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The Illusion of Effortless Success (and Why Your CRM is Crying)

 I sat down with Marion Brisbon the other day. Marion, who, by the way, was number one in his brokerage last year. You know, the kind of guy people point to as "having it all figured out." But here's the thing: we all know that narrative is a lie.

We love to tell ourselves stories of overnight success, of effortless wins. We see the polished results, the shiny trophies, and we think, "Must be nice. Must be easy." But it's never easy.

Marion's story isn't about some sudden burst of genius. It's about thirty years in a structured, demanding environment, followed by a leap into the chaos of entrepreneurship. He thought he could ditch the systems, the processes, the dreaded "organization." He thought he could just "figure it out."

Sound familiar?

We all do it. We think our talent, our charm, our “gut feeling” will be enough. We ignore the fundamentals, the boring stuff, the stuff that actually moves the needle.

Marion, despite his natural ability to connect with people, was running his business like a hobby. Reacting instead of planning. Chasing deals instead of building systems. He was on the roller coaster, the one that leaves you exhausted and wondering where the next paycheck is coming from.

And then, he did something remarkable. He admitted he was wrong.

He started to embrace the systems he'd spent years trying to avoid. He started to use his CRM. He started to treat his business like, well, a business.

Why do we resist this? Why do we cling to the illusion of effortless success?

Because it's easier. Because it feels more "authentic." Because we're afraid of the work.

But here's the truth: the work is the work.

It's not glamorous. It's not sexy. It's about showing up, day after day, and doing the things that matter. It's about building systems that free you, not confine you. It's about clarity, consistency, and conditioning.

Marion's story is a reminder that even the best of us can get lost. But it's also a reminder that we can always find our way back.

So, what about you? Are you running your business like a hobby? Are you ignoring the systems that could set you free?

Your CRM is waiting. Your customers are waiting. And, frankly, so are you.

It's time to stop chasing the illusion and start building something real. It's time to do the work.

Because the work, in the end, is the only thing that matters.

And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, you'll find that the "effortless success" you were chasing was always there, hidden in the systems, the processes, the daily grind.

Go make a ruckus,

Spencer



About Spencer Combs:

Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose. With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages.


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