Why Most Entrepreneurs Make Bad Managers & How to Fix It (Advice from special guest Cary Prejean)

Introduction:
If you’re an entrepreneur who has ever felt frustrated by your team, overwhelmed by management challenges, or stuck micromanaging your business instead of growing it, this episode is for you! In Episode 114 of Business & Bubbly, host Charity Majors sits down with executive coach, profit accelerator, and systems specialist Cary Prejean. They dive deep into why most entrepreneurs struggle with management—and, even better, how you can break free from that trap to create a business that gives you both impact and freedom.

About Our Guest: Cary Prejean
Cary Prejean is the founder of Strategic Business Advisors and is a seasoned CPA with over 40 years of hands-on experience helping more than 400 business owners dramatically improve profits, cash flow, and operations. As an executive coach, author, and speaker, Cary specializes in profit acceleration, creating multiple streams of revenue, and giving business owners the freedom to work on their business rather than in it. He’s especially known for his straightforward advice and for helping owners uncover the hidden mindset blocks holding them back.

Episode Summary:
In this high-value episode, Cary Prejean and Charity Majors demystify the common disconnect between entrepreneurial vision and effective management. Discover transformative mindset shifts, proven business strategies, and actionable advice designed to help you streamline operations, empower your team, and double your income. If terms like “growth mindset,” “delegation,” “leadership,” and “KPIs” resonate with you, you’ll love the powerful insights in this conversation.

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Top Discussion Points:

The Power of Perspective:
How unexamined narratives and fixed perspectives can blind entrepreneurs to new opportunities and solutions—and how shifting your lens leads to business breakthroughs.

Why Most Entrepreneurs Make Bad Managers:
Understanding the difference between visionary, entrepreneurial thinking and the skill set of an effective manager. Why entrepreneurial strengths can actually become weaknesses in day-to-day management.

Building a Business That Runs Without You:
Tips for systemizing your company, creating effective processes, and using dashboards and KPIs to stay in control while stepping out of the weeds.

Practical Profit Acceleration Strategies:
Real-world tactics to double your business income, like cutting unnecessary costs, raising prices strategically, and unlocking new revenue streams through creative B2B partnerships.

Unlocking Leadership & Team Potential:
How to delegate effectively, foster a culture of empowerment, and identify if you’re better suited to be a visionary or a manager—and why it matters for scaling your business.

Key Timestamps:
00:04:01 – Lessons Cary would give his younger self about perspective and narrative
00:14:24 – How business dysfunction is a direct reflection of the owner’s leadership
00:28:56 – Cary’s #1 and #2 strategies to double your net profit (Cutting costs & raising prices)
00:36:15 – The difference in wiring between entrepreneurs and managers—and why that matters
00:46:56 – Using dashboards and KPIs to stay informed and in control as a business owner

Episode Highlights:
Charity and Cary kick off the episode with a candid discussion on the power of narrative and the importance of challenging your own perspectives as a business leader. Cary shares game-changing mindset and practical moves that can transform dysfunctional teams and ignite business growth. They dive into real scenarios—like why visionary founders get stuck as bad managers, and how to fix it with the right team structure, delegation, and systems.

Charity challenges some classic business wisdom and the pair hash out the nuances between cultures of empowerment versus the “top-down” leadership trap. Cary provides actionable strategies for cutting costs, raising prices, and building new B2B revenue streams that deliver immediate impact. The episode wraps up with advice on how to identify your true strengths as a leader and practical steps for building the business—and the life—you truly want.

Don’t Miss Out:
Are you an entrepreneur ready to take your business, leadership, and mindset to the next level? This episode is packed with actionable insights you can implement now to create a highly profitable AND enjoyable company. Listen now and discover why being a great entrepreneur isn’t the same as being a great manager—and what you can do about it starting today!

Click here to listen to the full episode of Business & Bubbly with Cary Prejean!

Links Mentioned:
Strategic Business Advisors: strategicbusinessadvisors.org
Profit Acceleration Training: strategicbusinessadvisors.us
Free PDF copies of Cary’s Books: strategicbusinessadvisors.org/book
Connect with Cary Prejean on LinkedIn: Cary Prejean LinkedIn

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