Torsion Talk S8 Ep102: From Complacency to Clarity – Leading with Efficiency in Uncertain Times

While on vacation, Ryan drops in with one of his most thought-provoking episodes yet, diving deep into what it really means to work on your business – not just in it. This solo episode is a wake-up call for garage door business owners and home service leaders who may be feeling stuck, slowed down, or uncertain in today’s economic climate.

Episode Takeaways:

📉 Economic Reality Check

Fear & uncertainty are causing spending slowdowns

Why now is the time to cut waste, run lean, and secure financing options

What Ryan’s doing to proactively prepare his businesses for volatility

🧠 Working On the Business – Finally Understood

Why efficiency, not just effort, is the key to growth

The difference between proactive & reactive systems in day-to-day operations

The lesson learned from running with 9 team members instead of 20 – and making more profit

🚚 Real-World Leadership Insights

Why slow-moving cultures kill momentum

How meetings are bloated and wasting time (hint: 15 minutes max!)

The importance of accountability frameworks over micromanagement

Simple morning huddle structure that improves team focus and results

🔍 The Capacity Check-In Strategy

Ryan shares a 3-question tool to uncover your team’s:

Current workload capacity

Satisfaction in their role

Well-being in their personal life

👉 A powerful way to build connection, reduce burnout, and course-correct before it’s too late.

💥 Industry Reflection & Personal Challenge

Why many garage door pros resist self-investment – and how it’s holding the industry back

Ryan’s frustration with the lack of a true dealer association

His call to action for leaders to take pride, responsibility, and bold steps in shaping their company’s future

📣 Also inside:

Updates on AI development, revolutionary MarKenity tools, and what’s next for Garage Door U

Ryan’s challenge to you: Track staff capacity this week and start thinking 12 months ahead, not 12 hours

🎧 This episode is for the leaders ready to rise – not just survive. Listen in and lead better.

Find Ryan at:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://garagedooru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aaronoverheaddoors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠https://markinuity.com/⁠

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