Growth stalls for surprising reasons. This episode explores five — including the hidden impact of making decisions alone.

💡 Episode Summary:

If business growth has felt slower or harder than it should be, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong.

In this episode, Finola Howard explores five often-overlooked reasons entrepreneurs stay stuck, despite working hard and showing up consistently. From the quiet weight of decision-making in isolation to the fragmentation that creeps in without a clear strategy, she shares hard-won insights gathered from 26+ years of experience and thousands of business conversations.

Whether you’re overthinking your next move, stuck in a sea of advice, or simply ready to grow with more clarity and connection — this conversation will meet you where you are.

⏱️ Episode Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction
Why working harder isn’t the answer — and what this episode will reveal.

02:10 – Shift 1: The Map Always Smooths the Journey
Seeing the bigger picture and building from strategy — not reaction.

06:28 – Shift 2: Feedback Fuels Focus
The loneliness no one talks about: carrying every decision alone.

14:04 – Shift 3: Experts and AI — No More Starting From Scratch
How the right support and tools accelerate your growth.

19:12 – Shift 4: The Power of a Thinking Partner
Having someone who holds the vision when you can’t.

25:26 – Shift 5: Everything Connects (Introducing the SOAR System)
Bringing it all together — and what happens when your business clicks into place.

29:47 – Wrap-Up & Reflection
Next steps if you’re ready to grow with more cohesion and clarity.

💬 Quote to Remember:

“The deeper truth is that the incessant decision making is lonely. That’s what’s not talked about enough.”

🎧 Listen, Reflect, and Reframe

You don’t need another tactic. You need space to think, structure that supports you, and a way to reconnect with the business you’re building. This episode is a powerful place to start.

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