Simply Hospitality · 2026-07-22 · 22 min
Hospitality founder Trevor Hill , founder of Lead Well , joins hosts Lucy and Ruth to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today: founder burnout. Drawing on his own experience of building and running a restaurant and cocktail bar, Trevor shares how losing sight of himself led to burnout, and why looking after the founder is essential to building a successful, sustainable business. After experiencing burnout following COVID, Trevor developed the Lead Well framework to help hospitality founders regain control of their businesses, protect their wellbeing and become stronger leaders. In this episode, he explains why founder health isn't just a personal issue - it's the foundation of every successful hospitality business. In this episode, we'll explore: Why founder burnout is becoming increasingly common across the hospitality industry. The warning signs that you're running your business instead of leading it. How losing your identity outside of work can impact your relationships, confidence and leadership. Why delegation, structure and clear non-negotiables are essential for long-term business success.
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