Business Growth Made Simple: Genesis Business Strategies

Owner Burnout - 5 reasons businesses fail and how to avoid it.

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Hey there, welcome to Business Growth Made Simple, the podcast for contractors who want more free time, more profit, and a business that doesn’t suck the life out of them.

I’m Steve your host and today we’re talking about something that’s eating up way too many business owners: burnout.

Ever sat down at the end of a 12-hour day and thought, “Is all this even worth it?”

You’re not alone. I’ve been there. And I know a lot of other contractors who have too.

If you’ve ever: Felt totally fried

 Started to resent the work you once loved

 Snapped at your spouse or kids because you’re drained

 Or even thought about chucking it all and applying at the local hardware store…

This episode is for you.

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And no, you’re not weak.

You’re likely burned out. And today, we’re gonna fix that.

Let’s break this down into three areas.

# 1. 🔧 Your Business

 You miss details—quotes go wrong, jobs get underbid.

 Customers sense your stress—making them hesitant to trust you.

 You start avoiding tasks that grow your business (like marketing or hiring).

 You become reactive, not strategic—just putting out fires all day.

# 2. 🧠 Your Head & Health

 Mental fog sets in—you stare at your phone, can’t focus.

 You get sick more, sleep worse, and stress more.

 You begin questioning your decisions and self-worth.

# 3. 🏡 Your Family

 You bring work home—even if you try not to.

 Your kids don’t get your best—they get what’s left.

 Your spouse starts feeling like a coworker, not a partner. Burnout isn’t just a work thing—it’s a life thing.

Were going to give you some ways to avoid burnout so your business supports your life… not the other way around.


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