Jeannette discusses the crucial transition from being a business operator to becoming a true business owner, outlining the mindset shifts necessary for this transformation, and emphasising the importance of letting go of control and empowering teams. She covers key steps to facilitate this change, including defining a compelling vision, establishing systems and processes that allow the business to run independently, and building a high-performing team KEY TAKEAWAYS Transitioning from being a business operator to a business owner requires a significant mindset change. It's essential to recognise the need to let go of control and embrace the idea of empowering your team to manage day-to-day operations. Clearly articulate your reasons for wanting to step back from daily operations. A compelling vision—whether it's for more free time, pursuing new business interests, or addressing personal health—will motivate you to take the necessary actions. To ensure your business can run without you, implement robust systems and processes. This includes automation, efficient workflows, and performance tracking through KPIs, which will provide the confidence needed to step away. Develop a capable team and identify a successor to take over your role. Effective delegation and a well-structured organisation are crucial for a smooth transition and to ensure the business continues to thrive in your absence. BEST MOMENTS "If you are in the day-to-day running your business, then you are an operator and not an owner." "You need to be like a helicopter in business... hovering above the horizon, looking out, setting the strategy." "Stop being a control freak. You are never going to be able to set yourself free from the day-to-day operations of the business." "You need to set your business up so that it runs without you in it." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANT. Visit our new website https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ - there you'll find a library of FREE resources and downloadable guides and e-books to help you along your journey. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@brave-bold-brilliant.com. VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
