Every entrepreneur talks about their wins — but the real breakthroughs come from owning your mistakes. In this powerful episode, Jay gets brutally transparent about the three costly business mistakes he made in 2025… and the strategic moves he’s making to make sure they never happen again in 2026.
These aren’t just Jay’s mistakes — they’re the same pitfalls silently sabotaging thousands of entrepreneurs every single year. Jay breaks down why we make these errors, how they drain growth, and most importantly, the exact fixes you must put in place to level up your business in 2026.
If you’re tired of repeating the same cycles…
If you know you’re capable of more…
If 2026 must be your breakout year…
Then this is the episode you absolutely cannot skip. Tap in, take notes, and turn Jay’s hard-earned lessons into your shortcut to success.
This isn’t just a podcast — it’s your 2026 business reset button.
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BLACK ENTREPRENEUR BLUEPRINT SHOW NOTES – EPISODE # 599
Mistake #1: Saying Yes to Things I Should’ve Said No To
What This Looked Like
- Taking on opportunities that looked attractive but weren’t aligned with my long-term vision
- Entering partnerships that weren’t a strategic or energetic fit
- Committing to projects that drained time but didn’t move the needle
- Allowing external pressure or “fear of missing out” to dictate decisions
- Trading focus for busyness instead of progress
Why This Was a Problem
- Saying yes to the wrong things forced me to say no to the right things
- Misaligned commitments stole my time, energy, and mental space
- Created overwhelm and slowed down the execution of my real goals
- Distracted me from the core mission of my business
Solution: Create a Decision Filter
- Use a Purpose Alignment Test: Ask, Does this serve my purpose and my goals, or is it just a distraction dressed as an opportunity?
- Implement a 24-Hour Rule: Don’t say yes immediately — give yourself space to evaluate.
- Score opportunities: Rate them 1–10 based on alignment, revenue potential, required energy, and long-term payoff. Anything under an 8 is a no.
- Protect your calendar: Decline anything that doesn’t move your mission forward.
- Remember: Every “no” protects your “yes.”
Mistake #2: Stretching Myself Too Thin & Losing Focus
What This Looked Like
- Trying to operate in too many business lanes at once
- Dividing my attention across too many projects
- Constantly shifting priorities instead of finishing what mattered
- Wearing every hat instead of delegating
- Trying to scale multiple things without first mastering one
Why This Was a Problem
- Diluted effort = diluted results
- Lack of focus slowed revenue growth
- Increased stress and burnout
- Created inefficiencies and incomplete projects
- Prevented mastery in any one area
Solution: Reduce to Multiply
- Pick One Primary Priority per Quarter: Focus on one initiative until it starts producing results.
- Create a “Stop Doing” List: Eliminate tasks, services, or business lines that don’t drive ROI.
- Delegate or automate low-value work: Free your time for the high-impact decisions only you can make.
- Use the Focus Formula: Clarity → Consistency → Completion → Scale
- Adopt a weekly focus block: 90 minutes of uninterrupted work on the #1 priority — no distractions.
- Remember: You can do anything — but not everything at the same time.
Mistake #3: Not Taking Enough Time to Enjoy Life
What This Looked Like
- Working nonstop without intentional breaks
- Skipping rest, travel, or time with loved ones
- Constantly grinding with no space for reflection or gratitude
- Measuring success only by productivity
- Feeling burned out despite business wins
Why This Was a Problem
- Burnout lowers creativity, clarity, and business performance
- Life felt like a checklist instead of an experience
- Success felt incomplete without peace and joy
- Missed opportunities for rejuvenation that fuel better decisions
Solution: Build Life Into Your Business Plan
- Schedule joy the same way you schedule work: vacations, downtime, family days, hobbies
- Set boundaries: no-work zones, no-phone hours, or one unplug day a week
- Adopt the 90/15 Rule: work 90 minutes, rest 15 to recharge your mind
- Celebrate wins: monthly reflection on accomplishments and gratitude
- Design a lifestyle-driven business — not a business that consumes your lifestyle
- Remember: The goal is wealth AND wellness. Money without joy is just stress with a bank account.
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The Plug-And-Profit Side Hustle
The Most Lucrative & Simple Side Hustle in the New Economy
Forget the side hustles that drain your time and pay you pennies.
There’s a brand-new income opportunity exploding right now — and the people who move early will be the ones who win big. It’s called The Plug-And-Profit Side Hustle, and it allows everyday people to earn thousands per month by plugging into a high-demand system that businesses already need.
This isn’t selling lotions or driving strangers around…
This is a smarter, scalable side hustle built for busy professionals who need:
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In this LIVE training, you will learn:
- The new wave of side hustles is taking over the economy
- Why most side hustles fail — and how to avoid the trap
- How this system does the heavy lifting for you
- How to unlock a revenue stream that can earn thousands per month
No special skills. No complicated startup.
Just plug in and profit.
