Delegate That! Podcast

WiseVAs

Delegate That! is the podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs who want to scale faster with virtual assistants and smart delegation. Hosted by Adam La Barr and founded by Dr. Marcio Goncalves of WiseVAs, each episode breaks down proven delegation strategies — how to hire and onboard a virtual assistant, which tasks to delegate first, workflow automation, AI tools, and the productivity systems that free up your time so you can focus on growth. Every week you’ll get expert interviews, real-world success stories, and actionable tips to build a remote team, delegate with confidence, and run leaner operations. New to delegation or ready to hire your first VA? Hit play and start scaling smarter. Get the free guide “100 Tasks a Virtual Assistant Can Do For You” → https://wisevas.io/podcast

  1. Jul 7

    Mark Ainley: Leading With Purpose | Ep. 76

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Mark Ainley, Partner and Founder at GC Realty & Development, explains how years of leadership shaped his business, hiring, and team culture. He shares lessons on hiring sooner, coaching instead of commanding, using AI for workflows and interviews, and building a company where people can grow with purpose. Listen now on all major platforms! "Business growth becomes difficult when personal spending reduces available resources that could support hiring, delegation, and long-term operational development." Meet the guest: Mark Ainley is the Partner and Founder of GC Realty & Development, LLC, where he helps oversee more than 1,300 investment properties across the Chicagoland area. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, he specializes in property management, business development, leadership, and real estate investing. Mark is also cohost of the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast, where he shares practical insights from local real estate professionals and investors. Listen to Mark Ainley on The Delegate Podcast, available on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:22) Introduction(05:26) Partnership story(10:52) Hiring faster(15:22) Leadership evolution(19:02) Team coaching(24:12) AI workflows(33:51) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * WiseVAs * ZentrixOS * Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Mark Ainley: Leading With Purpose | Ep. 76
  2. Jun 30

    Brian Beers: Scaling Franchise Businesses Through Delegation | Ep. 75

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Brian Beers, president of Prenlyn Automotive Group and founder of 8-Figure Franchisee, shares how he scaled a franchise portfolio to more than 36 locations and $50 million in revenue. He breaks down the shift from hands-on operator to scalable owner, talent development, acquisitions, and building businesses that operate without daily owner involvement. Brian also explains how data and the right leadership structure support growth without burning out. Listen now on all major platforms!  "Scaling becomes possible when the limiting belief is replaced by a leader who can carry the standard well enough to keep growth moving." Meet the guest: Brian Beers is the president of Prenlyn Automotive Group, one of the largest Midas Auto Repair franchise operators in the country, with 36 locations across Philadelphia, Allentown, and New Jersey. He is also the founder of 8-Figure Franchisee, where he helps owners acquire additional locations, increase cash flow, and step away from daily operations. Learn more from Brian Beers on the Delegate That! Podcast, available on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:03) Introduction(03:17) Franchise scaling strategies(07:34) New markets(11:53) Hiring talent(16:01) Limiting beliefs(21:58) Data systems(29:53) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Zentrix Insights * WiseVAs * ZentrixOS 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Brian Beers: Scaling Franchise Businesses Through Delegation | Ep. 75
  3. Jun 23

    Marc Bernica: Lessons From Scaling a Business | Ep. 74

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Marc Bernica, acquisition entrepreneur and President of Sewer Lines Only, shares lessons from scaling businesses, acquiring companies, building leadership teams, and creating systems that support sustainable growth. He explains how delegation, accountability, KPIs, and strategic hiring help business owners avoid bottlenecks and prepare for expansion. Listen now on all major platforms! "A business can only move as fast as its leader, and when the leader is the bottleneck, growth slows down." Meet the guest: Marc Bernica is an innovative executive, acquisition entrepreneur and President of Sewer Lines Only. Throughout a career spanning corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, he has scaled businesses, led acquisitions, and developed high performing teams. With experience growing operations from startup stages to hundreds of millions in revenue, Marc focuses on leadership, delegation, accountability, and business growth. Listen to Marc Bernica on Delegate That! Podcast, available on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:51) Introduction(05:50) Growth vision(08:35) Hiring ahead(12:25) KPIs matter(15:20) Owner bottlenecks(23:31) Acquisition support(30:58) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * ZentrixOS * Zentrix Insights * WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Marc Bernica: Lessons From Scaling a Business | Ep. 74
  4. Jun 16

