Double Your Profit Day #23 Why Over Delegating Can Hurt Your Business!
Double Your Profit Day #23 Why Over Delegating Can Hurt Your Business!  
Podcast: Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Business Growth Podcast
Published On: Sat Aug 23 2025
Description: Welcome to Day 23 of the Double Your Profit SeriesThe go-to series for contractors, home service owners, and small business entrepreneurs.Today, we’re talking about a trap that many business owners fall into as they grow: Over-Delegation.Yes, you should delegate. Yes, you should make yourself replaceable in the day-to-day. But there’s a critical line you cannot cross: abdication.🧠 Why Over-Delegation Is DangerousDelegation is a superpower — it frees you up to work on the business, not in the business. But when you start delegating away the strategic, profit-driving decisions (cash flow, margin, vendor relationships, growth strategy)… you’re no longer leading. You’re just avoiding. Too many owners hit $3–5M in revenue, check themselves out of the day-to-day, and lose sight of the steering wheel. That’s not leadership. That’s abdication.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The difference between delegation vs. abdication — and why one fuels growth while the other kills itWhy owners must stay close to cash, margin, and vendor negotiations no matter how big they getThe common trap at the $3–5M mark where owners “retire” too early (boats, lake houses… sound familiar?)🧰 Sponsored By Contractor CommerceContractors: Ready to sell online without the tech headaches?Contractor Commerce lets you turn your existing website into a real online store — no coding, no inventory, no hassle. From filters to full system installs, your customers can shop 24/7, right from your site.🚨 Special Offer: Get your first 60 days FREE👉 Start here 📌 Disclaimer: Some links may include UTM parameters or affiliate relationships, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Episodes may feature sponsors, but all opinions expressed are our own.⚙️ The Big PictureYour business doesn’t just need a manager. It needs a leader. Delegation removes the tactical from your plate — but you still own the strategy, vision, and profit-driving calls.🔥 Think of this episode as your reminder: don’t check out too early. Stay in the driver’s seat for the critical decisions that shape your company’s future.📚 Keep LearningSend Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with O&O John's YouTube Channel Weekly Newsletter Owned and Operated Leave a Review John Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC📌 Disclaimer: Some links may include UTM parameters or affiliate relationships, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Episodes may feature sponsors, but all opinions expressed are our own.