📈 Module 45: Overcoming Growth Blockers

Uncover and remove the hidden barriers holding your practice back.

⏱️ 45–60 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate
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By the end of this module, you’ll identify your biggest growth bottlenecks and apply proven strategies to eliminate them, creating space for sustainable scaling.

2. Why It Matters

Even the best strategies won’t work if hidden blockers are in the way. Common blockers like unclear processes, fear of delegating, or inconsistent lead flow can silently cap your growth. By addressing these head-on, you’ll unlock momentum and create a smoother path toward scaling your health practice.

3. Step-by-Step Guide

1

Spot the Blockers

List every recurring frustration or stalled area in your business (e.g., admin overload, client drop-offs, low lead flow).

Pro Tip: Ask a peer or mentor to give you an outside perspective—they often see bottlenecks you don’t.
2

Prioritize the Biggest One

Pick the single blocker that, if solved, would have the largest positive impact on growth.

Pro Tip: Use the “80/20 Rule”—focus on the 20% blocker causing 80% of issues.
3

Create a Fix Plan

Outline 2–3 concrete actions to solve the blocker (e.g., hire VA for admin, build referral system for leads).

Pro Tip: Keep the first fix simple—momentum matters more than perfection.
4

Test and Measure

Implement the fix for 2–4 weeks, tracking time saved, revenue growth, or stress reduced.

Pro Tip: Use a free tracking sheet in Google Sheets to capture progress quickly.
5

Systemize the Win

Turn what worked into a repeatable SOP (standard operating procedure) with clear steps and owners.

Pro Tip: Record a 2–3 minute Loom covering the "what, how, and done" for easy handoff.
6

Remove Yourself from the Bottleneck

Delegate the stabilized process to a VA/contractor and schedule a monthly metric review.

Pro Tip: Track one KPI per process (e.g., time-to-schedule, show-up rate, conversion).

4. Examples & Options

Example: A coach overwhelmed with admin tasks delegated scheduling and invoicing to a VA. Within 3 weeks, they freed up 10 hours weekly to focus on client acquisition.

DIY

Create a weekly review checklist in Google Docs to track and resolve blockers.

Mid-Level

Hire a virtual assistant on Upwork or Fiverr for admin or scheduling tasks.

Advanced

Invest in a business coach or consultant to run a full growth audit and create a tailored roadmap.

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ❌ Ignoring blockers until they pile up → ✅ Review progress weekly to catch them early.
  • ❌ Trying to fix everything at once → ✅ Focus on one major blocker at a time.
  • ❌ Avoiding delegation due to fear of cost → ✅ Start small with one outsourced task.
  • ❌ Assuming blockers are external only → ✅ Reflect on habits, mindset, or systems that might be internal blockers.

6. Quick Win Highlight

💡 Quick Win: Write down your top 3 frustrations this week and circle the one that repeats most often. That’s your first growth blocker to solve.

💬 DM Prompt
“Hey [Name], I realized one thing holding me back is [blocker]. Have you ever faced this? What helped you solve it?”
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7. Mini-Implementation Exercise

Growth Blocker Audit Table

BlockerImpact (1–5)Fix ActionsOwnerKPI
e.g., No-show consults4Add SMS remindersVAShow-up %
     

8. Tools & Resources

Google Sheets

Simple tracker for blockers, actions, and KPIs.

Calendly

Automated scheduling with reminders to reduce no-shows.

Zapier

Automate repetitive admin tasks (DMs, reminders, tagging).

Loom

Record quick SOP walkthroughs for handoffs.

Upwork/Fiverr

Hire affordable help to remove you from bottlenecks.

9. Checkpoint / Success Criteria

✅ You identified one primary growth blocker.
✅ A 2–3 step Fix Plan with owners is documented.
✅ A KPI is selected to measure the fix.
✅ The SOP is written and shared via Loom + Doc.

10. Summary & Next Step

  • Find the single blocker that’s capping growth and focus there first.
  • Design a light-weight fix, measure the impact, and iterate.
  • Turn wins into SOPs and delegate to keep momentum.
  • Track one KPI per process so you know it’s working.
Next → Module 46 Offer Refinement & Evolution
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