Inter:views | Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck Breaking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck Through Delegation with Rory Galvin | Ep. 141
Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business is always a high-risk endeavor, but success often lies in taking calculated risks and mitigating potential pitfalls.
One critical skill that every entrepreneur must master on this journey is effective delegation. Delegating is not an inherent trait; it's a skill that can be learned, but recognizing its importance is the first step to success.
The most successful entrepreneurs understand that they can't do it all alone without becoming the bottleneck in their business and have mastered the art of delegation. As an entrepreneur and vision carrier, learning and getting comfortable with entrusting tasks to capable individuals will allow you to focus on the strategic aspects of your business.
By breaking the bottleneck code through effective leadership, delegation, empowerment, and clear communication, you can navigate the complexities of business with greater efficiency and innovation.
Join the conversation with Rory Galvin as he shares his entrepreneurship journey, the art of delegating, communication, and effective leadership, and how he broke the entrepreneur bottleneck to grow his business.
Rory started his career in the corporate world and spent over 15 years working in various roles at Accenture, Bank of America, and Salesforce. In 2018, Rory founded Navirum, a high-growth Salesforce consulting company serving clients across the globe for which he is the CEO. Rory enjoys helping businesses reach their potential using digital technology. Outside of work, Rory is a dad and husband. He enjoys cooking, travel, reading, and all types of music. He vows to play the guitar properly one day!
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Key Highlights From The Show
[01:04] Intro and a quick bio of the guest, Rory Galvin
[03:17] Why Rory left his company, Galvin Consulting Services, after two years
[08:30] The difference between Roy in 2010, 2018, and today
[10:08] Bettering yourself through skills, experience, and confidence building
[11:33] Rory's entrepreneurial itch and his experience following the leadership path
[13:12] Wearing so many hats and how they can make you a bottleneck in your business
[16:34] Why it’s so difficult for entrepreneurs to relinquish control
[20:30] Effective leadership, taking ownership of your vision, and empowering your team
[25:23] Getting comfortable and learning how to delegate decision-making
[26:25] Navirum's big dream and their biggest challenge
[31:18] What Rory has learned about himself from his entrepreneurship journey
[33:50] Rory’s recommendations to entrepreneurs on “focusing on customer success.”
[37:24] How to reach out, connect, or learn more about Rory
[37:51] Ending the show
Notable Quote
· Starting a business is always high risk, and it’s all about taking calculated risks and mitigating those risks.
· Every entrepreneur needs to know how to delegate effectively to grow.
· Delegating is a skill that can be learned, but you need to be aware of it before you can address it.
· The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who delegate.
· The hardest mistakes and things that happen in business are what we learn most from.
Connect With Rory Galvin
Website: https://navirum.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorygalvin/?originalSubdomain=ca
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