The Power of Stacking: Small Changes for Big Results in Business and Life

At Verity Business Consulting, we believe success isn’t just about financial growth—it’s about flourishing as a whole person. That’s why we’re big fans of the concept of “stacking”—a method of building powerful routines, whether in your business or personal life, by layering small, meaningful actions. It’s a strategy that can drive profound change over time.

What Is Stacking?

Stacking refers to combining multiple actions or habits into a structured routine. For example, a “morning stack” might group together activities like exercise, reading, and mindset work to create a flow that sets a positive tone for your day. The idea is simple: small, consistent actions stacked together can lead to significant long-term impact.

Stacking for Business Success

For business owners, stacking isn’t just a personal productivity tool—it’s a way to create sustainable systems and workflows that improve efficiency and drive results. Imagine stacking these habits into your weekly routine:

• Financial Check-ins: Begin each week with a quick financial review—check your cash flow, monitor KPIs, and look at your outstanding invoices. Done consistently, this habit helps you stay informed and make better decisions.
• Strategic Reflection: After reviewing your finances, take 10 minutes to reflect on your business goals. Regular reflection keeps you aligned with long-term objectives (and helps prevent those “Why didn’t I see this coming?” moments).
• Team Huddles: A short, structured team meeting at the beginning of the week can stack onto your financial review, creating a rhythm of transparency, accountability, and alignment for everyone. Bonus points if someone brings donuts.

Stacking these actions helps create a solid foundation for business growth, while making your week more organized (and possibly more delicious).

Stacking for Personal Growth

Business owners aren’t just CEOs—they’re people with lives outside of work. Stacking habits in your personal routine can help you find balance, reduce stress, and foster well-being. Here’s a personal example from my own life.

As the marketing manager at Verity, I’ve had experience in sales, as a CPA, and as a busy mom of three kids—all born within three years, now young adults (yes, you read that right). I’ve always been an “achiever,” striving to excel in whatever I do. But that drive can sometimes become an Achilles heel, making it hard to find balance and enjoy the little things. I rely on my morning stack of habits to stay grounded and focus on what really matters.

Each morning, I start by praying while making my bed—a moment of connection to God and a quick win with an orderly bedroom. I drink a full cup of water before reaching for tea or coffee, and I write down five things I’m grateful for in my journal (and yes, coffee usually makes the list). After reading a devotional or inspirational book, I spend 20-30 minutes free-flow journaling to clear my mind. A quick 5-minute stretch, and I’m ready to consider who I want to be that day—productive, positive, and present—before diving into my schedule and tasks.

It’s simple, but stacking these habits helps me start the day with purpose, clarity, and gratitude—and keeps me from drinking my body weight in coffee by 9 a.m.

Stacking for a Flourishing Life

At Verity, we’re passionate about helping our clients not only grow their businesses but also thrive as individuals. The beauty of stacking is that it works because of its simplicity—small, intentional actions add up to big results over time.

Whether you’re building stronger financial systems for your business or creating healthier personal habits, stacking can be the key to unlocking your full potential.

How Can You Start Stacking? Take a look at your current routines, both in business and life. What small actions can you add to create momentum? Start with something simple. Maybe it’s adding a daily financial review to your business stack or a 5-minute mindfulness practice to your morning routine.

The goal isn’t to change everything overnight. It’s about adding small, intentional habits that, when stacked together, can create the life you want to live. At Verity Business Consulting, we’re here to guide you every step of the way—whether through taking some number crunching off your plate or giving you guided personalized business consulting, our goal is to help you flourish in every area of your life (and yes, we fully support the occasional mid-day dance break to keep things lively).