Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and I’m so glad you’re tuning in today. This December, we’re diving into what it means for solopreneurs to operate like CEOs—not just employees of their own businesses.
In last week’s episode, we focused on the mindset shift from “doing it all” to thinking and acting like a CEO. Today, we’re building on that by tackling a topic that every solo business owner faces: delegation. If you’ve ever wondered how to hand off tasks when you’re technically a team of one, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What delegation really means for solopreneurs
- Three key forms of delegation: automation, outsourcing, and systemization
- How to use digital tools—even AI—to reclaim your time
- Why smart delegation helps you scale with confidence, not chaos
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with actionable ways to lighten your load, protect your energy, and start leading like the visionary you are.
⏱ Timestamps & Segments
(00:00) Welcome and CEO Mindset Recap
We kick off by reconnecting to last week’s episode about stepping into a CEO mindset—a must-listen if you haven’t already. This sets the foundation for understanding delegation as a strategic leadership move.
(01:00) The Truth About Delegation
Delegation doesn’t always mean hiring. It’s about getting things off your plate—via automation, outsourcing, or systemizing—so you can stay in your zone of genius.
(01:30) Automate the Repetitive Tasks
Tools like Calendly, HoneyBook, and Canva aren’t just convenience—they’re delegation enablers. Automating proposals, scheduling, and nurturing leads frees up your time for revenue-driving work.
Action Step: Audit your weekly tasks and identify at least one thing you can automate this week.
(03:00) Outsource Where It Hurts
You don’t need a full-time team. A few hours of help—from a virtual assistant, graphic designer, or even a meal prep service—can radically shift your capacity.
Action Step: Write a list of tasks that drain your energy. Which ones could someone else do faster or better?
(04:30) Systemize Your Workflows
Delegation becomes scalable when you have documented, repeatable processes. From client onboarding to podcast publishing, systems reduce mental fatigue and allow you to plug in help with ease.
Action Step: Choose one recurring task and create a step-by-step checklist or SOP.
(06:30) Delegate to a Digital Assistant
Not ready to hire? Let tech do the heavy lifting. Inside the Entrepreneur Incubator, Philippa’s custom GPT assistant helps clients map content strategy, draft messaging, and more—think of it as having a strategist in your pocket.
Action Step: Explore GPT or automation tools to streamline your content or client engagement flow.
(07:30) Why Delegation = Leadership
Choosing to delegate is a bold, strategic move—it’s how you protect your energy and focus on what matters most. You don’t need a bigger business to delegate, just a clearer sense of what only you should be doing.
Action Step: Identify your “zone of genius” and commit to spending more time there each week.
👋 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead
Thank you for tuning in to this empowering episode. I hope it sparked new ideas about how you can start delegating smarter—whether through systems, tech, or strategic support. You don’t need a big team to lead like a CEO—you just need the right tools and mindset.
Next week in Episode 210, we’ll take things a step further and focus on building systems and processes that support sustainable growth. If delegation is the “what,” next week is the “how.” We’ll walk through exactly how to document, design, and deploy your business systems.
Until then, take a deep breath, delegate what you can, and—as always—keep shining.
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