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Why Are You Stuck in Firefighting Mode? The Linchpin Syndrome | E379


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EPISODE 379: Do you feel like your business would fall apart if you took a real day off? Or just once, you’d love to eat dinner without late-night calls? Many construction business owners live in constant firefighting mode.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the linchpin syndrome—the trap that keeps your business reliant on you.

If your business grinds to a halt without you, you’re not just overworked—you’re stuck in a broken system. I’ll show you how to break free from the stress, chaos, and endless problem-solving.

You’ll learn how to cut dependency loops, set boundaries, build systems, and prevent issues before they even happen.

If you want a construction business that runs without you, this episode is for you.

Let’s jump in!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The 70-80 hour work week (01:00)

You’re the linchpin of your business (03:19)

Cutting dependency loops (05:32)

The power of a “to-don’t” list (08:36)

Building a delegation authority (11:03)

Replacing yourself with systems (13:14)

Think like Smokey the Bear (16:17)

Preventing chaos before it even happens (21:49)

Final thoughts (24:04)

 

Additional Resources:

- Schedule your free business evaluation call with our team HERE 

- Enroll in the Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE

- Listen to episode 337 with Max Christiansen HERE 

- Listen to episode 343 with Mikhail Gannage HERE 

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