Be the Surgeon, Not the Assistant – Mastering Delegation with Tim Francis
Release Date: 03/04/2025
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info_outlineAre you the surgeon in your business, or are you stuck being the assistant prepping the tools and organizing the room? In this episode, Tim Francis, founder of GreatAssistant.com, breaks down the power of effective delegation and why a great assistant can transform your productivity.
Tim shares the "365 Delegation" method—a structured way to delegate tasks that minimizes back-and-forth questions and maximizes efficiency. He explains how top professionals, like surgeons, focus only on the high-value work they are trained for, while their team prepares everything else. The same should apply to business owners!
Plus, Tim provides two incredible resources to streamline delegation:
📌 GreatAssistant.com/3steps – A guide to effective delegation
📌 360dWriter.com (Paid ChatGPT version required)
If you're ready to stop juggling every role in your business and start operating like a true leader, this episode is a must-listen! And if you’re interested in finding a top-tier assistant to make your life easier, apply at GreatAssistant.com/apply.
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