June 15, 2023

20: How to START Working Less: Unlock the Power of Effective Delegation

20: How to START Working Less: Unlock the Power of Effective Delegation
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On this episode of the Atomic Business Coaching Podcast, entrepreneurs Tom and Adam delve into the imperative topic of effective delegation and productivity. Through their insightful discussion, they emphasize how essential it is to see delegation as an investment rather than a cost and how patience and clear expectations are critical for success. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to improve their delegation and productivity game. 

Here are some key highlights:  

  • Adam and Tom discussed the need for effective delegation to reduce workload and improve business efficiency. 
  • They addressed common fears associated with delegation, such as concerns over finding good employees and potentially damaging a business's reputation. 
  • Adam shared a strategy based on the Pareto principle for identifying tasks that can be delegated. 
  • Having clear Standard Operating Procedures, job descriptions, and position requirements can facilitate delegation. 
  • Adam suggested hiring experts versus training novices to determine whether investing their time or money in training is more beneficial for their business. 
  • Tom and Adam highlighted the importance of appreciating the hard work of dedicated employees willing to learn and Gary Vaynerchuk's principle of "hire fast, fire faster, and promote the fastest." 

About: Adam and Tom have combined four decades of experience working with business owners.  They have taken their previous work and combined it to build out programs that help overworked, growing entrepreneurs who have no free time to overcome their burnout, build a plan, and learn to delegate. This allows them to 10x by working less!   

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