What Successful Founders Delegate (And What They Don’t)
Not sure what to outsource? In this post, I break down what successful founders hand off to me (and what they keep doing themselves). This helps business owners delegate with confidence and avoid burnout.
Trisha Hizon
10/8/20241 min read
I work with business owners at all stages, and I’ve noticed something: the most successful ones know what to delegate.
They don’t try to do everything. They stay in their zone — and let me handle the rest.
What They Usually Delegate
Inbox management
Social media scheduling
Client onboarding
Calendar organisation
File and folder cleanups
Formatting content (blogs, newsletters, etc.)
Posting podcasts or videos
Research and admin
What They Usually Keep
Sales calls
Final decision-making
Content creation ideas
High-level strategy
Personal client communication (but I often help draft it!)
It’s not about giving away control. It’s about getting the support you need so you can lead.
If you’ve been trying to do it all, maybe it’s time to take a cue from the CEOs who’ve figured out the balance.