How to Fix Your Business Bottlenecks Ft. Jake Havron

Are you feeling stuck in your business, struggling to grow, or constantly running into roadblocks? Chances are you’re dealing with a bottleneck — a hidden constraint that could be limiting your potential, draining your resources, and creating unnecessary stress. The good news is that bottlenecks can be fixed, and we’re here to show you how. 

Joining me today is my husband, my business partner, and the CEO of Fordify, Jake Havron, who’s not just an incredible driving force in our company’s growth but also someone who has a unique gift for identifying and breaking through business bottlenecks. He has worked with entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey, helping them streamline their operations, optimize their teams, and tackle those hidden obstacles that often keep us stuck in one place.

Jake is here to break it all down —the sneaky ways bottlenecks creep into your business, how to identify them, and, most importantly, how to fix them. We’ll dive into real-life examples (including our own at Fordify), lessons learned the hard way, and even some faith-fueled strategies for navigating the inevitable challenges that come with growth. So grab your headphones, hit play, and let’s get your business flowing!

In this episode:

• What is a bottleneck?
• Common bottlenecks in business
• Three P’s Framework for identifying bottlenecks
• When should you hire an assistant?
• How to identify your first hire
• Tips for ensuring your new hire is a perfect fit
• Leading vs Managing
• A behind-the-scenes look at Fordify’s rapid growth and how we addressed our own bottlenecks
• Failure as a catalyst for growth
• Kingdom-Minded Leadership
• Overcoming Personal Bottlenecks aka Limiting Beliefs
• Lessons from Martha Stewart
• A Health Coach’s Transformation
• And so much more!

Links and Resources:

• Previous episode: Embracing the Messy Middle | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-the-messy-middle/id1573481905?i=1000674135745 
• FORDIFY with Emily Ford | https://fordifymybrand.com/ 

Connect with Jake:

• Website |  http://www.jakehavron.com 
• Podcast | https://www.jakehavron.com/podcast/ 
• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron/ 
• YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng 

Connect with Emily:

• Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   
• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily    
• Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod   
• YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD