Small actions. Big results. No excuses.
Let’s be honest. Sometimes the biggest drain on your business isn’t a massive project or a complicated launch plan. It’s the pile of tiny tasks you keep pushing off.
You know the ones:
“I should really respond to that email.”
“I need to update that page on my site.”
“I’ll just do that later.”
👋 Hey CEO, later is costing you.
That pile of low-priority-but-important tasks? It’s called friction. And when your business has too much of it, things stop flowing. Leads slip. Clients ghost. Momentum dies.
But here’s the fix: Do the damn thing—in 5 minutes or less.
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What Can You Really Fix in 5 Minutes?
Turns out, a whole lot. Here are quick tasks that make a real difference in your business, especially when you’re low on time but high on chaos.
▶︎ A Question You’re Always Asked?
Fix: Write a canned email response.
Create it once, use it forever. If you use HoneyBook, Dubsado, or even Google Workspace, this takes minutes, and you’ll save hours later.
Read our blog post: The How-To on Canned Emails
▶︎ A New Client Call?
Fix: Book it. Right now.
Use a tool like Acuity Scheduling or a built-in scheduler in your CRM to send a clean link and block your time. No back-and-forth. No stress.
▶︎ A Service You No Longer Offer?
Fix: Remove it from your site or pricing sheet.
No explanation needed. Don’t confuse your clients or yourself. (Need a better site editor? Squarespace or Showit make it stupid simple.)
▶︎ That Catch-Up Coffee with a Friend?
Fix: Text them two times you’re free. Done.
Connection matters, especially when you’re head-down building something big. You deserve a life outside your business.
Why These Quick Fixes Matter
Sure, five minutes doesn’t feel like a lot. But avoiding small tasks is exactly how bigger problems sneak in. It’s not just the thing you forgot. It’s the mental clutter that drains your energy and focus.
And let’s get real: Your client experience is only as strong as your follow-through.
If your emails are scattered, your booking process takes too long, or your offers are outdated, you’re creating friction. And friction is the fastest way to lose a lead.
Read our blog post: How to Improve Your Client Experience
Your Action Plan
Here’s how to rebel against procrastination and use the power of the five-minute fix:
📝 Create a running list of 5-minute tasks
🗓️ Block a “batch hour” on your calendar
⏱️ Set a timer and knock out 3–5 things at once
✅ Celebrate the tiny wins—they add up to massive momentum
Tools to Make It Even Easier
Want to build a business that runs smoother in every area? Here are Rebel CEO™’s go-to systems for making the small stuff automatic:
→ HoneyBook – our #1 CRM for service providers
→ Dubsado – powerful automation and canned email tools
→ Flodesk – build email workflows that nurture without the stress
→ ClickUp – for organizing your task list, batch hours, and projects
Your business doesn’t just need massive breakthroughs; it needs consistent, micro actions.
Want help setting up your CRM to take these small tasks off your plate entirely?
→ Check out the systems we build at Rebel CEO™
→ Grab our FREE CRM Success Checklist
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