EP 030 | Why Be The Boss with Kimberley Seldon

October 18, 2017

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Too many go into business with an idealized or romantic view of what it’s going to be like to “be the boss”. If you’ve been talking about the benefits of owning your own business but not living the benefits, this episode is for you.

In this episode we learn:
– the common lies we tell ourselves about owning a business
– how to take control of your life as the boss
– being the boss is a choice
– the difference between a job and a business

 

Take Aways

Kimberley’s suggestions for being the BOSS:

1. Weigh the payoff of every task.
2. Learn to delegate.
3. Rein in after-hours contact.
4. Make time off non-negotiable.
5. Leave some work on the table.
6. Create boundaries
7. Harness the power of suppliers
8. Create systems to run the business.

BOD & You

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