Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business | Andrew Brummer

Summary In this episode, Anthony sits down with Andrew Brummer to unpack what it really means to become a dispensable leader - and why that’s the key to building a company that can scale without burning you out. Andrew explains why many founders unintentionally become the bottleneck, how to shift into a “multiplier” mindset, and what leaders must do to empower teams to operate with autonomy and accountability. They dive into hiring and retention in today’s distracted, high-turnover environment, how to quickly identify A players vs. C players, and why coaching helps CEOs see the blind spots that keep them stuck. This conversation is a practical blueprint for building a stronger culture, better decision-making, and an organization that runs without constant oversight. Special Guest Andrew Brummer is a fractional CEO, executive coach, and author of Leading Magnanimously. He works with founders and CEOs across industries to help them get out of their own way, build high-performing teams, and lead with clarity, fairness, and purpose. Andrew’s work focuses on helping leaders become multipliers - creating the conditions for teams to thrive while reducing owner dependency and unlocking sustainable growth. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and the Value of a Fractional CEO 03:57 - Making Yourself Dispensable vs. Indispensable 07:54 - What Makes a Great Leader: The Trapeze Net Analogy 11:51 - The Challenge of Trusting Your Team 15:48 - Hiring for Cultural Fit: Strategies and Pitfalls 19:45 - Handling C Players, Developing Talent 23:42 - Navigating Distraction and High Turnover in a Modern Workplace 27:39 - The Power of Mindset and Finding Purpose 31:36 - Building Teams That Operate Without You 35:33 - The Role of Coaching in Leadership Growth 39:30 - Practical Advice for Leaders & Closing Remarks ANDREW’S INFO: Website: https://andrewbrummer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbrummer/ Book: Leading Magnanimously – [Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major retailers] Free eBook / Audiobook: Available via Andrew’s LinkedIn (limited time) PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast