The solo founder's dilemma - juggling multiple roles
Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems
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Juggling multiple roles is no joke.
One day, you're a builder. The next, you're a marketer.
How do you personally prioritize what needs be working on?
There are some frameworks like the Eisenhower Matrix that help with this. I've used this personally.
Would love to hear your approaches!
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Ruslan.D@xeno1
i guess we need at least finish a couple of projects .. to earn personal experience
as for me i can't easily switch to marketer, while smth not finished in software part
.. so i try to finish project that will be suitable for me and then i will fully dive to marketing
of course i see many advices to start marketing as soon as possible.. but it doesn't work for me (
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Well! Not just a builder & marketer but also thought leader, architect, UX designer, database engineer, cloud engineer, excel calculator ...😜
@sai_kishore_naidu Let's also not forget the role of coffee barista, pajamas worker, etc. 🤪 The list goes on!
As a solo founder juggling multiple roles, I prioritize tasks based on urgency, impact, and alignment with long-term goals. I often use the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks into four quadrants: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important. This helps me focus on tasks that contribute significantly to the success of the project. Additionally, setting clear daily or weekly goals and maintaining a flexible schedule allows me to allocate time to different roles efficiently. Regularly reassessing priorities and adapting to changing circumstances is key in the dynamic environment of a solo venture.
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Or flip it on its head. In school we do this constantly. Gym, Sci, Math, English, Arts, Fighting a bully 😅. It's the non founders that are in trouble, doing the same over and over 😅 Solo founders are the lucky ones! Can you imagine doing just one thing 😅?
@sentry_co School is a great example, haha!
And totally - I couldn't imagine myself doing one thing over and over. 😅
Bren, I consider this as a self employment trap. I think its best to leave the specific task to specific individual who is best at it ( : . I hope this make sense to you ( :
Another way is to delegate less important tasks to the right virtual assistants
First let me say that I find it very rewarding to do both building and marketing. For me, it's mostly quite clear when to do what, and I don't plan this much. This is not to say that it is easy of course...
I always remind myself to take my time and not rush things. As a solo founder, it's best to play the long term game
I totally get where you're coming from. Juggling multiple roles as a solo founder can be overwhelming at times. Personally, I prioritize my tasks by focusing on the most impactful and urgent ones first. The Eisenhower Matrix has been a game-changer for me as well. It helps me categorize tasks based on their importance and urgency, allowing me to tackle them more efficiently.
In addition to that, I also use the "Eat That Frog" technique, where I tackle the most challenging task first thing in the morning. Once that's out of the way, the rest of the day seems much more manageable.
How about you? What approaches have you found most effective in managing your multiple roles?
Looking forward to hearing more about your strategies!
@stylar_max Oh, yes! The "Eat That Frog" technique is also a great one. Those first couple hours are important.
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Another way is to delegate less important tasks to the right virtual assistants
Prioritize tasks, delegate when possible, and maintain a clear focus to navigate the challenges of juggling multiple roles as a solo founder.