254. Don’t Overthink It: Your Customers Already Told You The Answer The CEO Help Desk From Run Like Clockwork podcast

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254. Don’t Overthink It: Your Customers Already Told You the Answer

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After coaching Jen O’Hare of Bell Box Co on defining her QBR (Queen Bee Role), Adrienne and Emily are back with a debrief — breaking down the biggest themes from the conversation and sharing how they apply to every business, not just gifting.

This episode is a must-listen if your offers feel bloated, you’re stretched too thin, or you’re struggling to decide what actually matters to your customers. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why Jen’s QBR wasn’t product selection (and what it was instead) ✅ How to define your QBR when you're doing it all yourself ✅ Why trimming services is often the path to more profit ✅ How to structure your team so the QBR always comes first ✅ When to rewrite your big promise to match what customers value

This is a powerful reminder that clarity doesn’t just help you scale — it also helps you breathe. Whether you're a solo founder or leading a team, understanding your QBR will change how you hire, market, and grow.

🎧 Listen to Jen’s original coaching episode here: Defining Your QBR with Jen O’Hare

Top 5 Takeaways:

You Are Not the Customer – Entrepreneurs often overdeliver in the areas they personally value… instead of what the client actually cares about.
Trimming Is a Growth Strategy – Cutting SKUs, product options, or service add-ons can unlock more revenue and reduce operational drag.
QBR > Primary Role – Everyone on the team has their own priorities, but the QBR has to come first — always.
Redefine Your Promise – A vague or outdated “big promise” makes it harder to market and scale. Let your QBR inform the language you use.
Define Before You Delegate – The clearer your QBR is, the easier it is to train others to protect it.

⏰ Chapters:

00:54 – Why Jen’s QBR surprised us (and her!) 03:19 – What happens when you think it's the product 06:14 – Why narrowing offers is often the smarter path 09:25 – How the QBR changes your hiring priorities 13:01 – Protecting the QBR across different team roles 16:47 – When your big promise needs a rewrite 20:14 – Knowing your ideal primary role (and getting there) 23:55 – The mindset shift that unlocks sustainable scaling 26:38 – Why “simple” is often the most valuable 29:02 – Final takeaways + where to get QBR support

🔗 Episode Links:

🎧 Listen to Jen’s original coaching episode🌐 Learn more about Clockworking your business: runlikeclockwork.com📲 Follow us on Instagram: @rlclockwork | @adriennedorison

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