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HomeBuilding Consensus | Episode 145: The Paradox of Help
Travis and Brandon explore the "paradox of help"—the challenge of hiring assistance in a growing construction business. They reflect on how bringing in new team members often creates more short-term problems before offering relief, due to training, onboarding, and cultural alignment. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of thoughtful growth, selective suffering, and finding the “right size” for a team. They also highlight how administrative bottlenecks can be just as challenging as fieldwork. Ultimately, they agree that building a business is about balance, intentionality, and continuous learning from hard-earned experience.