Standing in the Fire

Standing in the Fire
Podcast Description
Dive into the fire with Kris, Garrett and John — three owners of Fireside.fm who know what it’s like to stand in the flames of entrepreneurship. In 'Standing in the Fire,' we tackle everything from the latest trends in podcasting to the realities of running a SaaS business. No scripts, no filters — just real talk about what it takes to keep the fire burning. Join us as we explore the triumphs, struggles, and surprising lessons learned along the way.
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The podcast explores various topics related to entrepreneurship, podcasting trends, and SaaS business dynamics, with notable episodes covering tech wins and hiring challenges, as well as reflections on Black Friday marketing. Other focus areas include effective communication strategies, customer-centric development, and the realities of balancing multiple projects.

Dive into the fire with Kris, Garrett and John — three owners of Fireside.fm who know what it’s like to stand in the flames of entrepreneurship. In ‘Standing in the Fire,’ we tackle everything from the latest trends in podcasting to the realities of running a SaaS business. No scripts, no filters — just real talk about what it takes to keep the fire burning. Join us as we explore the triumphs, struggles, and surprising lessons learned along the way.
What if you could focus only on what truly moves the needle?
John and Kris dig into Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and explore how founders can delegate smarter, systemize better, and scale faster.
Key Takeaways:
- You can always get more money, but you can never get more time.
- Outsource tasks that drain your energy and time.
- Creating playbooks can streamline delegation and training.
- Hiring should focus on finding the right fit through practical projects.
- Energy and enthusiasm are contagious in leadership.
- Setting clear metrics helps track progress and success.
- Delegation is essential for scaling your business effectively.
- Systems are more important than goals for achieving success.
- Celebrating small wins can motivate teams and individuals.
- Understanding when a task is done is crucial for productivity.
“You don’t hire to grow your business. You hire to buy back your time.”
This episode is for founders drowning in tasks, solopreneurs hitting a ceiling, and anyone looking to escape the endless work treadmill.
Challenge: Can you delegate one task this week? Let us know!
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