Are You Running Your Greenhouse, or Is It Running You?

If you’re like most greenhouse and ag business owners I work with, your days start early and end late.You’re constantly putting out fires, answering questions, and checking on employees to make sure the work gets done right.

You might even tell yourself:

“It’s just the busy season. It’ll calm down soon.”But let’s be honest In this industry, there’s always another season. Another rush. Another challenge.

Before you know it, years fly by, and you’re still the bottleneck in your own business.

The Hidden Cost of Being Too Involved

When everything depends on you — from ordering to staffing to customer relationships — your business hits a ceiling.Not only that, but your health, family life, and passion for the work start to take a hit too.

The truth is, many greenhouse and ag owners are so busy working in their business that they never get the time or breathing room to work on it.

This is what keeps you stuck:

✅ Constant interruptions because your team isn’t truly self-sufficient

✅ No clear systems, so you’re forced to keep making every decision

✅ Feeling guilty stepping away, because you worry things will fall apart

How to Start Shifting Out of Survival Mode

The good news? It doesn’t have to stay this way.Building a business that can thrive without your constant oversight isn’t just a dream — it’s the result of intentional leadership.

Here are three simple ways to start:

1️⃣ Empower your team:Start small. Give employees more ownership over decisions they’re capable of making. When you stop micromanaging, they grow — and so does your trust in them.

2️⃣ Document your processes:Even basic checklists or short video walk-throughs can free you from answering the same questions every day. It doesn’t have to be fancy to be effective.

3️⃣ Set boundaries (and honor them):Whether that’s not answering texts after 7 PM or taking a full weekend off, model the balance you want for yourself (and your team).

Want a Partner in This?

As a leadership mentor for greenhouse and ag owners, I help you build a team that runs smoothly without you at the center of every decision — so you can scale sustainably, avoid burnout, and actually enjoy the business you’ve built.

If you’re ready to step out of the daily grind and lead more strategically, reach out here to see how I can help.