EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 30 MIN
Is It Time to Hire an Assistant with Missi Blue| Ep. 17
from Bound By Art: A Tattoo Artist's Survival Guide · host Missi Blue
"Sometimes your big ideas require a special skill that you don't currently possess and you'd have to learn this new skill. The thought of learning a new skill brings us right back to stress mode. And because when the fuck would you even have time to study and learn this?" I've learned firsthand the challenges of being a solo entrepreneur. After years of doing everything myself and experiencing multiple burnouts, I discovered that asking for help isn't just okay – it's essential for both your business and your wellbeing. In this episode, I'm sharing my journey and the exact steps I took to recognize when I needed help, what kind of support to look for, and how to make it work financially. Get my Booking Guide Download my self-assessment tool What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to identify the clear warning signs that you're heading toward burnout and need support in your business The importance of conducting a time audit and how to use it to make strategic decisions about delegation Practical strategies for automating repetitive tasks and creating systems before hiring help How to calculate your true hourly rate and determine which tasks are worth delegating Why investing time in training someone now can lead to significant time savings in the future Simple ways to start delegating with small, one-time projects before committing to regular help The real cost of trying to do everything yourself and how it affects your creativity, relationships, and health Links: boundbyart.com bluebirdtattoos.com instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue instagram.com/boundbyartproject instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project
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