Episode 78 13:41

Why it is So Important to Focus on One Thing

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Show Notes

As entrepreneurs it is so easy to have loads of spinning plates. Your to-do list can get out of control and then the overwhelm and the burnout sets in, so you end up achieving nothing.

In this episode I’m here to tell you that it’s ok to just focus on one thing. In fact, it’s better for you and it’s better for your business. By focussing on the stuff that really makes a difference you can make money more easily and be a lot happier doing it!

So are you ready to level up your business?

Episode Highlights

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  1. 02:11How long is your to-do list?
  2. 04:54A lack of focus affects your ability to deliver results
  3. 06:49The business pipeline
  4. 09:05Knowing your financial certainty number

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Dawn of a New Era is a weekly business podcast for founders, experts and professionals who want to grow a company without losing themselves in it. Every episode looks at the practical mechanics of scaling — revenue models, marketing, leadership, pricing and positioning — alongside the psychology that decides whether founders follow through.

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  • Episode · 78
  • Published · 28 July 2022
  • Run time · 13:41
  • Host · Dawn McGruer

About your host

Dawn McGruer is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and scaling advisor. She has spent over 25 years building, scaling and selling businesses, and has supported more than 30,000 founders, marketers and professionals worldwide.

Her work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and the psychology of performance — helping founders build companies that grow beyond their own capacity through better models, licensing and intellectual property leverage. She is the author of The Billionaire Brain®, published by Forbes Books.

Read more on the about page, explore her research and insights or see how to work with Dawn.

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