{"podcast":{"title":"Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast","slug":"do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","podcast_index_feed_id":7627760,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/OoLlOizM.rss","website_url":"https://sedgwickandrews.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/07cacb42-7c0f-44d4-884d-8be23043124e/logos/e9430cc7-f608-4e67-906f-49a9804b50f7.png","author":"Aisha Massengill","episode_count":17,"summary":"Ready to take your small business from basement startup to Big Boss success? Welcome to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss! where we prove that with the right strategy, any up and coming business owner can compete with the big guys. Hosted by Aisha Jorge Massengill, founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, a seasoned employment attorney who's advised large publicly traded companies for over two decades, this podcast is your courtside seat to business transformation. Just like that fearless 13-year-old girl shouting \"\"I got next!\"\" on Bronx basketball courts, successful entrepreneurs don't just wait their turn—they prepare for it. They study the game, assess the competition, and build the skills they need to win when opportunity calls. What You'll Discover: Real Success Stories: In-depth interviews with business owners who've successfully scaled from side hustles to legitimate enterprises Strategic Frameworks: Proven systems and structures that help small businesses compete like industry giants Legal & HR Insights: Employment law guidance that protects your growing team while fostering company culture Risk Management for Entrepreneurs: Smart ways to minimize liability while m…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760"},"episode":{"title":"Stop Drowning in Tasks — How to Delegate Like a Boss with Tanya Thomas","slug":"stop-drowning-in-tasks-how-to-delegate-like-a-boss-with-tanya-thomas","published_at":"2026-03-11T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/stop-drowning-in-tasks-how-to-delegate-like-a-boss-with-tanya-thomas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9b40f971480cbdbf9deceb89d596d78e83ad3e3fd0fa7eb0e8ebd97bbc73fcf2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NjMwYTMzZC0yZjExLTRiOTYtYmRiOC04NTY5ODFmNDhlMzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMDY0YjM3MmVmY2I0Zjc4NzhmY2JjL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTBfXzE5LTM2LTM0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9b40f971480cbdbf9deceb89d596d78e83ad3e3fd0fa7eb0e8ebd97bbc73fcf2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NjMwYTMzZC0yZjExLTRiOTYtYmRiOC04NTY5ODFmNDhlMzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMDY0YjM3MmVmY2I0Zjc4NzhmY2JjL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTBfXzE5LTM2LTM0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss , host Aisha Jorge Massengill , Founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, LLC , sits down with Tonya Thomas , founder of Team Delegate , to discuss the entrepreneurial journey and the crucial skill of delegation. Tonya shares her experiences transitioning from a solo entrepreneur to leading a successful virtual assistant agency. The conversation touches on the challenges of scaling a business, building trust with clients, and identifying when to hire a virtual assistant (VA) to manage overwhelm. They also discuss the tools and systems that can streamline task management and the value of working with US-based virtual assistants. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Delegation is a learned skill —and it’s essential for business growth. Building trust with clients and VAs is key to a successful working relationship. How to know when it’s time to hire a virtual assistant to avoid burnout. Tools for effective task management and how they help in scaling a business. The importance of US-based virtual assistants and why they are a valuable asset to businesses. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – The entrepreneurial journey begins 03:10 – Navigating the early days of business 05:54 – Building Team Delegate: From solo to agency 09:05 – Transitioning from working in to working on 11:52 – Delegation: The art of letting go 15:08 – Identifying when to hire a virtual assistant 18:03 – Overcoming control issues in delegation 20:57 – Tools for effective task management 23:54 – Onboarding and building relationships with VAs 27:06 – Learning from mistakes and growing 30:01 – The value of US-based virtual assistants 32:57 – Finding fulfillment in helping others 35:58 – Staying grounded in entrepreneurship 💡 Key Takeaways: \"Delegat…","meta_description":"In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss , host Aisha Jorge Massengill , Founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, LLC , sits down w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2151,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/episodes/stop-drowning-in-tasks-how-to-delegate-like-a-boss-with-tanya-thomas/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/stop-drowning-in-tasks-how-to-delegate-like-a-boss-with-tanya-thomas.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}