Most people think work falls through the cracks because people are busy, distracted, or unreliable.
More tools. More check-ins. More chasing.
This episode doesn’t blame people.
It points to something simpler.
The handoff.
When work moves from one task to the next.
From one person to another.
From “done” to “ready for the next step”.
That moment is where most businesses slow down.
Hi, I'm Mike Fox, host of this podcast, "Lone Wolf Unleashed."
In this episode, I break down why communication is not a separate task, and why if you’re not communicating, you’re not actually performing the work.
I explain how processes really work in the real world, why handoffs matter more than individual tasks, and how unclear expectations quietly destroy speed, trust, and cash flow, even in small, well-run businesses.
Using everyday examples and client scenarios, I show how missed handoffs force unnecessary follow-ups, extend cycle times, and keep founders stuck managing instead of moving forward.
This isn’t about more meetings.
And it’s not about micromanagement.
It’s about designing your processes so the right thing is with the right person at the right time, without chasing.
We cover:
Why communication is part of performance, not an extra responsibility
What a handoff actually is and why it’s the weakest point in most processes
How poor handoffs increase cycle time and hurt cash flow
Why founders struggle when hiring their first team member
How to set clear communication expectations inside your processes
What to document alongside tasks so work keeps moving without follow-up
The payoff is simple.
Less chasing.
Less managing.
Less work falling through the cracks.
You spend less time checking in and more time executing.
That’s how you free yourself up without growing a business you don’t want to manage.
And that’s how Lone Wolf Unleashed helps you build systems that give you back time, clarity, and control.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Why work really falls through the cracks
00:48 A simple example of how processes break
02:23 Why communication equals performance
03:45 Cycle time, speed, and cash flow
04:30 A real example of a missed handoff
06:24 Why the handoff matters more than the task
06:50 Hiring, trust, and communication expectations
07:50 Reducing management time without micromanaging
08:48 Designing processes that actually flow
Links:
🔗 Lone Wolf Unleashed site – https://lonewolfunleashed.com
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