32 - When You’re the Problem | How to Delegate with Clarity and Scale Faster
Podcast:Impact with Eddie Wilson Published On: Tue Aug 05 2025 Description: Are you the biggest obstacle holding your business back? In this transformative episode, Eddie Wilson candidly addresses one of the hardest truths for entrepreneurs: recognizing when you are the bottleneck in your business. Learn five clear signs that indicate you're limiting your company’s growth, and discover a proven, three-step strategy to remove yourself from daily operational stress. Eddie breaks down essential concepts like "Brick-Led Thinking," effective meeting rhythms, and how to delegate with clarity rather than abdicating responsibility. Packed with actionable insights and real-world stories of transformation, this episode is your ultimate guide to reclaiming your time, boosting efficiency, and building a business that thrives without your constant oversight.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction: When You Are the Problem00:52 – The Entrepreneur’s Trap: Decisions, Approvals & Follow-ups01:10 – Five Clear Signs You're the Bottleneck in Your Business02:52 – You Didn’t Build a Company, You Built a Dependency03:14 – Step 1: Brick-Led Thinking & Identifying Your Core KPI06:05 – Step 2: Establishing a Productive Meeting Rhythm07:32 – Step 3: Replacement Through Delegation and Clarity10:07 – How Eddie Delegated His Biggest Recurring Task11:51 – Why Documenting Your Decision-Making Rules Matters12:51 – Case Study: From Bottleneck to Breakthrough15:12 – Real Results: How Delegation Improved Margins & Growth16:15 – "It's Not Magic, It's Architecture": Your Path to Freedom17:02 – Practical Call to Action: Audit Your Calendar & Decisions18:17 – How to Prepare Your Team to Run Without You19:25 – Final Takeaway: You Don’t Own Your Business if It Owns You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.