The Metrics Maven: Simple Data Driven Business Growth Strategy for Solopreneurs
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Does the thought of looking at your metrics trigger a visceral reaction? That’s because no one ever taught you how to understand what they actually mean.
Leveraging your metrics is the fastest way to sustainable business growth. In fact, research from McKinsey shows businesses that use data effectively grow up to 23x faster!
Your host, business strategist and bestselling author Amy Traugh, will show you how to ditch generic, cookie-cutter strategies that keep you on the revenue roller coaster and use your metrics as a custom solution to grow your sales without getting buried in spreadsheets.
Leveraging your metrics is the fastest way to sustainable business growth. In fact, research from McKinsey shows businesses that use data effectively grow up to 23x faster!
Your host, business strategist and bestselling author Amy Traugh, will show you how to ditch generic, cookie-cutter strategies that keep you on the revenue roller coaster and use your metrics as a custom solution to grow your sales without getting buried in spreadsheets.
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Did you know there is a metric influencing your sales right now that you’re probably not tracking, reviewing, or even thinking about? The even crazier part is that ignoring it is actually costing you sales, momentum, and confidence. It’s not conversion rates, lead volume, or revenue per offer. Today, we’re talking about a metric almost no one is measuring, especially high-achieving business owners.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!450. This One Thing Will Make or Break Your Business Growth in 2026441. Can Comparison Actually GROW Your Business? The Surprising Upside You Haven’t Considered429. The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Sell (That Has Nothing to Do With Your Strategy)💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Do you really need a dashboard in order to monitor your metrics? It’s a common question, however my answer is rarely what people expect. In this episode, we’re unpacking why dashboards feel so appealing, why they often lead to more frustration, what to do instead if you want clarity fast, and who actually benefits from having one. Spoiler: it has everything to do with how your brain is wired.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!448. Burn the Spreadsheet! Tracking Metrics Won’t Grow Your Business441. Can Comparison Actually GROW Your Business? The Surprising Upside You Haven’t Considered428. You’re Working Hard… But Is It Working? What Your Metrics Are Trying to Tell You💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Why do so many business owners avoid looking at their metrics, even when they know those numbers matter? I see this pattern constantly across industries, revenue levels, and stages of business. On the surface, it looks like a numbers issue, but it almost never is. The real reason behind the avoidance runs much deeper, and most people don’t realize it’s influencing their decisions. In this episode you’ll learn what’s really going on and how to quickly overcome it without adding more complexity or pressure.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!441. Can Comparison Actually GROW Your Business? The Surprising Upside You Haven’t Considered423. How to Truly Detach from the Outcome & Achieve Massive Business Growth418. 3 Things You’re Doing To Secretly Sabotage Your Business Growth💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Feeling like your business runs you instead of the other way around? You started your business for freedom, flexibility, and control over your time, but somehow, your days feel like an endless loop of decisions, tasks, and stress.What if the thing you’ve been resisting is actually key to finally getting that freedom back? Listen in and discover how the right systems can make your business run smoother, your decisions easier, and give you the clarity and control you’ve been craving… without ever stealing your freedom.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!440. How to Think Like a CEO (Even If You’re a Team of One)426. A Simple Shift to Maintain Momentum During Slow Seasons of Business418. 3 Things You’re Doing To Secretly Sabotage Your Business Growth💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Tracking the wrong metrics won’t lead to business growth… they can actually be a huge waste of your valuable time and energy. If you’ve ever wondered what numbers truly matter, which ones you can safely ignore, and how to stop tracking data that doesn’t help you make decisions, this episode is for you.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!443. The 3 Things Business Owners Need to Do Now to Guarantee More Profit in 2026437. Selling in a Slow Economy: What’s Working Now vs. Last Year416. The Mistake Most Solopreneurs Make With Their Data💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
