If there’s one thing many business owners struggle with—even the most experienced—it’s letting go. Delegation can feel risky. There’s fear it won’t be done properly, or that things will slip through the cracks. But the truth is, holding on too much doesn’t make your business stronger. In fact, it keeps it from reaching its true potential.
We’re not just saying this in theory—it’s something our clients experience firsthand. One business leader we worked with shared how powerful the shift was once they embraced delegation and started trusting their team more fully. Here’s what they said:
Jas encouraged us to delegate, delegate, delegate. What this did was highlight the lack of ability within the team. Being so nice to work for meant no one ever left. Jas coached us to appraise the team, to have monthly one-to-one’s and hold them accountable. We also engaged with HR professionals to help us deal with staff who were consistently failing to meet their objectives. Previously, we thought we could encourage them, and they would improve their performance, but it didn’t happen. We should have acted earlier. We know that now.
We also booked our team onto something called a Team Alignment Day with Jas, to make sure they were all on the same page. Jas has incredible insight and encouraged us to deal with our team issues. We now have better people in the post who are aligned with our values.
Read the full success story here.
This May, as the pace picks up and the year starts to unfold, it’s worth asking yourself: are you the bottleneck in your own business? And more importantly—what would change if you weren’t?
The cost of doing everything yourself
Many business owners wear multiple hats out of necessity in the early days. But as your business grows, that habit becomes limiting. When you’re involved in everything, your energy is spread thin, your decision-making slows down, and your team becomes passive.
Delegating isn’t just about freeing up time—it’s about creating space to lead. You can’t work on your business if you’re buried in it. By holding onto every task, you’re robbing your business (and yourself) of growth opportunities.
It’s not just about trust—it’s about systems
A lot of resistance to delegation comes from fear: “No one else will do it like I do.” That might be true—but that doesn’t mean they can’t do it well. The key is building systems, not relying on memory or micromanagement.
Clear processes, checklists, and expectations reduce the risk of errors and empower your team to step up with confidence. You’re not just handing over tasks—you’re transferring responsibility in a way that’s structured and safe.
Start small and build from there
Delegation doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Start by offloading small, repeatable tasks—things that don’t need your unique expertise. Once your confidence (and your team’s) grows, you’ll find it easier to delegate more complex or strategic work.
And if you don’t have anyone to delegate to yet, it might be time to consider support—whether it’s a freelancer, a part-time hire, or a virtual assistant. You don’t need a big team to make a big difference.
The shift from operator to owner
Letting go is a mindset shift. It’s about moving from being the person who does everything to the person who directs everything. It’s how you move from being stuck in the weeds to taking a higher-level view.
When you delegate well, you open up space to think, plan, rest, and innovate. That’s not lazy—it’s leadership. And it’s where your best value really lies.
Bigger results require different thinking
If you want your business to grow beyond you, then delegation isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Let this month be the moment you stop wearing your busyness like a badge of honour and start building a business that can run without you constantly holding it up.
Letting go doesn’t mean losing control—it means gaining momentum. And once you start, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
Our Cycle of Business Success Workshops are game-changers for business owners. They love what they see, and it completely fires them up. You’ve got nothing to lose by coming along to these free events and everything to gain. Why wait? Don’t put off until tomorrow what you absolutely know you should do today.
Upcoming event:
Wednesday 25th June 2025 – Hilton East Midlands Airport
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