You build a business because you care about the details. But at some point, your obsession with “getting it right” can choke growth, stress your team, and keep you stuck in the weeds.So… when is micromanaging actually good? And when is it just getting in your own way?This week, Matt and Tom dive into one of the most painful truths for founders: learning to let go.Why do entrepreneurs cling to every task, even after hiring? How do you really step back, build trust, and let your business scale without losing control?We get real about:🔍 The hidden upside (and obvious downside) of micromanagement🕹️ Why letting go can feel like losing a piece of yourself🧑‍🤝‍🧑 How to build trust so you’re not always needed📦 When it’s time to step away from the “shop floor” (and why it’s so hard)💥 Why great systems beat great people every time🚧 How to create guardrails for your team (without stifling them)Plus, the Timpson’s story: what Britain’s biggest shoe-repair chain teaches us about real delegation and local empowerment.💡 Key Takeaway:Real leadership means letting go. If you can’t trust your people, you hired the wrong ones or you’re the bottleneck. The more you let go, the more your business can grow.🎧 Listen now on Spotify | 📺 Watch on YouTube🔊 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4uqUUHL0KUZL2m9dLx9JvO📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@BritishBusinessPodcastFollow Matt:🌐 https://linktr.ee/mrmatthollandFollow Tom:👨‍💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcilvenny-b15b9555/💬 What’s the one thing you still can’t stop micromanaging even though you know you should?#BritishBusiness #FounderLife #Micromanagement #Delegation #LettingGo #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SmallBusinessUK #TeamBuilding #BusinessGrowth #BusinessMindset #growthmindset