In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, Mario sits down with David Forster, founder of Systems Over Sweat, to talk about what it really takes to scale a business without the owner being the bottleneck.

David has built and exited multiple businesses, worked across landscaping, logistics, retail, and leadership, and now helps home service companies grow past $1M, $5M, and $20M by simplifying systems and building stronger leadership.

This conversation covers:

• what to look for when acquiring a service business

• red flags that signal you’re buying a job

• why founders often become the bottleneck

• the identity shift from technician to owner

• how to build systems without overcomplicating them

• what it looks like to run a business with your spouse

• why generational wealth is really about freedom

• how to create clearer roles, structure, and KPIs

• what makes a business more valuable when it comes time to exit

If you’re a service business owner, operator, or entrepreneur trying to build a business that can run without you in the middle of everything, this one is worth a listen.

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