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Self Made Is a Myth: How Business Owners Get Out of the Day-to-Day and Scale

Self Made Is a Myth: How Business Owners Get Out of the Day-to-Day and Scale

Written by: Coach Tim Campsall
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Self Made Is a Myth is for business owners who have built something real, but now feel pulled back into the day-to-day and know the business should not depend so heavily on them.

This show explores what it actually takes to grow beyond the owner. Not hustle. Not working harder. But systems, leadership, decision-making, relationships, and the mindset shifts required to scale without burning out or becoming the bottleneck.

Each episode features real business owners sharing their journey, including:

• The challenges that slowed or stalled growth

• The mistakes that kept them stuck in the weeds

• The systems, structure, and support that helped them move forward

• The people who influenced their thinking, decisions, and direction along the way

Because no successful business is built alone.

For owners in the $1M to $5M range, growth often stalls not because of lack of effort, but because the business has outgrown the way it is being run. Recognizing that moment is not weakness. It is the turning point.

This playlist is designed to help owners step back, gain perspective, and see what is possible when the business runs on systems instead of owner effort. The goal is simple. Build a company that scales profitably, develops strong leaders, and gives the owner back time and clarity.

If you are a business owner looking to scale, strengthen your team, improve profitability, and reclaim your time, this show is for you.

If you are ready to explore what that next phase could look like, you can learn more about our 2-Week Coaching Trial, designed to help owners step back, gain clarity, and identify the highest-impact opportunities for growth.

Learn more and book a conversation here:

https://tbcactioncoach.com/discovery-zoom-call/

2025 Coach Tim Campsall
Episodes
  • #229:Too Many Priorities Pull Owners into the Day-to-Day | Indiana Business Advisors Brian Knoderer

    #229:Too Many Priorities Pull Owners into the Day-to-Day | Indiana Business Advisors Brian Knoderer
    Jan 29 2026

    Most business owners do not struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because they have too many priorities competing for their attention.

    In this episode of Self-Made Is a Myth – Make a Difference Together, Coach Tim Campsall sits down with Brian of Indiana Business Advisors and Sunbelt Business Brokers to unpack how chasing too many opportunities, relying on referrals alone, and lacking a consistent lead generation system quietly pulls owners back into the day-to-day.

    Brian shares how shiny object syndrome, revenue-first thinking, and wearing too many hats cost him peace of mind, focus, and leverage. He also explains why building systems that allow the business to run without the owner is not just about growth, but about long-term value, freedom, and exit readiness.

    This conversation is especially relevant for owners who feel busy, successful on the surface, but stretched thin and reactive behind the scenes.

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    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why having too many initiatives creates hidden chaos inside the business
    • How chasing revenue without structure hurts profit and valuation
    • The real cost of relying only on referrals for growth
    • Why consistent lead generation systems protect owner time and focus
    • How stepping out of the day-to-day increases both freedom and business value

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    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/

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Why too many priorities stall growth
    (01:00) Losing freedom after starting the business
    (03:35) Shiny object syndrome and scattered focus
    (06:00) The real cost of being pulled in every direction
    (07:30) Revenue growth does not fix broken structure
    (09:10) Profit, peace of mind, and owner leverage
    (11:00) Why buyers avoid owner-dependent businesses
    (14:00) Exit planning starts earlier than most owners think
    (16:00) The danger of relying only on referrals
    (18:30) Why consistent marketing systems matter
    (22:00) Defining success beyond growth and hustle
    (25:00) Why self-made success is a myth
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    32 mins
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