Freedom Blueprint for Home Services | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Leadership, Business Growth 79 | Do Business Owners Need to Know How to do Everything? with Kristen & Justin Deese
Show Information
Episode Number: 79
Date: March 17, 2025
Duration: 31:33
Host: Justin Deese
Website: www.JustinDeese.com
Contact: Justin@JustinDeese.com
Co Host Contact Information
Co Host: Kristen Deese The Virtual CFO for the Trades
Website: www.KristenDeese.com
Contact: Kristen@KristenDeese.com
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Summary
In this episode of the Freedom Blueprint podcast, the hosts discuss the common misconception that business owners must know how to do every task within their business. They emphasize the importance of trust and verification in managing a business, particularly in financial matters. The conversation highlights the need for business owners to focus on strategic oversight rather than micromanagement, allowing them to delegate tasks effectively while still being informed about key financial metrics. The hosts share personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to maintain a healthy balance between knowing enough to ask the right questions and trusting others to handle the details.
Takeaways
- You don't have to know how to do everything in your business.
- Trust but verify is essential for business owners.
- Spotting discrepancies in financials is crucial.
- Business owners should focus on strategic oversight.
- Timely financial reports are necessary for informed decision-making.
- Delegation is key to effective business management.
- Understanding averages helps in identifying issues.
- Numbers provide clarity and direction for business decisions.
- It's important to know what to do with financial information.
- Effective leadership involves managing results, not tasks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Business Ownership Challenges
04:50 Trust but Verify: The Importance of Oversight
09:57 Understanding Financial Metrics Without Micromanaging
15:02 Strategic Leadership in Business Management
Keywords
business ownership, trust but verify, financial metrics, strategic leadership, accounting, business management, delegation, oversight, home service industry, entrepreneurship, Justin Deese, Freedom Blueprint Podcast, When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse, Kristen Deese The Virtual CFO for the Trades, Power Profit Workshop
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