Celebrating 10 Years: 10 Questions To Shape The Next Decade
I launched No Matter a decade ago with a vision to support founders and businesses in building strategies rooted in clarity, creativity, and purpose. Reflecting on the last ten years, I realize that longevity in business isn’t just about financial success—it’s about alignment, evolution, and resilience.
I’m not sharing 10 lessons or flaunting 10 years of wins to mark this milestone. Frankly, it’s been a rollercoaster and still is. Instead, I’m sharing 10 questions that have been pivotal in my journey and can serve as guiding reflections for any founder looking ahead to the next decade.
These questions aren’t just about planning; they’re about recalibrating, innovating, and staying true to what matters most.
10 Questions To Ponder For The Next 10 Years
Vision: What is the long-term vision for my business, and how do I ensure it stays relevant and impactful in a changing world?
Values: Are my business practices and decisions consistently aligned with my core values, and how do I stay accountable to them?
Innovation: How can I foster creativity and innovation to anticipate and adapt to industry changes?
Growth: What does meaningful growth look like for my business—financially, culturally, and in terms of impact?
Resilience: How can I build systems, processes, and a mindset that promote resilience during inevitable challenges?
Relationships: How can I deepen connections with my clients, collaborators, and community to foster trust, loyalty, and shared success?
Impact: What measurable impact do I want my business to have in the world, and how can I track and celebrate progress?
Sustainability: How can my business operate in a way that is sustainable for the planet, my team, and myself as a founder?
Legacy: What kind of legacy do I want my business to leave, and how do I ensure my actions contribute to it every day?
Reflection: How do I create time and space for regular reflection, recalibration, and celebration of milestones?
The Power of Reflection
Whether you’re an early-stage founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, taking the time to answer these questions can provide clarity and direction. Business isn’t static—neither are we. Revisiting these questions each year can help recalibrate goals, stay true to values, and create a business that thrives in both impact and fulfillment.
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I wholeheartedly believe that the most successful businesses are the ones that evolve while staying deeply connected to their purpose. These 10 questions are my gift to you—an invitation to think deeply, dream boldly, and create a business that not only lasts, but also makes a difference.
Here’s to the next 10 years!
With Gratitude & Gumption,
Kat, Founder @ No Matter Consulting
Let’s make some magic.*
WAYS TO WORK WITH ME
*and make your business some money
New here? I’m Kat, a strategist, growth marketer, creative, and toddler/dog mama living in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley. As the Founder of No Matter Consulting, I provide strategic guidance, content creation, and tech optimization to visionary founders and teams.