Yesterday, we talked about what happens when the best salesperson becomes the worst manager.
He was a star broker. The kind of guy who could sell Sun Umbrellas in a blizzard.
Eventually, he went out on his own and built his own firm.
Brought his best friend along.
Built a team. Made money.
But Sam led through pressure.
Every win had to be his win.
People didn’t feel inspired — they felt squeezed.
Over time, his best friend walked.
Then his team.
And every one of them went on to build desks, firms, and divisions that now rival his.
Sam still has a business today — profitable, respected, even expanding.
But it could’ve been 10× faster, 10× easier, and 10× more valuable if it had been built on alignment and respect instead of fear and aggression.
Because though you might grow a business despite dysfunction — you are still heavily taxing it.
Sure you can build a company through chaos, but you’ll pay for it in terms stress, time, and value.
But when you finally align your people, your purpose, and your systems — everything starts working together, not against you.
And that’s when your business stops being a grind… and starts becoming a real asset that works for you.
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P.S. I’m not the “systems,” “finance,” or “fix your processes” guy.
I help you fall in love with your business again—Because it finally gives you the life you want today
While setting you up to exit on your terms tomorrow.