How's That Working For You?

I find myself asking some clients (and myself!), “How’s that working for you?”

I’m aware that in the wrong tone and scenario, it can make me sound like a true asshole. I ask this not to push buttons, but because sometimes we’re so close to our business, we can’t see what’s working for us or against us.

  • You are miserable with the service you’re offering but won’t remove it from your service package

  • You’re working way more than you planned but don’t want to hire (me before I finally hired a VA)

  • You’re wanting to grow your business, but won’t commit to a marketing plan

  • You don’t want to meet in the morning, but yet continue to say yes when people ask

  • You’re frustrated that you don’t have a clear process, but you don't want to take time to create a templated process that you can automate

How’s that working for you?

A challenging question can bring up a lot of different thoughts. 

Sometimes the client just needs to vent because it’s been a shit week, and it feels like they could burn it all to the ground.

Sometimes, the client knows it needs to change but is too close to see the solution that could be implemented.

Sometimes, the client knows it needs to change but needs affirmation that what they want changed is something they deserve. 

A lot of times tears well up in their eyes when they start to answer. 

To me, these are the magic moments. I’m not trying to make them cry, but I want them to really look within themselves. We usually know the answer. 

Tears mean truth. Tears mean space. Tears mean they’re actually taking the time and space to see themselves. 

When we have space to dig into ourselves, we have a chance to make decisions for ourselves and not for others. 

So, while it can seem like an asshole question, we create room for meaningful changes that lead to a more fulfilling and successful business.

There are some peaks and valleys in entrepreneurship, and during both of those times, we can ask ourselves the question….how’s that working for you (me)?

Is there something in your business that’s been bothering you? Take a minute to ask yourself honestly—how’s that working for you? If the answer isn’t what you want, it might be time to make a change.

Amanda Quick