You’re Already Successful, You’re Just Not Noticing It

How do you measure success? For some people, it’s the amount of money in their bank account, the car they drive, or the zip code that they live in. For Lou and I, success comes from the impact we can make for our clients, the livelihood we can create for our teams, and the quality time that we can spend with our loved ones. We discuss how to tell when it’s time to pivot, what it looks like to take actions that align with your end goal, and the importance of getting out of a toxic cycle of comparison.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The three metrics that Lou uses to measure success in a business  Getting really clear on how much you want to grow, especially as a service-based business  Coming up with your own success markers and celebrating the small wins  Exemplifying and embodying what success looks like for your employees  Updating your definition of success as your business changes    RESOURCES Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business by Donald Miller Arcadia Toys  Jayebird   CONNECT WITH LOUISE Follow Louise: @a_wild_lou_appeared  Follow The Finance Agency: @the_finance_agency  Learn more about The Finance Agency: thefinanceagencyllc.com    CONNECT WITH LAUREN Follow Lauren: @thelaurenboyd Join the waitlist for HR app, Quinn Follow Guide My Business: @guidemybusiness   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS ( 0:50 ) Welcome to I’ll Make This Brief! Today, Lauren and Louise are discussing how to measure success.  ( 1:15 ) Lauren and Louise share what books they’ve been reading recently.  ( 3:18 ) Lauren and Louise list two small businesses that they support.  ( 6:25 ) Louise explains the three metrics she uses to measure the financial success of a business.  ( 7:41 ) Lauren and Louise talk about defining success for a service-based business.  ( 10:46 ) Lauren asks Louise, “How would you say we know when it's time to pivot?”  ( 14:52 ) Louise and Lauren discuss the importance of not comparing or measuring your success to anyone else’s achievements.