Inbox Zero
Welcome to Inbox Zero—your audio advice column for modern business leadership. I’m Bianca Lager (but you can call me B), and every week I’m answering the questions that are cluttering your mental inbox—from tough team dynamics to leadership overwhelm to sales strategies that actually work.
Whether you're a startup exec, emerging leader, or seasoned pro trying to lead with presence and purpose, this show helps you clear the chaos and get to the good stuff: clarity, confidence, and career momentum.
No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just practical, real-world advice for the people, processes, and problems driving you nuts at work. Let’s get you to inbox zero.
Inbox Zero
HELP! I Have Small Business Burnout!
Summary
In this conversation, Bianca Lager discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, particularly the feelings of burnout and loss of enthusiasm that many business owners experience. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help through therapy and coaching, and provides practical strategies for prioritizing tasks and creating a roadmap for business success. Bianca shares her personal experiences and offers actionable advice to help entrepreneurs reignite their passion and effectively manage their businesses.
Question of the week:
"I founded my digital marketing agency five years ago with boundless enthusiasm, but lately, I've been dragging myself to work and feeling indifferent about our successes. Despite having a team of 8 great people and a solid client base, I procrastinate on important tasks and question if this is what I want to do long-term. The daily grind of managing employees, handling difficult clients, and keeping up with industry trends feels overwhelming, and I'm worried my lack of enthusiasm will affect team morale. I'm feeling burnt out and losing passion for my business - how can I reignite my entrepreneurial spirit?"
Takeaways
- Burnout is a common experience for entrepreneurs.
- It's important to seek help from a therapist or coach.
- Prioritization is key to managing business tasks effectively.
- Creating a wish list can help clarify business goals.
- Involving your team in goal-setting can enhance collaboration.
- Understanding what tasks are truly important can reduce procrastination.
- A structured approach to task management can alleviate overwhelm.
- Regularly revisiting priorities is essential for business growth.
- Taking breaks is important, but they won't solve all problems.
- Personal and professional lives are interconnected in entrepreneurship.
Sound Bites
- "I feel like this is so relatable."
- "Get a therapist, get a therapist."
- "You need someone to unburden your burdens."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bianca Lager and Her Journey
01:11 Identifying Burnout in Entrepreneurship
04:43 The Importance of Seeking Help
07:35 Strategies for Prioritizing Tasks
12:06 Creating a Wish List for Business Goals
15:52 Building a Roadmap for Success
About Inbox Zero
I'm Bianca Lager, former President and CEO of Social Intelligence, a company where I lovingly lead a highly productive team as a "C-Suite of One" for 7 years. I successfully sold that company in 2023 and now I get to focus on my work as a keynote speaker and online course creator where I have taught over 130,000 learners executive business skills. Through my new program "executive automations", I guide small business owners and operators through a step-by-step process to automate your executive leadership skills which translates in sales growth and executing efficient operations and product strategy. These systems will free up your time by teaching you how to relentlessly prioritize. So welcome to inbox zero. Here, I provide free business advice on how to automate and elevate the decisions clogging up your mental inbox.
Thanks for listening!
For more episodes, webinars and and to learn more about Bianca Lager, visit me at biancalager.com