Episode 731 | How to Delegate as a Perfectionist, SaaS Partnerships, Planning Your Next Quarter, and More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)

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Sep 17, 2024

Derrick Reimer, a SaaS partnership expert, dives into the world of delegation and risk management perfect for founders. He tackles the struggles of perfectionists in letting go of control and highlights the importance of hiring specialists who outperform in their areas. They discuss the necessity of strategic planning and the pitfalls of rigid structures for bootstrapped entrepreneurs. Derrick also emphasizes balancing joy and skill while navigating SaaS marketing dynamics, proving that adaptation is key in today's fast-paced landscape.

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ADVICE

Delegate Less-Skilled Tasks

Delegate less-skilled tasks that don't require founder-level expertise.
Focus on higher-leverage activities to maximize your impact on the business.

ADVICE

Hire Experts

Hire people who are better than you in areas outside your zone of genius.
Embrace collaboration with experts for enjoyable and productive work.

ADVICE

Focus on Zone of Genius

Identify your zone of genius and focus on those core activities.
Delegate other areas, especially when you lack resources to be the best.

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In episode 731, join Rob Walling and Derrick Reimer as they tackle some more advanced listener questions. They discuss delegation and giving up areas of control as a founder, including examples from their time together at Drip. Derrick describes how he approaches partnering with other SaaS businesses and why planning a full quarter ahead doesn’t work for many bootstrapped founders.

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Topics we cover:

1:17 – Delegating as a perfectionist
7:19 – Learning to hire those that are better than you in some domains
14:50 – Risk vs. certainty
19:01 – Finding specialized marketing roles vs. a generalist
24:04 – Managing partnerships with other SaaS products
31:17 – Reaching out about partnerships
32:46 – Quarterly planning for your SaaS
34:20 – Planning in smaller time blocks
40:58 – Quizzing developers’ on their knowledge

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