Waiting Until Things Calm Down Is the Fastest Way to Repeat Last Year (Ep. 67)
The Clear Business Growth Show
Release Date: 01/14/2026
Waiting Until Things Calm Down Is the Fastest Way to Repeat Last Year (Ep. 67)
The Clear Business Growth Show
That voice that says “I’ll work on it when things calm down” sounds sensible. It is also the fastest way to stay exactly where you are. In this episode, I unpack why calm rarely arrives on its own, how waiting quietly locks in last year’s results, and why clarity is the thing that actually creates momentum, even when business feels full. In this episode Why waiting for calm keeps you stuck in the messy middle The hidden cost of deferring clarity on your offer and messaging How busyness disguises avoidance, even in successful businesses Why clarity creates calm, not the other...
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A Better Way to Grow Your Business in 2026: Less Chaos, More Confidence (Ep. 66).
The Clear Business Growth Show
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The Clear Business Growth Show
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The Clear Business Growth Show
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Why Your Business Feels Hard Right Now (and How Refinement Fixes It). (Ep. 63)
The Clear Business Growth Show
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The Clear Business Growth Show
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The Clear Business Growth Show
So many service providers are turning to AI and automation hoping it will finally help them stay consistent, market more, and grow faster. But here’s the truth most people miss: AI can’t fix a lack of clarity. It can’t fix a scattered offer. And it can’t fix a business that’s running on custom work, inconsistent pricing or ill-fit clients. 🎁 Get the FREE 15-minute training: Learn the three simple shifts you need before stepping into your next stage of growth. Clarify what’s out of alignment, what’s missing and what needs tightening so you can plan for 2026 with confidence....
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The One Thing You Must Fix Before You Can Create Consistent Months in Business.
The Clear Business Growth Show
Trying to grow by adding more offers, more marketing, or more effort is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. This episode explores the real issue underneath inconsistent results and why fixing your focus, not your workload, is what turns unpredictable months into steady, sustainable growth. What we cover in this episode: Why doing more isn’t solving the problem: Many service providers feel pressure to be more visible, create more content, or launch new offers. When the foundation underneath isn’t solid, this only amplifies overwhelm. If you’ve been avoiding growth activities because...
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Why I Believe Selling Isn’t About Persuading. It’s About Helping the Right People Make the Right Decision. (Ep. 59).
The Clear Business Growth Show
Selling gets a bad rap, mostly because many of us have experienced the pushy, uncomfortable version of it. In this episode, my aim is to reframesselling entirely. Instead of trying to convince people, she breaks down how to sell in a way that feels grounded, ethical, and human. You’ll hear why great sales conversations are built on connection, clarity, and understanding your great-fit clients. I shares stories from my years in business development, including how focusing on empathy and fit helped me exceed sales targets and build long-term trust. This episode is especially for service-based...
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The Hidden Step To Standing Out in a Saturated Market That A Lot Of People Miss (Ep. 58).
The Clear Business Growth Show
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info_outlineThat voice that says “I’ll work on it when things calm down” sounds sensible. It is also the fastest way to stay exactly where you are.
In this episode, I unpack why calm rarely arrives on its own, how waiting quietly locks in last year’s results, and why clarity is the thing that actually creates momentum, even when business feels full.
In this episode
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Why waiting for calm keeps you stuck in the messy middle
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The hidden cost of deferring clarity on your offer and messaging
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How busyness disguises avoidance, even in successful businesses
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Why clarity creates calm, not the other way around
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The difference between readiness and decision
Client story
I share the story of a fully booked parent coach who knew her business and audience were evolving. Instead of waiting for a quieter season that never came, she chose to create clarity while busy. With structure and support, she launched a new aligned offer and filled 18 spots, far beyond her original goal.
Key ideas
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Waiting does not create readiness. Deciding does
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You need clarity most when things feel messy, not when they feel easy
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You do not need to burn everything down or pause your business to grow
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Structure reduces overwhelm and makes growth feel lighter
Practical takeaways
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Identify what you keep postponing “until things calm down”
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Create clarity alongside your current workload, not after it
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Focus on tightening foundations before adding more strategies
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Choose clarity deliberately rather than waiting for space to appear
Free masterclass
I'm running a free live masterclass, The 2026 Business Reset, on Thursday 22 January. Live and replay options available. Register for free here.
Thanks for listening,
Esther Gretton
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Email: esther@esthergretton.com