You started your business for freedom, then lost it trying to control everything. In this episode of The After Brief, Lucy and Nikki get real about the identity shift from do-it-all freelancer to true CEO. We talk ego, trust, and the messy middle of hiring. Lucy shares the sabotage story that forced a rebuild, the culture standards that now attract A-players, and the seven-step process that helps the wrong fits opt out fast. If you want revenue that keeps growing while you’re on a honeymoon, this one's for you.In this episode you’ll learn:The mindset shift that trades control for freedomHow to spot your first hire and what to delegate firstPart-time vs full-time: what to do when cash is tightThe culture signals that attract committed teammatesRed flags to cut fast before one bad apple spoils the bunchA simple framework to buy back your time and lead wellThe Lucky Girl Social Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposedrivenfemaleentrepreneursThe Lucky Girl Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsluckygirlsocial/#

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