I’m getting real with you today and publicly sharing about the most vulnerable time in my life. I’m opening up about my personal story and the hardest season I’ve faced. More importantly, I’m sharing how my team carried me through this time. The real truth is that work isn’t just about business, but it can support your life in ways you never expected.

From this conversation, you’ll gain powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and the impact of intentional, strategic planning. I want you to be inspired to take action, whether that’s leading differently, building a stronger culture, or setting up your business in a way that truly supports you and your people. You’ll discover the power of a team during life’s hardest moments, how systems allow you to work less and achieve more, and the necessity of a sustainable business model. Join me, Melissa Kay, along with Kaitlyn Beaver, for a closer look at this topic.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• Melissa’s story from two years ago: massive change, heartbreaking loss, and starting over with nothing
• My life today is far above anything I could have ever imagined.
• Our team: We have each other’s backs.
• Supporting each other–and what that looks like in the day-to-day
• Even on a remote team, reaching out regularly can be enough.
• Setting up systems and processes with step-by-step outlines
• Kaitlyn’s #1 tip for getting started with efficient systems
• Taking ONE step in the right direction can move you toward eliminating key team member dependency.
• Delegating more means the business owner can work less.
• Putting systems in place creates wins for you and your team.
• Refining the existing systems in your business
• A sustainable business model begins with a clear, compelling vision.

Resources:

Don’t wait! Download your Strategic Planning Guide and 2025 Tap the Potential Strategic Planner today!

Want to know the best attracting and recruiting strategies for small businesses? We can help! Learn more about our How to Hire the Best course.

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book,

Are your A-players on the verge of burnout? As a business leader, it can be easy to overlook the needs of your top performers, assuming that they’ll always push through to get the job done. But what happens when your A-players start to crack under pressure? In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of burnout, including losing your top talent or risking their health. Learn how to foster a work environment that not only helps your team thrive but ensures they have the energy and passion to keep performing at their highest level. Join Melissa Kay and Kaitlyn Beaver as they explore why A-players need other A-players, how to avoid burnout, and the essential steps you can take to build a sustainable, thriving team. Discover why it’s not just about productivity; it's about creating a culture of support, balance, and mutual growth.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

• The heartbreaking account of a coaching client facing burnout after 10 long years with no real vacation
• Melissa’s personal story of health issues at her job in 2004—and what happened next
• Being a legacy builder and passing on your vision
• Kaitlyn’s experience in watching her mother and learning harmful life lessons about work
• Being “all in” doesn’t mean having no boundaries around taking care of yourself
• Your children are watching and learning from your relationship with work.
• What A-players need in a sustainable work environment:
• Time for space and rest
• A coaching culture of support, curiosity, and understanding
• Working for a company that cares is EVERYTHING.
• A burned-out team member is not going to show up as an A-player.
• Asking powerful questions can start the process in the right direction.
• The business owner sets the tone and should lead by example.
• Kaitlyn’s advice about learning to rest and recharge
• Investing in team members’ personal goals and celebrating their wins
• An overview of our A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course

Resources:

Don’t wait! Download your Strategic Planning Guide and 2025 Tap the Potential Strategic Planner today!

Want to know the best attracting and recruiting strategies for small businesses? We can help! Learn more about our How to Hire the Best course.

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your...

Today, Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay chat about how micromanaging can really hurt employee morale, lead to burnout, and interfere with team efficiency. They talk about how crucial it is to build a workplace where autonomy and trust are front and center, which can boost performance, job satisfaction, and keep employees around longer. They stress that business owners need to get better at delegating so they can focus on the big stuff and give their team members more power and share some practical tips, like using the "10,000 Hour Activity" chart and setting up efficient systems to help listeners get better at delegating and improve their business overall.

Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.

Show Highlights:

The crippling effects of micromanaging:

• Need for constant approval
• A shutdown of creativity
• Second-guessing every move
• Freezing up and burning out
• Stagnancy for the entire team
• The root of micromanaging is inefficient systems.
• Stop being a micromanager! Build your delegation muscles!
• Where to start and what to look for to successfully delegate
• You can become a Delegation Ninja at work AND at home!
• Systems, clear expectations, and guidelines
• Results to expect when you work from your strengths on $ 10,000-an-hour activities as a business owner
• Start assembling your team of A-players today. Check out our How to Hire the Best Course.

Resources:

Don’t wait! Download your Strategic Planning Guide and 2025 Tap the Potential Strategic Planner today!

Want to know the best attracting and recruiting strategies for small businesses? We can help! Learn more about our How to Hire the Best course.

Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!

Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!

Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players’ development and retain your A-players!

Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today!

Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!

Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.

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