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Most business owners assume growth stalls because of sales or marketing. In reality, the biggest constraint is often talent.In this episode of Self-Made Is a Myth, Coach Tim Campsall sits down with Lee, owner of Stratus Building Solutions of Indiana, to unpack the real challenges that surface once a service business reaches stability and starts pushing for its next phase of growth.After spending more than 30 years in corporate leadership, Lee made the leap into entrepreneurship and built his business from the ground up. Along the way, he discovered that hiring decisions, people development, and systems have a far greater impact on scalability than simply working harder or chasing top-line revenue.This conversation dives into what most owners underestimate about building teams, why hiring for talent matters more than experience, and what it truly takes to build a business that can grow without depending on the owner for everything.⸻What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why talent gaps quietly stall service business growth• How early hiring decisions affect cash flow and scalability• Why hiring for talent beats hiring for experience• The role systems and accountability play as the business matures• What it really takes to build a business that runs without you⸻Looking To Scale Your Business:Did you know that only 9% of businesses make it to $1,000,000 in revenue and less than 1% get to $5,000,000. The reason is that the hustle and grind that got you to $1,000,000 needs to shift to scaling strategies to go beyond. Book a Discovery Call now to learn how our ActionCOACH Business Operating System (ABoS) and coaching helps you to get unstuck and thrive to realize your personal and dreams and business goals. https://tbcactioncoach.com/discovery-zoom-call/Sign up for our weekly business tips https://tbcactioncoach.com/resources/email-signup/⸻Timestamps:(00:00) Why growth stalls even when revenue increases(02:30) Leaving corporate leadership to start a business(05:20) Early cash flow realities(07:45) Why people decisions matter more than owners expect(10:15) Hiring for talent instead of experience(14:40) The mindset shift every growing owner faces(18:00) Why marketing becomes unpredictable at scale(22:10) Systems, accountability, and team alignment(27:00) Why doing nothing is the biggest risk(31:00) Building a business that runs without you⸻Lee Putman was born and has lived his life in the midwestern United States. He graduated high school in Goshen, IN and attended Indiana University Kelly School of Business. He has been married to his wife Sheri for the past sixteen years. They have a blended family of six adult children now sprinkled across the US and one currently living in London, and two grand children in NW Indiana. Lee Spent 33 years in corporate America working in the medical device space, including 23 years with Johnson & Johnson and 8 years in a venture start up. In his corporate career he worked in a number of sales and marketing roles and led several large sales organizations. In 2016 he was asked to relocate to Austin, TX and made the decision to stay here in central Indiana which left him looking for what was next. At 55 years old he decided he no longer wanted to be employed by others and chose to start his own company. Nine years later he and his wife have built a successful commercial cleaning company. They now spend their time between their homes in Noblesville, IN and Southwest, FL.
