10/27- 4:44 Dealmaker's Digest Newsletter

Are you grinding non-stop but not seeing your bank account grow? You’re not alone. Being busy doesn’t mean you’re making money—and most people confuse a packed schedule with progress. Your calendar may be full, but how much of that activity is actually putting cash in your pocket?

Today, I dropped a new blog that dives into the “busy but broke” trap and why it’s one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs stay stuck. If you're tired of running in circles, it's time to focus on what really counts. Check out the full post for the breakdown on getting from hustle to results. →

4 Thoughts to Kickstart Your Day:

1. Stop Measuring Success by Hours Worked: Success isn’t about clocking the longest hours—it’s about what you’re accomplishing in that time.

2. Identify High-Value Tasks: Not all work is created equal. Client calls, lead generation, and strategic planning drive revenue. Low-impact tasks don’t.

3. Question Your To-Do List: Is each task moving the needle, or just making you feel productive?

4. Make Room for Real Progress: Clear the fluff and create space for what actually drives growth.

4 Lessons Learned:

1. Productivity Doesn’t Mean Profitability: Just because you’re getting a lot done doesn’t mean it’s adding to the bottom line. Aim for effectiveness over busyness.

2. Burnout is Real—and it’s Costly: Constant hustling leads to burnout, which drains your energy and productivity. Smart work keeps you in the game longer.

3. Delegate the Small Stuff: Stop doing it all yourself. Offload tasks that don’t require your attention to free up time for big-picture moves.

4. Define Your Priorities: Without clear priorities, you end up filling time instead of moving forward. Know your top goals and keep your eyes on them.

4 Challenges to Conquer Today:

1. Audit Your Calendar: Review this week’s schedule and identify low-value tasks. Eliminate or delegate them.

2. Track Your Time: For one day, log each task you complete. How much of it is truly impactful?

3. Set Revenue-Driven Goals: Start each day with one goal tied directly to revenue—make it non-negotiable.

4. Commit to Saying No: Decline at least one low-impact request today. Your time is too valuable to spend on things that don’t matter.

Quote of the Day

"A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Stay focused on results, work smart, and watch the real growth happen.

Until Tomorrow,

Mark Evans DM

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