web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:48:54 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Standing in the Fire - Episodes Tagged with “Books” https://standinginthefire.fireside.fm/tags/books Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Dive into the fire with Kris, Garrett and John — three owners of Fireside.fm who know what it’s like to stand in the flames of entrepreneurship. In 'Standing in the Fire,' we tackle everything from the latest trends in podcasting to the realities of running a SaaS business. No scripts, no filters — just real talk about what it takes to keep the fire burning. Join us as we explore the triumphs, struggles, and surprising lessons learned along the way. en-us episodic Real Talk for Founders in the Heat of SaaS Growth. Very Good Software Dive into the fire with Kris, Garrett and John — three owners of Fireside.fm who know what it’s like to stand in the flames of entrepreneurship. In 'Standing in the Fire,' we tackle everything from the latest trends in podcasting to the realities of running a SaaS business. No scripts, no filters — just real talk about what it takes to keep the fire burning. Join us as we explore the triumphs, struggles, and surprising lessons learned along the way. no Podcast hosting, SaaS entrepreneurship, Fireside.fm, Software development, Marketing strategy, Customer experience, Podcast analytics, Team collaboration, Product improvement, Startup journey Very Good Software john@fireside.fm 7: Stop drowning in tasks, start buying back your time https://standinginthefire.fireside.fm/7 6b2a706c-dcd9-421b-8a15-53ec242e953c Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Very Good Software full Very Good Software In this episode, John and Kris dive into the lessons from the book Buy Back Your Time. They discuss why founders should focus on outsourcing, the power of playbooks, and how small changes can reclaim massive amounts of time. 47:16 no What if you could focus only on what truly moves the needle? John and Kris dig into Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and explore how founders can delegate smarter, systemize better, and scale faster. Key Takeaways: You can always get more money, but you can never get more time. Outsource tasks that drain your energy and time. Creating playbooks can streamline delegation and training. Hiring should focus on finding the right fit through practical projects. Energy and enthusiasm are contagious in leadership. Setting clear metrics helps track progress and success. Delegation is essential for scaling your business effectively. Systems are more important than goals for achieving success. Celebrating small wins can motivate teams and individuals. Understanding when a task is done is crucial for productivity. “You don’t hire to grow your business. You hire to buy back your time.” This episode is for founders drowning in tasks, solopreneurs hitting a ceiling, and anyone looking to escape the endless work treadmill. Challenge: Can you delegate one task this week? Let us know! What if you could focus only on what truly moves the needle?

John and Kris dig into Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and explore how founders can delegate smarter, systemize better, and scale faster.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can always get more money, but you can never get more time.
  • Outsource tasks that drain your energy and time.
  • Creating playbooks can streamline delegation and training.
  • Hiring should focus on finding the right fit through practical projects.
  • Energy and enthusiasm are contagious in leadership.
  • Setting clear metrics helps track progress and success.
  • Delegation is essential for scaling your business effectively.
  • Systems are more important than goals for achieving success.
  • Celebrating small wins can motivate teams and individuals.
  • Understanding when a task is done is crucial for productivity.

“You don’t hire to grow your business. You hire to buy back your time.”

This episode is for founders drowning in tasks, solopreneurs hitting a ceiling, and anyone looking to escape the endless work treadmill.

Challenge: Can you delegate one task this week? Let us know!

Links:

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John and Kris dig into Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell and explore how founders can delegate smarter, systemize better, and scale faster.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can always get more money, but you can never get more time.
  • Outsource tasks that drain your energy and time.
  • Creating playbooks can streamline delegation and training.
  • Hiring should focus on finding the right fit through practical projects.
  • Energy and enthusiasm are contagious in leadership.
  • Setting clear metrics helps track progress and success.
  • Delegation is essential for scaling your business effectively.
  • Systems are more important than goals for achieving success.
  • Celebrating small wins can motivate teams and individuals.
  • Understanding when a task is done is crucial for productivity.

“You don’t hire to grow your business. You hire to buy back your time.”

This episode is for founders drowning in tasks, solopreneurs hitting a ceiling, and anyone looking to escape the endless work treadmill.

Challenge: Can you delegate one task this week? Let us know!

Links:

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