What if you could step away from your business for 4 weeks and return to find it thriving? 

In this episode, Kelly interviews Dr. Sabrina Starling, a psychologist-turned-business-coach, on how to create a company that operates and grows without you. 

They dive into the mindset shifts, strategic hiring practices, and leadership frameworks necessary to step out of daily operations while ensuring sustainable success. Dr. Sabrina shares insights on focusing on high-value activities, retaining top talent, and fostering a culture of ownership within your team. 

If you want to learn how to build a business that supports your lifestyle, rather than consuming it… this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

• The mindset shift from operator to strategic leader

• How to identify and prioritize $10,000/hour activities

• The power of visioning and communicating a clear direction to your team

• The importance of hiring and retaining A-players for sustainable growth

• Delegation strategies that empower your team to take ownership

• How to create career advancement opportunities that boost retention

Timestamps: 

1:32 - Dr. Sabrina’s journey from burnout to building a thriving business 

3:20 - Why most entrepreneurs struggle with delegation and how to overcome it 

5:09 - The hidden cost of spending time on low-value tasks 

6:26 - How shifting to $10,000/hour activities transforms your business 

7:32 - The role of vision in scaling and how to communicate it effectively 

8:59 - Identifying your business’s sweet spot and attracting high-value clients 

10:23 - Kelly’s approach to aligning her team through vision casting meetings 

11:33 - Why A-players are the key to profitability and how to retain them 

12:53 - How career growth opportunities improve retention and performance 

13:08 - Teaching delegation and leadership skills to your team

Resources:

• Dr. Sabrina’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya1n3RG_R34 

• The 4-Week Vacation Book: https://www.amazon.com/WEEK-VACATION-Entrepreneurs-Ultimate-Business/dp/B09K2BFW3X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=4+week+vacation&qid=1638802643&sr=8-1 

• Dr. Sabrina’s Website: https://tapthepotential.com/speaking/

• Connect with Dr. Sabrina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsabrina/ 

• The E-Myth: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+e-+myth&hvadid=616863168183&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9026908&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4694683308446648375&hvtargid=kwd-6846534761&hydadcr=24664_13611849&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_649rjodyic_e 

• Listen to the Bigger Than You Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp 

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The Kelly Roach Show is your business podcast that gives you quick, actionable trainings for business growth, sales growth, and leadership. Kelly teaches about the entrepreneurial mindset and how to leverage building an unstoppable team with high performance strategies for rapid and sustainable business growth.