Most business owners want freedom, but end up trapped in the daily grind. The key to breaking free is building a business that runs without you— and it all starts with mindset and leadership.

In this episode, Dan Dowdy from Built for the Trades shares how to create a values-driven culture, hold yourself and your team accountable, and develop leaders who can operate the business alongside you.

We’ll cover what a self-operating business really looks like, the mindset shifts you need to make as a business owner, and how faith and family can serve as a foundation for growth. Dan also reveals practical steps you can use right now to start moving toward freedom in your business and life.

If you’re ready to grow a business that serves you, your team, and your family— this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

🎤 Dan Dowdy

Dan Dowdy is a second-generation master plumber, a certified John Maxwell Coach, and the founder of a coaching program called "Built for the Trades."

He has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in the home service industry and helps business owners and leaders in trades like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work to create strategic action plans, build strong teams, and achieve personal and professional growth. He is also a man of faith and a devoted family man.

https://builtforthetrades.com/

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:14 How to Build a Self-Operating Business

10:50 Why Culture Beats Talent in Building Championship Teams

14:17 Hiring Leaders vs. Training Technicians

16:15 How AI Is Changing Operations in Trades Businesses

32:15 Accountability and Mindset Shifts That Drive Growth

34:53 The Most Common Mistakes in Service-Based Businesses

37:54 The Mindset Formula for Achieving Any Goal

41:01 Resources and How to Connect with Dan Dowdy

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