Get Off The Tools Planner — Generated
Get Off The Tools Planner — Generated
Work out exactly what it takes to stop doing the work yourself — and start running your business instead.
Tell us about your business right now — your costs, your team, and how much time you spend on the tools.
Thinking about stepping back but not sure where to start? A good plan makes all the difference.
Let's talk →Where do you want to get to? Set your target hours on the tools and the income you want to maintain.
Here's how the numbers stack up for each approach. Every business is different — the right path depends on your market, your team, and your appetite for change.
Replace your lost billable hours by adding team members at current charge-out rates.
Keep the same team but charge more per hour to cover the revenue gap from fewer owner hours.
Hire some capacity and raise rates a bit — less risk, more sustainable, and usually the smartest play.
Getting off the tools doesn't happen overnight. Here's a realistic phased approach based on your numbers.
Document your processes and start recruiting. Build a training plan so new hires can hit the ground running.
Bring on your first new team member. Begin transitioning clients and reducing your billable hours by half.
Hand off remaining clients. Focus your time on quoting, quality control, and business development.
You're working on the business, not in it. Review the numbers, refine pricing, and plan your next growth phase.
Want to check whether your current pricing covers your costs?
Try our Break-Even Calculator →Getting off the tools is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a business owner. We help trades businesses build a transition plan that actually works — financially, operationally, and personally.
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