Episode 779: The 11 Weirdest Things That Only Entrepreneurs Do That Keep Getting Them Into Trouble

Are you a serial creator stuck in "go mode" who can't stop launching new things? Do you find yourself focused on generating more revenue without ever increasing your profit? Today, we perform a much-needed reality check and expose 11 of the most common toxic traits that get entrepreneurs in trouble. 

From the dangerous game of reactive launching to the leaky bucket problem of prioritizing sales over profitability, we reveal the mindsets that may be secretly sabotaging your business growth. Don’t think these are holding you back? Think again! 

If you’re ready to break free from these patterns and build a healthier, more profitable business, this conversation will show you exactly how.

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In this episode you’ll hear: 

• The reasons why so many entrepreneurs abandon things that worked just to find a "better way" 
• How the toxic trait of being a "serial creator" who makes too many products prevents business growth
• Why you should avoid listening to your audience too much and what to focus on instead
• The way that reactive launching, or only selling a product when you need money, puts you on a hamster wheel 
• Some of the reasons that being in a codependent relationship with your business is so dangerous 
• What is behind the illusion of control that so many entrepreneurs are fixated on 
• Why it is so vital for entrepreneurs to have an intimate understanding of their business's core functions and numbers at all times 
• How the way to a healthier business and life is to break the "always on" mentality