When Business Is Slow: The Exact Steps to Take

2026-01-27

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If business feels quiet right now and your brain is starting to spiral, this episode is for you. Slow seasons can feel heavy. They can trigger self-doubt, comparison, and that awful "is this even working?" narrative. But they're also one of the most powerful moments to reset, refine, and reposition your business if you know how to use them. In this episode, I'm walking you through seven exact actions to take when business is slow so you can stop panicking, start responding strategically, and turn this season into a turning point rather than a setback. It's about doing the right things, in the right order, with clarity and self-trust. In this ...

If business feels quiet right now and your brain is starting to spiral, this episode is for you.

Slow seasons can feel heavy. They can trigger self-doubt, comparison, and that awful "is this even working?" narrative. But they're also one of the most powerful moments to reset, refine, and reposition your business if you know how to use them.

In this episode, I'm walking you through seven exact actions to take when business is slow so you can stop panicking, start responding strategically, and turn this season into a turning point rather than a setback.

It's about doing the right things, in the right order, with clarity and self-trust.

In this episode, we cover:

Why slow periods are normal (and why they don't mean you're failing)
How to zoom out and assess what's actually happening in your business
The marketing and messaging mistakes that quietly stall momentum
Why your offers might be slightly out of sync with where your clients are right now
How self-mastery and mindset impact sales more than you think
Simple ways to reconnect with existing clients and uncover new opportunities
Why growth is never linear and how to stop making slow seasons mean something about you

This episode is designed to be a life jacket.

Something you can come back to whenever things feel wobbly and you need steady, grounded direction.

🎧 If business feels slow right now, press play.

📸✨ The Big Picture Day – March 2026

If you've been feeling like your business has outgrown the way you're showing up, this is for you.

The Big Picture Day is my in-person strategy + branding day in Brighton, designed for wellness business owners who want to step away from the day-to-day, zoom out, and get properly clear on what's next.

You'll spend the day:

mapping your next 90 days with clarity and focus
creating a calm, doable strategy that supports your nervous system
and walking away with a bank of elevated brand images that make showing up online feel easy again

The next Big Picture Day is happening in on Monday 23 March, 2026, places are intentionally limited, and the early bird is currently available for a short time.

👉 Find out more and book your spot here: https://www.kirstykianifard.com/bigpicture

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