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Mike Michalowicz People take your word more seriously. What I write about is the same stuff I have been talking about for years prior. Now it is just in the book. And …morePeople take your word more seriously. What I write about is the same stuff I have been talking about for years prior. Now it is just in the book. And for some magical reason people start to take it far more seriously.

It is a pretty cool "power." If you want to get a point across, and have people seriously value it, put it in a book.(less)
Mike Michalowicz I stop writing. It may sound strange... but when I am struggling to write, I simply give myself a break. I have an advantage of owning (and being on t…moreI stop writing. It may sound strange... but when I am struggling to write, I simply give myself a break. I have an advantage of owning (and being on the board) of multiple companies. So when I can't write, I dig more and more into my work. And it is in that work that I get inspired to write more.

Another trick is to read more. I LOVE reading. And when I struggle to write, I read more. There is lot's of inspiration there.

That's it for now... I am off to write, ironically.(less)
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3 Simple Ways to Start Scaling Your Business – Even in a Scary Economy

Scaling feels scarier right now. The economy is unpredictable, margins are tight, and every decision feels like it could tip the ship.

I get it. I’ve been there. But uncertainty isn’t a stop sign. It actually highlights the areas where scaling can be smart and controlled. It’s a good time to focus on your best clients, tighten your systems, and expand influence strategically. You can grow without

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“Excuses are like assholes. Everyone has one, and they all stink.”
Mike Michalowicz, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: The tell-it-like-it-is guide to cleaning up in business, even if you are at the end of your roll.

“All revenue is not the same. If you remove your worst, unprofitable clients and the now-unnecessary costs associated with them, you will see a jump in profitability and a reduction in stress, often within a few weeks. Equally important, you will have more time to pursue and clone your best clients.”
Mike Michalowicz, Profit First: A Simple System To Transform Any Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money-Making Machine

“A financially healthy company is a result of a series of small daily financial wins, not one big moment. Profitability isn’t an event; it’s a habit. WHY”
Mike Michalowicz, Profit First: A Simple System To Transform Any Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money-Making Machine

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“All revenue is not the same. If you remove your worst, unprofitable clients and the now-unnecessary costs associated with them, you will see a jump in profitability and a reduction in stress, often within a few weeks. Equally important, you will have more time to pursue and clone your best clients.”
Mike Michalowicz, Profit First: A Simple System To Transform Any Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money-Making Machine

“A financially healthy company is a result of a series of small daily financial wins, not one big moment. Profitability isn’t an event; it’s a habit. WHY”
Mike Michalowicz, Profit First: A Simple System To Transform Any Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money-Making Machine

“You are no longer asking, “How can I make my business bigger?” You are asking, “How can I make my business healthier?” WHAT”
Mike Michalowicz, Profit First: A Simple System To Transform Any Business From A Cash-Eating Monster To A Money-Making Machine

“los humanos no somos lógicos.”
Mike Michalowicz, La ganancia es primero: Transforma tu negocio en una máquina de hacer dinero

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