    Jordan Berry: Delegate Your Way to Freedom | Ep. 73

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Jordan Berry, founder of Laundromat Resource, explains how delegation turns owner-operated businesses into scalable portfolios. Jordan shares lessons from a difficult first acquisition, hiring the right people, using technology, and building custom AI tools for faster execution. Listen now on all major platforms! "The right person can clear months of operational backlog in a single day when the role fits the work." Meet the guest: Jordan Berry is the founder of Laundromat Resource, a platform that helps investors find financial freedom through laundromat ownership and commercial real estate investing. Through years of hands-on business experience, he has helped investors and operators acquire, manage, and scale laundromat businesses while improving operational efficiency. Learn from Jordan Berry on Delegate That! Podcast, available now on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:51) Introduction(04:35) Business transition(09:14) Buying guidance(12:14) Delegating operations(19:18) Tech tools(21:53) AI systems(31:29) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * WiseVAs * ZentrixOS * Zentrix Insights 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Jordan Berry: Delegate Your Way to Freedom | Ep. 73
  5. Jun 9

    Lani Koontz: Hybrid Human AI Strategy | Ep. 72

    In this special re-run episode of Delegate That! Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Lani Koontz from KM Collective, who breaks down how entrepreneurs can blend human support with AI to reclaim time and streamline daily operations. She shares practical ways to use AI note-takers, custom GPTs, automated agents, and VA collaboration to simplify workflows at work and at home. Learn how modern tools can reduce mental load and boost efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms. “AI should support analytical tasks while the human experience remains the center of connection, values, and emotion.” Meet the guest: Lani Koontz is the founder of KM Collective and an AI operator who helps small business owners build efficient systems through strategic support, virtual assistants, and AI-powered workflows. With experience in operations, leadership development, delegation, and team building, Lani focuses on helping entrepreneurs create sustainable growth through better processes and smarter support. Listen to Delegate That! Podcast with Lani Koontz on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:43) Introduction(02:33) AI operator role(04:51) Email automation(10:27) Note takers(14:07) Custom GPTs(22:36) Agent ideas(32:54) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Zentrix Insights * WiseVAs * ZentrixOS 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Lani Koontz: Hybrid Human AI Strategy | Ep. 72
  6. Jun 2

    Jordan Evans: Scale Without Becoming the Bottleneck | Ep. 71

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Jordan Evans, CEO of Language Network and Managing Partner at HireGlobo, shares how he scaled a family language services company from $700,000 to $25 million in revenue. He explains how that growth stayed focused on people, systems, and consistent execution. Jordan also breaks down acquisition-led scaling, global talent hiring, EOS, and the role of AI. The key takeaway: AI works best when paired with clear outcomes and strong judgment. Listen now on all major platforms! "Staying focused and saying no is really how success compounds." Meet the guest: Jordan Evans is the CEO of Language Network, a top global language solutions company that helps organizations communicate across cultural and linguistic barriers. He is also Managing Partner at HireGlobo, where he helps U.S. companies build remote teams with talent from Latin America, and a Principal at Westward Ventures, investing in service businesses, self-storage, and multifamily real estate. Learn more from Jordan Evans on the Delegate That! Podcast, available on all major platforms. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:51) Introduction(04:24) Company origins(07:13) Acquisition growth(11:20) Operating systems(18:08) Hiring globally(26:21) AI judgment(32:24) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * ZentrixOS * Zentrix Insights * WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Jordan Evans: Scale Without Becoming the Bottleneck | Ep. 71
  7. May 19

    Amanda Barkey: EOS Tools for Growth | Ep. 69

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Amanda Barkey, Certified EOS Implementer and franchise owner, shares how she scaled Soccer Shots to serve over 10,000 families and now helps business owners break through growth ceilings using EOS. She breaks down the Level 10 meeting, the Delegate to Elevate tool, and how to identify exactly what to get off your plate. Listen now on all major platforms! "Tasks that drain energy and fall outside a leader’s strengths must be offloaded as quickly as possible, so every person can operate within their unique ability." Meet the guest: Amanda Barkey is a Certified EOS Implementer and founder of Soccer Shots Orange County and Soccer Shots Oahu, children’s soccer franchise businesses she scaled to serve over 10,000 families across Southern California and Hawaii. Today, she helps entrepreneurs strengthen their teams, simplify operations, and gain traction using EOS. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:49) Introduction(05:21) Level 10 meeting(09:35) Observing implementations(14:47) VTO deep dive(18:43) Delegate to elevate(23:27) Letting go(27:51) Closing thoughts The Delegate That! Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Zentrix Insights * WiseVAs * ZentrixOS 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    Amanda Barkey: EOS Tools for Growth | Ep. 69

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Delegate That! is the podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs who want to scale faster with virtual assistants and smart delegation. Hosted by Adam La Barr and founded by Dr. Marcio Goncalves of WiseVAs, each episode breaks down proven delegation strategies — how to hire and onboard a virtual assistant, which tasks to delegate first, workflow automation, AI tools, and the productivity systems that free up your time so you can focus on growth. Every week you’ll get expert interviews, real-world success stories, and actionable tips to build a remote team, delegate with confidence, and run leaner operations. New to delegation or ready to hire your first VA? Hit play and start scaling smarter. Get the free guide “100 Tasks a Virtual Assistant Can Do For You” → https://wisevas.io/podcast