Why Some Business Owners Keep Getting Stuck in the Weeds: Delegation vs Abdication

You know what I find when I talk to business owners? They keep getting stuck in the weeds. Sound familiar?

Here's the thing - 80% of my conversations with clients is about people stuff, and it doesn't matter what industry you're in. The real problem? Most of us accidentally abdicate responsibility rather than delegate, and we're setting our people up for failure.

In this episode, I'll share why being the technical expert in your business can actually hold you back from growing. We'll talk about meeting your people where they're at (not where you want them to be), and I'll give you the tools to break through that entrepreneurial ceiling so you can finally work ON your business instead of always being stuck IN it.

If you're ready to stop doing everything yourself, this one's for you.

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The Green Room with Chris

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Welcome to The Green Room.

The podcast where business gets real. Hosted by Chris Green, a seasoned facilitator, mentor, and author with 25 years of experience working with family-run and owner-led businesses, this show dives deep into what makes a business tick, and what holds it back.

Chris brings practical insight from across industries, helping you solve challenges in leadership, people, systems, promotion, and profit.

Each episode is filled with real stories, powerful lessons, and proven strategies to help you build a business that’s sustainable, scalable, and, most importantly, fun.

Whether you’re a founder wearing all the hats or a leader ready to grow your impact, The Green Room is your space to learn, reflect, and connect with what really matters in business.

About your host

Chris Green

Chris Green
Author · Mentor · Strategist · Facilitator

Chris Green is the founder of The Green Room podcast, a Managing Director, and a trusted voice in the world of entrepreneurial business. With over 25 years of experience working with small and family-led businesses across Australia and New Zealand, Chris helps business owners cut through the noise, confront challenges head-on, and build companies by design—not by default.

Known for his down-to-earth humour and warm, approachable style, Chris is the mate at the barbecue who can drop a Dad joke and a business truth in the same breath. He blends strategic thinking with real-world experience, using relatable stories and clear frameworks to guide leaders through growth, scale, and change.

Chris represents the business need—the often-overlooked voice in a company when leaders, staff, and teams are all pulling in different directions. He focuses on what needs to be done to ensure the business runs well: getting the finances right, the marketing right, the products right, and the systems humming—so customers are happy, teams perform, and the business thrives.

Whether through his mentoring, speaking, or podcast, Chris brings an infectious energy, a deep sense of curiosity, and a genuine commitment to helping people thrive in work and life. He doesn’t just teach strategy—he lives it, walks beside you, and celebrates your wins along the way.