510 - From Overwhelmed Operator to CEO: Scaling, Delegation, and Leadership Strategies for Female Entrepreneurs with Assia Mahmood

Feeling stretched thin in your business? Today, I chat with Assia Mahmood, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business mentor, and expert in scaling brick-and-mortar businesses. Assia shares her journey from being an overwhelmed operator to stepping fully into her CEO role—without sacrificing time, freedom, or sanity. We dive into the mindset shifts, delegation strategies, and leadership skills that helped her build multiple successful businesses while still making time for family and travel. If you’re ready to step out of the weeds and truly own your role as a visionary leader, this episode is packed with must-hear insights. Let’s get you out of the daily grind and into the CEO seat!

Today you will hear:

• How Assia built multiple businesses while keeping her time and energy in check
• The key mindset shifts to move from being "in the weeds" to leading like a CEO
• Practical delegation strategies to free up your time (and stop micromanaging!)
• Why gratitude and leadership go hand in hand for business growth
• How to set boundaries and optimize your schedule so your business works for you

CONNECT WITH ASSIA:

Instagram: @assia.mahmood

Website: https://assiamahmood.com

Delegation Blueprint: https://assiamahmood.myflodesk.com/delegationblueprint

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