This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter
Hi everyone,
I’m Steven Edwards, founder of Gro Profit First Accountants. As I write this, I’m enjoying some time away in Florida, practicing what I preach—building a business that allows freedom, flexibility, and profit. This is exactly what I want to share with you today: the power of creating a clear vision for both your life and your business.
Let’s Talk Vision: Step 1 of Entrepreneurial Freedom
One of the most impactful things I did years ago was map out what I wanted my life to look like—and then built a business around that.
That’s why Step 1 of my Entrepreneur Freedom System (from my book How to Build a Business That Runs Without You) starts with creating a vision.
Yes, I know “vision” is a word that’s thrown around a lot. But here’s the question I want to ask you:
What do you want?
Not what you think you should want. Not what others have. What does your dream business and life really look like?
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Create Your Ideal Week
Take 20 minutes. Seriously. Turn off distractions.
Write down:
- What time you start and finish work
- What your work environment looks like
- How many holidays you take
- How many days per week you work
- What type of work you actually do in the business
This is your personal vision, and it’s going to look completely different from anyone else’s. That’s the point.
If you get this down on paper, studies show you’re 10x more likely to make it happen. Not woo-woo—just fact.
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Then… Map the Business to Fit the Vision
If your current business model can’t give you that life, then something needs to change.
Ask yourself:
- Do I need a team member to take things off my plate?
- Should I niche down or ditch certain clients?
- Do I need to rebuild some systems or processes?
You may even realise that you’ve unintentionally built a business that traps you. But don’t worry—this is where change begins.
We help our clients build business plans that bring clarity to:
- Revenue and profit targets
- Ideal customer profiles
- Your values and non-negotiables
- Team structure and roles
- The work YOU want to do
Whether it’s one-to-one or through our soon-to-launch Gro Academy, we’ve got tools to help you get this done.
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Final Thought:
This week’s big idea: If your business is going to fund your dream life, you have to start with the vision.
Don’t skip this step. Your business should work for you, not the other way around.
Next week, I’ll cover Step 2 of the Entrepreneur Freedom System: Your Numbers Plan—how to create a financial model that can fund the lifestyle you want.
As always, if you want help putting this into action or creating your own business roadmap, just reach out. My team is here to support you.
Until next week—keep putting Profit First!
Stephen Edwards
Profit First Accountant & Business Coach
Gro Profit First Accountants
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