Healing the Hustle: A Guide to Confronting Burnout in the Trades

Burnout in the trades is often a silent killer, a slow decay that catches business owners off guard after years of relentless grinding. Nate Agentis, VP of Plumbing at BDR, joins the show to share his raw, personal journey through the pressures of inheriting a family plumbing business, navigating a tragic stage four cancer diagnosis in his family, and facing a mental health breaking point during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nate discusses the danger of tying your entire identity to business growth and introduces the “balance wheel” exercise to help contractors audit their personal lives. From the importance of finding a neutral third-party counselor to the power of small daily habits, Nate provides a roadmap for entrepreneurs to build a lasting legacy without sacrificing their health, family, or sanity.

Join us as we discuss: 

• [2:49] Why the grind mentality ultimately leads to burnout and regret
• [13:09] How bringing in a corporate outsider helped Nate 3X his family business
• [21:59] Leaning on others to help alleviate the pressures of business ownership
• [29:07] Why a healthy work culture starts with a healthy owner
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Get Shit Done! by Nate Agentis
  

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