How To Remove Yourself As The Bottleneck
Have you ever noticed that no matter how clearly you think you’ve set expectations, everyone still comes to you for answers? Every question. Every small decision. Every little “Hey, can you take a quick look at this?” If that sounds familiar, you might be the bottleneck in your own organization. Don’t worry—it’s not because you’re […]
What’s Draining Your Energy as a Business Owner (and How to Fix It)
Ever notice how some days you feel like you’re running on fumes by lunchtime? You’re not alone. Every business owner and leader hits that wall at some point. What’s tricky is figuring out why. Here’s the truth: most energy drain doesn’t come from sheer workload. It comes from doing the wrong type of work — […]
When Your Business Feels Stuck: Is It a People Problem or a Process Problem?
Ever feel like your team is spinning its wheels? Work lingers, things have to be redone, and momentum feels slow. It’s tempting to blame the team — to think you’ve hired the wrong people or that motivation is the problem. In most cases, it’s not a people failure. It’s a process failure. (Ok, sometimes it […]
Design Your Business Systems for the Average Person
Scaling a business isn’t about chasing “unicorn” hires—the so-called A-Players who are perfect from day one. If last week’s conversation about building processes before hiring resonated, here’s the next step: design systems that help everyday folks succeed, not just mythical superstars. Systems for Regular People, Not Unicorns Want to add people and grow? Focus on […]