Nobody Warns You About This Phase of Business

Ever feel like your business is doing fine, you’re busy, making money, staying booked, but deep down, you know you’re not moving forward? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. talks about that weird middle stage where everything looks good on paper, but you feel stuck. He shares a story about getting a Can-Am stuck in a ditch (and how that relates to your business), why just “working harder” won’t fix it, and how sometimes, you need to unload, shift gears, or even change direction altogether. Whether it’s letting go of some tasks, hiring help, or just making different decisions, this episode is full of real talk about what it takes to get unstuck, and grow. Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (0:43) When hard work stops working (2:14) The Can-Am story and getting unstuck (3:41) Systems and SOPs to make life easier (4:21) Hiring help doesn’t mean letting go completely (5:46) Why fear plays a big role in feeling stuck (6:39) Don’t quit, just shift your effort (7:35) The power of coaches and mentors (7:58) Make the trail easier for the next person (8:54) Outro Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrHqc3wdF/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/