Why 5 Years Later, I’m Glad I Never Quit


Howdy! Reader,

This week… we did it. The Team.

📍 $11,825.77 — our best week in revenue ever.

That’s up from our previous best of $10,388.45.

But here’s what’s even crazier: When I zoom out and look at the last five years on this chart the growth isn’t just visible…

It’s undeniable.

We’ve gone from a couple hundred dollars a week to now averaging $7K–$10K+ in a single week.

And it’s not luck. It’s not a hack. It’s reps. Years of reps.

Last Newsletter can be read here

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🤷🏻‍♂️ Life & Thoughts

Here's the perspective - it all takes time and it wont be over night. Though 5 years from now will seem like a blink in the moment.. the only way there is 1 day at a time, 1 week, 1 month and 1 year...

If I zoom out and reflect on the last few years, they can be summarised to:

✅ Year 1 — figuring it out (however, never neglect or forget the "always be learning mentality")

✅ Year 2 — laying track (getting some sense of traction in terms of a path)

✅ Year 3 — building momentum (a path was set but still lots to learn)

✅ Year 4 — stacking consistency (the wins a lining up, as well as opportunities)

✅ Year 5 — compounding clicks (the compounding begins).... we are just getting started

I am excited to be able to bundle the 5 years into "phase 1" as we progress beyond year 5.

My message to you:

If you're not seeing what you want today... look at what you're building over time.

Because your best week ever is often hiding behind a hundred slow ones. Here is what my journey looks like... "rollercoasters"

So whether you're just starting or stuck in the middle... Don’t quit too soon.

Keep showing up.
Keep doing the work.
Keep letting the numbers tell the story.

Here’s to whatever your next best week looks like. 👊

Business Snapshot for 2025 (currently):

June is 50% done, we have less than 11 business days until FY26 kicks off... can we finish this month strong?

  • EOM Sales Forecast: 881
  • EOM Revenue Forecast: $42K
  • EOM Net Profit Forecast: $10.4K

Current Metrics (but expenses yet to come):

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Closing thoughts

I hope to see you around via my Youtube, my Instagram or maybe even in person!

Thanks!

Chris Furlong // say hello@clfurlong.com

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PREVIOUS READS: First and Latest:

Week 1: https://ckarchive.com/b/lmuehmh9od64
Week 186: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/remember-to-zoom-out-before-you-focus-in-again
Week 187: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-taken-5-years-but-i-am-ready-for-the-next
Week 188: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/will-you-commit-to-being-a-better-you
Week 189: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/that-fear-isn-t-a-red-light-it-s-a-signal-that-you-re-about-to-grow?
Week 190: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-you-should-never-listen-to-the-doubters?
Week 191: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/1-491-days-later-and-i-cannot-believe-it
Week 192: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/it-s-scary-it-s-risky-but-it-still-feels-right-to-do
Week 193: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/a-year-from-now-you-will-have-wished-you-started-today
Week 194: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/the-reality-of-why-you-get-annoyed-at-others
Week 195: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/five-years-ago-i-had-no-plan-now-i-run-a-business-out-of-a-warehouse
Week 196: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/why-i-am-happy-to-continue-to-focus-long-term
Week 197: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/7-tactical-lessons-for-you-to-leverage
Week 198: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/i-have-to-get-out-of-my-own-way-you-might-too
Week 199: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/the-new-quarter-welcomes-a-new-opportunity
Week 200: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/what-s-one-unsolved-puzzle-you-re-working-on-right-now
Week 201: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/start-small-stay-consistent-and-build-your-path
Week 202: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/when-is-the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-spoiler-today
Week 203/204: was on break
Week 205: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/remember-to-take-a-break-here-and-there
Week 206: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/the-beginning-of-the-end
Week 207: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.kit.com/posts/what-building-a-business-around-my-lifestyle-really-means-to-me

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