiar. But the cost of inaction is real—missed opportunities, rising stress for you and your team, and a slower path to sustainable growth. Investing time in building strong systems means taking control, not just keeping up.
By laying a strong foundation with clear, repeatable systems, you can set your business up for sustainable success. This path is not always the quickest, but it is the surest one.
Imagine the peace of mind (ahhhhh) from knowing your business is running profitably, consistently, and in a way that supports scalability without chaos—for you and your team.
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