17. Why “Doing It All” Is the Slowest Way to Grow

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Ever feel like being a solopreneur means being everything—CEO, copywriter, admin, social media manager, tech support, emotional support animal? Yeah, same.

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that you have to do it all yourself. Because let’s be real—doing everything is not scrappy or admirable. It’s a fast track to burnout and business stagnation.

I’ll walk you through:

• Why we fall into the “control trap” (yes, even when we know better)
• The 3 categories of tasks you should NEVER be doing yourself
• Exactly how to start delegating—even if you don’t have a VA (yet)
• And why perfection is not the hill your business should die on

If you’re spending more time tweaking Canva graphics than closing sales or if you’re holding your offer hostage until everything is “just right,” this episode is your loving kick in the tush.

Key Takeaways

• The Control Trap: Doing it all might feel safer, but it’s actually killing your momentum.
• Automate the Repetitive: If you do it weekly and it follows a pattern, it’s time to set it and forget it.
• Ditch the Admin Drain: Inbox sorting, data cleanup, name formatting—nope. These don’t need your brain.
• Templates are Gold: When you can’t delegate, pre-built systems are your next best friend.
• B- Work > Burnout: Done is better than perfect. Every. Single. Time.

Thrive in 5

Got 5 minutes? Here’s your action plan:

1. List out your weekly tasks. Get honest—what’s sucking up time and not delivering ROI?
2. Spot your $10 jobs. What are you doing that someone else—or a tool—could easily take over?
3. Pick ONE to offload. Set up a basic automation, template, or canned email. Just one.
4. Schedule your CEO Hour. One hour a week for big-picture thinking, documenting systems, and strategy.
5. Start building your “let it go” list. Not everything deserves your energy. Be ruthless.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Check out The Shortcut — my done-for-you systems setup that frees up your time and sanity.
• Want my plug-and-play Pinterest Pin Templates? Grab ‘em here.

You don’t have to do it all. And honestly? You shouldn’t.

But you have a couple minutes to help a sister out, right?

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