Impact Without Limits
Two guys. One truck. Two thousand miles. One big, audacious adventure. Why would two brothers leave comfortable jobs to move across the country, starting a business in a foreign industry and unknown land? Amidst all these challenges, could it be successful?Dale and Brian Karmie are the brothers, family men, and co-founders behind ForeverLawn: an exploding international business with over 80 dealers nationwide. Their journey wasn’t always easy; yet throughout persistent trials, tribulations, and turning points, they kept going. They may have quit individually, but they never quit on the same day. Join the Karmie brothers as they share the highs and lows, successes and failures, and life lessons shaping their entrepreneurial story. Regardless of who you are or what path you’re on, the Karmie brothers’ story is filled with something for everyone: encouragement to keep going, laughter over outrageous antics, inspiration to conquer complacency and keep reaching for more. Who is this podcast for? The aspiring entrepreneur. The young adult determining what direction to take in life. The worn-out, wearied parent. The restless and the seeking. Anyone who wants to breathe tomorrow. This is for you. Because you aren’t just put on this earth to make a living; you’re here to make an impact. Welcome to Impact Without Limits.
Impact Without Limits
S4 E13: Business Stages: Pt. 2 Running Man
In this episode of Impact Without Limits, the Karmie brothers continue their Business Stages series with the ‘Running Man’ Stage.
A "Running Man" is typically a one-person operation where the business is synonymous with the owner's name, like “Joe the Plumber” or “Mary the Landscaper.” Though they might have helpers or part-time assistance, the business only functions when that owner is actively working. They often trade time for money, hold tight to their earnings, and avoid investing in scalable growth. This model allows for control, flexibility, and even high income, but it can also lead to exhaustion, burnout, and limited growth.
Dale and Brian reflect on their own experience in this stage and share how many businesses — an estimated 85%, according to their unofficial-but-usually-accurate numbers — get stuck here. While there’s nothing wrong with being a ‘Running Man’, the key takeaway is knowing whether you're there by default or by choice, and being honest about whether it’s sustainable for the life and business you want to build.
Tune in to hear how to recognize this stage and decide what’s next for your business journey.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the ‘Running Man’ Stage?
- Why do so many stay in this stage?
- How to identify this stage.
- Potential pitfalls of the ‘Running Man’ Stage.
- Next Level Risk.
Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on ForeverLawn:
- www.foreverlawn.com
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- ForeverLawn’s Instagram: @foreverlawninc
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