# E173: How to Start Delegating (Even If It Feels Scary)

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Podcast: [The Jamie Sea Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jamie-sea-show-2945167)
Published: 2025-12-24T17:00:34+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thejamiesea.com
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Duration seconds: 895

## Resource

You want to start delegating, but where do you even begin? In this episode of The Jamie Sea Show, Jamie breaks down how to start delegating without losing control, why outsourcing brings up fear at the nervous-system level, and how leadership identity plays a bigger role than strategy ever will. This conversation goes beyond task lists and into the emotional and energetic blocks that keep business owners stuck doing everything themselves. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or ready to step into a more supported season of leadership, this episode will help you shift how you think about delegation — without forcing yourself before you’re ready. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How To Decide What You Want To Delegate 03:30 Why It Feels So Hard To Delegate 03:56 The First Block Around Delegating 05:53 The Second Block That Comes Up When Outsourcing 08:10 The Third Block That Comes Up With Delegating in Business 10:35 How To Hire Again After A Bad Experience 11:50 My First-Ever Hire In My Business Find Us + Links to Resources: 💡If you are ready to expand as a leader and want to hold ease at scale, Legacy is calling your name. https://thejamiesea.com/legacy-apply?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Shownotes&utm_campaign=Dec24 ✨ Find Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieseaofficial/ ✨ Check out the Jamie Sea Website: https://thejamiesea.com/#hero?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Shownotes&utm_campaign=Dec24 Disclaimer: The Jamie Sea Show is a space for personal stories, reflections, and conversations around business and life. The content shared is not intended as medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Please use your own judgment and consult with a qualified provider when making decisions related to your health, business, or well-being. No re…

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