Do You Need a Partner or a Plan?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When something important stalls in your business, what usually causes the delay?

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  • A.
    I’m the bottleneck – decisions, delegation, and follow-through all run through me.
  • B.
    I’m not always sure what the right next step is, so things linger longer than they should.
  • C.
    A mix of both – I need clearer direction and more consistent support to keep things moving.
• 2.
  How would you describe your current relationship with your to-do list?

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  • A.
    It’s never-ending, and I’m constantly mentally tracking what everyone else is doing.
  • B.
    It’s long, but I suspect many items shouldn’t even be on it in the first place.
  • C.
    It’s manageable some weeks, overwhelming others, depending on what’s happening in the business.
• 3.
  When you have a new idea or opportunity, what’s hardest right now?

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  • A.
    Making it happen without everything else falling apart.
  • B.
    Deciding whether it’s worth pursuing – and if so, how to approach it strategically.
  • C.
    Both – clarity comes first, but execution is where things usually break down.
• 4.
  How confident are you in your current systems and workflows?

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  • A.
    They technically work, but they rely heavily on me to function.
  • B.
    They feel patched together, and I’m not confident they’ll support what’s next.
  • C.
    Some areas are solid, others clearly need attention.
• 5.
  What best describes your team situation right now?

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  • A.
    I have support, but I’m still deeply involved in managing, clarifying, and following up.
  • B.
    I don’t currently have a team, and I need clarity on what support I need before bringing anyone on.
  • C.
    I have some support (or plan to soon), but roles and responsibilities aren’t clearly defined.
• 6.
  When you think about the next 90 days, what feels most pressing?

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  • A.
    Getting out of the weeds so I can focus on leadership and vision.
  • B.
    Getting clear on priorities so I stop reacting and start moving forward intentionally.
  • C.
    Doing both – I know they’re connected.
• 7.
  How often do business decisions feel heavier than they should?

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  • A.
    Often – I’m carrying too much context and responsibility alone.
  • B.
    Often – I don’t always trust that I’m choosing the most strategic option.
  • C.
    Sometimes – it depends on the decision and what else is happening at the time.
• 8.
  What kind of support would feel most relieving right now?

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  • A.
    A trusted partner who can help lead, manage, and keep things moving consistently.
  • B.
    A clear, focused plan that shows me exactly where to put my energy next.
  • C.
    A plan and someone who can help ensure it actually gets implemented.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You’re Building Something Bigger – and That Requires Sequence

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  You’re at a meaningful inflection point.You don’t just need help doing things – you need clarity around what matters most and support to carry it forward. Jumping straight into ongoing partnership without a foundation would feel premature. But staying in planning mode too long would slow your momentum.The smartest next step is to start with a focused operations plan, then build into deeper support as your business stabilizes and grows.This approach gives you clarity first – and confidence that when you bring on a partner, it’s done intentionally and sustainably.
• 2.
  You Don’t Need to Do This Alone Anymore

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  From the outside, your business looks successful. But behind the scenes, too much still runs through you.You’re carrying the mental load of decisions, delegation, follow-up, and problem-solving – and that weight adds up fast. The issue isn’t effort or capability. It’s that your business has reached a stage where leadership and execution can no longer live in the same lane.What you need right now is a trusted operations partner who can help manage the day-to-day, bring structure to complexity, and keep things moving without constant oversight from you.When you have that level of support, you regain your time, your focus, and your capacity to lead boldly.
• 3.
  Clarity Comes Before Capacity

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  Your instincts are strong – but right now, your business is running more on momentum than intention.There are opportunities everywhere, but without a clear plan, everything starts to feel equally urgent. That uncertainty makes it harder to prioritize, delegate, or decide what not to do.What you need most is a clear, focused operations plan – one that identifies what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where your energy will create the biggest impact over the next 90 days.With the right plan in place, decisions get lighter, action gets easier, and progress feels grounded instead of reactive.