The Simple Business Plan: What You Actually Need to Succeed (Podcast Ep 15)
Apr 21, 2025Episode Summary
Ditch the overwhelm and start with clarity. In this episode, Jacqueline Green challenges the traditional idea of what a business plan should be. Forget 50-page documents and endless spreadsheets—this is about building a streamlined, actionable plan that evolves with your business. You’ll learn how to craft a roadmap that guides your growth without getting bogged down in unnecessary details. Whether you're launching or leveling up, this episode will help you refocus, simplify, and build a strategy you’ll actually use.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why a business plan isn’t just for investors—and how to make it work for you
- The five essential sections your plan should include (and what to skip)
- How to use a one-page plan to drive long-term growth without constant pivots
Key Takeaways:
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A business plan is your clarity tool, not a formality. It's meant to guide decisions—not gather digital dust.
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Simplicity wins. You’re better off with a short, strategic plan than a bloated document you’ll never reference.
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Focus on your mission, audience, and money-making model. These three alone will give your plan serious traction.
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Marketing doesn’t need to be everywhere—just intentional. Pick a few channels, do them well, and optimize.
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Your plan should evolve. What works in year one won’t necessarily work in year five—stay flexible and revisit often.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Marketing Momentum Workshop – Book Your Free Marketing Health Check
- Recommended Reading: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
- Watch: The Founder (Movie about McDonald’s growth through systems)
- Follow Jacqueline Green on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
- Subscribe to the Hobby to Profitability YouTube channel: YouTube Channel
Next Episode:
How to Get in Front of Your Dream Clients Without Spending a Dime on Ads
Tired of feeling like your dream clients are out of reach unless you have a big ad budget? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on traditional marketing. I’m sharing organic, budget-friendly strategies that help you connect with high-quality clients—without dropping a single dollar on paid ads. From strategic visibility tactics to relationship-building techniques that actually work, you’ll learn how to position your brand where it matters most: in front of the people who are already looking for what you offer.
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