Episode 1177 – How to Get Unstuck: The Power of Action and Community in Your Business
The Power of Action: From Knowing to Doing
Mike Campion kicked off the latest episode with Jenell Newell, one of his brilliant implementation coaches, to tackle a tricky but important subject: why knowing what to do isn’t enough. Sure, knowing the steps is great, but Mike’s discovered over a decade of coaching that the real magic happens when people actually do the things they know they should be doing. It sounds simple, but that’s where a lot of cleaning business owners get stuck. Mike compares it to weight loss—many know how to eat better and exercise but still struggle to make it happen. The key difference between knowledge and results? Action.
Getting Unstuck: Why Action Matters More Than Knowledge
For many cleaning business owners, it’s not a lack of knowledge that holds them back, it’s the failure to take action. Mike jokes about the “special snowflake syndrome”—the belief that everyone’s situation is so unique that the usual strategies won’t work for them. But here’s the reality: while everyone’s circumstances are different, the core principles remain the same. Success comes from implementing the right actions, not just knowing them. Jenell, who helps clients bridge this gap every day, uses her special coaching “voodoo” to guide people from stuck to unstoppable.
Borrowing Belief: Sometimes You Need Support
One of the most powerful parts of this episode is the story Mike and Jenell share about a client who came into the program ready to give up. She had inherited her daughter’s cleaning business, which was barely holding on. She was about to shut it down when Jenell and Mike encouraged her to “borrow their belief.” Sometimes, you need to lean on others who believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself. This client took a leap of faith, leaned on the support of the community, and is now thriving. It wasn’t magic, it was mindset—and action.
Eliminate the “Yeah, Buts”
Mike and Jenell bring up the classic excuses that hold business owners back: “Yeah, but my situation is different,” “What if things go wrong?”, and “I can’t do this because…” These excuses are like weeds in the garden of success. The truth is, excuses are just mental roadblocks. Jenell shares how, by changing your thoughts and surrounding yourself with the right people, you can push through those mental barriers and take action. Instead of saying, “Yeah, but,” start saying, “Yes, and…” That small shift in mindset makes all the difference.
Success Requires Community and Consistency
Finally, Mike and Jenell emphasize the importance of community. Success is easier when you’re surrounded by people who get it. When business owners come into the program, they’re not just learning steps—they’re joining a community of people who are walking the same path and facing the same struggles. Having that support, combined with the confidence and faith from your coaches, can be the game-changer you need. If you’re feeling stuck, find a group that believes in you and stick with it until you start believing in yourself.
Wrap-Up
In the end, it’s all about taking action, eliminating excuses, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Mike and Jenell’s episode serves as a reminder that while knowledge is important, it’s action that gets results. If you’re struggling to move forward, borrow belief from those who’ve been there and done it. And remember: “Yes, and” is always more powerful than “Yeah, but.”