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Year 3 vs Year 7 in Business: Moving through the Messy Middle
Season 5 · Episode 29

Year 3 vs Year 7 in Business: Moving through the Messy Middle

Tea with the Queen · Emma McQueen

August 11, 202413m 19s

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Show Notes

Have you ever felt like you're juggling a hundred balls at once, teetering on the edge of burnout, and questioning if it's all worth it? Welcome to the messy middle of your business. This is an intensely stressful but immensely educational phase that typically occurs around the third year of business or when annual revenue hits about $300,000. Today I’m sharing the tips and tricks that helped me navigate through my own messy middle, so you can steer your business toward sustainable success.

My biggest lesson from this journey was the need to pause and reflect.  If you’re in the messy middle, I recommend you pause, evaluate your current business landscape, and take actionable steps for a clearer and more manageable future. Remember, the messy middle is temporary. With the right strategies and a willingness to make tough decisions, you can transition from chaos to clarity.

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For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/