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#174: Bonnie Christine – How to ACTUALLY hire and delegate.

Dec 12, 2023

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Mom, artist, and fabric designer, Bonnie Christine, shares her insights on hiring, delegating, and buying back time as an entrepreneur. Topics discussed include calculating your freedom figure, when to delegate, how to delegate, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs). The speakers also touch on the challenges of delegation, strategies for overcoming guilt, and the importance of memberships in creating a sustainable income as a professional creator.

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Delegating tasks and hiring the right people can free up your time and lighten your workload as an entrepreneur.

Creating a standard operating procedure (SOP) library is crucial for effective task delegation and streamlining processes.

Developing strong leadership skills and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability are essential for successful delegation and hiring.

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The Power of Delegation and Hiring in Growing Your Business

Delegating tasks and hiring the right people can greatly lighten your workload and free up your time as an entrepreneur. It's important to determine your 'freedom figure' - the value of each hour of your time - and assess which tasks are within your zone of genius. Creating a standard operating procedure (SOP) library is crucial, as it allows you to document and delegate tasks effectively. Hiring individuals who excel in specific areas of your business and align with your brand's voice and values is essential for success. As a leader, it's important to foster a positive work environment, provide clear instructions, offer support, and delegate responsibilities. By letting go of low-value tasks and focusing on high-impact work, you can propel your business forward.

The Tragedy of Seeking Freedom in Self-Employment

01:10

Make it stupid simple, create SOPs from experience

01:25

The Freedom Figure: Valuing Your Time as a Business Owner

01:00

Making Time for Solitude and Reflection

00:57

Introduction

2min

Hiring, Delegating, and Buying Back Time as an Entrepreneur

3min

Building a Business: Hiring, Delegating, and Balancing Work and Family Life

18min

Overcoming Challenges in Delegation and Permission to Do Less

3min

The Guilt of Delegating and Learning to Trust

12min

Strategies for Delegating and the Importance of Memberships

2min

Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Utilizing AI Software

16min

Bonnie Christine has helped me step into the power and the idea of hiring, delegating, and buying back my time as an entrepreneur.

Bonnie has a team of 8 people now. She's done a fantastic job of putting herself in what she calls her zone of genius, And I wanted her to teach me about that, and by proxy, teach you about that as well.

Now Bonnie says she's a mom, an artist, and a fabric designer living in the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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