{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 321: Bandwidth vs Motivation: The Silent Business Killers Studio Owners Ignore","description":"What We Cover In This Episode: Defining bandwidth vs. motivation and why we need to stop treating every "stuck" feeling the same way [4:22] How it is completely normal to hit walls as a business owner, but what the goal should be when this happens [4:28] The power of honest self-assessments and moving beyond the \u201cI\u2019m just busy\u201d excuse [6:39] The reasons that viewing business pivots and system changes as strategic investments rather than personal shortcomings is the key to longevity [8:29] Warning signs you are dealing with a bandwidth issue and how to be proactive in this situation [16:07] What really happens when the owner becomes the ultimate bottleneck in the business [19:05] Some of the ways you can fix your bandwidth problems right now [20:55] The red flags that will indicate you are facing declining motivation [25:17] How a lack of internal drive leads to sporadic marketing, inconsistent leadership, and ultimately, a broken team culture [28:19] The ways you can reconnect with your "why" by redefining your role in the company and building accountability systems [29:19] The dangerous overlap of time and energy and how mislabeling your problem is a recipe for disaster [35:32]   Quotes:  \u201c\u2018No\u2019 is a full sentence. \u2018No\u2019 is an answer. \u2018No\u2019 is an explanation. That also is a big part of bandwidth versus motivation.\u201d [Megan, 13:25] \u201cYou are kind of supposed to be the superhero of the story when you are the owner. How do you become the superhero? You have to make sure you are always strong, you always have to make sure your cup is full, you\u2019ve got to always make sure you're being a positive person.\u201d [Nick, 20:22] \u201cIf you're feeling resentment towards your business, you have to look inward and be like, am I built to be a business owner? I hate to break it to people, but not everyone is and that\u2019s ok.\u201d [Nick, 27:30]   LINKS:  Episode 291: Do, Delegate, Delete: The Studio Owner\u2019s Guide to Choosing VA, Team, or Tech Episode 292: Delegate Like a Pro: How to Onboard, Train, and Track a Virtual Assistant Quora Email Us Your Rapid Fire Question!  Book a Call with the fitDEGREE Team Learn More About All of Our Partners (Including LoopSpark & LezVU) and Get Exclusive Offers Visit the fitDEGREE Knowledge Base Send Megan Your Playlist or Discuss the Podcast Here!  fitDEGREE\u2019s Business Portal support@fitDEGREE.com https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitdegree\/ \u200b\u200bhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitspot_guru\/  https:\/\/www.fitdegree.com\/blog  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UChJ5rK6zWPXjbxtUQx3ys9Q https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@megan_fitdegree ","author_name":"fitSpot Guru","author_url":"http:\/\/fitdegree.libsyn.com\/","html":"