Every growing business reaches a fork in the road — the moment where doing it all yourself no longer works. You either slide back into old habits or step forward into the awkward world of management.
It’s uncomfortable. It’s unfamiliar. And it’s the make-or-break zone where confidence can vanish. What once felt natural — being on the tools, problem-solving on the fly — is replaced with the need to build systems, lead people, and manage through others. That’s where many stumble. But those who lean in, who embrace the suck, unlock real leverage.
Today, we unpack the messy transition from tradesperson to team builder — and why learning to lead is the real trade of the future.
In this episode you’ll learn:
🔨 Confidence often drops as business owners move away from hands-on work.
🔨 Soft skills like communication and leadership become essential for scaling up.
🔨 Poor management shows up as sloppy standards and unclear team roles.
🔨 Building a strong team requires letting go of being the “hero.”
🔨 Embracing discomfort is the only path to becoming a better leader.
🔨 Management is the hidden multiplier that glues business growth together.
We mention episode 66 and 67 on having Difficult Conversations, you can listen here:
Episode 66: Difficult Conversations PART 1: Why avoiding them costs you more
Episode 67: Difficult Conversations PART 2: Delivering hard messages with confidence
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