Plan Like a Navy Commander, Win Like an Entrepreneur with Commander Mary Kelly

Feel like your business has you in a chokehold? Buried under relentless tasks and daily mayhem? Strategic planning isn’t just for corporate titans—it’s the hidden edge small business owners need to break free and take charge.   In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, we’re joined by Dr. Commander Mary Kelly—U.S. Naval Academy grad, retired Navy commander, and author of 15 books—to reveal how you can stop firefighting and start leading with purpose.   Mary shares battle-tested strategies to take back control, boost profitability, and build a business that works for you—not against you. From no-nonsense time management to crafting a strategic plan that fits on a napkin, this episode is your wake-up call to stop spinning your wheels and start driving success.   What You’ll Learn: How to escape the small business overwhelm trap The surprising difference between revenue and real profits A simple, fluff-free way to create a strategic plan in one sitting Costly marketing and sales mistakes entrepreneurs can’t afford to ignore Military-inspired time management hacks every business owner needs Why keeping your business a secret makes you the “jerk” What it really means to take charge of your entrepreneurial destiny   Favorite Quote: “Life is a finite number of unknown minutes and we do not have time to waste. We have to do the things that we were put on the planet to do.”   Call to Action: Ready to stop working in your business and start working on it? Mary’s sharing her full business strategy vault—FREE for our listeners. Unlock it now at Productiveleaders.com/2025-success and kickstart your path to freedom.   Connect with Mary Kelly:  LinkedIn Website Facebook Email: Mary@ProductiveLeaders.com   Like what you heard? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! 🎧  Listen (or watch) The Liquid Lunch Project on all major platforms, including:   Our website: https://theliquidlunchproject.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquid-lunch-project/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ Audible: https://shorturl.at/6j4vz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Credit_Banc   📧 Want even more? Subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more.    Available on Substack: https://theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: ➡️ @matthew.r.meehan ➡️ @luigi_rosabianca, ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/