In this Quick Talk episode of The Forge House, Jonathan Maynard reveals what really causes business stagnation—and why most owners are trying to fix it all wrong. If you’ve ever felt like nothing is working, like your leads have dried up, your revenue’s stalling, or your team’s disengaged, this episode is for you.

Jonathan uses the vivid analogy of driving a car at night with no lights, no gauges, and no GPS to explain what it's like to run a business without real data. He shares practical steps for replacing frantic guessing with focused strategy, starting with your business KPIs and leading into deeper truths about leadership, habits, and self-awareness.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why business clarity starts with accurate data, not gut feelings

• The top KPIs every business owner should be tracking

• What to do if you don’t have a working dashboard

• How to analyze past wins and failures for real answers

• Why trying harder isn’t always the answer—and what to do instead

• How leadership maturity influences business breakthroughs

• A powerful mindset shift that changes everything when nothing is working

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