From Job Site to Oversight: Transitioning Out of the Daily Grind

How do successful entrepreneurs find time to focus on growing their business? This episode will help you understand how to free up time to work on your business, rather than in it. We discuss identifying tasks to delegate, recognizing when to offload your workload, balancing operational efficiency with delegation, and practical steps for creating effective systems. Ensure you're spending your time on high-value activities that match your salary and propel your business forward. Join host Adam Sylvester and Michelle Jeppesen, Director of Business Development and Customer Success at Jill’s Office.

 

(00:00) Introduction to the episode and guests 

(00:58) The entrepreneurial mindset, and the inherent risk of experiencing burnout 

(03:41) Identifying parts of your business that you’re passionate about, and what should be delegated 

(05:55) Indicators that it’s time for entrepreneurs to begin offloading workload and why you need to learn to 'fire yourself'  

(09:09) Balancing operational efficiency with effective task delegation 

(11:16) Saving valuable time with Jobber’s business operations tools 

(12:22) The typical delegation journey of a home service business owner 

(13:25) Immediate steps for freeing up time and the importance of creating systems 

(15:16) Benefits of professional phone answering services 

(17:20) Spending your time doing work that matches your salary  

(19:07) Techniques for maintaining focus on business growth 

(21:08) Adam’s key takeaways: realize you can’t do everything, look for indicators that your business is out of control, and have systems