The Art of Letting Go: The Social Shepherd’s Co-Founder & CEO, Zoe Shepherd #3

“If you fall into that path of, ‘I’ll just do it myself’, it’s not scalable, and you’re not doing the business any good.” - Zoe ShepherdToday’s Third Seat episode is your survival guide to the “messy middle” of fast growth.Rebecca welcomes Zoe Shepherd, CEO and Co-Founder of The Social Shepherd, a multi-award winning social media agency that has scaled from a two-person startup to a team of 70 with £6m+ turnover.Zoe dives into the reality of being a “zombie” during high-growth periods, the cognitive weight of making decisions for dozens of people and the transition from doing “everything” to leading with intention. In this conversation, Zoe and Rebecca discuss:Why the 14 hour days that get a business off the ground can eventually break your ability to lead.How Zoe and her Co-Founder/Husband navigate separate roles and use their differences to drive the business forward. Zoe’s honest reflection on her own impatience and how she relies on her team to “check” her when her expectations hit unrealistic levels. Navigating the complexities of an agency where your people are your product.Whether you are battling the mental load of managing a large team, or navigating the identity crisis of stepping away from operational detail, Zoe’s journey offers a masterclass in resilient leadership. 🔑 Key ThemesDelegating and Stepping Away from the Gritty DetailCatching Burnout Before it HappensHolding Onto Your Culture Through ScalingHow to Lead When People Are Your ProductThe Unique Perks of Co-Founding with a Spouse🎯 Action Items for ListenersSet or Review Your Personal Work BoundariesBe More Focused and Intentional with Culture.Re-design Your Role If You’re Doing Too Much.🔗 Connect with usZoe Shepherd, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-stephenson/The Social Shepherd, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-social-shepherd/The Social Shepherd, Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesocialshepherd/The Social Shepherd, Website:https://thesocialshepherd.com/Discover more about Third House: https://www.wearethirdhouse.com/Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamorley/https://www.instagram.com/wearethirdhouse/