Why Delegation Is the Secret to Growing Your Business

“Yet most still spend 50% of their day on non-revenue tasks.”

+ Real Poll Results and Practical Tips

Ever feel like the day ends before it begins?

Your inbox is overflowing, there’s content you meant to post, admin tasks you’ve pushed back again (and again), and a calendar full of non-stop calls. Meanwhile, your to-do list keeps growing. Sound familiar?

You’re not alone.

One of the biggest traps solopreneurs, consultants, and small business owners fall into is this: trying to do everything themselves. Because let’s be real—it’s your baby. You’ve built it with care, and trusting someone else to step in? That feels risky.

But here’s the truth bomb:

Delegation doesn’t mean losing control. It means making room to grow.

The Big Myth: “No One Can Do It Like I Can.”

Oof. That one hits close to home, right?

We recently ran a poll across LinkedIn and a few online business communities to dig into this exact mindset. The results were telling:

📊 Real Poll Results

(From 231 participants across platforms)

What’s your biggest reason for NOT delegating right now?

• “It’s faster if I do it myself”—35%

• “I don’t have time to train someone”—22%

• “I can’t afford help”—18%

• “No one can do it like I can”—33%

(Yep, people could pick more than one.)

But here’s the twist:

Most of those same folks also admitted they spend over 50% of their day doing non-revenue-generating tasks. Think: replying to emails, editing content, leading research, updating spreadsheets...

And that's the reason the needle isn't moving, my friend.

Why Delegation Is the Smartest Move You Can Make?

When you delegate with intention, you:

✅ Get your time back

✅ Concentrate on what really moves the business forward.

✅ Bring in skilled help—without the overhead of a full-time hire

✅ Avoid burnout (seriously, this one’s big)

Let’s break this down even more with some real-life scenarios:

1. You’re drowning in admin work

Answering emails, sending invoices, creating reports... Sure, they’re necessary—but they’re also time-consuming. And they’re pulling you away from the big stuff like pitching new clients, building your next offer, or finally launching that course.

💡 Quick Tip: Start with tasks that happen every week. Use tools like Loom to record walkthroughs or set up templates in Notion. That way, you're not re-explaining the same thing over and over.

2. You’re ready to scale but stuck on the hamster wheel

You’re fully booked. You know you need to launch that group program, build a funnel, or start a podcast—but the time? Nonexistent.

Massive time savings can be achieved by recruiting a virtual assistant or even a part-time team member.

Customer support, lead follow-ups, content repurposing—boom, off your plate.

✨ Client Story:

One of our clients, a wellness coach, handed off her weekly content planning and email scheduling to a VA. In just two months, she freed up 10+ hours a week and launched her online membership, growing her income by 40%.

3. You’re not sure what to delegate

That’s totally valid. Start with a time audit.

For one week, track everything you do. Then mark:

🟢 Tasks that bring in money

🟡 Tasks that support growth

🔴 Tasks that drain you or could be done by someone else

Now, start handing off the 🔴 ones.

The result? You free up space for more 🟢.

“But I Can’t Afford to Hire Help Yet.”

We get it. Budget’s a real thing.

But here’s a mindset shift that might help:

Instead of asking, “Can I afford to delegate?”

Try asking, “What is it costing me NOT to?”

Let’s say you spend 5 hours a week on admin. If your time is worth $75/hour, that’s $375 a week. You could easily hire a VA for $150–$250/month to take over those same tasks.

📌 According to Forbes:

“Entrepreneurs who outsource strategically grow 20–30% faster than those who delay hiring support.”

Here’s What You Can Start Delegating Right Now

You don’t need to hire a full team. Five to ten hours a week can make a big difference, so start small.

🧾 Inbox and client follow-ups

📅 Calendar bookings

📱 Social media scheduling and engagement

📊 Lead tracking and data entry

📤 Content repurposing (turn blogs into Instagram posts and emails)

🎨 Basic Canva graphics

🔍 Research (podcast guests, hashtags, trends)

Real Talk: You’re Not Meant to Do It All Alone

You didn’t start your business to become a one-person machine.

You did it for freedom. For impact. To have more flexibility.

The growth you’re looking for? It’s not just about smarter strategies or better funnels. It’s about creating space—in your calendar, in your energy, in your life.

So if you’ve been:

• Avoiding delegation because “no one does it like you”

• Stuck in the daily grind

• Feeling like your business has plateaued…

Then maybe it’s time to shift.

Let go of perfect.

Start with trust.

Let someone help you carry the load.

Because delegation isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a smart move.

🎁 Bonus: Free Delegation Audit Template

Preview of Delegation Audit Template

Not sure where to start? We’ve got you.

📩 Click here to download your free Delegation Audit Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15pDwRJ_-GNJiu8iP7p9AK9CJ9ngRFwS5yTLiyg_4q_s/edit?usp=sharing

Poll Time!

What’s the first task you’d love to delegate this month?

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  Social Media
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  Email follow-ups
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  Calendar bookings
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  Content Creation

See All Options

Let’s swap ideas and support each other in building sustainable, freedom-filled businesses together.

References:

• Harvard Business Review – “Why Aren’t You Delegating? ”

• Forbes – “Why Entrepreneurs Should Outsource”

• Clockify Blog – “The Cost of Doing It All Yourself”

• Entrepreneur—"Top 10 Tasks You Should Delegate Now”

Want help figuring out your first steps? Let’s chat about how a virtual assistant or part-time support could help you reclaim your time—and sanity.

Remember: Growth doesn’t come from doing more. It results from reducing improper actions.