Founder Dependency: How to Spot It and How to Remove It | Ep 401
Thu Feb 05 2026
If you want a business that gives you freedom but feel stuck because everything depends on you, this episode shows you how to fix it.
Most advisers don't own a business, they own an overpaid job. If you're generating the leads, closing the sales, managing the admin and firefighting every issue, you've built a founder-dependent business that can't grow without burning you out.
In this episode, Gary breaks down exactly how to remove yourself from the day-to-day operations and build a business that runs, and grows, with minimal input from you.
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You'll learn:
What founder dependency really is (and why it keeps you trapped) The CEO vs manager mindset shift most business owners miss How to delete, delegate or automate £10/hour tasks The 4 core areas your business must run without you A simple weekly time-tracking exercise to identify your next hire How to focus only on leads and sales, the true role of the founder This is a practical, real-world breakdown of how to systemise your business, protect your income, and create the freedom-led life you started your firm for.
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Hosted by Gary Das: business growth consultant helping financial services entrepreneurs systemise, scale and create a freedom-led business and life they love.
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If you want a business that gives you freedom but feel stuck because everything depends on you, this episode shows you how to fix it. Most advisers don't own a business, they own an overpaid job. If you're generating the leads, closing the sales, managing the admin and firefighting every issue, you've built a founder-dependent business that can't grow without burning you out. In this episode, Gary breaks down exactly how to remove yourself from the day-to-day operations and build a business that runs, and grows, with minimal input from you. Book Your Growth Audit Call You'll learn: What founder dependency really is (and why it keeps you trapped) The CEO vs manager mindset shift most business owners miss How to delete, delegate or automate £10/hour tasks The 4 core areas your business must run without you A simple weekly time-tracking exercise to identify your next hire How to focus only on leads and sales, the true role of the founder This is a practical, real-world breakdown of how to systemise your business, protect your income, and create the freedom-led life you started your firm for. Book Your Growth Audit Call Hosted by Gary Das: business growth consultant helping financial services entrepreneurs systemise, scale and create a freedom-led business and life they love. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on personal and professional growth. Interested in taking yourself and your business to the next level? I hope you enjoyed today's episode; please subscribe, rate and review the show on your favourite platform. Follow me on Social media: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website | YouTube