Why Most Coaches Fail Builders Like You

Most business coaches miss the mark when working with builders.

They show up with spreadsheets, strategies, and systems—thinking that more structure is the answer. But here’s the truth: Your business isn’t failing because of a lack of spreadsheets.

It’s failing because you, the owner, are overwhelmed, overworked, and overcommitted.

When you’re constantly putting out fires, handling client changes, chasing subs, and answering calls at all hours, you don’t need another “growth plan.”

You need your time back.

That’s where I do things differently.

I don’t start with the business. I start with you.

• How do we pull you out of the day-to-day so your business can run without you in the trenches?
• How do we shift your role from operator to true owner?
• How do we get you back your time, so you can scale without adding stress?

Because when you—the owner—have clarity, control, and space to think, everything else falls into place.

The team runs smoother. Projects get delivered on time. Profits increase. And suddenly, you’re not working 80-hour weeks just to keep up.

Most coaches won’t tell you this because they don’t get it.

But I do… if you’re tired of being the bottleneck in your own business….I can help.

Grab a Free 20 Min Builders Blueprint Call Here

Always in your corner,

Rodric (No Fluff) Lenhart

#CustomHomeBuilders #BuildersFreedomBlueprint #BusinessGrowth #TimeFreedom #ScaleYourBusiness

Are Your Staff Raising the Bar? Why Hiring Smarter People Forces You to Be a Better Leader

One of the biggest mistakes I see builders make when growing their businesses? They hire people they can manage instead of people who can make the business better.

They bring on employees who follow orders, not ones who challenge the process. They hire for control instead of growth. And as a result? Their business stays stuck—because they’re still at the center of every decision.

The Truth About Hiring: Smart People Don’t Need to Be Told What to Do

Steve Jobs famously said, “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.”

And yet, so many builders do the exact opposite. They bring on employees and then refuse to step back. They micromanage, nitpick, and resist new ideas—because they’re afraid of losing control.

But the truth is, hiring better people doesn’t mean losing control. It means raising the bar.

Why You Should Hire People Who Are Better Than You

The best builders I know don’t just hire people to take things off their plate. They hire people who can do things better than they can.

✅ A great project manager will spot inefficiencies in your builds that you’ve been blind to.
✅ A strong operations lead will refine your systems, so your business runs smoother.
✅ A sharp estimator will increase your profit margins in ways you never considered.

When you surround yourself with people who challenge you, your business evolves faster. You’re no longer the smartest person in the room—and that’s a good thing.

Hiring Smarter People Forces You to Be a Better Leader

Here’s what happens when you build a team that’s better than you in certain areas:

🔹 You stop micromanaging and start leading. When you have a team you trust, you can focus on strategy instead of daily problem-solving.

🔹 Your business stops depending on you for every little thing. If you have to be involved in every decision, you don’t have a business—you have a job.

🔹 You create a culture of innovation, not just execution. Smart employees don’t just do the work. They improve it. They innovate. They help you scale.

So Ask Yourself: Is Your Team Raising the Bar?

• Are your employees pushing your business forward—or just waiting for directions?
• Are you surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow as a leader?
• Are you hiring to maintain the status quo, or to build something better?

Because at the end of the day, your business will only grow as much as you allow it to.

If you’re tired of feeling like the only one who truly owns the success of your business, it’s time to rethink who you’re bringing in. The best teams don’t need to be managed. They need to be led.

🔥 What’s one role in your business that you need to upgrade? Drop it in the comments.

The Secret to Getting Anyone to Do Anything You Want

Imagine being able to hand off a task and know it will get done right—without micromanaging, double-checking, or fixing mistakes. For builders, this can feel like a dream. But the truth is, when you know how to communicate exactly what you need, you can get anyone to do anything… (steps 3 and 4 are the most often missed and cause the most problems).

Are You Really Giving Your Team What They Need to Succeed?

In the construction world, time is money. If you’re constantly redoing work or fixing mistakes, chances are something got lost in communication. Many builders assume their team or even subs “just know” how to get the job done, but without clear guidance, things can quickly go off track.

Does this sound familiar?

Picture this: you’re on a tight deadline and hand off an important task to a team member, assuming they’ll handle it just fine. A few days later, you check in and discover it’s either incomplete or not at all what you expected.

Frustrating, right?

Unfortunately, this situation is all too common for builders who don’t take a few extra steps when delegating tasks.

Delegation isn’t just about passing along work. It’s about setting up your team to succeed by explaining the “what,” “why,” and “how” of each task. When done right, good delegation can save you time, avoid costly mistakes, and keep projects running smoothly.

So I created the 7-Step Process for Effective Task Delegation. It’s designed to make sure your team has everything they need to complete tasks the right way the first time. With just a few simple tweaks, you can turn over jobs confidently, knowing they’ll get done correctly.

Want to stop the endless back-and-forth and see your projects move forward with less stress? Download the free guide: 7 Steps for Effective Task Delegation HERE It’s when we forget the basics that things start to go off the rails…keep this doc handy as a quick reminder…and never have to double back again.

Always in your corner,

Rodric