For trades & service business owners
You didn't start your business to become its employee.
But somewhere along the way, that's exactly what happened.
You're not broken. The business is.
36 questions. 6 areas. 10 minutes.
Own the business.Available on Amazon
01 / The owner's trap
Sound
familiar?
Most contractors are exceptional at their craft. What nobody taught them was how to run the business behind it.
- 01Working 60, 70, even 80-hour weeks
- 02First call when anything breaks
- 03A single day off feels risky
- 04Good at your craft. Stuck running your business.
- 05Revenue comes in. You wonder where it went.
- 06The team can't function without you
02 / Your first step. Free.
Find your biggest bottleneck.
The Owner Reset Checklist
36 honest questions across 6 areas. Find your biggest bottleneck in 10 minutes. The same diagnostic used inside the book.
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03 / The 6C framework
A way out.
One C at a time.
From the first fire to finally clocking out. The six areas inside the book and the Owner Reset Checklist.
- 01
Chaos
Identify what's burning and why
- 02
Control
Build simple systems that run without you
- 03
Clarity
Define your direction and stop chasing the wrong work
- 04
Cash
Price correctly and pay yourself like a real owner
- 05
Crew
Build accountability instead of dependency
- 06
Clock Out
Create a business that functions without you in the middle of everything
04 / From the readers
Real owners.
Real perspective.
No-nonsense guide to every construction business owner
Outta the Weeds is the no-nonsense guide every construction business owner needs. It breaks down the real reasons contractors struggle with profit and gives straightforward steps to fix them. The 6C Framework is simple, practical, and actually works in the real world — not just on paper. You can tell the author has lived this life.
Practical Strategies That Delivered Real Results
I have been a customer and client of Ryan's for several years. Using his methodology, I've significantly improved my business over the last couple of years. The strategies in this book are clear, actionable, and extremely valuable for anyone looking to grow personally or professionally.
Great read for overwhelmed business owners
Ryan does an excellent job explaining how many entrepreneurs accidentally build a business that completely depends on them. The book is practical, easy to follow, and full of real-world advice on systems, delegation, and creating structure so your business can run more efficiently without you handling every problem personally.
Must Read!
Ended up having about 5 pages of key takeaways from this book. Phenomenal advice and I am excited to implement some of these strategies in my business.
Escape the grind. Own the business.