If you’re still answering emails at 10 p.m., juggling social posts between client calls, and feeling like everything in your business depends on you… this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s conversation, Laura dives into delegation in 2025 —what it really looks like to hand off tasks to people and to AI without the guilt, fear, or control issues that hold so many entrepreneurs back. From money blocks and people-pleasing to the myth that “no one can do it like me,” Laura breaks down the real costs of not delegating and offers practical strategies you can start using this week. You’ll learn how to separate CEO tasks from $10 tasks, when to bring in AI as your collaborator, and why outsourcing—even a few hours a month—can unlock growth, creativity, and freedom in your business (and your life). In this episode you will hear: [00:03] Kicking off September with “new year energy” and the #1 topic that came up all summer: delegation. [02:27] Laura’s personal delegation journey—adding an OBM and event manager to her team and what it taught her about trying to “do it all.” [03:15] Why delegation feels so scary: the three blocks (money, control, guilt) that hold most entrepreneurs back. [04:52] The real cost of not delegating—burnout, bottlenecks, and building a business that only works when you’re at 100%. [07:11] Where to start: doing a time audit, identifying $10 vs. $1,000 tasks, and deciding what’s for humans vs. AI. [08:45] Practical examples of delegation: bookkeeping, admin tasks, AI for first drafts, meeting summaries, checklists, and more. [09:34] Why CEOs need to focus on visibility, relationships, creativity, and revenue—everything else can be delegated. [11:57] How to delegate well: clear instructions, Loom videos, SOPs, and using AI as a collaborator (not a crutch). [13:30] Delegation as an investment: buying back your time vs. multiplying your output. [14:19] Behind the scenes of planning This Mother Means Business Live 2026 —and why Laura refuses to do it alone. [16:00] The mindset shift: no badge of honor for doing it all—you just get burned out. One thing to delegate to a person and one to AI this week. Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links: • Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok
