From Job Loss to Purpose-Driven Business: How My Job Search Sparked the Launch of InfluencedDecisions.com
When I unexpectedly lost my last job, I didn’t just lose a paycheck—I lost direction. Like many others navigating sudden change, I dove headfirst into the job search grind. Hundreds of applications, countless interviews, rejections, and ghosted emails. But somewhere in that chaos, I realized I wasn’t just looking for a job—I was searching for something I could build, own, and believe in.
That something became InfluencedDecisions.com.
The Turning Point
While applying to roles across sales, strategy, and tech, I started noticing a trend. Most companies were struggling to modernize. Their systems were outdated, their teams overwhelmed, and their customer experiences clunky. These weren’t just hiring issues—they were efficiency issues. I had years of experience in building processes, training teams, and improving systems, and I realized:
I didn’t need to wait for someone else to hire me to do that.
I could offer it myself.
The LAMB to LION Process
As I reflected on how I could help small businesses thrive, I built my own process to guide the transformation:
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Learn their goals
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Analyze their tasks
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Measure their challenges
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Build a smarter system
This is how every client relationship begins—with thoughtful care and collaboration. But eventually, the focus shifts to confidence and ownership. We go from lamb to lion.
That’s where the LION phase kicks in:
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Launching optimized workflows
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Implementing automation and AI
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Overcoming inefficiencies
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Nurturing long-term success
It’s more than a clever acronym—it’s the roadmap I use to help small business owners go from overwhelmed and reactive to empowered and strategic.
From Rejection to Redirection
I didn’t set out to start a business. I set out to find one. But what I found instead was a problem I knew how to solve, and people I knew I could help. Today, Influenced Decisions exists to empower small business owners to take control of their systems, their time, and their results.
If you’re a small business owner who’s tired of doing everything yourself, or if you feel like your tech stack is holding you back—let’s talk.
Ready to Go from LAMB to LION?
Book a free strategy session at InfluencedDecisions.com/appointments and let’s build something smarter, together.
Your next decision could be the one that changes everything.