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When Should An Owner Take Back The Business Reins

Jul 30, 2024
31:19
Topics Covered In This Episode
  • Jeff shares stories of business owners who had to reassess and retake control after stepping back when things didn’t go as planned.
  • Mercer and Jeff discuss the pitfalls of delegating without proper planning, emphasizing the importance of implementing mature processes for new opportunities.
  • They highlight the challenge of over-engineering early-stage issues and the value of letting teams learn from their mistakes to foster growth.
  • Jeff addresses the risk of hitting growth ceilings due to the founder's involvement, suggesting strategies like reverse sabbaticals to gain fresh perspectives.
  • Both emphasize the need to set teams up for success, learn from failures, and implement retention strategies to avoid losing key personnel.
  • Finally, they discuss the importance of personalized attention for high-ticket customers, resolving issues quickly, and training teams to handle similar problems independently.
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