Comments on: If you try to do it all yourself, I bet you’ll fall over

By: Marilee Crocker

Marilee Crocker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:38 +0000

Do you see a link between the willingness to outsource and belief in the quality of one’s product or services? I do. In the past I have been unwilling to outsource because I couldn’t afford to – or so I thought. Yet lurking beneath this stated reason was this: I did not believe that investing in my business would pay for itself. However, when I am confident of the value of my services, I am confident that spending money to free up my time, or paying someone to help market my business, will create more success. Last week, for the first time ever, I hired a web developer/designer to upgrade my homemade blog and website. What a feeling!

By: Julie Roads

Julie Roads — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:41:41 +0000

Great comments, all!!! Fabulous examples…thank you for making this point so strong!

By: CJ Rivard

CJ Rivard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:59:53 +0000

Such on the mark words of wisdom for all of us struggling “superwomen” (and men) out there! I would love to be able to outsource more both at work and home. Would love to outsource all of my housework :)to spend more time on what’s really important (my family). Similar to the business environment, however, ya gotta have the cash to be able to do the outsourcing and reap the benefits. I’m a firm believer in outsourcing whenever it can be done, however! Thanks for the reminder Julie.

By: Ari Herzog

Ari Herzog — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:12:55 +0000

Touche, Julie, touche.

During my recent electoral campaign (I was elected as a city councilor last week), I needed to design both a postcard and a yard sign as pieces of literature. I can fiddle with Photoshop Elements but I’m not a designer; your friend has the eye I lack. I turned to some colleagues and asked if they’d be willing to help me out. They obliged and did it pro bono; and everyone loved the designs when they received the postcards and drove by the signs.

Sure, I could have created them but it would have taken too long. Now, my designer friends know (and have taken me up on my offer) if they need help in areas they are not proficient, they know who to ask for similar pro bono help.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:45:05 +0000

Man does this hit home–as I’m struggling to wrestle content into an ebook template, rather than pay a pro designer.

Can think of sooo many more donkey-me choices I make–but won’t bore you. Thanks, Julie.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:08:48 +0000

I dunno… it has all been such a blur, these last 10-12 years. I suppose not having any life outside work/related has just become the daily norm for me. This past season was 167 days of work without one off. Owning your own small business is just that glamorous. I do stay away from the money and pay professional bookkeepers. Other than that, it’s all me…
Yes, noodles, U R right but I have not yet fallen over.

By: Mark Sherrick

Mark Sherrick — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:58:12 +0000

I’m very guilty of trying to do too much – for some reason I’m a control freak over something that directly reflects myself, but not when I’m just a part of it, or its a family thing or whatever.

I never like to ask for help, its weird.

By: Paula Hersey

Paula Hersey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:50:46 +0000

I outsourced our web training and my bookkeeping this year -so true, understand your core offerings. -It’s just not an effective use of your time-