{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Businesses Fail","description":"Statistics show that 8 out of every 10 new businesses fail within the first 18 months, but no one ever talks about why so many new businesses fail so soon after they launch. To have a successful, thriving, sustainable business, you need more than just passion and talent. I\u2019ve talked a lot about the power of association \u2013 the power of your network. What many new business owners do not realize is that as your business grows and evolves, so should your network and those you associate with. Beyond your passion, talent, and network, though, your personal plan for your business can often be the determining factor of whether your company grows successfully \u2013 or becomes another statistic. On this week\u2019s episode of the Your Money, Your Business, Your Life podcast, I want to share with you some of the critical components that you should be considering when planning your business for success.   This week on the Your Money, Your Business, Your Life Podcast: Your business plan is a living document The three reasons many businesses fail The importance of assessing and reassessing your business plan The importance of \u201cgetting in touch\u201d with your ideal customers and creating a feedback loop Creating your company\u2019s value proposition Differentiating yourself from your competitors Being a great leader to your team and customers Tying in your revenue model with your business model Understanding the timing of your revenue   Tips for Planning Your Business for Success: Have a living business plan Assess \u2013 and re-assess \u2013 your plan regularly Create a feedback loop with your customers Understand your unique selling proposition Review your materials to make sure you are communicating your product\u2019s benefits \u2013 not features Be a leader that other people will look up to Review your numbers     Help Others Take Care of Their Money, Their Business, & Their Life!\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f  \u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f  Thanks for joining us on this episode of\u202fYour Money, Your Business, Your Life\u202fpodcast! If you found the information, tips, and interviews shared in this episode valuable and helpful to managing your\u202fmoney,\u202fyour business, and your life, please\u202fcheck us out on iTunes,\u202fleave a review, and share our show with your friends and colleagues!\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f  \u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f  Our mission is to educate entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and families\u202fon ways to reduce the stress and frustration revolving around\u202ffinances, learn what it takes to make more money in less time, and shatter the financial glass ceiling holding them\u202fback from financial freedom.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f  \u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f  Subscribe on iTunes\u202fand leave a review to help us reach more people and inspire others to take control of their financial future.\u202f\u202f\u202f ","author_name":"Your Money, Your Business, Your Life ","author_url":"http:\/\/sharonlechterpodcast.com","html":"