Bound By Art: A Tattoo Artist's Survival Guide

Is It Time to Hire an Assistant with Missi Blue| Ep. 17


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"Sometimes your big ideas require a special skill that you don't currently possess and you'd have to learn this new skill. The thought of learning a new skill brings us right back to stress mode. And because when the fuck would you even have time to study and learn this?"

I've learned firsthand the challenges of being a solo entrepreneur. After years of doing everything myself and experiencing multiple burnouts, I discovered that asking for help isn't just okay – it's essential for both your business and your wellbeing. In this episode, I'm sharing my journey and the exact steps I took to recognize when I needed help, what kind of support to look for, and how to make it work financially.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • How to identify the clear warning signs that you're heading toward burnout and need support in your business

  • The importance of conducting a time audit and how to use it to make strategic decisions about delegation

  • Practical strategies for automating repetitive tasks and creating systems before hiring help

  • How to calculate your true hourly rate and determine which tasks are worth delegating

  • Why investing time in training someone now can lead to significant time savings in the future

  • Simple ways to start delegating with small, one-time projects before committing to regular help

  • The real cost of trying to do everything yourself and how it affects your creativity, relationships, and health

 

Links:

boundbyart.com

bluebirdtattoos.com

instagram.com/tattoosbymissiblue

instagram.com/boundbyartproject

instagram.com/bluebirdtattoostudio

 

Music: Unknown Road - The Harp Project

 

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Bound By Art: A Tattoo Artist's Survival GuideBy Missi Blue

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