119: How to Break Free From the Cycle of Burnout as a Photographer with Tia Abbott (Student Story)
This week’s episode is a juicy one, so let’s get straight to it! I’m interviewing one of my students from my Outsourcing Made Easy program, Tia Abbott, about how she was able to go from a place of severe anxiety and burnout to now spending quality time with family and friends and pursuing her many passions on the regular.
Tune in to discover…
A snapshot of Tia’s life before Outsourcing Made Easy and the struggles she was facing [12.30], [20.11]
How OME helped lift years of anxiety off Tia’s shoulders, plus the kinds of activities she now enjoys on a daily basis (completely guilt-free!) [8.29], [13.59]
The energetic 180° that can happen when you finally break free of the cycle of burnout in your business [14.57]
The tasks Tia now outsources and how much time it saves her every week [16.39]
How Tia got over her fear of the unknown to hire her first VA (and spoiler: why it was so much easier than she expected it to be) [23.23]
How much Tia pays for her VA and her verdict on hiring overseas talent [30.07]
The unexpected perk that outsourcing your editing creates, beyond saving time (perfectionists, this one’s for you!) [36.57]
Why outsourcing is addictive and task ideas you can give your VA in slow season [42.42]
Tia’s new passion project that she can now pursue thanks to outsourcing, plus the impact her new lifestyle has had on her mental health and her relationships [43.49]
Why outsourcing and your client experience are fundamentally linked (whether you realize it or not) [49.51]
The domino effect and exponential growth that happens when you take the time to set up systems and get support in your business [51.34]
Tia’s advice for not getting stuck in “student mode” and how OME gave her the fast track she had been waiting for [56.53]
Tia’s final message for anyone considering Outsourcing Made Easy [1.04.54], [1.10.21]
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