Growing your business is exciting—until you become the person doing everything.
If you're answering phones, updating your website, handling bookkeeping, managing payroll, posting on social media, and trying to serve customers, it may be time to get help.
In this episode of Giants Helping Giants, Lois Wyant sits down with Marney Lumpkin, founder of Strategic Management & Logistics, to explore how fractional business support can help small businesses grow without the expense and commitment of hiring full-time employees.
Marney explains how business owners can outsource administrative tasks, bookkeeping, HR, CRM management, website updates, social media, IT support, and much more—all while scaling at their own pace.
Whether you're a home service company, contractor, nonprofit, or local business owner, this episode will help you understand how to reclaim your time and focus on what you do best.
In this episode you'll learn: What fractional business support really is When it's time to stop doing everything yourself How outsourcing can save money while increasing productivity The most common pain points for small business owners Why bookkeeping and administrative support are often the first tasks to delegate How to gradually let go of responsibilities without losing control The importance of finding the right personality fit when outsourcing How to choose technology that fits your business instead of overbuying software Why flexibility is critical as your business grows How AI and business automation are creating new opportunities for small businesses
If you're ready to spend more time growing your business instead of being buried in day-to-day operations, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately.
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00:00 Why growing businesses get overwhelmed
00:32 Meet Marney Lumpkin
01:22 What is fractional business support?
02:23 Services that can be outsourced
04:33 Why fractional support saves money
05:57 Common pain points for home service businesses
06:42 Bookkeeping, HR & admin support
08:55 Learning to delegate as a business owner
10:11 Building a support plan that fits your budget
11:09 Working with your existing CRM & software
12:36 Saving money by choosing the right tools
14:19 What is a Hokie?
14:57 Life outside of business
16:22 What's next for Strategic Management & Logistics
17:10 AI agents and the future of business support
18:23 The power of business partnerships
19:18 Final thoughts
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