Too many entrepreneurs start a business for freedom, only to find themselves stuck in endless work, unable to step away without everything falling apart. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I sit down with James P. Friel, business consultant and CEO of FG Ventures, to break down how to build self-managed teams.

James shares the exact Business Freedom Formula that transformed his career and helped countless entrepreneurs scale their businesses while working less. We dive into the power of delegation, systemization, and agile leadership, so you can build a team that runs smoothly—even when you're not there.

If you’ve ever struggled with trusting your team, letting go of control, or making sure the right decisions are made without you, James’ delegation framework will help you free up your time while scaling your business. So, hit play and then visit our Visionary Vault for exclusive resources on this and much more!

In This Episode:

- James' journey from corporate to entrepreneurship

- The concept of a self-managed team

- Challenges when transitioning to a self-managed team

- Why failing to delegate will cost you

- The four levels of the DADD delegation framework

- The role of trust in delegation and how to build it

- Strategies for effective project management

- Evaluating team fit

- How to transition decision-making effectively

- Personal success stories

- Key takeaways and recommendations

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

James Friel’s Article, This 3-Word Mantra Will Make Your Job Easier and Less Stressful: https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/this-3-word-mantra-will-make-your-job-easier-and-less/343679

Jack Welch’s Book, Winning: The Ultimate Business How-To Book: https://a.co/d/0dmixQx

Annie Duke’s Book, Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: https://a.co/d/8kWjpp0

Will Storr’s Book, The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It: https://a.co/d/eVuORkt

Get in Touch with James P. Friel:

Website: https://jamespfriel.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespfriel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_p_friel/

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