What do you think are the biggest obstacles founders face when letting go of control, and how have you seen this play out in your own business or workplace? How would you mentor someone on your team to develop better discernment, and why do you think it’s so hard to teach?
In this episode of the Simplify to Scale show, I dive into the ideas of freedom and autonomy for founders who want to step back from the constant demands of their business. I break down why simply building a good team or getting sharper at delegation isn’t enough if everything still ends up coming back to you. Instead, the real shift comes from transferring true ownership, not just tasks, to your team and guiding them to take inspired action on their own.
I share my perspective on the difference between delegation, decision-making, and the power of discernment. I offer examples from my work with founders and teams, showing how moving beyond telling people what to do can help close those endless mental tabs and create more space for your next chapter. I explain how building a team that understands the “why” behind what they do means fewer interruptions and more trust, so you can finally be present outside of work.
If you’re ready to have more time, find true freedom from the day-to-day, and help your team truly step up, this episode has something for you. Share it with another founder who might need to hear this encouragement, and join me again next week for more practical ideas to help you simplify to scale.
In this episode, I discuss:
• Misconceptions of Delegation
• Empowering Inspired Ownership
• Decision Making
• True Freedom = Closed Mental Tabs
• Steps to Scale and Freedom
Tune into Episode 246 of the Simplify to Scale Show or keep reading below.
by Crista Grasso
Crista Grasso is the go-to strategic planning expert for leading global businesses and online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She specializes in helping businesses gain clarity on the most important things that will drive maximum value for their clients and maximum profits for their business. She is the creator of the Lean Out Method, 90 Day Lean Out Planner, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast.
