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Owners Say They Want a COO…Then Keep Doing the COO’s Job

Owners Say They Want a COO…Then Keep Doing the COO’s Job

Owners Say They Want a COO…Then Keep Doing the COO’s JobFernando Miranda
Published on: 20/10/2026

Owners can unintentionally prevent a second-in-command from succeeding by keeping the decisions, relationships, and operational authority they intended to delegate. This article explains what owners must change if they want a COO to create freedom.

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The Owner Shouldn't Be the Best Problem Solver in the Building

The Owner Shouldn't Be the Best Problem Solver in the Building

The Owner Shouldn't Be the Best Problem Solver in the BuildingGreg Bunch
Published on: 07/10/2026

The problem-solving ability that helped an owner build the business can eventually become the thing that limits its growth. This article explains how owners can shift from solving every problem themselves to developing people who can think and lead.

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You Can’t Ask a Key Leader to Own the Store Without Giving Them Authority

You Can’t Ask a Key Leader to Own the Store Without Giving Them Authority

You Can’t Ask a Key Leader to Own the Store Without Giving Them AuthorityFernando Miranda
Published on: 01/10/2026

Owners often expect their second-in-command to deliver results while keeping too many meaningful decisions for themselves. This article explains why responsibility and authority must move together if a Key Leader is going to truly own a location

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If You’re Still Putting Out Every Fire, You Don’t Own Your Time Yet

If You’re Still Putting Out Every Fire, You Don’t Own Your Time Yet

If You’re Still Putting Out Every Fire, You Don’t Own Your Time YetMike Kost
Published on: 28/09/2026

If every customer, employee, and workflow problem still reaches the owner, the shop is not truly independent. This article shows how recurring fires reveal the people, authority, and systems the business still needs.

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