Alex (not his real name) was a thirty-something ambitious guy who owned a small web development agency. And he felt he was more than able to juggle multiple roles. So, he designed his own website, managed all his client relations, handled all the finances, and marketed all his services.
At first his clients were impressed at how well he handled the multiple roles.
They loved his personal touch and dedication. And everything sort of fell into place just the way he had dreamed when he first thought about starting his own business.
But, just as he had hoped, his business grew. A lot.
You might think, “Well isn’t that a good thing?”
Absolutely it’s a good thing when your business grows. But it can also be the start of a 24/7 headache if you wanna continue playing multiple roles. And that’s what Alex did.
So, the strain of “doing it all” started to take its toll. Before he even realized it, Alex worked later and later into the nights. And then, those night turned into early mornings. And I probably don’t have to tell YOU, but I will, nobody can burn their candle at both ends for long.
Yep, Alex started feeling exhausted. ALL the time. And despite all his extra efforts, deadlines started to slip. And customer satisfaction started to dwindle.
But he just increased his coffee intake and catnapped here and there.
But one day, after a particularly grueling week of client meetings, coding errors, and unpaid invoices, Alex realized he wouldn’t be able to that pace. Not if wanted a good, happy home and social life.
As he sat at his cluttered desk, with his hands on his head, he remembered reading, somewhere, about the importance of delegating work to qualified employees. Yeah, it was an article or blog post. He was sure of it. So, he started to look for that information.
Sure enough, he’d made a note of a blog post from RondaReady.com. And it was about how successful business owners need to focus ON their business. And delegate the rest.
So, Alex decided to hire a part-time assistant to handle administrative tasks. And he found a freelance accountant he wanted to hire to manage the finances. Then, he invested in the RondaReady System and CRM to help him streamline workflow and communication. And he discovered how that System included a section on hiring and firing. Eureka!
Alex followed the RondaReady System, step by step, and within months, nice changes happened. Small ones at first. But then he noticed projects were delivered on time again and clients were happy again.
Not long after that, he even managed to free up some personal time.
He learned that running a business wasn’t about doing everything alone, but about managing a capable team and leveraging the right tools to share the load
This pivotal shift not only saved his business from collapsing but also set it on a path of sustainable growth. Alex’s story serves as a reminder that effective delegation and structured organization is key to thriving as a business owner.
If Alex’s story sounds too familiar, or you think it might be your story at some point, we should talk. Because I believe I can help you stop playing multiple roles better and faster. And I believe your own RondaReady Hub could be just what you’ve been looking for.
Here’s your link to get that started:
https://crm.rondaready.com/Form.aspx?Key=3147FF6FB2C3E598843A843E76118152
Stay Ready,
R.O.N.D.A.
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