Ever catch yourself fixing work you're already paying someone else to do? Or maybe you're double-checking everything because it feels faster than explaining it again? I see you, and I've got some real talk about what this is actually costing you.

The Numbers Don't Lie (But They Might Hurt a Little)

Let me share some real stories from agency owners I've worked with:

Sarah was spending 30 hours every week doing tasks she could (and should) delegate. That's 72% of her work week spent not growing her business. Think about that – 120 hours a month of CEO-level brain power stuck in the weeds instead of driving growth.

Then there's Mark and Lisa, co-CEOs who discovered they were duplicating 30% of each other's work. They were literally paying twice for the same tasks because they didn't trust their systems (or maybe each other) enough to let go.

And Jessica? She was investing $4-5K monthly in her team but still having to redo their work. So she was paying twice – once with money, and again with her time. Ouch.

Let's Do Some Quick Math

When you're spending 15-20 hours per month fixing work you've already delegated, you're not just losing time. You're losing:

• Growth opportunities you're too burnt out to see
• Team members who feel untrusted and micromanaged
• The chance to work ON your business instead of IN it
• Your sanity (and probably some sleep)

Here's the Truth Nobody's Telling You

You can implement all the fancy marketing strategies in the world, but if your team isn't performing and you're stuck in survival mode, those strategies will just create more chaos.

It's like trying to pour more water into a leaky bucket. Sure, more is coming in, but it's also spilling out just as fast.

The Real Problem (And Why It's Not Your Fault)

Nobody teaches us how to be CEOs. Like, actually be CEOs – not just play one on Instagram.

When you started your agency, you were probably amazing at your craft. But leading a team? Delegating effectively? Building systems that actually work? That's a whole different skill set.

And here's the kicker – feeling inadequate about this stuff is totally normal. But it's also totally fixable.

Three Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now

1. How many hours are you spending fixing work you've already delegated?
2. What percentage of your work could actually be handled by your team (with the right training and systems)?
3. What would you do with an extra 20-30 hours a month?

The Path Forward

Through my work with agency owners, I've developed a framework that takes you from survival mode to strategic leadership. Here's what that looks like:

1. First, we get crystal clear on where your time is actually going (you might be surprised)
2. Then, we identify what you should be delegating (usually 50-70% more than you think)
3. Finally, we build the systems and leadership skills to make that delegation stick

Your Next Step

If you're nodding along to any of this, let's talk. I offer private one-hour strategy sessions where we'll:

• Map out where your time is going [I do this for my clients through a comprehensive time audit]
• Identify your biggest leadership blindspots [It helps to get some feedback from others here! Chat with a trusted business friend and give them permission to speak truth to you.]
• Create a clear action plan for getting you out of the day-to-day [It's not going to happen all at once! Take one step at a time based on what is most important.]

This isn't a sales pitch – it's a real strategy session. You'll walk away with actionable insights whether we end up working together or not.

A Final Thought

Remember Sarah, who was losing 30 hours a week to tasks she could delegate? Within three months of implementing this framework, she had reclaimed 80% of that time. More importantly, her team was happier, more confident, and producing better work than when she was doing it all herself.

You can have that too. The question is – are you ready to make the shift from doing everything to leading strategically?