Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Are you a lazy entrepreneur who wants to work smarter, not harder? If so, you’re in the right place!
Hosted by Kristy Yoder, CEO of SmartVAs and Meet5starVAs, this podcast is all about leveraging delegation, automation, systems and virtual assistants to scale your business efficiently—without doing everything yourself.
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Kristy moved to the U.S. and grew her agency from a one-person operation to 70+ team members. Her business 10x’d within three months of hiring her first virtual assistant, and now she’s on a mission to help other overwhelmed entrepreneurs experience the same success.
Each episode dives into proven strategies for delegation, outsourcing, automation, and productivity, featuring expert insights and real-world success stories.
So, if you’re ready to achieve more by doing less, subscribe to Lazy Entrepreneur podcast and start building a business that runs without you doing it all!
Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep 231: What Not to Delegate in 2026
Delegation is essential in business ownership—but not everything should be delegated.
In this episode, Kristy shares a powerful and personal perspective on what not to delegate in 2026, especially for overwhelmed entrepreneurs who already have teams, systems, and support but still feel burned out or disconnected.
Blending life coaching and business coaching principles, this episode explores the difference between delegating tasks and outsourcing responsibility for your life, leadership, relationships, and values.
If you believe in master delegation and the Lazy Entrepreneur mindset—working smarter without losing what matters—this episode is for you.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why over-delegation can lead to burnout and loss of meaning
- What business owners should never outsource
- The difference between delegating tasks and delegating responsibility
- How overwhelmed entrepreneurs can realign in 2026
- Why delegation should support your life—not replace it
Topics Covered:
- Delegation vs. over-delegation
- Spiritual life and inner leadership
- Marriage, relationships, and presence
- Parenting and personal responsibility
- Character, values, and leadership identity
- The Lazy Entrepreneur approach to master delegation
Reflection Question:
What’s one area you’ve been trying to delegate that you actually need to personally show up for more in 2026?
Connect with Kristy:
📩 Email: ky@kristyyoder.com
📸 Instagram: @kristyabbyyoder.com
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