Weekend Edition - Bottlenecks and Bagels

Happy weekend, bottleneck detectives!

Technically, it's Monday as I write this here in New Zealand , but statistcally it's far more likely to be Sunday when it hits your inbox. I forgot! And now I've got to take my cat to the vet, so ...

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If you're interested in bottlenecks – and who isn't? - go take a look at this article about a very successful bagel shop that's suffering big time ... because they're too successful.

A Hole in Apollo Bagels’ Business Model? It’s Too Popular.

Apollo Bagels in the West Village is drawing lines out the door — and most of the way down the block. Now it’s in a legal fight to stave off eviction.

The New York TimesBy

I should send them a copy of the Bottleneck Detective ... but I bet they're so busy they won't have time to read it. 🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️ 😴

This Week at a Glance:

Weekend Edition - My New Book!

My new book - “The Bottleneck Detective” launches on December 12th!!!! Phew. I’m wondering ... can you help me ENORMOUSLY by preordering it? Preorders encourage Amazon to recommend it to other readers, and they help set the book up for success. It’s 99 cents. Order here: amazon.co.uk, Amazon.

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Clarke’s Selling Grid: A Simple Tool to Sell Your Ideas (and yourself)

Selling isn’t about slick presentations or pushy pitches—it’s about clarity. If you’re not clear ... why would anyone want to use your idea? That’s where Clarke’s Selling Grit comes in: * a simple 4x4 matrix that, * helps you unpack your idea, and, * tailor it to the people

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Help me celebrate Rolling Rocks Downhill!

I can hardly believe it, but in two weeks, Rolling Rocks Downhill turns 10. Ten years! Writing that book changed my life. It’s sold thousands of copies, and I’ve heard from so many people over the years about how it’s helped them. Just yesterday, someone emailed to

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Imagine … (Selling ideas and yourself)

I hope this reframes the ickyness out of selling your ideas .. Read this, From the delightful book Time Off by John Fitch and Max Frenzel: Picture this: You go on a long walk in the woods or the park near your home with no intended destination or purpose. Then, toward

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Stuck? Let’s Chat (Free Trial Coaching)

I’ve got a plan—something that might help set you up for a fantastic 2025! I’m offering free trial coaching sessions—friendly chats where we get to know each other, and I help you get unstuck. You’re welcome to book a 1-hour coaching or mentoring session with

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Take care,

Clarke

p.s. I've lined up 5 (free) coaching chats and I'm loving it. Need a little help to get unstuck? Hit reply.