Episode 408

The Failure in Chasing the Wrong Numbers - S8 E15

Takeaways

  • Accountability means recognizing areas for personal improvement.
  • Profitability is often more valuable than sheer revenue figures.
  • External pressures can distort the true purpose of a business.
  • A $100 million company may not be more successful than a $10 million one.
  • The mission of a business should guide its growth strategy.
  • Success should not be measured by arbitrary revenue goals.
  • Living your own dream is more important than societal expectations.
  • Financial health is crucial for sustainable business operations.
  • Understanding the internal dynamics of a business is key to success.
  • Don't judge a business by its revenue alone; look deeper.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - The Burden of Accountability

05:55 - Understanding Business Purpose and Mission

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.