Episode 34: Things We Stopped Doing in Our Businesses
Sometimes the biggest growth comes from what you finally decide to let go of.
When you first start a business, it feels like the answer to everything is to do more.
Take on more clients. Say yes to more opportunities. Work longer hours. Learn more skills. Make sure every little detail is perfect.
And for a while, that approach might actually work.
But eventually, you realize that doing everything yourself isn't necessarily helping your business grow. Sometimes, it's the very thing holding you back.
In this episode of The Accounting Edit, we're sharing some of the things we've intentionally stopped doing in our businesses and how those decisions have changed the way we work, grow, and think about entrepreneurship.
One of the biggest lessons? Not every opportunity is a good opportunity.
In the early days of building a business, saying no can feel uncomfortable. Every potential client feels valuable, and turning down work can seem counterintuitive when you're trying to grow. But we've learned that working with the right clients matters far more than simply having more clients. Being selective allows us to protect our time, deliver better service, and build businesses that align with our goals.
We're also talking about something many entrepreneurs struggle with: letting go of control.
Hiring our first employees and learning to delegate has been a major shift. When you've built something from the ground up, handing over responsibilities isn't always easy. You know how you like things done, and sometimes doing it yourself feels faster than explaining it to someone else.
But there's a difference between running a business and building a business that can grow beyond you.
We share what we're learning about creating systems, training team members, and moving away from being involved in every single task. It's an important step toward having more freedom, especially when you're thinking about taking time off, growing your family, or simply creating more space outside of work.
And then there's perfectionism.
As business owners, it's easy to spend too much time making something perfect before putting it into the world. Whether it's a new service, a marketing idea, or an internal process, we've learned that waiting for perfection can slow down progress.
Sometimes good enough really is good enough.
The biggest takeaway from this conversation is that building a successful business isn't always about adding more to your plate. Sometimes it's about recognizing what no longer serves you and having the confidence to let it go.
If you've been feeling stretched thin, struggling to delegate, or wondering how to create more balance while still growing your business, this episode might inspire you to rethink what success actually requires.
What we cover in this episode:
• Why we've become more intentional about saying no to opportunities
• How setting boundaries helps protect our time and energy
• What hiring our first employees taught us about delegation
• The shift from doing everything ourselves to building sustainable systems
• Why we're learning to embrace progress over perfection
• How we're preparing our businesses for time off and future family needs
• Why sometimes doing less creates more room for growth
🎧 Listen to Episode 34: Things We Stopped Doing in Our Businesses
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Aminder Mann, CPA
Website: sequoia-cpa.com
Instagram: @sequoiacpa
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Leah McCool
Website: orca-accounting.com
Instagram: @orcaaccounting
LinkedIn: Leah McCool
Keywords: business growth, intentionality, delegation, work-life balance, perfectionism, entrepreneurship, business lessons, mindset, productivity, leadership