Stop Doing Everything Yourself: Business Delegation Lessons From a 7-Year-Old
This episode started with something simple — teaching my 7-year-old how to vacuum the house.Hi, I'm Mike Fox, host of this podcast, "Lone Wolf Unleashed."And in all truth, it wasn’t simple at all. It turned out to be one of the clearest lessons I’ve ever had on delegation, systems, and letting go of tasks I should never have been doing in the first place.If you’re a solo operator who’s convinced delegation “doesn’t apply to you,” we need to talk. Because most of the work you’re buried under doesn’t require your judgment… just your knowledge. And once you learn how to transfer that knowledge properly, everything gets lighter.In this episode, I break down:• the hidden micro-decisions inside every “quick task”• why handing something off is a skill, not a personality type• how to define “done” so you’re not picking up the pieces later• how to build a feedback loop that actually helps people improve• the difference between teaching judgment vs teaching steps• why your fear of “not being needed” is probably slowing your business downIf a seven-year-old can learn to vacuum like a pro with the right structure, you can absolutely train someone — or something — to take recurring tasks off your plate.Listen in, and make this the week you finally hand off one thing you shouldn’t be doing anymore.Timestamped summary00:00 "Delegation Over Perfection"03:17 Delegating Tasks and Automation07:12 Delegating Tasks with Efficiency10:47 Delegation: Knowledge vs. Judgment13:00 "Communicate Task Completion Effectively"16:08 Delegation Tips and Website PromoLinksTim Ferris talking to Sam Corcos - https://tim.blog/2023/09/20/sam-corcos/My template download - http://lonewolfunleashed.com/procedure-templateMentioned in this episode:Get Unleashed by your emails! Subscribe now!Get our insights delivered straight to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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The Accountability Problem Every Solopreneur Pretends They Don’t Have
In this episode, I’m digging into something most solopreneurs avoid until it’s too late. Accountability.Hi, I'm Mike Fox, host of this podcast, "Lone Wolf Unleashed."When I talk about accountability, I don't mean the fluffy “how are you feeling this week?” kind… the real kind. The kind that checks whether you actually finished the thing you swore you’d do, whether you're using the systems you built, and whether those systems still serve you instead of slowing you down.I walk through the three types of accountability every solo operator needs:And you'll want to hear them because — honestly — most people fall down on all three!If you’ve ever half-built a dashboard, ditched an automation on a busy Tuesday, or kept a pointless process alive simply because it’s what you’ve always done… this episode will probably sting a bit. In a good way.Stick around to the end where I talk about how to ensure you'll have people who call out your excuses (nicely) and how it might well end up being the thing that finally gets you your time back.Timestamped summary00:00 "Implement Fully for Success"05:25 Systems, Accountability, and Optimization06:30 "Making Accountability Simple and Effective"09:48 "Systems Accountability Simplified"14:26 "Commit to Your Business Goals"Mentioned in this episode:Get Unleashed by your emails! Subscribe now!Get our insights delivered straight to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Reclaim Your Time: Living in the Moments That Matter Most
Welcome to Lone Wolf Unleashed, the podcast for solopreneurs who want to reclaim their afternoons without sacrificing their income—or hiring staff they’ll resent. Hi, I'm Mike Fox. In today’s episode, “Reclaim Your Time: Living in the Moments That Matter Most,” I'm inviti8ng you to think about stepping back from the time-sucking monster of business and focus on the little life moments that truly matter.Forget complex systems and workflow hacks. This week is all about the mindset shift that lets you appreciate time spent with family, the small everyday joys, and the power of drawing healthy boundaries around your work. If you’re tired of being perpetually busy and ready to experience more of what means the most to you, click play now.00:00 Cherishing Life's Small Moments03:32 Mindfulness Beyond Business Tasks07:20 "Optimize Time, Delegate, Templatize"10:45 "Scaling Through Systems, Not Busyness"Mentioned in this episode:Get Unleashed by your emails! Subscribe now!Get our insights delivered straight to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Do this before implementing ANY AI in your business!
Welcome to Lone Wolf Unleashed, the show that’s all about helping solopreneurs break free from endless admin and reclaim their afternoons. I’m Mike, your host—and if you’ve ever wondered whether AI could be your shortcut to smarter workflows (without drowning in hype or technical jargon), this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.This week, we’re digging into the nuts and bolts of being truly AI prepared before letting any artificial intelligence loose in your business. Whether you’ve played around with ChatGPT or barely touched automation, you’ll discover why prepping isn’t just about choosing cool tools—it’s about understanding which tasks should stay human (and which should be handed off to machines).You’ll learn the two essential foundations you need before any AI implementation—the knowledge base and the database—and how documenting your processes (yes, even if you’re a one-person show!) can transform not just how fast you work, but the quality of your results. I’ll also share real stories and practical steps so you can start seeing time savings and efficiency boosts—often, even before bringing AI fully onboard.So if you’re craving leaner workflows, smarter automation, and the freedom to finally clock off early without making less money or hiring more staff, keep listening. This episode will give you the no-nonsense roadmap to make AI work for you, not create more work for you.
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4P: Performance - measuring life-focused business metrics
You’ve got dashboards. Metrics. KPIs out the ears. But here’s the question — are they helping you live better… or just work smarter inside the same cage?In this episode, Mike flips the idea of performance tracking on its head. You’ll learn how to measure your business by the life it gives you — not just the numbers it spits out. We’re talking cycle times that buy you freedom, cashflow that supports calm, and metrics that actually matter.Grab the Life-Focused Performance Dashboard https://lonewolfunleashed.com/4p-performance🎧 Expect blunt truths, practical frameworks, and a few uncomfortable questions about what success really looks like.Now, what are you waiting for? Go click play!Mentioned in this episode:Join the Wolfpack
À propos de Lone Wolf Unleashed - avoid exhaustion, reclaim your time using tools, systems and AI
Lone Wolf Unleashed with host Mike Fox, founder of Action Advisory, provides practical solutions for business owners overwhelmed by administrative tasks and seeking more personal time.
Rather than endorsing impractical hype, the podcast focuses on actionable steps and frameworks to help entrepreneurs streamline their operations without compromising growth. Expect candid discussions, dark humor, and tools to eliminate bottlenecks, aiming to help listeners reclaim their time and improve work-life balance.
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