Are you working harder but not seeing your bank account grow? If you're a service-based business owner—whether you're a social media manager, graphic designer, copywriter, web developer, or any other professional selling your time and expertise—this episode could save you thousands.
The shocking truth: The average service business is hemorrhaging 15-25% of their revenue to invisible leaks. That's not profit loss—that's total revenue just vanishing into thin air.
While you're focused on getting new clients through the front door, money is pouring out the back door in ways you've never even considered. Unlike product businesses that know immediately when inventory goes missing, service businesses lose money invisibly—30 minutes here, free work there, and suddenly you're looking at tens of thousands in annual losses.
In this eye-opening episode, business systems strategist Lindsay Sutherland reveals the 7 most common revenue leaks that are quietly destroying service businesses:
✗ Scope creep without billing (the #1 revenue killer)
✗ Time tracking gaps that cost thousands annually
✗ Underpriced rush jobs that actually lose you money
✗ "Unlimited revisions" that become unlimited free work
✗ Administrative time drains you never charge for
✗ Payment terms that kill your cash flow ✗ No-show and cancellation policies that protect everyone but you
You'll discover exactly how to calculate your own revenue leak (the number will shock you), plus get a practical 3-phase implementation strategy to plug these leaks immediately.
The reality: Sometimes the best "new client" is the money you're already earning but giving away for free.
Perfect for: Social media managers, graphic designers, copywriters, web developers, consultants, virtual assistants, and any service-based business owner ready to keep more of what they earn.
Resources mentioned: Revenue leak checklist available in show notes
Stop trying to fill a bucket with holes in it. It's time to fix the leaks and keep your revenue where it belongs—in your business.
In just 15–20 minutes, I can help you uncover the hidden inefficiencies that are costing you both time and money in your business. Most owners don’t realize how much energy is wasted on repetitive tasks, gaps in processes, and systems that don’t actually support growth. During our call, I’ll listen closely to how your business is currently running, pinpoint one or two areas where you may be sabotaging your own scalability, and show you a clear next step to reclaim control. Whether you decide to work with me further or not, you’ll leave with immediate clarity on what’s holding your business back — and the confidence of knowing exactly where to focus to create more freedom and profit.
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Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.
Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.
As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.
Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.
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