Growth's Dirty Secret: Why Getting Bigger Feels Like Falling Apart (And How to Fix it.)

The Spiro Podcast: Managing your Real Estate Photography & Videography Business · Jun 17, 2026 · 57m

You finally hire help—and then immediately wonder why they don’t work exactly like you.

In this episode, Craig and Todd talk through one of the hardest parts of growing a real estate media business: trusting other people with something you’ve spent years building. They discuss unrealistic expectations, employee mistakes, incomplete training, the “owner trap,” and why growth often feels like a collection of small problems hitting all at once.

Todd also shares how strong SOPs, clearly defined core values, and a genuine investment in your employees can help you build a team that takes ownership…