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Everyone's obsessed with scaling these days. Ten times this, exponential that—meanwhile, you're just trying to keep your head above water. That was exactly what came up in my recent conversation with the brilliant Nicky Miklos. We explored something that's been on my mind lately: how do you make sales and grow your business without losing yourself to the hustle?

Here's the thing about smart growth—it's not about chasing every shiny opportunity that comes your way. Nicky put it perfectly: it's about sustainable development that doesn't leave you or your team burnt out and resentful. We're talking about growth that considers the long-term well-being of everyone involved, not just the numbers on your profit and loss statement.

Nicky breaks down business growth into three areas that will shift you from being reactive to proactive: Skills, Strategy, and Systems. Then we go through her COMPASS framework to establish sustainable growth systems that support long-term success, rather than short-term hustle.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the things you should be doing, Nicky's recommendation is beautifully simple: focus on just one thing. Pick one of the three key areas or one element of the Compass framework and refine it before moving on. The idea isn't to overhaul everything at once—that's exactly the kind of thinking that leads to unhealthy hustle.

It's the small shifts in mindset and approach that build towards significant transformation. And honestly, your business should work for your life, not the other way around.

LINKS:

Connect with Nicky Miklos:

Website: https://nickymiklos.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithnicky/

The Art of Healthy Hustle TEDx Talk

The Growth Code™ - https://nickymiklos.com/growthcode/

Healthy Hustle book – https://healthyhustle.com.au/

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