From Technician to Business Owner: (Bowen Buzz Interview)

About this episode

Rich Everett discusses the transition from being a technician to a business owner and the personal growth required for successful business leadership.

In this special episode, Rich Everett joins Chris Reed on the Bowen Buzz podcast to talk about the journey many small business owners must take, from working in the business to becoming a true business owner, and the lessons learned along the way about business growth, leadership, and mindset. Drawing on his experience coaching small to medium business owners, Rich discusses the challenges many owners face as their business grows, particularly the difficult shift from being the person doing the work to the person leading the business. This conversation explores the realities of running a small business, the personal growth that comes with business ownership, and why many business owners feel stuck even when the business appears to be doing well on paper. • Rich’s journey to becoming a business coach • The difference between being good at your craft and running a business • The challenges business owners face as they grow • Why many business owners get stuck at certain revenue levels • The importance of mindset, leadership, and decision-making in business • The shift from technician to business owner to leader • Why business growth often requires personal growth Business growth is…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Reed

Guest: Rich Everett

Topics covered

• business ownership
• leadership
• mindset
• business growth
• personal growth
• small business challenges

Keywords

• business growth
• leadership
• mindset
• small business
• entrepreneurship
• challenges
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bowen Buzz

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