The Power of Delegation: How Letting Go Can Help You Grow
Let’s be honest—you didn’t start your business to be stuck doing everything. Yet so many women entrepreneurs fall into the trap of wearing all the hats: CEO, content creator, bookkeeper, customer service, scheduler, and beyond. It feels like control equals safety. But in reality, control without support leads to burnout.
Here’s the truth: Delegation isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of wisdom.
A Word from Laura Sabia
Delegating Tasks
“You can't do everything yourself, and that's okay.”
In the early stages of your business, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you need to do everything. But, as you scale, it’s essential to delegate tasks that aren’t directly related to the core of your business. Things like social media, customer service, and admin work can be handed off. Focus on what only YOU can do – things that will help you grow the business. Start by identifying small tasks to delegate and build from there!
Why Letting Go Is the Key to Growth
When you hold on to every task, your energy is scattered. Your genius gets buried under admin work, and your creativity dries up. Delegation creates space. It frees your mind. It shifts your focus back to where it belongs: growth, vision, and impact.
Think about it:
What would it feel like to spend more time on strategy, rather than just staying afloat?
How would your business change if you let someone support you with the day-to-day?
The answer? It would grow. And so would you.
What You Can (and Should) Delegate
Here are some key areas to start delegating so you can refocus your energy:
Admin tasks: email replies, scheduling, calendar management
Content creation: graphics, captions, blogs
Tech setups: funnels, websites, email sequences
Customer care: inquiries, follow-ups, FAQ support
Bookkeeping: invoicing, expenses, taxes
Start small. One task. One person. Then build from there.
Steps to Delegate Effectively
Identify what drains you – What do you avoid doing?
Track your time for a week – Where are you spending hours that don’t grow your business?
Document your process – Make it easy for someone else to take over
Hire smart, not fast – Choose people who align with your values
Trust and release – Micromanaging defeats the purpose
The Freedom That Follows
The most successful women in business don’t do it alone. They build teams. They delegate with intention. They focus on what only they can do, and trust others to handle the rest.
If you want to scale, simplify, and step into your CEO energy, it starts with letting go of what’s holding you back.