The Big Dog Effect: Why Successful Tradies Pull Away When Life Gets Hard - Ep 371

<p>In this episode, Erina sits down with Mitch and Brandon Lewis to talk about something most trade business owners feel but rarely say out loud: the pressure to always have it together. Mitch opens up about a tough few months, from taking a step back in the business to training for an Ironman and a marathon, and how the two things collided into what he calls the &quot;Big Dog Effect.&quot;</p><p>The idea is simple but hits hard. Once you reach a certain level as a business owner, people start looking up to you. You don&#39;t want to let them down, so when things get tough, instead of leaning on the people around you, you withdraw. Mitch, Erina and Brandon unpack why this happens, why it&#39;s often the ones who look most &quot;successful&quot; who struggle the most in silence, and what it actually takes to break the pattern.</p><p>You&#39;ll hear real talk about:</p><ul><li>Why pulling away from your support network makes hard times harder, not easier</li><li>The difference between people who work through their problems and those who avoid them</li><li>Why admitting &quot;I need help&quot; feels so uncomfortable for business owners, and why it shouldn&#39;t</li><li>How to spot the right people to let into your corner, the ones who&#39;ll hold you accountable instead of just telling you what you want to hear</li><li>Why community isn&#39;t a nice to have when you&#39;re building a business, it&#39;s often the thing that keeps you in the game</li></ul><p>If you&#39;ve ever felt like you&#39;re supposed to have all the answers because you&#39;re the one running the show, this episode is for you. Growth isn&#39;t a straight line, and the tradies who make it aren&#39;t the ones who never struggle, they&#39;re the ones who don&#39;t go through it alone.</p><p>Connect with the hosts:<br>Erina: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinaroxx/">@erinaroxx</a><br>Mitch: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mitchvan_/">@mitchvan_</a><br>Brandon: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandonlewis.co/">@brandonlewis.co</a></p><p>We&#39;ve got the tools you need to scale your business, automate, hire, and delegate. <a href="https://upscale-coaching.com/upscale-discovery-call-rr">Book your call</a> with our team to talk strategy and learn more about our program.</p><p>Need help growing your business?</p><p>Follow us on IG for daily content for your trade business: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/upscalebusinesscoaching/">@upscalebusinesscoaching</a></p><p>Book a free session