The Benefits of Hiring a Good Manager
Jun 26, 2025
For a long time, I thought being great at my job meant I had to juggle everything myself—appointments, deadlines, emails, billing, follow-ups. You name it, I was doing it. And it worked… until it didn’t.
There came a point when I realized I was my own biggest bottleneck. It wasn’t the lack of work holding me back—it was my inability to manage the chaos I had created. I was missing appointments, showing up late, forgetting follow-ups, and constantly overwhelmed. Sound familiar?
That’s when it hit me: I needed someone to manage me.
Hiring a great office manager was a game-changer. Suddenly, I wasn’t living in my inbox or constantly behind on my calendar. I had support. Someone to help keep things moving, remind me of what needed my attention, and keep the wheels turning while I focused on the work I actually enjoyed and was good at.
This isn’t about giving up control—it’s about building a structure that lets you thrive. You can be excellent at your craft and still struggle with time management or organization. That doesn’t make you a bad business owner. It just means you need help—and there’s no shame in that.
So if you’re overwhelmed, constantly playing catch-up, or just tired of spinning your wheels, maybe it’s time to stop trying to do it all alone. A good manager might just be the best hire you ever make.
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