Run Like Clockwork: Small Business Operations

In this debrief episode, Adrienne and Emily reflect on their conversation with Danielle Hendon — and break down what it actually looks like to loosen your grip without watching the whole business unravel. They share their own experiences stepping back from day-to-day decisions, the tools that helped them build trust with their team, and how to adapt leadership as both your business and personal needs evolve. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why delegation problems are usually communication problems ✅ How to use red/yellow/green light language with your team ✅ The difference between being helpful and being a bottleneck ✅ Why updating your user manual is a team-wide act of service ✅ What to do when your identity and values shift — and your business hasn’t caught up yet This is a vulnerable, honest conversation about seasons of leadership, how to create shared language with your team, and what freedom really looks like when you’ve built a business that runs without you. Top 5 Takeaways: Shared Language is Liberation –