The Top 3 KPIs You’re Not Tracking (But Should Be)

The Top 3 KPIs You’re Not Tracking (But Should Be)

February 03, 20261 min read

The Top 3 KPIs You’re Not Tracking (But Should Be)

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Most business owners track revenue.
Some track expenses.

Very few track the numbers that actually determine freedom and long-term wealth.

In this episode, I break down the Top 3 KPIs almost no one is tracking and why ignoring them keeps smart, hardworking owners stuck.

KPI #1: Taxes

We talk about:

  • The real difference between Schedule C and K-1 income

  • Why “not paying taxes” usually means one of two things:

  • You don’t actually have profit

  • Or you’re kicking the can down the road in a way that will eventually cost you

  • How taxes are not the enemy but a signal of real progress

If you want to build wealth, taxes are part of the deal.

KPI #2: Your Sales P&L

Most people look at revenue.
Very few look at what it costs them in time and energy to create that revenue.

We cover:

  • How much time you’re really spending on sales and marketing

  • Why “being busy” is not the same as being effective

  • How to think about sales like an investment

KPI #3: Personal KPIs That Actually Matter

This is the one almost everyone ignores.

We talk about tracking:

  • Time with your kids

  • Nights home

  • Weekends off

  • Vacations taken

  • Mental bandwidth and margin

Because what’s the point of a profitable business if it costs you the life you were trying to build?

Bonus KPI: Net Worth

Revenue is noisy.
Profit is helpful.

Net worth tells the truth.

I share why tracking net worth changes how you make decisions and keeps you focused on the long game.

If you want a business that supports your life instead of consuming it, this episode will hit home.

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