Did you know your firm is just like a space shuttle?
On February 1, 2003, the Columbia space shuttle disintegrated upon re-entry, tragically killing all seven crew members. A recent Netflix documentary breaks down what happened — and the key lesson is for business owners like you.
Investigators found that NASA management ignored crucial warning signs. They failed to get images of the shuttle’s wing to check for damage after a piece of foam broke off during launch. Had they taken action, they might have prevented the disaster.
So, here’s the real question: Are you running your firm like NASA ran Columbia?
Your firm might not be operating in space, but the same principle applies.
If you’re not tracking the right numbers, not seeking the right feedback, and not investing in the right reporting systems, you’re flying blind. And just like Columbia, damage could already be happening — you just don’t know it yet.
At Wize Mentoring, we see it all the time: firms hitting capacity, struggling with cash flow, or growing without control — simply because they don’t have real data to guide their decisions.
The Fix: Stop Guessing. Start Tracking.
That’s why we built the Fab5 Reporting Dashboard — a simple but powerful way to track the five numbers that determine your firm’s success.
When you have the right data, you see what’s working, fix what’s not, and grow with confidence. No more gut feelings. No more waiting until things go wrong. Just clear, informed decisions.
The Columbia disaster could have been avoided. The data was there—the decision-makers just didn’t act on it.
So, here’s the mindset shift:
- If it’s hard… do it anyway.
- If it’s uncomfortable… do it anyway.
- If it takes time… do it anyway.
- If it costs money… do it anyway.
Because information is power, and facts don’t lie.
The best firms aren’t built on guesswork. They’re built on data, systems, and strategic decisions.
Get your Fab5 in place today—before small cracks turn into major failures.
P.S. Would you like a 30min 1:1 power session with me to work on any growth challenges you have right now? Book in here
Jamie Johns | WIZE MENTORING | www.wizementoring.com
Through Wize Mentoring’s proven frameworks and tools, Jamie shares the exact growth strategies he used to scale his firm, empowering accounting and bookkeeping professionals to build businesses that thrive without relying on them.
