Ep 635. The Pressure Test

Implement fractional CFO services (like Cycle CPA) for weekly/monthly financial meetings to maintain a pulse on your company's financial health and plan effectively.

Develop detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key tasks, even seemingly simple ones, to ensure continuity and empower your team when you're not present.

Intentionally 'pressure test' your company's systems by stepping away to identify and address weaknesses in operational workflows and decision-making processes.

Utilize tools like Company Cam for comprehensive job documentation (photos, timestamps, GPS) to provide transparency for clients, facilitate remote oversight, and serve as a historical reference.

Proactively fill your schedule with work ahead of time, especially before vacations, and understand that verbal commitments are not as secure as signed contracts when assessing financial viability.

As a leader, take ownership of system failures; if your team struggles with decisions in your absence, it's often a reflection of inadequate preparation or delegation on your part.

Empower your team to make field calls and decisions, but ensure clear protocols exist for client communication and change orders, especially for complex or high-cost alterations.