50 Tips to Blow Up Your Business in 2026
Tactical marketing, productivity, delegation, automation & sales hacks you've never heard before
Section 1
Marketing (10 Tips)
Marketing That Makes Money
1
Use the $5-a-Day Strategy on Facebook Ads
Run targeted ads to a lead magnet or short-form video. Test multiple creatives. Refine based on CTR. Scales fast once you hit the right audience.
2
Implement the One-Sentence Website Test
Ask: can a 6th grader understand what you sell in one sentence? If not, simplify it. Your homepage should pass this.
3
Make a Story-Based Origin Post Monthly
Post your backstory and mission with vulnerability. Use Facebook or LinkedIn. These posts bring in leads, not just likes.
4
Add CTA to Every Social Bio
Your Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn bios should have: "DM me 'guide' for 50 business tips" or similar.
Use "Carousel" Posts for Authority
On Instagram and LinkedIn, carousel posts that break down a 3- or 5-step process build instant trust and saves.
Create a Lead Magnet for Each Offer
Don't rely on one freebie. Make a mini guide, checklist, or video for every product or service you sell.
Interview Clients on Zoom. Turn into Content.
Post 60-second testimonial highlights. Transcribe into a written case study. Use the content on website, socials, and ads.
Share Screenshots, Not Just Testimonials
Proof is powerful. Screenshots of payments, DMs, client wins outperform generic reviews.
Leverage Local SEO Even if You're Online
Add your business to Google Maps, Yelp, and directories. Helps local search. Bonus: Google reviews boost SEO.
Use Emotional Hook Headlines
Instead of "How to grow your business," write "Why your business is bleeding money and how to stop it."
Section 2
Productivity (10 Tips)
Work Less. Get More Done.
01
The Power Hour Rule
Block one hour a day with no phone, tabs, or distractions. Use it for your highest-leverage task.
02
Batch Everything
Batch content. Batch meetings. Batch emails. Switching tasks costs time and brain power.
03
No Meetings Before Noon
Protect your creative brain hours for deep work. Book meetings in the afternoon only.
04
Track Your Time for 7 Days
Use Toggl or RescueTime to uncover hidden time leaks.
05
Set Daily MITs (Most Important Tasks)
Every morning, write down your top 3 tasks. Do them first.
Use the 80/20 Filter
Ask daily: what 20% of activities drive 80% of your results?
The 2-Minute Rule
If something takes under 2 minutes, do it now. Don't let micro tasks pile up.
Work in Pomodoros (25/5)
25 minutes of deep focus, 5-minute break. Repeat 4 times, then take a longer break.
Weekly CEO Day
Block one day a week for planning, reviewing metrics, setting goals.
Kill Notifications
Slack, email, Instagram—turn off all unnecessary alerts. Reclaim your focus.
Section 3
Delegation (10 Tips)
Delegate or Die Trying
$10/$100/$1,000 Task Rule
Only YOU should do $1,000/hour tasks. Delegate or automate the rest.
Hire Through Loom Videos
Create a 5-min job intro video. Let applicants reply with a video.
Create SOPs Using Screen Recording
Record yourself doing a task. Use Loom or Tango. Add steps later.
Always Hire for Character First
Skills can be trained. Hustle, reliability, and integrity can't.
Use Task Management Tools
ClickUp, Notion, Asana—assign clear owners and deadlines.
Set Expectations with a Delegation Brief
Write: what, why, deadline, format. Avoid miscommunication.
Use the "5-Hour Rule"
Train each hire for at least 5 hours up front. Saves 50+ hours later.
Outsource Personal Tasks Too
Groceries, laundry, cleaning—remove low-value distractions.
Weekly Review With Your Team
10-minute huddles to keep everyone aligned.
Give Ownership, Not Just Tasks
Let team members own outcomes. Builds buy-in and frees your time.
Section 4
Automations & Systems (10 Tips)
Automate It or Repeat Forever
Create an Auto-Responder Funnel
Welcome emails, value drips, and lead nurtures can all be automated in tools like GoHighLevel or MailerLite.
Automate Appointment Scheduling
Use Calendly + Zoom. No more back-and-forth.
Build SOPs with AI
Use ChatGPT to write systems, then plug into Notion or Docs.
Use Zapier or Make to Connect Apps
Trigger follow-ups, Slack pings, or CRM updates without lifting a finger.
CRM = Business Brain
Use a CRM to track leads, deals, convos. If it's not tracked, it doesn't exist.
Use AI for Content Repurposing
Turn blogs into Reels, podcasts into carousels. Tools: Repurpose.io, Descript, Opus.
Automate Payment Follow-Ups
Use Stripe or PayPal automation to chase invoices.
Trigger Customer Review Requests
After a sale, automatically send a request for a Google or FB review.
Set Monthly KPI Dashboards
Track growth, leads, conversion, churn. View progress at a glance.
Systematize Hiring with Templates
Pre-written job descriptions, interview flows, onboarding docs = less chaos.
Section 5
Sales (10 Tips)
Selling Without Sleaze
Use Intent-Based Conversations
Warm leads by giving value before pitching. Ask questions, listen, then invite.
Send Voice Notes
They cut through the noise. Add personality and trust instantly.
Follow the Rule of 7
Most sales take 7+ touchpoints. Have a plan for every stage.
The 3-Question Close
What's your goal? What's in the way? Want help with that?
Price Anchoring Works
Mention a high-ticket offer first. Your real offer feels like a deal.
Use Case Studies to Sell
Stories convert. Facts support. Always lead with results.
Learn Objection Handling, Not Avoidance
List the top 5 objections. Script honest, confident responses.
Use Calendars, Not "Let Me Know"
"Here's my calendar link" books more calls than "when works for you?"
Ask for the Sale
"Would you like help with this?" is the simplest close that works.
Follow Up Relentlessly
Most people stop after 1 follow-up. Go 5-7. Respectfully persistent wins.