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7 Things to Delete From Your Business in 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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When people talk about "how to grow your business", it normally talks about what to add, but in reality, sometimes it's about what you remove that scales your business.

Many owners think they've got to do more marketing or hire more people to see results. Real growth comes from looking at what you're doing right now and deciding what to stop doing. This business growth strategy helps you clear the path for the things that actually matter. How to grow your business is simpler when you aren't busy with work that doesn't help you reach your goals.

Building strong business systems means making your daily work life much easier. Growing your business works best when you trust a team to handle things like email and customer questions. You'll have more time for big ideas when you aren't stuck in small chores every day. These small business tips help you build a company that runs well even when you're away from your desk. Keeping your business model simple gives you the freedom to enjoy your life. Giving tasks to others and using good delegation tips help you become a confident leader.

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Here's what this video covers:
00:00 Why growth came from deleting things, not adding more
02:16 Step 1 - Replacing revenue with runway as the key business metric
03:06 Step 2 - Deleting the assumption that every hire must be an employee
04:42 Step 3 - Deleting internal meetings
05:25 Switching to async communication instead of interruptions
07:02 Step 4 - Deleting the “everything is my responsibility” mindset
09:00 Why leaders must stop being the “suspension system”
10:06 Step 5 - Deleting “just in case” systems and hires
12:12 Step 6 - Deleting task-doing and embracing ruthless delegation
14:37 Step 7 - Deleting email from internal and external operations

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