What It Really Feels Like to Have a Partner in Your Business
And where to start when you’re ready for support
I’ve been working with a few clients who are newer to having a team recently, and there’s been a theme in those conversations that is too important not to share.
It’s the shift I see when they realize: “I don’t have to do this alone anymore.”
Most of us start our businesses wearing all of the hats — visionary, marketing, sales, client service, bookkeeping, scheduling... the list goes on. And in the early days, that makes sense. You’re getting your legs under you, figuring out your rhythm.
But at a certain point, the weight builds. The freedom you once felt starts to feel like pressure. The joy of building your dream gets clouded by the grind of doing everything yourself.
That’s when something powerful can happen:
You decide to let yourself be supported.
The Power of True Partnership in Business
Having a partner in your business changes everything. But here’s what I want to say loud and clear:
It’s not just about handing off tasks.
It’s about being held.
It’s someone thinking with you, not just for you.
It’s being able to say, “I don’t know how to do this,” and hearing, “Don’t worry, I’ve got you.”
It’s shared momentum. Shared celebration. Shared responsibility.
One of my clients recently messaged me:
"Just want to say how much it makes a difference, knowing I’m not doing it alone. I’m so grateful for you.”
That’s the kind of support I wish for every business owner — because we are not meant to do it all alone.
And if you’re wondering where to even begin, here’s what I tell my clients when they’re ready to bring in their first layer of support:
Where to Start When You’re Ready for Support
1. Hire for capacity before you hire for strategy.
The first person most business owners need is a VA (Virtual Assistant) or OBM (Online Business Manager). You’re already the visionary — bring in someone who can organize, implement, and help you hold the day-to-day.
→ (Curious about the difference between a VA and an OBM? Read this blog post)
2. Hand off what drains you, even if it’s “easy.”
Start with recurring tasks that take up your time and energy, even if they’re not technically hard — inbox management, scheduling, onboarding, podcast editing, or content repurposing. These are often high-relief, low-risk places to begin.
3. Document as you delegate.
Don’t wait until everything is perfectly systemized. Record yourself doing a task once or twice using Loom, a voice note, or a checklist. Then let your new team member help you refine and build the system together.
4. Look for someone who brings peace to your business.
The right partner doesn’t just complete tasks — they calm your nervous system. They create a sense of steadiness. That’s when you know it’s working.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
If you’ve been craving support — not just from a service provider, but a thinking partner — know that you’re not crazy for wanting that. You’re ready. And it’s available to you.
Whether you’re building your first team or refining an existing one, trust that you’re allowed to feel held inside your business.
You deserve that kind of peace.
Ready to see what OBM support could look like for you?
Download your free copy of Your Playbook for an Online Business Manager and discover what’s truly possible
when you stop doing it all alone.