<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of defining the race that small business owners are running, particularly in the context of the automotive detailing and PPF industries. He highlights common failure points, such as confusing effort with progress, the pitfalls of social media, and the dangers of competing on price. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nick emphasizes the need for clarity in business goals and strategies for 2026, encouraging listeners to focus on profitability and better customer relationships rather than just increasing activity or content creation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Defining the Race in Business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:02 The Social Media Race&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:00 The Price Race&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:49 The Busy Work Trap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:56 Strategies for 2026&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:55 Conclusion and Key Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, Nick discusses the importance of defining the race that small business owners are running, particularly in the context of the automotive detailing and PPF industries. He highlights common failure points, such as confusing effort with progress, the pitfalls of social media, and the dangers of competing on price. Nick emphasizes the need for clarity in business goals and strategies for 2026, encouraging listeners to focus on profitability and better customer relationships rather than just increasing activity or content creation.Chapters 00:00 Defining the Race in Business10:02 The Social Media Race15:00 The Price Race19:49 The Busy Work Trap24:56 Strategies for 202629:55 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Simple Ways To Fix Your Business in 2026. Mistakes Most People Make.Episode #933

Simple Ways To Fix Your Business in 2026. Mistakes Most People Make.Episode #933

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