Let’s be real… Q1 is never smooth sailing

There are always wins, wobbles & “wish I’d done that earlier” moments

But momentum beats perfection every time

And this local service business has made serious moves this quarter

Here’s what they shared in our latest strategy check-in:

✅ January brought in 20 new leads & zero drop-offs on the recurring side

✅ February, usually the slowest, still delivered 9 new sales & added 2 new monthly service clients

✅ March finished with 11 new leads, and even with a couple pauses, there was still a net gain overall

Not perfect… but a clear step forward each month

Now here’s the real win?

They’ve finally started stepping out of the business

Down to 3–4 days a week working in it… & no more doing every client job themselves

That’s a game changer

Let me break down the key lessons you can apply right now 👇

1️⃣ Keep Your Lead Funnel Active Every Month

They didn’t wait around for leads to show up

They planned campaigns, pushed the content, & followed up like clockwork

2️⃣ Reviews Don’t Just Happen

They’re now getting consistent Google reviews each week

Why?

Because it’s on the team checklist

If you want trust from new clients—ask, earn & showcase it

3️⃣ You Can’t Delegate What You Don’t Understand

They’ve just brought in a bookkeeper

But only after learning what numbers matter & what data they want to track

Know the basics before handing it off

4️⃣ Your Time Is Too Valuable to Waste

No more doing everything solo means they can now focus on:

✅ Leading the team

✅ Hiring the right people

✅ Planning their next phase of growth

That’s how you scale smart

If Q1 felt like a mixed bag, don’t stress

Just use it to build the momentum for Q2

✅ Get your next campaign mapped out

✅ Push for more 5-star reviews

✅ Audit your time

✅ & take control of your finances

Little steps, big shifts

You’ve got this

David :)