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Why Hiring a VA Won’t Fix Business Chaos: Conquer the Chaos Instead

Leadership & Team / Meg Franzen

Feeling overwhelmed even after hiring a VA? It’s not you—it’s your systems. Learn why delegation alone won’t solve the chaos, and what to fix first.

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And according to my daughter (the self-appointed b

And according to my daughter (the self-appointed breakfast police), milk goes LAST. Always. No exceptions. Why? Because pouring the milk first leads to floating cereal, bad ratios, and complete anarchy. She reminds her brother of this daily and fully despises anyone who gets it wrong. 👀🤣

Want to stop running your business like a breakfast disaster? Let’s get your systems in place before my daughter calls you out. 😂 DM me the word ‘SYSTEMS’ and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Great teams aren’t built on talent alone. They’re built on connection.

According to research from “Best Team Ever” by David Burkus, the best teams share three key traits:
✅ Psychological safety – Team members feel safe to speak up.
✅ Dependability – Everyone trusts that work will get done.
✅ Purpose – The team understands WHY their work matters.

👀 If your team struggles, ask yourself:
👉 Do they feel safe to share ideas without fear?
👉 Do they trust each other to follow through?
👉 Do they understand the bigger mission behind their work?

Strong teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention.

🚀 Lead like it matters—because it does.

🤔 Do you agree? Let’s debate in the comments!

Is it time to outsource something? First follow @m

Is it time to outsource something? First follow @megfranzen then comment ‘QUIZ’—I’ll send you a simple tool to help you decide in 2 minutes or less.
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Before you bring someone in, make sure it’s actually worth it.

Here’s how to know:
1️⃣ Determine what your time is worth (Annual revenue goal ÷ Hours you want to work).
2️⃣ Compare that to the cost of outsourcing.
3️⃣ Ask: Will outsourcing free up time for revenue-generating work?

If yes → Do it.
If no → You’re just adding expenses.

🔥 Want a simple way to determine if outsourcing is a smart business move for you? Take my Time Leverage Quiz and find out in minutes.

Send me a DM with the word 'QUIZ' to quickly calculate whether outsourcing a task makes sense.

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Why your business has hit a ceiling (and how to fi

Why your business has hit a ceiling (and how to fix it).

If it feels like you can’t grow anymore, you’re probably spending too much time on backend admin tasks—instead of scaling, selling, or adding more clients.

💡 The best way to fix this? Process mapping.

Let’s take client onboarding as an example:
1️⃣ Map out every single step from start to finish.
2️⃣ Find the bottlenecks—where do things slow down or require you?
3️⃣ Automate, delegate, or systematize that step.

⚙️ Find ways to automate, streamline, or create SOPs so the process runs without you.

More automation = More revenue.
Less bottlenecking = More growth.

🚀 The less YOU have to do, the more your business can grow. Save this for later.

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