when you are building a team, try to go from “I do it” to “we do it” to “they do it.” This is when you are a true business owner. Before that, you are merely self-employed.
“I Do It.” – At first, you probably will have to do everything. You’re the CEO, COO, CFO, Sales Manager, Salesman, Director of IT, and janitor.
“We Do It.” – Eventually, you’ll hire people to help you, delegating some responsibilities, but you will still be working in the business as well.
“They Do It.” – Finally, you need to get to the point where you can remove yourself from the business and it will still run.
If you have to be present for the business to run, you own a job. You don’t own a business yet.