What if making more money this quarter had less to do with doing more and more to do with a few simple habits done consistently? Sustainable business growth doesn’t come from working 24/7. It comes from repeated behaviors that compound over time. In this episode you’ll learn three simple habits that will directly support your short-term revenue targets… without adding more tasks to your never-ending list.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!433. The 3 Must-Haves for Consistent Cash Months423. How to Truly Detach from the Outcome & Achieve Massive Business Growth413. 3 Easy Ways to Use Metrics to Increase Your Sales💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Have you ever looked around online and thought, how are some businesses posting about five-figure months and multiple six-figure years… while you’re working just as hard, maybe harder, and still feel like you’re not getting traction?If you’ve ever wondered why, it almost always comes back to one thing. In this episode, I’m breaking down what that is and how understanding it now can set you up for sustainable growth in 2026 and beyond.🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!445. How to Make Your Offer Irresistible… Without Sounding Like a 90’s Infomercial424. How to Audit Your Business in Under 30 Minutes to Grow FASTER414. Why You’re Always Working… But Still Stuck📋 GRAB THE CHECKLIST mentioned in this episode here!💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Do you ever feel like you quit your 9-5 to work 24-7? This is an incredibly common place to be for solopreneurs who care deeply about their business. It’s time to stop letting your business run the show and regain control of your business with simple strategies you can implement today!🎙️ DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!440. How to Think Like a CEO (Even If You’re a Team of One)430. Feeling Like a Best Kept Secret? Simple Strategies to Stand Out in a Noisy World414. Why You’re Always Working… But Still Stuck📕 GRAB A COPY OF AMY’S BESTSELLING BOOK: The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Success. Available at all major retailers or by clicking here.💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Tracking your metrics will not grow your business. Yep… you read that right. Most business owners know they should be tracking their metrics, but here’s the problem: most conversations about metrics stop at the spreadsheet. Track this. Monitor that. Check your numbers weekly. As if simply collecting data could magically fix inconsistent sales, burnout, or overwhelm.Today, I’m giving you permission to burn the spreadsheet. We’re diving into why this belief is so common, why collecting data often leaves business owners frustrated, and what actually needs to happen for your metrics to truly matter.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!439. Are Your Metrics Making You Money... Or Wasting Your Time?432. How to Sell an Evergreen Offer on Repeat… Without Facebook Ads421. The ONE Metric Crucial to Business Growth💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Are you tired of being stuck on the revenue rollercoaster? Inconsistent income usually has less to do with effort and more to do with focusing on the wrong things. In this episode, you’ll learn the common three myths keeping most solopreneurs stuck and simple, yet effective strategies that will lead you to consistent cashflow.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!438. Metrics Trending Down? Don’t Panic! Here’s Exactly What to Do424. How to Audit Your Business in Under 30 Minutes to Grow FASTER407. Ready to Raise Your Prices? Check This First💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Have you ever asked ChatGPT something like, “What’s a good conversion rate?” or “What should my revenue be by now?” and then immediately felt either relieved… or totally panicked?Today, we’re talking about industry standards, and why they’re not the villain… but they’re also not your business bestie and could actually be slowing down your business growth. Because while they can be helpful, they can just as easily mess with your confidence, your decisions, and your momentum if you don’t keep them in their proper place.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!439. Are Your Metrics Making You Money... Or Wasting Your Time?421. The ONE Metric Crucial to Business Growth413. 3 Easy Ways to Use Metrics to Increase Your Sales💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
But wait! There’s more! Ever wondered why your amazing offer isn’t selling, even though you know it’s THE solution people need? You don’t need endless 90's-style bonuses to make your offer irresistible. In this episode, we’re diving far deeper than the surface level advice you’ve seen everywhere. Learn what makes someone hesitate, what helps them feel ready to buy, and how to position your offer so it feels like the obvious next step.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!436. The Messaging Mistakes Keeping You Invisible (and How to Become the Go-To Expert)429. The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Sell (That Has Nothing to Do With Your Strategy)422. Scale, Shift, or Scrap Your Offer? Use This Framework to Decide with Confidence💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
You planned. You created content. You emailed your list. And then, silence. Not one sale. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. Silent launches are far more common than most business owners realize. In this episode, we’re digging into why silent launches happen, what your metrics are really telling you, and the small adjustments you can make to turn your next launch into your most profitable launch yet.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!434. The Most Overlooked Part of a Launch (That’s Costing You Sales)423. How to Truly Detach from the Outcome & Achieve Massive Business Growth417. How to Sell Your Offer without Feeling Sleazy💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Have you ever reached December and wondered why all that effort didn’t add up to the results you expected? In this episode, we’re dialing in the three essential steps you can take right now so 2026 becomes your most profitable year yet, without adding even more things to do to your already full plate.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!440. How to Think Like a CEO (Even If You’re a Team of One)424. How to Audit Your Business in Under 30 Minutes to Grow FASTER412. 4 of 5 Businesses Will Fail. Beat the Odds With This Proven Strategy💥 DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHECKLIST MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE HERE! amytraugh.com/gap🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
