Episode 046 Diane Rolston

In this insightful episode of the One Small Change podcast, Yvonne McCoy explores the powerful impact of small, strategic changes with guest Diane Rolston. Diane shares her journey from solo entrepreneur and overwhelmed mother to thriving business owner, all sparked by the decision to bring virtual assistants (VAs) into her workflow. She elaborates on when and how to delegate, debunks the top myths around hiring VAs, and discusses the transformative effects outsourcing can have on productivity, profits, and personal freedom. Diane offers actionable steps, practical tips, and resources to help listeners recognize when they’re VA-ready and how to maximize this game-changing support, especially for women entrepreneurs who often struggle with asking for help.

Diane Rolston is a dynamic business coach, professional speaker, author, and founder of Dynamic Women and VA Made Easy. With over 14 years of experience, Diane specializes in helping entrepreneurs streamline their businesses by leveraging virtual teams and strategic delegation. Known for her hands-on approach and practical advice, she empowers business owners—especially women—to achieve financial and time freedom so they can focus on their zone of genius. Diane’s programs have supported countless clients in building the systems and support essential for sustainable growth.

QUOTE FROM GUEST:

"You have permission to ask for help. We are not meant to be silos. Everyone has the ability to get help to scale your business, to have the financial success and the freedom you want."

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Freedom

05:29 Business Growth Through Delegation

08:31 Streamline Tasks for Business Growth

12:55 "Delegation and Virtual Assistance Simplified"

17:17 VA Engagement Strategy: Four Clients

20:36 Virtual Assistant Backup Solutions

23:38 "Client Needs and VA Matching"

25:07 Managing Miscommunications with VAs

28:40 Maximize Productivity Through Brain Dumps

34:15 "Subscribe and Engage for Growth"

36:03 "Embrace Change, Stay Curious"

LINKS:

https://www.dianerolston.com/

The Ultimate Delegation Task List: Diane is sharing her list of 229+ tasks you can delegate right now: https://keap.page/mw315/229-tasks-you-can-delegate1.html 

5 Critical Problems to Avoid When Delegating: Avoid common pitfalls and set yourself (and your new VA!) up for success: https://keap.page/mw315/copy-of-5-problems-in-delegating.html