Pat Miller delivers a direct and motivational message urging small business owners to reflect on their discipline and commitment. His core message: if you're slacking, you're risking your business.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-Assessment: Are you doing the hard, necessary work—like making sales calls, following up on leads, analyzing your funnel, and reviewing your performance?
- Continuous Improvement: Are you reading, learning, and refining your skills? Are you raising prices when appropriate and managing expenses wisely?
- Focus and Discipline: Are you avoiding distractions, staying focused, and taking care of your physical health?
- Reality Check: Even if you're good at business, there's still a 50% chance of failure. That’s why consistent effort and self-discipline are critical.
- Call to Action: Stop slacking. Respect your dream. Improve where you know you can.
About the Author
Pat Miller is the founder of the Small Business Summary newsletter and a passionate advocate for small business owners.