How to Scale Without Burning Out
If scaling your business feels like a constant push… more revenue, more team, more systems, but also more stress, Episode 116 of Scaling Expertise is a breath of fresh air.
I sat down with OBM and team strategist Jillian Dolberry to talk about what it really takes to grow your business without losing your grip or your joy. Jillian’s worked with women entrepreneurs for years to build values-aligned businesses that don’t just grow, they flourish.
Here’s what Jillian wants every founder to know:
Scaling doesn’t mean doing more. It means doing more of the right things. And often, it starts with something simple but powerful: how you make decisions.
Burnout starts with poor delegation. If you’re reactive, overcommitted, or making decisions that don’t align with your values, you’ll end up holding too much and trusting your team too little.
Decision fatigue is real. Jillian walks clients through a powerful reset: pause, filter every big choice through your core values, and let those values do the heavy lifting.
Your team problems might be strategy problems. If you feel stuck, like you’re not “there yet” or don’t have the right people, it could be that you’re not clear on what you really need. Jillian’s task tracker helps clarify roles, functions, and priorities so you can delegate with confidence.
Mindset isn’t fluff, it’s foundational. Many of us think the issue is systems, time, or team but Jillian’s experience says otherwise. Scaling stalls when self-doubt, perfectionism, or misalignment take the wheel. That’s why she helps clients shift into a mindset of grace, clarity, and agency.
Ask yourself:
Where are you making decisions from urgency instead of alignment, and how is that shaping your business?
If your decisions aren’t aligned with your values, your team, energy, and systems will always be out of sync.
P.S. If this episode helped you rethink how you're growing your business, share it with a fellow founder who’s ready to scale without burning out. Listen here.
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