S3EP5: GOD DOESN'T WANT YOU TO BURN OUT, HE WANTS YOU TO LEAD

07 Apr 2025 • 25 min • EN
25 min
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In this solo episode, I share a powerful message for solopreneurs: you need to hire before burnout hits. Reflecting on my personal journey managing a podcast and PR agency, I share the mental, emotional, and logistical toll of doing everything solo. Listen to me break down when and who to hire, how to let go of control, and how to step fully into the CEO role of your business. ⏱️ Timestamps + Topics [00:00] - Introduction I introduce the episode topic: when to scale by hiring help, especially for entrepreneurs running everything solo. [01:15] - Signs You’re Doing Too Much I open up about trying to manage my podcast and agency on my own, eventually realizing I was spreading myself too thin. [03:05] - The First Roles to Hire Start with:Virtual assistant (admin tasks)Social media managerFunnel/automation expert [04:20] - Delegate Tasks You don’t need to hire someone to do everything perfectly—if they can do it 80% as well as you, delegate it. [05:00] - Overcoming the Fear of Hiring I debunk common fears:“I can’t afford to hire”“No one will do it like me”Hear mindset shifts and practical advice to work around these fears. [06:30] - Leadership Starts with You Hiring isn’t just delegation—it’s leadership. I talk about training, onboarding, and setting clear expectations for your hires. [07:45] - Watch for Alignment New hires should align with your values and business vibe. Energy match is everything. [08:30] - Becoming the CEO I close with the reminder that hustlers don’t build empires—CEOs do. It's time to lead.✅ Action Items Audit your current workload and delegate low-value tasks. Define your hiring budget and communicate it clearly. Create simple onboarding docs to set hires up for success. Pay attention to how new hires align with your energy and goals. Shift out of hustle mode and into your role as CEO. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-business-alchemist-with-jackie-minsky/exclusive-content

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