Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity

Feeling overworked, overloaded, or like you’re the only one holding everything together in your business?
You might be stuck in the trap that catches so many founders and high performers: confusing self-sufficiency with strength.

In this episode of Strategy, Solutions, and Sanity, Samantha shares the one mindset shift that helps founders stop being the bottleneck in their own business. Through personal stories, real-life examples, and practical delegation insights, you’ll learn:

why asking for help feels uncomfortable

how over-functioning secretly drains your time and energy

the difference between being capable and overcompensating

how to make delegation simple (and not feel like letting go of control)

why receiving support is the unlock for scaling without burnout

If you’re an overwhelmed founder or small business owner trying to grow without losing your sanity, this episode gives you the clarity and permission you didn’t know you needed.


00:00 Mom’s lesson that sparked the mindset shift
00:58 Why asking for help feels so hard
02:32 What happened when Samantha tested “helping”
04:15 The hidden plague of over-self-sufficiency
07:17 How to stop being the bottleneck in your business
09:52 The mindset shift that makes delegation simple

What is Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity ?

Building a business shouldn't mean losing your mind.

Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity is the real-world business podcast for owners and leaders who are serious about scaling — but don't want to drown in chaos while doing it.

Host Samantha C. Prestidge cuts through the noise with practical insights on hiring, delegation, team building, operations, and leadership for family businesses and second-stage entrepreneurs.
(No vague "10x your mindset" fluff here — just the strategies, systems, and sanity moves you actually need.)

Each week, you'll get short, actionable episodes that help you untangle the bottlenecks, lead with more confidence, and build a company that runs smoother — without losing the heart, hustle, and humanity that made you successful in the first place.

Whether you're navigating early team growth or getting ready to finally step out of the daily grind, this podcast gives you the tactical tools and real-world advice to build your business the smart, sustainable way.

👉 Follow Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity for practical strategies to help you lead, grow, and actually enjoy your business again.