The CEO habit that will save you hundreds of hours

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy—but the role you're still playing inside it? In this episode of Potential to Powerhouse, Tracy Holland sits down with author, coach, and podcast host Andrea Liebross to explore why so many successful entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed even when their businesses are growing. Andrea shares the difference between stuck stress and progress stress, why wearing the "busy badge" is limiting your growth, and how shifting into a true CEO mindset starts with thinking bigger—not working harder. Together, Tracy and Andrea dive into the real reasons entrepreneurs struggle to delegate, the five levels of effective delegation, and why making decisions from your future self changes everything. If you've ever felt buried in your business, exhausted by your to-do list, or unsure how to get out of the day-to-day grind, this conversation will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective to help you move forward. ## In This Episode, You'll Learn: - Why successful entrepreneurs often become the biggest bottleneck in their own business. - The difference between stuck stress and progress stress—and how to recognize which one you're experiencing. - The five essential roles every business owner plays and why staying in all five keeps you overwhelmed. - How to delegate more effectively using Andrea's five levels of delegation. - Why your future self should be making today's biggest decisions. - How to determine whether something is a business expense or a true investment. - The powerful question every entrepreneur should ask: "If my business had a vote, what would it tell me to do?" - Practical ways to move from operator to visionary CEO. ## About Andrea Liebross Andrea Liebross is a business coach, author, and host of the She Thinks Big podcast. She helps ambitious women entrepreneurs move beyond overwhelm by thinking bigger, leading with intention, and building businesses that support the life they truly want. She is the bestselling author of She Thinks Big, where she teaches women how to break free from limiting beliefs and step into visionary leadership. ## Connect with Andrea Liebross Website: https://andreaslinks.com Podcast: She Thinks Big Book: She Thinks Big LinkedIn: Andrea Liebross ### Connect with Us Follow along and stay connected: - Instagram: @PotentialtoPowerhouse - Instagram: @Tracy\_m\_holland - Instagram: @innerfifth - Subscribe to our newsletter: https://potentialtopowerhouse.substack.com/ ## Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 📺 Watch on YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with another entrepreneur who needs the reminder that building a bigger business doesn't require doing more—it requires thinking bigger.