Most business owners are flying blind

They "think" they know where their business stands. They "feel" like certain areas need work. They have a "general sense" that something isn't quite right.

But when asked to pinpoint exactly what's holding them back - or what's silently costing them thousands every month - they can't give you a clear answer.

They just work harder. More hours. More hustle. More grinding.

And the gaps stay open. Year after year.

That uncertainty is expensive.

After working with hundreds of businesses - from agriculture to technology, construction to professional services, retail to manufacturing, domestically and internationally - I can tell you this:

The most successful business turnarounds I've ever been part of all started with the same thing: An honest assessment of reality.

Not hopeful thinking. Not "we're doing pretty well." Not "compared to my competitors, I'm fine."

A clear, honest, numbers-on-the-table assessment of where the business actually stands.

That's exactly what this tool gives you.

WHAT'S INSIDE

A comprehensive 72-question diagnostic that evaluates your business across the six critical areas that determine your success or failure.

Section 1: Financial Health (15 Questions)
Cash flow, profitability, debt management, and financial controls. Do you truly understand your P&L and Balance Sheet? Can you make payroll without stress? Do you know your break-even point? This section exposes the financial realities most business owners avoid - and costs them thousands every month.

Section 2: Operational Systems (12 Questions)
Processes, efficiency, and customer delivery. Are your systems documented, or does everything live in your head? Can your business run for two weeks without you? Would your quality stay consistent no matter which team member does the work? This section reveals whether you've built a business - or just created a job for yourself.

Section 3: Team & Leadership (12 Questions)
Team performance, management capability, and company culture. Do you have the right people in the right positions? Does your team take initiative, or do they come to you for every decision? Are clear roles and accountability systems in place? This section shows you whether your team is an asset - or a bottleneck.

Section 4: Time & Personal Impact (15 Questions)
Work-life balance, stress levels, and personal freedom. Are you working 60+ hours a week? Can you take time off without your business falling apart? Is your health suffering? Are your relationships strained? This section confronts the personal cost of how you're running your business - the cost most owners refuse to calculate.

Section 5: Growth & Scalability (10 Questions)
Growth capability, market position, and strategic expansion. Does growth lead to more profit - or just more complexity and stress? Do you have a steady stream of new customers? Are you dependent on just one or two major clients for survival? This section determines whether your business is built to scale - or built to stall.

Section 6: Strategic Direction (8 Questions)
Vision, planning, and business model sustainability. Do you have a clear 3-5 year vision? Are your decisions driven by strategy or by urgency? Is your business structured to create wealth - or just provide a paycheck? This section reveals whether you're building something valuable - or just keeping busy.

BUT HERE'S WHAT MAKES THIS TOOL TRULY DIFFERENT

Most business assessments give you a score and leave you hanging.

This one doesn't just tell you where you stand - it tells you exactly what to do about it.

Your total score (out of 360) places you into one of three categories, and each category comes with a complete action roadmap:

Crisis Mode (72–180 points): Your business needs immediate intervention. You'll get a 48-hour emergency stabilization plan, a 30-day recovery framework, and a 60-90 day rebuild strategy - plus the specific resources designed for your situation.

Struggling But Surviving (181–270 points): Your business is functional but far from thriving. You'll get a prioritization framework, a 90-day systematic improvement plan, and a clear path from "working IN your business" to "working ON your business."

Stable & Ready to Scale (271–360 points): Your business is strong with significant growth potential. You'll get an optimization strategy, a scaling roadmap, and advanced tactics to break through to the next level - 2x, 3x, even 5x growth.

No matter which category you fall into, you'll know your exact next steps.

 THE TRUTH MOST ASSESSMENTS WON'T TELL YOU

Most business "quizzes" are designed to make you feel good - or to sell you something immediately.

This tool is designed to tell you the truth.

Some of your scores might be uncomfortable. You might discover that areas you thought were "fine" are actually bleeding money. You might realize the personal toll your business is taking on your health, your relationships, and your freedom is far greater than you admitted.

Good.

Because you can't fix what you can't see. And the businesses that win are the ones willing to look honestly at where they are - so they can get to where they want to be.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN 15 MINUTES

Your Financial Reality:
Is your profitability where it should be - or are you bleeding money without realizing it? How predictable is your cash flow - really? Are your financial decisions based on data or gut feelings?

Your Operational Truth:
Are your systems documented - or does everything live in your head? Can your business run without you, or does it fall apart the moment you step away? Is your operation scalable - or would growth just mean more chaos?

Your Team & Leadership Reality:
Do you have the right people in the right roles - or are you carrying dead weight? Does your team take initiative, or are you the one solving every problem? Is there real accountability - or just you chasing everyone?

Your Personal Cost:
Are you sleeping well? Is your stress manageable? Do you have time for the people and things that matter outside of work - or has your business consumed your life?

Your Growth Potential:
Does growth lead to more profit - or just more complexity? Do you have a clear scaling plan - or are you just hoping things work out? Is your business building wealth - or just providing a paycheck?

Your Strategic Clarity:
Do you have a real vision and a plan to get there - or are you just reacting to whatever's urgent today?

THIS ISN'T A GENERIC QUIZ

This is the same comprehensive diagnostic framework developed by Mikkel Pitzner - who has personally helped hundreds of businesses transform their results across every industry imaginable.

One of those businesses - a limousine company that was 60 days from closing its doors - used this exact kind of honest assessment as the starting point for its turnaround. The result? Over $623,138 in additional verifiable profit.

Same business. Same market. Same owner. Different understanding of where the gaps were - and what to do about them.

Now this framework is available to you. For free.

WHAT YOU GET - COMPLETELY FREE

📊 The Complete 72-Question Business Diagnostic - covering Financial Health, Operational Systems, Team & Leadership, Time & Personal Impact, Growth & Scalability, and Strategic Direction

📈 Your Total Score & Category Placement - instantly know whether you're in Crisis Mode, Struggling But Surviving, or Stable & Ready to Scale

🎯 Category-Specific Action Plans - detailed 30-day, 90-day, and 6-12 month roadmaps tailored to exactly where you are right now

📋 Recommended Resources for Your Situation - specific chapters, tools, and next steps based on YOUR results - not generic advice

Mikkel Pitzner is the founder and creator of The Automated Millionaire and its programs, and the author of multiple bestselling books on business - including the two-volume Breakthrough Business Mastery series.

A hands-on business advisor who has spent over two decades in the trenches with hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses across the United States, Canada, and Europe, his specialty is helping business owners make significantly more money - without working harder to get it.

Through his books, programs, and proven systems, Mikkel helps owners reclaim their time, improve their operations, and build businesses that generate real profit without consuming their lives.