It sounds backwards, right? We’ve all been sold the idea that social media is the key to growing a business. But what if all those hours spent creating content, chasing trends, and trying to outsmart the algorithm are actually slowing your business growth instead of driving it? Tune in as we break down this powerful concept and what it means for your business.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!435. You’ve Got Leads, But No Sales... What’s Going On?427. How to Create a Rinse-and-Repeat Sales Cycle for Your Business that Converts! 410. 5 Underrated Places for Solopreneurs to Generate Ready-to-Buy Leads💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
How many times have you caught yourself scrolling and seeing another coach celebrating a big win, only to hear that quiet voice whisper, “You should be further along by now”? We’ve all been told comparison is the thief of joy, but what if comparison really isn’t the issue, rather it’s actually a powerful tool for business growth? In this episode we’re digging into the neuroscience behind why we compare, how to turn that instinct into motivation, and how tracking your metrics transforms comparison into clarity. 🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!427. How to Create a Rinse-and-Repeat Sales Cycle for Your Business that Converts! 419. The Simple Shift that DOUBLED My Business Growth in 2025412. 4 of 5 Businesses Will Fail. Beat the Odds With This Proven Strategy💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
If your business feels more like a never-ending to-do list than the freedom you imagined, this episode’s for you. You’ll learn the 3 CEO traits that help you move from overwhelmed and overworked to confident and in control. Once you start thinking like a CEO, even as a team of one, everything changes.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!431. The Costly Gap That’s Killing Your Sales (and How to Close It FAST)423. How to Truly Detach from the Outcome & Achieve Massive Business Growth414. Why You’re Always Working… But Still Stuck💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Tracking the wrong metrics, could be wasting your time. Today, we’re digging into the world of vanity metrics. What they are, why we’re obsessed with them, and what metrics to focus on so that you can stop wasting your time and focus on the metrics that will actually lead to business growth!🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!424. How to Audit Your Business in Under 30 Minutes to Grow FASTER413. 3 Easy Ways to Use Metrics to Increase Your Sales402. Are You Tracking the Wrong Business Metrics?💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here🎧 WHAT TOPIC DO YOU WANT to hear on the podcast next week? Cast your vote in my weekly poll on LinkedIn here!💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
You look at your metrics… and your stomach drops. Sales are down. Engagement’s flat. Expenses crept up. Maybe even your email list took a hit. Suddenly, you’re questioning everything you’ve been doing. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many solopreneurs dread checking their metrics because it feels like they’re staring straight at failure. But what if those “bad” metrics were actually pointing you toward your next growth opportunity? In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what to do when your numbers don’t look the way you hoped and how to turn that frustration into clarity and direction.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!426. A Simple Shift to Maintain Momentum During Slow Seasons of Business418. 3 Things You’re Doing To Secretly Sabotage Your Business Growth403. The 3 Essentials Every Solopreneurs Needs to Quickly Break Out of a Sales Slump💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here🎧 WHAT TOPIC DO YOU WANT to hear on the podcast next week? Cast your vote in my weekly poll on LinkedIn here!💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
Have your sales slowed down even though you’re still doing all the same things that worked last year? You’re not imagining it. The economy has shifted, buyer behavior has changed, and if you’re not adjusting your sales strategy, you’re going to feel stuck. In this episode, we’re digging into what worked last year but isn’t landing the same way now, what IS working in today’s slower economy, and simple adjustments you can make to start growing your sales today.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Hit that follow button & then check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!426. A Simple Shift to Maintain Momentum During Slow Seasons of Business415. Caught in the Messy Middle? Here's the Easy Way Out!410. 5 Underrated Places for Solopreneurs to Generate Ready-to-Buy Leads💥 ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR METRICS INTO MONEY? Get started for FREE at amytraugh.com 🙋♀️ WANT FEATURED ON THE METRICS MAVEN PODCAST? Here’s your opportunity! Learn more here🎧 WHAT TOPIC DO YOU WANT to hear on the podcast next week? Cast your vote in my weekly Instagram poll every Monday @amytraugh💻 EPISODE WEBSITE
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