Description

Most people spend more time planning a kitchen remodel than they do planning their business.

My beautiful wife Sarah and I have lived in four homes together, all of them fixer-uppers with their own quirks and challenges. We never had the skills of a professional crew, but we always had a plan that started with a clear budget, a timeline, and a realistic understanding of what we could actually get done. It still amazes me how much more planning we put into fixing up a house than most people put into launching or running a business. 

Takeaways:

• You do not need to be a renovation expert if you start with a clear plan and stick to it.
• Your business deserves the same kind of structure as a home project: map the budget, timeline, and responsibilities.
• Pick one short-term goal each week, block time for it on your calendar, and treat that time like a non-negotiable appointment.