Dan Dowdy: From Owner-Dependent to Self-Operating: Leadership Lessons for the Trades

If you’re tired of chasing leads, stuck in the daily grind, or feeling like your business can’t run without you… this episode is a must-listen.

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Home Service Hustle, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Dan Dowdy, founder of Built for the Trades, to break down:

• Why most contractors don’t actually have a marketing strategy
• How leadership & culture directly impact profitability
• The systems required to build a self-operating business
• Why consistency beats “trying things” every single time

This episode hits money, marketing, and mindset head-on—and gives you real frameworks you can apply immediately.

👉 Get to know Dan better here:

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Website: https://builtforthetrades.com/