The three of us started this mechanical engineering consultancy as equals but over the past year it's become clear that I'm doing most of the business development while they focus on the technical work, and now clients see me as 'the business guy' even though I want to stay hands-on with design. We haven't talked about how this shift happened or whether we're okay with it, but it's affecting how we price projects and assign work.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've drifted into being 'the business guy' without ever agreeing to give up the design work you love.
“Where Are You with Engineering — Mechanical & Aerospace?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.