Why Do We Keep Trying To DIY Our Own Tech? (2026/714)

Sometimes DIY tech makes sense - especially when you’re starting out or testing a new process. But there comes a point where doing it yourself is costing you more than hiring someone who knows what they’re doing. The trick is recognising when you’ve hit that point.In this episode, Charly covers:✅ Why tech marketing sets unrealistic expectations about what you can do yourself➡️ The real costs hiding behind the DIY and budget route⚡ Why cheap providers do what’s easiest, not what’s right for your business long-term⭐ How to recognise when you’ve outgrown the DIY stage✨ The mindset shift - knowing when it’s time to bring in a specialistSometimes doing it yourself makes sense. Knowing when to stop is what matters.Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me(1 per person only)***Follow us:Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.comRumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleethamOdyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleethamFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleethamTwitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgrInstagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leethamLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleethamLinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/Spotify: https://askcharlyleetham.com/likes/rise-and-shineApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-managerMusic and Credits to:Paradise Found is covered under Creative Commons.“Paradise Found”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/licenses/