Bradley Hamner - Founder of BlueprintOS

Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, we're joined by Bradley Hamner, a business growth coach, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder of BlueprintOS. Bradley's mission is to help business owners and entrepreneurs transition from being the Rainmaker—where everything depends on them—to becoming the Architect of a business that runs smoothly without their constant involvement. Bradley's journey is both inspiring and relatable. After a stress-related health scare at the age of 34, he realized that his business was running him, not the other way around. This led to the creation of BlueprintOS, a comprehensive system that empowers entrepreneurs to design, build, and implement organizational structures that drive growth, scalability, and freedom. As the host of the Above the Business podcast, Bradley shares strategies every week to help entrepreneurs install the systems and processes needed to create a business that works for them. In today's conversation, we dive into his personal journey, the Rainmaker’s Dilemma, and how BlueprintOS provides a clear roadmap for business owners ready to scale without losing their freedom. We also explore his approach to designing winning playbooks, his advice for entrepreneurs who are stuck working 'in' the business, and much more. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of BlueprintOS • Helps small business owners with $300K to $3M in annual revenue transition from being the Rainmaker, where everything depends on them, to becoming the Architect of a scalable, self-sustaining, and profitable business. • Host of the “Above the Business” Podcast. • Launched multiple successful businesses, helping entrepreneurs scale their operations while reducing dependence on their direct involvement. How to connect with Bradley Hamner •https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyhamner/ •https://www.blueprintos.com/#:~:text=BlueprintOS%20is%20how%20you%20get%20there.%20BOOK%20A •https://www.abovethebusiness.co/podcast#:~:text=Above%20The%20Business%20will%20empower%20you%20to%20rise Show Notes [1:25] Brief intro on how Bradley got to where he is today. [3:25] The pivotal moment that made Bradley make a change from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. [10:55] “Rainmaker’s Dilemma” [13:23] S.C.A.L.E. Sustainable Revenue Consistent Profitability and Growth Away: Time Away Leverage with an Executive Assistant Efficient Operations [22:14] How BlueprintOS helps people work “on the business” instead of “in the business.” [24:38] Bradley’s approach to designing systems and processes, and how business owners can build playbooks that streamline operations. [36:21] “Above the Business Podcast” [41:38] How to connect with Bradley, learn more about BlueprintOS as well as his podcast, “Above the Business” [43:30] Advice for entrepreneurs who feel stuck in the Rainmaker role, unable to step back and scale their businesses, while still maintaining the freedom they originally sought as business owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices