Most trade business owners are doing way too much. Quoting, scheduling, answering every team question, checking quality, running jobs… and somehow still trying to be across invoicing and emails.

If that’s you, you’re not alone. But Mick Scotney wants you to know it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In this episode, Nic chats with Mick from Awakened Business about what it actually takes to go from flat-out operator to confident, capable leader. Mick’s journey started just like many others; on the tools, good at the job, but completely swamped. After growing his team from two to over 80 staff, he learned a few things the hard way… and now helps other business owners avoid those same headaches.

The biggest takeaway is that leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing less of the right things.

Mick shares how getting clear on values, building simple systems, and letting go of control changed everything. He also explains why real delegation is not just handing over tasks, but giving people the tools, trust and ownership to make decisions without you.

They talk about mindset shifts, tough conversations, culture, and why most team issues are actually just system issues in disguise.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck, overloaded, or like your team can’t cope without you, this episode will challenge that belief. You’ll walk away with practical ideas and fresh perspective on what’s really possible when you start leading instead of doing.

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