Delegating tasks is a struggle for most business owners, and it’s a challenge that quickly becomes an obstacle in the battle for a “work supports life” mindset. We touched on this topic as we ended our last episode, and we knew it deserved more time, attention, and deeper discussion. Join Melissa Kay, Lead Strategist at Tap the Potential, and Dr. Sabrina Starling, fresh off her recent TEDx talk, as they dive into this topic with practical insights.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Delegating tasks effectively is THE key piece to having a 25-hour work week.
• Examples of $10,000 an hour activities for business owners (Are you spending time on your highest-value activities?)
• Cultivating trust among your team members (Assume they are whole, competent, capable, and complete human beings.)
• Hiring A-players whose values align with your company’s immutable laws and giving them decision-making parameters
• Handling A-players with gentle reminders about their expected key results
• Melissa’s perspective of the “messy middle” of the delegating process
• The importance of a good project management tool and clear communication with team members
• Being crystal clear about key results for each team member is essential!
• Consistency is the key in team meetings and one-to-one meetings.
• Dr. Sabrina’s best tips for effective one-to-one meetings with team members (Deliver 7 positive pieces of communication for every piece of critical feedback, watch your body language, settle yourself, and be fully present.)
• Need more help and guidance? Email Melissa or sign up today for the How to Hire the Best course. Book a call with us today to find out what we can do for you!

Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

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We want to help business owners take control when feeling overwhelmed and understaffed. Feeling this way is a normal part of a growing business, and we can’t put off taking steps to move forward. Waiting until you don’t feel overwhelmed and understaffed may take forever! Melissa Kay and Dr. Sabrina Starling discuss this topic with fresh insight and actionable tips to help you learn to delegate and trust the A-players on your team. Join us to learn more!

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Too much on your plate? Here’s what to do first!
• Dr. Sabrina takes a look back at her steps in learning to delegate.
• The importance of focusing on your $10,000 an hour activities
• “You don’t want unicorns on your team!”
• An outsider’s perspective can bring clarity.
• The value in learning to ask for help
• An accountability chart clearly defines the roles your company needs.
• Ask, “What roles does this business need to serve the sweet spot and drive profitability?”

Links and Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group

Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Mentioned in this episode:

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

Are you making decisions out of fear or love? Wouldn’t a thriving mindset be better than merely surviving? In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling joins Melissa Kay, Lead Strategist at Tap the Potential, to discuss this topic. You’ll learn how to identify and break free from survival mode, how to cultivate a supported work/life integration, and actual steps to help you thrive. Join us!

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Facing challenges in survival mode, which triggers fear-based decisions
• Pay attention to the language you use.
• Focus on what you want to grow and create.
• Using The Choice Map (from Change Your Questions, Change Your Life by Marilee Adams) to catch your fear-based thinking
• Deep-breathing exercises and powerful questions as tools for creating space and love
• Drawbacks of fear-based assumptions
• Journaling constantly will help you notice wins with a heart of gratitude.
• “Stop borrowing anxiety from the future!”
• Protect your time best by caring for yourself first.
• Dr. Sabrina’s tips for self-care as an entrepreneur

Links and Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group

Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Mentioned in this episode:

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

In this episode, business psychologist and author, Dr. Sabrina Starling, discusses how business owners can offer flexibility and work-life balance to their teams while ensuring key results are met. She emphasizes defining clear key results for each role, planning for flexibility, and cross-training team members to maintain smooth operations during absences. Dr. Sabrina also highlights the importance of accountability and open communication about responsibilities and expectations. By fostering a culture that balances flexibility with accountability, business owners can enhance team morale and productivity. Tune in to hear more!

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Challenges of offering flexibility and work-life balance in business
• Importance of defining key results for each role
• Need for planned flexibility in work schedules
• Significance of cross-training team members
• Strategies for maintaining productivity and profitability
• Fostering accountability in a flexible work environment
• Engaging team members in discussions about flexibility
• Clarifying expectations around flexibility and commitment
• Creating a culture of trust and collaboration

Links and Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group

Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Mentioned in this episode:

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

Are your company’s systems holding you back from reaching your full potential? Join Dr. Sabrina and Melissa Kay as we dive into the critical role of systems in driving sustainable growth. Dr. Sabrina Starling is “The Business Psychologist,” founder of Tap the Potential, and a recent TEDx speaker, and Melissa Kay is the Lead Strategist at Tap the Potential. You’ll learn why the success of your business depends on systems and what you can do today to get started with implementing systems. Join us!

