The Purpose-Driven Legacy Playbook for Growth in the Trades

What happens when a private equity buyer enters the picture, but you’re not ready to let go? In this powerful episode, Ryan Englin welcomes Jeremiah Webb, a blue collar business expert with a background that spans HVAC, financial services, and manufacturer-side leadership. 

Jeremiah shares hard truths and game-changing strategies for trades business owners caught in the chaos of growth, succession, and staying motivated.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reclaim your motivation after selling your business.
• Build employee leadership that frees you from daily chaos.
• Align family dynamics with legacy business goals.
• Use problems as fuel, not roadblocks.
• Stay fulfilled in life after success.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed in your construction or service business or you’re preparing for a big transition this episode is your new manual.

10 Must-Hear Takeaways:

1. [00:41] Jeremiah’s “bad day for 10 minutes” mindset. Why emotional resilience drives long-term growth.
2. [04:08] Business as a generational gift. How family-owned construction businesses change communities.
3. [06:04] What happens when PE buyers change the deal post-sale. And how to protect your values.
4. [07:44] Motivation post-sale. What really keeps founders engaged after the check clears.
5. [08:54] Becoming the “cool uncle” your next-gen leaders need. Why kids resist legacy and how to get through to them.
6. [11:37] The art of fulfillment post-success. Why cocktails and beaches aren’t enough.
7. [14:56] Solve problems… Get more problems. How to see business growth as a cycle, not a finish line.
8. [21:28] The “crossed wires” problem in management. Why most systems create frustration and blame.
9. [27:06] Leadership levels that transform team culture. From stepping in to stepping away.
10. [36:11] Can’t let go of control? The root cause might be your past self. A psychological unlock for owners who sabotage scale.

Connect With Jeremiah:

Website: https://shoponfire.com/about/jeremiah-webb/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahwebb/

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