188: Lesley Pyle: How Entrepreneurs Can Stop Doing Everything Themselves and Grow Faster

Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with the idea of freedom and flexibility.

But somewhere along the way, they end up doing everything themselves.

Client work, emails, marketing, admin tasks, and strategy can quickly pile up, leaving many entrepreneurs stretched thin and wondering how long they can keep doing everything themselves. If this sounds familiar, you’re not the only one facing this challenge.

And according to remote work pioneer Lesley Pyle, the solution isn’t working harder, it’s learning when to bring the right support into your business.

In this episode, Founder of Hire My Mom, Lesley Pyle joins Laura and Vicki to talk about hiring, delegation, and how entrepreneurs can grow their businesses without burning out. After more than 30 years working from home and nearly two decades helping connect businesses with talented remote professionals, Lesley has seen firsthand how the right hire can transform both a business and a person’s career.

We talk about:

• The five signs your business may already be ready to hire help
• Why you don’t need perfect systems before bringing someone onto your team
• How delegating even 10 hours of work per week can free up valuable time
• Simple ways to create SOPs while training your first hire • Why small businesses can compete with big companies when attracting talent
• How tools like ChatGPT can help you write a clear job description quickly

Lesley also shares insights into the value of flexible work opportunities and why many women returning to the workforce bring powerful, transferable skills that businesses often overlook.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed in your business or wondering whether it’s time to stop doing everything yourself, this conversation offers practical guidance on how to start building support.


Connect with Lesley: www.HireMyMom.com
👉 Get the free hiring guide mentioned in the episode at the show notes: 
https://youtu.be/8Nh9b8zJdAg