Don't fix everything. Find the right thing.
A business can look successful from the outside and still be weak in one place that limits everything else. Answer each statement based on what is consistently true today, not what you intend to build later. Your results will show the strongest pillar, the weakest pillar and where to focus first.
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Online Presence & Authority
Getting Found and Taking Up Space
1. A potential customer can find my business online quickly and understand what we do without having to hunt for information.
Rarely trueConsistently true
2. My website and primary social profiles make it clear who we help, what we offer and why someone should trust us.
Rarely trueConsistently true
3. We show up consistently enough online that prospects are likely to encounter us more than once before buying.
Rarely trueConsistently true
4. We have visible proof of expertise and results, such as testimonials, case studies, reviews, media, useful content or other authority signals.
Rarely trueConsistently true
5. Our ability to attract attention does not depend entirely on one platform, one referral source or my personal network.
Rarely trueConsistently true
II
Revenue by Design
Creating Predictable, Scalable and Controllable Revenue
6. I can reasonably forecast the revenue the business is likely to produce over the next 30–90 days.
Rarely trueConsistently true
7. A meaningful portion of our revenue repeats or recurs without requiring us to acquire a brand-new customer every time.
Rarely trueConsistently true
8. Existing customers have clear reasons and opportunities to buy from us again after their first purchase.
Rarely trueConsistently true
9. At least some of our revenue can grow without requiring a proportional increase in my personal hours or delivery time.
Rarely trueConsistently true
10. When we need to increase revenue, we have proven offers, campaigns or channels we can intentionally activate rather than simply hoping for more sales.
Rarely trueConsistently true
III
Customer Experience
Becoming the Business People Remember and Recommend
11. Customers have a clear, professional experience from first inquiry through purchase, delivery and follow-up.
Rarely trueConsistently true
12. The experience of working with or buying from us feels distinctive enough that customers are likely to remember it.
Rarely trueConsistently true
13. We deliberately stay connected with customers after the initial sale instead of allowing the relationship to disappear.
Rarely trueConsistently true
14. Referrals, reviews and repeat business happen consistently because of the experience we create, not only because I personally ask for them.
Rarely trueConsistently true
15. Our brand promise and the actual customer experience match closely, regardless of who on the team delivers the work.
Rarely trueConsistently true
IV
Leadership
Leading Yourself and the Business With Consistency
16. I can make important business decisions without repeatedly delaying them because I am waiting for perfect certainty.
Rarely trueConsistently true
17. I consistently follow through on the priorities I set instead of allowing urgent distractions to replace them.
Rarely trueConsistently true
18. I know the few outcomes that matter most right now and can say no to opportunities that pull the business away from them.
Rarely trueConsistently true
19. My standards, expectations and decisions remain reasonably consistent even when the business is under pressure.
Rarely trueConsistently true
20. The business has direction beyond reacting to today's problems, and I can clearly explain what we are building toward.
Rarely trueConsistently true
V
Systems & Automations
Building a Business That Doesn't Need You in Every Loop
21. Important recurring work is documented well enough that someone other than me can complete it correctly.
Rarely trueConsistently true
22. Routine follow-up, reminders, handoffs and administrative tasks are automated or systemized wherever practical.
Rarely trueConsistently true
23. Information the team needs is stored in a reliable place instead of living primarily in my head, inbox or memory.
Rarely trueConsistently true
24. I can step away from normal operations for several days without routine work, customer communication or delivery breaking down.
Rarely trueConsistently true
25. We intentionally use technology, automation and AI where they remove repetitive work or improve consistency, rather than adding tools without a clear purpose.
Rarely trueConsistently true
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