Bonnie Christine, an acclaimed surface designer and educator, shares her inspiring journey from solopreneur to leading a multimillion-dollar business. She discusses how to find your 'zone of genius' where passions and talents converge. Bonnie offers practical insights on delegating tasks to enhance efficiency and the importance of tools like time audits and SOPs. Listeners can learn to streamline their businesses and foster a supportive team, paving the way to work less while earning more.
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Bonnie's Growth Plateau Story
Bonnie was a solopreneur for 12 years handling every task solo and hit a growth plateau.
She discovered her "zone of genius" where she focused on tasks she loves and excels at, aiming to increase this from 10% to 90%.
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Focus on Unique Talents
Identify tasks only you can do that align with your greatest talents and passions.
Delegate, systematize, or eliminate the rest to focus on these high-impact tasks.
insights INSIGHT
Generalists Plateau Without Delegation
Entrepreneurs often succeed as generalists doing all tasks but plateau without focused delegation.
Zone of genius tasks typically generate the most revenue and should be prioritized.
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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Bonnie Christine, an internationally renowned surface designer, entrepreneur, and award-winning online educator. Bonnie shares the inspiring story of how she discovered her zone of genius, that sweet spot where your greatest talents and deepest passions meet, and how that discovery completely transformed her business.
We dive into what it looked like for her to go from solopreneur to building and leading a thriving multimillion dollar company. Bonnie walks us through practical steps for identifying your own zone of genius, prioritizing those tasks, and learning to delegate the rest. We also talk about how to build a strong, supportive team and why tools like time audits and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are essential for creating a business that runs smoothly without you doing it all.
If you’re ready to scale your business, work less, and earn more, this conversation is packed with actionable insight you won’t want to miss.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
How to identify and work within your zone of genius
Practical tips for delegating and building a supportive team
Tools to streamline your business, like time audits and SOPs
Bonnie’s journey from solopreneur to multimillion dollar business owner
Work Less, Earn More 
