Why Entrepreneurs Get Stuck — and How to Make the 10x Power Pivot

INTRODUCTION

Most entrepreneurs don’t realize they’re stuck until the symptoms become impossible to ignore — long hours, stalled growth, and that creeping sense that the business they built now runs them. 

It builds slowly. The early thrill of growth turns into endless management, the clarity of vision fades, and momentum feels harder to find. You’re still moving — but not moving forward. That’s what I call the stuck stage. 

 The good news? There’s a way out. Every entrepreneur can make what I call The 10X Power Pivot — a shift that transforms your company from chaos-driven to strategy-led, from survival mode to scalable success. 

WHY ENTREPRENEURS GET STUCK 

After decades in business, leadership, and coaching, I’ve seen one pattern again and again: companies grow “organically.” They start with passion and opportunity, but over time, that strength becomes a trap. 

You’re the hub of every decision — which makes you the bottleneck. 

 – Your systems can’t keep up — the business still runs on patchwork processes. 

– You’ve lost clarity — there’s no margin to think strategically, only react tactically. 

– When that happens, energy drains, culture weakens, and growth stalls. It’s not failure — it’s friction. And friction can be fixed. 

THE POWER PIVOT 

The Power Pivot is the turning point where you stop running harder and start leading smarter. It’s when you step out of the daily whirlwind, redefine success, and rebuild your business on strategy instead of reaction.  

That’s the heart of my new book, From Stuck to Strategic: How Entrepreneurs Pivot from Chaos to 10X Results and a Thriving Personal Life.  

IF YOU FAIL TO PIVOT 

If you don’t pivot, the treadmill never stops. You work harder, hire faster, and manage more — but the pressure grows. Teams depend on you. Decisions slow down. Innovation fades. The joy that once fueled your business disappears under the weight of responsibility. 

 Stagnant businesses stall, struggle, or sell for far less than they’re worth. They rarely create the life of freedom their founders dreamed of.  

THE PAYOFF OF THE 10X POWER PIVOT 

When you make the pivot, everything changes. You regain control of your time, energy, and focus. Your team steps up. Systems replace stress. The business works — and so do you. 

 You rediscover the freedom and excitement that made you start this journey in the first place. 

 WHY THIS MATTERS NOW! 

We’re weeks away from 2026 — a year that will reward focus, leadership, and adaptability like never before. The market is shifting, technology is accelerating, and entrepreneurs who stay reactive will get left behind. 

MORE ABOUT THE POWER PIVOT FROM MY NEW BOOK 

Do you want to learn more about this? Then read my new book, From Stuck to Strategic – How Entrepreneurs Pivot from Chaos to 10X Results and a Thriving Personal Life, which launches November 17. Pre-order your copy today and get ready to build a business that works — and a life that excites you.