Master the art of prioritising and breaking down tasks to manage large projects and align with your goals.
If you work in a fast-paced environment—whether that’s in marketing, sales, or any growth-related role—your to-do list never seems to end. It’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly important.
I know the feeling because I’ve been there. Early in my career, I felt like I was constantly putting out fires, juggling multiple responsibilities, and drowning in an endless stream of tasks.
But over the past 13 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of people across industries and realised I wasn’t alone. Many of us face the same challenge: how do you manage everything on your plate without burning out?
This guide is the answer I wish I had back then. You'll learn the exact steps to create a personal system—a structured way to manage your own workload so you can stay focused, productive, and sane.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by too many tasks, unsure where to start, or simply want to take control of your productivity, this guide will give you the clarity and tools you need. You’ll learn how to:
By the end, you’ll have everything you need to organise your tasks, achieve your goals, and feel in control—no matter how fast the pace.
Feeling overwhelmed? This guide will help you clear mental clutter and go from chaos to clarity with a simple, actionable brain dump process.
Not sure where to start? Learn how to prioritise objectives, projects, and tasks so you can focus on what truly matters. Gain clarity and take meaningful steps towards your goals today.
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Most teams grind for growth, but the best ones systemise it. In this step, you’ll see why a structured approach always beats random tactics. You’ll follow Random Rick, Specialist Steve, and Solid Sarah to understand how a system-driven growth approach can double revenue without doubling workload.
The idea that 80% of results come from 20% of efforts or inputs.
Prioritise tasks effectively using the Eisenhower decision-making matrix.
Solid Growth helps B2B service companies scale — not with random tactics, but with clear systems that align marketing and sales into one predictable growth engine. Built on 13 years of hands-on experience — helping teams move from firefighting to predictable, repeatable revenue growth.
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The guides provide step-by-step instructions and real-world examples to help you apply these strategies to your specific business. I recommend working through the different chapters sequentially. If a particular chapter resonates with you, it might be worth considering the video course, which delves much deeper, explaining exactly what you need to do and including all the templates and tools you'll need. It's a comprehensive growth system.
My name is Ewoud Uphof, a marketing strategist with 15 years of experience. I've been fascinated by growth since 2010, and I created this guide out of a passion for sharing what I've learned. These guides are a way for me to give back to the marketing community and are also linked to my video course, which covers these topics in even greater depth.
Tracking progress is key to sustained growth. This guide covers how to set up a weekly scorecard meeting, track key metrics, and make data-driven decisions to keep your team focused on high-impact growth activities.
Understanding your customers is the foundation of effective marketing. This guide walks you through customer research methods, including interviews, surveys, and data analysis, to uncover insights that drive better messaging, positioning, and conversion.
Keeping customers for longer increases revenue without extra acquisition costs. In this step, you'll audit your CRM data to identify opportunities for better onboarding, engagement, and client success. You'll refine your retention strategies to improve customer satisfaction and contract longevity.
Confidence, urgency, and clear positioning drive sales success. In this step, you'll refine your sales strategy, improve follow-ups, and remove roadblocks that slow down deals—helping you close more opportunities faster and with less resistance.
A great proposal accelerates decision-making. In this step, you'll learn how to craft clear, compelling proposals that align with your sales conversations, reduce friction, and increase the likelihood of getting a quick "yes" from prospects.
Guiding prospects through the buyer journey builds trust and increases conversion rates. In this step, you'll design automated nurture sequences that educate and engage your leads, ensuring they are well-informed and ready to take the next step when they book a call.
At its core, task management is about staying in control of your work. It’s the process of organising, prioritising, and tracking all the things you need to do—whether they’re big projects, recurring responsibilities, or small one-off tasks.
Without a system for managing tasks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or let important work slip through the cracks. This is especially true in high-pressure roles like marketing or growth, where priorities shift quickly, and there’s always more to do than time to do it.
Good task management gives you clarity. It ensures that you’re always focusing on the right things, working efficiently, and making meaningful progress toward your goals. It’s not just about productivity—it’s about reducing stress, improving decision-making, and freeing up mental energy for creative or strategic work.
If you’re just starting out, it’s important to build a system that works for you. Here are the principles behind good task management:
Here are a few frameworks that can help you get started:
Whether you’re a pen-and-paper person or a digital enthusiast, the right tools can make task management easier. Here are a few options:
Growth roles are unique because they require you to juggle short-term execution with long-term strategy. Without a strong task management system, it’s easy to get bogged down in day-to-day firefighting and lose sight of bigger goals.
By mastering task management, you’ll be able to:
The best time to build your task management system is now. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to optimise your current workflow, this guide will help you take control of your tasks and unlock your full potential.
For a deeper dive, explore the chapters on doing a brain dump, prioritisation, building a task management system, and creating powerful task habits. Your productivity journey starts here.
Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
In just four weeks, we transform the operational chaos in your marketing and sales so your team can stop firefighting and focus on real growth.
Master the Solid Growth System at your own pace — perfect for individual marketers and consultants who want to upgrade their skills and apply the system themselves.
Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
Growth isn’t random—it’s engineered. A done-with-you programme that turns growth into a structured, repeatable process—so your team can execute with confidence and revenue compounds over time.
Master the Solid Growth System at your own pace — perfect for individual marketers and consultants who want to upgrade their skills and apply the system themselves.
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Find and fix what’s slowing your team down. This free scan assesses your marketing, sales, and automation setup, giving you clear recommendations to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
In just four weeks, we transform the operational chaos in your marketing and sales so your team can stop firefighting and focus on real growth.