The Surprisingly Boring Truth About Building a Successful Biz
There’s this thing that happens when a business really starts to get rolling.
You’ve done the foundational work. The clients are showing up. The revenue is starting to feel real.
And then it hits you:
→ Business is… kind of boring.
Not bad-boring. Just steady, repetitive, systemized - and maybe a little less exciting than you expected.
Here’s what I mean:
We All Start Off Distracted
At the beginning of the journey - or during certain growth phases - it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of blowing things up:
Constantly tweaking your offers
Starting over every time a slow month hits
Getting distracted by what someone else is doing online
Thinking, “That looks better… maybe I should do that instead”
You’re not alone… I’ve done it. My clients have done it. Most entrepreneurs do.
But here’s the critical thing successful business owners figure out (usually the hard way):
👉 Find the thing that works - and do it over and over and over.
And yes… that can get kind of boring. But boring doesn’t mean broken. In fact, boring might be your first sign that things are actually working.
Why It’s So Hard to Stay the Course
Your brain is wired to look for problems. It’s trained to chase novelty, avoid risk, and keep you safe.
That means even after you find something that works - a well-priced offer, a repeatable system, a solid client base - your brain might try to convince you to start over.
Let’s talk about what that might look like:
You had success with a certain service… but then saw someone else doing something shinier and jumped ship too early.
You had a slow month and panicked, assuming you needed a total overhaul.
You pivoted (hard) during the pandemic and haven’t figured out whether to pivot back.
You’re a “quick start” and simply got bored with your own success.
It happens. But constant flailing leads to financial chaos and energetic burnout.
What to Do Before You Burn It All Down
If you’re tempted to overhaul everything right now, pause. Try these four reflection points instead:
1. Follow the money.
Look at where your income has actually come from in the past 12 months.
What are people paying you for? That’s a clue worth following.
2. Ask why you changed direction.
Did you shift away from something because it wasn’t aligned — or because it felt too repetitive?
Be honest with yourself.
3. Reflect on your long game.
This work can be repetitive. That’s part of running a business. If that sounds awful, you may need to reimagine your business model (or your role in it).
4. Zoom out, then zoom in.
Recommit to your bigger vision — and then choose one piece of it to focus on right now.
Want a business that runs while you sleep? Great. But what’s your one next step?
Most of Us Don’t Need 7 Figures
Fun fact: Around 87% of small business owners take home less than $100k/year.
So if you’re building toward a mid-6-figure business with high profit and solid flexibility?
You’re doing beautifully. You don’t need to add “build an empire” to your to-do list unless you actually want to.
A simple, sustainable business that pays you well and supports your life?
That’s success.
The Real Work Is in the Repetition
So here’s your Zen Money reminder for today:
✨ Find the thing that works.
✨ Refine it once or twice.
✨ Then do it again. And again. And again.
Let your business get a little boring - that’s where the magic (and the money) lives.
When you’re tempted to chase a new strategy?
Consider whether what you’re really craving is excitement - and maybe it doesn’t have to come from your business.
Try travel. A new hobby. A local nonprofit board.
Let your business stay boring (and profitable!) so the rest of your life can be as rich as you want it to be.
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Here’s to finding your beautifully boring business rhythm - and all the freedom that comes with it.
Liz
