"I Will Just Do It Myself." (Why This Stops Your Business From Growing)

We hear this phrase all the time from Business Owners.

You hire a new person. You try to teach them the job. But they are slow. They make small mistakes. You get frustrated. Finally, you say: "Move out of the way. I will just do it myself."

It feels good in the moment. You finish the job quickly. The client is happy. But this is a dangerous trap.

The "Super-Employee" Problem

You built your business because you are good at what you do. You are the best Salesman and the best Operator in the room.

But you cannot be the CEO and the Operator at the same time.

• If you are typing Bills of Lading, who is looking for new clients?

• If you are fixing a customs problem, who is planning the strategy for next year?

When you do the "small work," the "big work" does not happen.

The Real Cost of Your Time

Think about how much your time is worth as the Owner. Let’s say your time is worth €100 per hour. If you spend 2 hours doing a job that a €15-per-hour employee could do, you are losing money.

You are the most expensive employee in the building. You should not be doing the filing.

Why You Do It (And How to Stop)

Usually, owners do the work themselves for one reason: Fear. You are afraid the new person will make a mistake and lose a client.

So, you have two choices:

1. Stay trapped in the office 12 hours a day doing everything yourself.

2. Hire professionals you can actually trust.

The Solution

You don't need "helpers." You need professionals. When you hire experienced staff who have been tested (like we do at Tetrus), you don't have to stand over their shoulder. You can give them the keys and walk away.

The Verdict

To grow your business, you must fire yourself from the daily operations. Stop being the "Super-Employee." Start being the Owner.

Let us find staff you can trust, so you can focus on growing.