Episode
422 | Holding The Line: When Growth Is Not The Most Strategic Move
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- Small Business Straight Talk
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- Apr 27, 2026
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- 2686
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Summary
Business growth isn't always the right move! But how do you know when not to grow your business? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'm breaking down how to honestly assess whether your business is in a growth season or a hold the line season, why holding the line is active work not passive maintenance, and the six specific activities that keep your business intact while you do it. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ When Growth Is Not The Most Strategic Move ✔ How To Recognize The Signals That Should Make You Assess Your Capacity ✔ The Honest Question That Tells You What Season You're In ✔ What Holding The Line Actually Is And Is Not ✔ The Six Activities That Keep Your Business Intact During A Hold The Line Season ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/422 P.S. I created a resource perfect for this season. Grab my Slowing Down To Speed Up podcast playlist. It's 11 episodes on strategic action during slower business periods Download The Playlist Here And… Take my Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out what's most holding you back and get a personalized playlist to help you solve those pain points.