# Your Business Is Holding You Hostage ft. Susan Fennem

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Podcast: [Rules For Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rules-for-success-6737003)
Published: 2026-06-08T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joseph-jv-varghese/episodes/Your-Business-Is-Holding-You-Hostage-ft--Susan-Fennem-e3kfjoi
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## Resource

In this Rules for Success conversation, Joseph Varghese speaks with Susan Fennema, Chaos Eradicating Officer and founder of Beyond the Chaos. Susan shares why so many small business owners become buried in daily operations, why hiring a virtual assistant is not always the full answer, and why systems, delegation, project management, clear expectations, and AI can help owners create more freedom. This clip is for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to stop doing everything themselves and start building a business that can run with more structure, clarity, and support.

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