5 Ways To Getting Your Team To Care as Much as You Do

17 Apr

Show Notes

You can’t build freedom in your business if you’re the only one who acts like an owner.

In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon break down what it really takes to empower your team so they step up, take ownership, and free you up from being the go-to for everything. They unpack five powerful and practical ways to stop wishing your team would “care more” and start creating the kind of culture where ownership isn't just expected, it’s natural.

Whether you run a lean crew or a growing enterprise, these strategies will help you create a workplace that breathes accountability, initiative, and real human connection.
If you're constantly thinking “Why don’t they just treat the business like I do?” this episode is a must-listen. It’s about creating a culture that brings out the best in the team you already have. Because when your people grow, so does your business, and you get your time, headspace, and freedom back.

In this episode, Mark explores:

Why most business owners feel stuck in the trenches and why your team holds the key (00:33)
Sparking ownership in your team by knowing how to frame challenges (01:34)
How even a mundane job can help create memorable customer experiences (03:36)
Craig Bellamy’s rituals that build respect, discipline, and deep connection (06:44)
Setting meaningful goals (not just KPIs) that inspire and resonate with your team (09:10)
Using the jigsaw puzzle analogy to build buy-in across your business (11:07)
Creating opportunities for growth to support the loyalty-ownership loop (14:18)
Why “they get paid” is the mindset that kills team initiative (18:34)
How small, consistent, personal gestures can build deep loyalty and daily ownership (21:12)
Why showing appreciation beyond your team and into their home life builds unmatched loyalty and a culture of true ownership (23:26)

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How To Have A Business Not A Job: Without Nearly Killing Yourself by Mark Creedon

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Mastermind Business Accelerator is a hands-on practical program aimed at driving results fast. Spearheaded by Mark and Caroline Creedon and a range of highly qualified experts, the program will give you back the freedom you hoped for when you first started your business or professional practice. With his coaching program, Business Accelerator Mastermind, Mark helps business owners maximise their time, set and achieve goals, while remaining accountable.