117: Reverse-Engineering Your Dream Life Through the Power of Outsourcing with Shannon Hastings (Student Success Story)

This week, I’m chatting with one of my Outsourcing Made Easy students, Shannon Hastings, about how she was able to proactively design the life and business she wanted through the power of outsourcing.

Tune in to discover…

A snapshot of Shannon’s life before outsourcing and what drew her to OME [4.57], [16.25]
Shannon’s “take what you need” approach to OME and the importance of deep focus on one thing at a time (especially when you’re burnt out) [10.00]
My tips for gamifying outsourcing and making it fun! [10.15]
The first thing Shannon outsourced in her business, how she brought on board her first hire, and how many hours she now saves [23.18]
The powerful reframe you need to hear if you think that letting go of editing means “letting go of your art” [28.58]
Why every business owner in the world needs to outsource at some point to reach the next level in their business [32.00]
Signs you might still be stuck in an “employee mindset” in your business and why it’s so important to work smarter, not harder [37.24]
How Shannon’s creative energy and output has increased thanks to outsourcing, (plus the importance of having space to dream in your business) [42.06]
The outsourcing circle of doom in photography and how NOT to fall into the income-cap-trap [43.49]
The question you *need* to ask yourself if you’re struggling with whether or not to outsource, plus the importance of reverse-engineering what you want from your life and business [45.45]
Why it’s important to adopt an investors mindset when it comes to outsourcing [54.01]

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Did you miss the first part of this episode? Tune in here: How To Figure Out Your Dream Hourly Rate as a Photographer and Make it Happen for Yourself