MYB139: Time Saving Strategies to Reclaim Your Week as a Business Owner

MYB139: Time Saving Strategies to Reclaim Your Week as a Business Owner

June 24, 2026 · 32 min

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Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin discuss time management strategies for business owners to reclaim their week.

In this episode of the Max Your Business Podcast , hosts Ben Fewtrell and David Carlin tackle the biggest lie business owners tell themselves: "I don't have enough time." Time management is a bit of a myth. Everyone from you to Elon Musk gets the exact same 24 hours. Ben and David unpack why some business owners seem to create time out of thin air while others are constantly chasing their tails. They dive into the crucial difference between being a business manager and a business owner, and how stepping out of the day-to-day operations can drastically change your trajectory. If you are tired of being the superhero bottleneck in your own business, this episode will challenge you to start asking "who can do this" instead of "when will I do this." Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to the Max Your Business Podcast 01:03 The chaos of end of financial year and why stocktakes need an AI upgrade 04:36 The biggest lie business owners tell themselves about time 06:50 Why role clarity is not just for your team 08:21 The vital difference between a business manager and a business owner 10:46 Case study: How one entrepreneur runs 27 businesses by working one day a week 16:31 The technician…

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