EP 1: Why Delegation Feels So Hard - and How to Fix It

16/07/2025 23 min
EP 1: Why Delegation Feels So Hard - and How to Fix It

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In Episode 1 of the Assistant Operating System, FreedUp co-founder and CEO Aaron Hayslip sets the foundation for the course by unpacking the real reason delegation often fails—and what to do about it. Drawing from Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time and his own experience as a founder, husband, and father, Aaron introduces the core problem: most high-performing execs don’t lack talent or assistants - they lack a system.You’ll learn:Why delegation without systems leads to burnoutHow to calculate your buyback rate (and why it matters)The difference between teaching vs. leading delegationWhat it actually feels like to have a fully systematized assistantWhy buying back your time isn’t just about money—it’s about joy, family, and presenceThis episode is more than just an introduction - it’s a mindset reset. Whether you’ve had an assistant before or are just getting started, this will help you see delegation as a skill worth mastering, and the Assistant OS as your roadmap.