Overview

Welcome to the Built for the Trades Podcast! Today let’s dive into the overwhelming feeling of trying to do it all yourself and the importance of learning how to delegate. Have you ever felt so bogged down by tasks that work becomes frustrating or unmotivating? Or have you delegated something, only to be burned in the process? You’re not alone—many leaders struggle with the balance of control and trust. Today, we explore the power of delegation to elevate your business, unlock more time, and achieve greater success. By following four simple steps, you can empower your team and scale your business effectively.

Discussions

1. Feeling Overwhelmed? Taking on too much can lead to frustration and hold back your business growth.
2. Why We Avoid Delegation Many resist delegation, believing they can do tasks better or faster themselves.
3. The Benefits of Delegating Letting go of control allows you to focus on bigger goals and grow your business.
4. A Lesson in Delegation: Teaching My Son to Mow Teaching my son to mow the lawn showed me how empowering others can free up my time.
5. 4 Simple Steps to Delegate Effectively: Let them watch, work together, let them take over, and trust them to do it while you verify.
6. Real-Life Example: Delegating Payroll A business owner spent too much time on payroll because he was afraid to delegate.
7. Your Challenge: Start Delegating This week, delegate one task and see how it helps your business grow.

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast! I hope today’s discussion on delegation has inspired you to take action and start empowering your team. Remember, letting go of control can unlock new opportunities for growth and success in your business. If you found this episode valuable, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who might benefit from it. Keep striving to be a great leader, and I’ll see you next time. Until then, keep leading from the front and making a positive impact!