241. Stop Decision Debt: Why “Let Me Think About It” Costs You

"Let me think about it." It sounds harmless. Strategic, even. But for independent consultants, that phrase can quietly erode revenue, momentum, and confidence. In this episode, Melisa breaks down the hidden toll of decision debt, which is the backlog of unmade choices cluttering your mental inbox. From pricing delays to lingering red-flag clients, these non-decisions drain your bandwidth and reinforce the status quo. Melisa walks you through the mindset traps keeping you in limbo, and shares a simple but powerful framework to clear the backlog and prevent future debt from accumulating. You’ll learn how to stop letting “I’ll decide later” run your business. What you will learn in this episode: [04:48] What decision debt actually is and why it quietly undermines your business. [08:45] The four root causes that keep consultants stuck in indecision. [15:20] The real cost of “I’ll think about it”, including missed revenue and lost confidence. [22:04] Two examples of decision debt that are likely hiding in your business right now. [26:13] A simple, repeatable tool to eliminate decision debt and build decisive momentum. Tune in to Episode 241 for a straightforward system to start making faster, cleaner decisions and stop the drag on your energy and results. Mentioned Resources 1) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-241/ 2) Melisa’s Free Resources, Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman 3) Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 164 – Thinking “I’m Behind” Is Dangerous for Your Independent Consulting Business   Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.