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Systems make the difference. Having zero systems means there is no framework for success.
• Hiring A-players without having systems in place gives them no path to success.
• Melissa’s example of taking over the PBD podcast because systems are in place
• Systems are a cool opportunity for innovation in our businesses.
• Systems are often the issue if an A-player is not delivering key results. Systems will bridge the gap.
• Most systems revolve around project management tools (We use Asana.)
• A glimpse at Dr. Sabrina’s Focus Plan–and how it changed Melissa’s life!
• A look at Melissa’s project management tool and how it frees up her mind space
• If you need help implementing systems, start with ONE thing: Begin using a project management tool.

Links and Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group

Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Mentioned in this episode:

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to...

Having a team of A-players who work in an environment of autonomy to deliver key results makes ALL the difference in your business. If that sounds too good to be true, you don’t want to miss today’s episode. You’ll learn how to build trust and autonomy in your team. Melissa Kay, the Lead Strategist at Tap the Potential, discusses this concept with Dr. Sabrina, who has masterfully crafted a successful business based on this foundational principle. Join Melissa and Dr. Sabrina to hear valuable insights and wisdom.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• The importance of building trust and autonomy on your team
• Paying attention to what’s going WELL vs. what’s going WRONG
• A closer look at Kaitlyn Beaver and her big, hairy, audacious goal
• The trickle-down effect of the decisions we make
• The secret to letting go and trusting your team? Having A-players!
• Don’t believe the lies your ego tells you!
• Be on the lookout for your team members’ strengths–and let them shine!
• Next steps for success for your autonomous team members around key results, systems, communication, 1:1 meetings
• Fostering a “safe space” environment with your team
• The value of clear expectations and appreciation
• Dr. Sabrina’s advice for delegating results, not tasks

Links and Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group

Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Mentioned in this episode:

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

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Exciting things are happening! I’m chatting with Melissa Kay, the Lead Strategist at Tap the Potential about my upcoming TEDx talk: Work Supports Life. Even though landing a TEDx talk has not been my primary goal, it’s been my vision since 2019 to share the message on a broader scale about what’s possible with a “work supports life” mindset. This philosophy has become even more meaningful in my life recently. Join us for this conversation!

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Sabrina’s message: how “work supports life” became real
• Discovering the value of a 25-hour work week as a foundational principle
• Why I wrote the The 4 Week Vacation® book in an effort to change hustle culture
• Protecting a key A-player with lots of creative energy from the burnout of hustle culture
• The value of regret-proofing your life
• Having an accountability partner
• Creating redundancy in your business
• Common misconceptions about hustle culture
• Spilling the tea on Dr. Sabrina’s upcoming TEDx talk!

Links and Resources:

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.

Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group

Download Dr. Sabrina’s Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

Mentioned in this episode:

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

Have More Time For What Matters Most And More Money In Your Bank Account Than Ever! Go to tapthepotential.com and book a call to learn more!

You’ve read many business books to help you grow your business, but have you ever thought about writing a book to grow your business? Today’s show pulls back the curtain on the writing process to reveal how this endeavor can set you up for success, drive profits, and boost your business. Join us!

Jeremy Jones is a military veteran, entrepreneur, author, and the founder/CEO of Jones Media Publishing. He’s helped countless authors write, publish, and promote their books through his expertise in sales and marketing. As a renowned leader, mentor, coach, and creator of the Authority Coach Blueprint and Author Coaching Program, Jeremy has empowered aspiring authors to achieve their dreams. He hosts the Ideas & Impact Podcast and is the driving force behind Authority Coach. Jeremy’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to success make him a highly sought-after keynote speaker in the industry. In this episode, Jeremy reveals the pitfalls to avoid in authoring, publishing, and marketing a book, and Dr. Sabrina shares her school of hard knocks experiences as an author.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Jeremy’s inspiration for writing books and helping others
• The biggest hurdles to overcome in writing a book
• The writing process starts with a blueprint.
• Be realistic in your goals for writing a book.
• The art of creating back-end profits from your book
• Jeremy’s advice for fiction authors to optimize their leverage
• Jeremy’s example of a client with a nonfiction book who created complimentary resources for his audience
• An overview of what it’s like to work with Jeremy
• Jeremy’s most impactful book of 2024: Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz (author of Profit First)

Links and Resources:

Connect with Jeremy Jones and Jones Media Publishing: Website (Get the free book publishing and launch guide!) and the Ideas & Impact Podcast

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

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