Issue 31 – Celebrating Two Big Milestones
This past week I celebrated two very important milestones.
The first (and most important) was my 32nd anniversary.
The second was my 4th business anniversary.
I am grateful for both, for different reasons.
If you see my stuff on LinkedIn (and even sometimes on Instagram and TikTok), you’ll see me talk regularly about my wife (#Boss) and some of the funny stories in our life.
What I wanted to point out is how grateful I am to have her as my best friend and confidant. There is no substitute for a best friend. If you have someone in your life that you trust 100% and can be yourself*, no matter what, congratulations – you’ve basically won the lottery. (*Of course, the one exception is when I’m asked “Do I look too <insert adjective here> in this?”)
On the business anniversary, I honestly can’t believe 4 years has gone by. Anyone who is self-employed knows how tough it is. I am the President, CEO, CRO, CMO, CHRO, and COO all rolled into one. The only thing I don’t do is my bookkeeping and taxes (I leave that to the pros).
What I wanted to say here is how grateful I am to each of you for reading this newsletter and supporting me, especially with referrals. I’m lucky to have a great network.
Here’s to another year. Cheers!
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Want to Scale? Learn to Delegate
As businesses grow, many leaders find themselves working harder than ever. More decisions, more meetings, more problems to solve.
The irony? Growth should create leverage, not more work.
The difference often comes down to one critical leadership skill: delegation.
Unfortunately, many leaders mistake delegation for one of two things:
Micromanagement: Telling people exactly how to do every step.
Avoidance: Handing something off and hoping for the best.
Neither works.
Effective delegation means giving someone responsibility for execution while maintaining accountability for the outcome.
Here are six principles every business leader should master:
1. Focus on Outcomes
The most important part of delegation is clarity.
Don’t just assign tasks. Define what success looks like.
High performers rarely need detailed instructions, but they do need a clear understanding of the desired outcome.
2. The Pareto Rule Rules
Your team will not do everything exactly as you would.
And that’s okay.
A good rule of thumb is:
80% done by someone else is often better than 100% done by you.
The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is creating leverage so you can focus on higher-value work.
3. Trust, But Verify
Delegation doesn’t mean disappearing.
Regular check-ins help identify roadblocks and keep projects moving forward without creating a culture of micromanagement.
Your role is often less about doing the work and more about removing obstacles.
4. Delegate Responsibility, Not Accountability
One of the biggest misconceptions about delegation is that you’re giving away ownership.
You’re not.
Someone else may be responsible for executing the work, but as a leader, you’re still accountable for the result.
Knowing the difference is essential for building a scalable organization.
5. Match the Right Person to the Right Task
Many business owners overload their top performers because it’s easier.
Instead, ask:
- Who can do this well?
- Who will grow from the opportunity?
Delegation should move work forward while also developing your team.
6. Create Systems, Not Heroes
If a task will be repeated, document the process.
Playbooks, checklists, and standard operating procedures make future delegation easier and reduce dependence on any one person.
Businesses scale through systems, not individual heroics.
Final Thoughts
The real purpose of delegation isn’t simply getting work off your plate.
It’s creating space for you to focus on the things that only you can do: strategy, growth, leadership, and key relationships.
The more your business depends on you, the harder it is to scale.
Great leaders understand that their success is measured not by how much they do themselves, but by how effectively they enable others to perform at a high level.
NoBull Career Corner
Following Up After Applying
Finding the right balance after applying for a job can feel tricky. Many candidates worry that following up will make them seem desperate or pushy. In reality, a thoughtful follow-up often signals professionalism, genuine interest, and strong communication skills.
The biggest mistake job seekers make is assuming silence means a decision has already been made.
Hiring timelines frequently shift due to competing priorities, internal approvals, vacations, or unexpected business needs. A lack of response isn’t always a rejection.
A smart approach is to be proactive without being persistent to the point of becoming a distraction.
1. Confirm your application was received. If you applied through an online portal and haven’t received confirmation, a brief message to HR or the recruiter is completely appropriate.
2. Follow up after one week. If you’ve heard nothing about next steps, send a concise note expressing continued interest and asking if there are any updates on the hiring timeline.
3. Leverage your network. Reach out to connections within the organization. Employees can often provide insight into the hiring process and may even advocate for your candidacy.
4. Stay engaged. Follow the company on LinkedIn and interact with relevant content when appropriate. This helps you remain visible while demonstrating genuine interest in the organization.
5. Be professional and concise. Keep your messages focused on the employer’s process, not your frustration or urgency.
The goal of a follow-up is not to pressure a hiring team into making a decision. It is to reinforce your interest, demonstrate initiative, and ensure you don’t get lost in the crowd. In today’s competitive job market, visibility matters. A well-timed follow-up can be the difference between being overlooked and getting the interview.
Caution: following up too often and/or too many times can backfire. Once or twice is ok. 3+? No.
When should you stop following up? When you hear a “no”. Until then, don’t be afraid to show interest.
Good luck!
No Bull Content Recommendation
Watch: Quarterback
September brings us many things. Back to school. Back to work. And of course, the return of NFL football!
Netflix’s Quarterback is a docu-series that follows 4 different QBs during a season, as they share their lives both on and off the field.
Now in Season 3, the 2026 version features Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Cam Ward and Jayden Daniels.
If you’re an NFL fan, you’ll love it. If you’re not, maybe you’ll like watching behind the scenes stuff.
Listen: The Story of Glass
It began as a rare luxury, valued alongside precious stones and guarded by skilled craftsmen.
Over thousands of years, it transformed architecture, science, art, and medicine.
It allowed people to see farther into space, deeper into the microscopic world, and eventually transmit information around the planet at the speed of light.
Yet, at its core, it is just a deceptively simple mixture of sand, minerals, and heat.
Learn more about the history of glass on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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