Back in the Saddle… Now What? Rebuilding Business Momentum After Life Hits Pause

 Over the past 14 weeks, I’ve had both of my hips replaced.

That’s not a metaphor. Two major surgeries, back-to-back. The kind of thing that forces you to slow down—whether you want to or not.

At first, I thought I’d keep everything moving while recovering. A few Zoom calls here and there. Maybe catch up on admin tasks from the couch.
I was wrong.

Pain meds, fatigue, limited mobility, mental fog—it all adds up. Things started falling off my plate. Emails sat unanswered. Client initiatives were delayed. Our weekly marketing rhythm stopped.

And if you're a business owner, you know that feeling. Whether it's a health issue, a family emergency, or just burnout catching up with you—life happens, and your business doesn't stop to wait for you to catch your breath.

So now, I’m back in the saddle.
And I’m asking myself the same question many of my clients face when life gets in the way:

Now what? How do I rebuild the momentum I lost—without losing myself in the process?

It’s not about grinding harder. It’s not about catching up on 12 weeks of work in 6 days. That’s a recipe for exhaustion, not progress.

Instead, it’s about focusing on what actually matters. And that’s where I turn to a framework I use with every client:
The 16 Drivers of Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow.

These 16 drivers give us a clear picture of where to focus, what to fix, and what to let go.

Here are just a few I’ve been reviewing with clients lately—and with myself:

Lead Generation – Did our pipeline slow down? Why? Are we visible enough now that we’re back?
Pricing Strategy – Has anything changed in the market while we were “on pause”? Are we still priced for profit?
Client Delivery Efficiency – Are we still delivering work in a way that protects margin and time—or are there bottlenecks that need to be addressed?
Billing & Collections – Are we invoicing on time? Are receivables slipping through the cracks?
Owner Dependence – Can the business function when I’m not in the driver’s seat? What fell apart when I stepped back—and what systems could have prevented that?

The beauty of the 16 Drivers is that they take the guesswork out of getting back on track.
You don’t need a heroic comeback. You need clarity, prioritization, and a plan that puts you back in control—without burning you out.

If you’ve been off-track—because of illness, burnout, a slow season, or simply being stretched too thin—this is the framework that shows you where to focus and how to move forward.

✅ What’s bleeding cash?
✅ What’s growing?
✅ What’s stalled?
✅ What needs to be delegated or rebuilt?

Recovery is part of the journey.

But so is rebuilding. And the right framework makes that path a lot clearer (and faster).

If you're looking for a way to move forward strategically—not reactively—let’s connect.
Let’s talk about how we can apply these 16 Drivers to your business and get you back in the saddle with purpose.

Let’s make sure your business can run without you, so you can live your life without fear of stepping away.

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