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Oct 26
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209. Moving from Doer to Strategist

Teresa Rand
About this episode

If your inner control freak twitches at the word delegate – this a podcast you won’t want to miss.  Jennifer talks through her journey of delegation.  She has tips on how to stop doing everything yourself and start making your work work for you!

Her business, Back Porch Communications, has moved from a team of one to now six and one of the biggest hurdles she overcame was the ability to let others get in on the work she was passionately hoarding and doing all by herself.  But letting go of control has led to big profits! 

Listen and see if there are opportunities in your work or business for you to let go and become a strategist!

 

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