Many business owners assume hiring more people will make growth easier. But without the right systems, expectations, and delegation in place, a new hire can expose even more operational challenges. In Episode 18 of R Readiness Lens, Sheri Radler explores what it takes to build a team that can confidently take ownership, reduce owner dependency, and support sustainable growth.

Running a business means juggling a thousand moving parts — but the difference between surviving and growing often comes down to readiness. In this post, Sheri Radler shares how adopting a readiness mindset helps small business owners move from reaction to preparation, build better systems, and create a business that runs smoothly even when life doesn’t.