Raise your hand if you've ever said, “I'll figure it out later.” Spoiler: later often turns into never—and as entrepreneurs, that’s a recipe for burnout. On today’s episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing, I’m joined by business operations strategist Jessica Millhiser, founder of J Mills Consulting. With nearly two decades of experience in operations, leadership, and coaching, she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs shift from reactive to strategic using her five foundational pillars: business identity, client experience, business organization, team growth, and strategic planning.Whether you’re stuck in the weeds of your to-do list, unclear on your version of success, or overwhelmed trying to scale your team—this episode will help you design the business you actually want.Grab a pen, because this one’s full of actionable wisdom that will get you out of your head and moving forward in real-time.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Why “business identity” is deeper than a mission statement—and how to embody it</li><li>Jessica’s 5 Pillars for sustainable growth (and what most entrepreneurs skip)</li><li>How defining your version of success leads to confident decision-making</li><li>The truth about effective delegation and building the right team</li><li>Strategic planning tips that help you stay focused (and stop chasing shiny objects)</li></ul>Timestamps:<ul><li>00:00 – Katie’s 3 a.m. idea problem (sound familiar?)</li><li>01:45 – Meet Jessica Millhiser of J Mills Consulting</li><li>04:13 – What is your business identity, really?</li><li>10:39 – The 5 foundational pillars of sustainable growth</li><li>14:47 – Growing your team? Here’s what most founders miss</li><li>21:06 – Designing the business you want</li><li>24:53 – Actionable steps to take this week</li></ul>This week’s challenge: Take 20 minutes to get one idea out of your head and onto paper—whether it’s a to-do list, a client journey map, or your version of success. Clarity comes from action.If this episode brought you clarity, insight, or even just a deep exhale—please hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow entrepreneur.Visit Jessica Millhiser online:Website: <a href="https://www.jmillsconsulting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jmillsconsulting.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamillhiser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamillhiser/</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jmills_consulting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jmills_consulting/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:jessica@jmillsconsulting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jessica@jmillsconsulting.com</a>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/Website: https://yournextstep.agency/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab#RockyMountainMarketing #SmallBusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurshipTips #BusinessOperations #TeamGrowth #StrategicPlanning #BusinessSuccess #Podcast #BusinessOperations #ScaleYourBusiness #KatieBrinkley<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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