Delegate That! Podcast

WiseVAs

Welcome to Delegate That!—the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs looking to scale smarter with virtual assistants and effective delegation. Founded by Dr. Marcio Goncalves and now hosted by Adam La Barr, this podcast dives into the best delegation strategies, workflow automation, and productivity hacks to help you free up time, streamline operations, and focus on business growth. Each week, we bring you expert insights, real-world success stories, and actionable tips to optimize your team, boost efficiency, and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to delegate smarter and scale faster, hit play and start transforming your business today!

  1. Mike Hehir: Delegation That Creates Freedom | Ep. 56

    6D AGO

    Mike Hehir: Delegation That Creates Freedom | Ep. 56

    In this episode of Delegate That! Podcast, Mike Hehir, Principal at Basecamp Investment Properties, shares how intentional delegation transformed his real estate business and personal life. He explains lessons from multifamily ownership, third-party property management failures, and building trust-driven teams. Mike highlights how systems, values, and people enable better decisions, asset protection, and time freedom. Listen now on all major platforms! “The ability to operate remotely depended entirely on delegating to someone trustworthy who internalized responsibility and delivered fast, reliable feedback without constant direction.” Meet the guest: Mike Hehir is the Principal at Basecamp Investment Properties, where he focuses on acquiring, repositioning, and asset managing multifamily and commercial real estate across the Carolinas. With over 15 years in investment real estate, Mike combines hands on ownership experience with disciplined delegation and long term thinking.  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:42) Introduction(06:20) Owner mindset shift(07:51) Value-add execution(11:04) Management pain points(13:58) Internal management(17:19) Trust-based delegation(23:59) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    36 min
  2. Aaron West: Delegation Starts With People | Ep. 55

    FEB 10

    Aaron West: Delegation Starts With People | Ep. 55

    In this episode of Delegate That! Podcast, Aaron West, West Regional Leader for GoBundance and founder of The West Experience Real Estate Group, explains how intentional delegation, leadership development, and goal setting drive long-term success. He shares practical insights on building aligned teams, improving communication, and creating systems that support both business performance and personal growth. Aaron shares strategies for entrepreneurs seeking balance and scalability. Listen now on all major platforms! “The things that create success as a solo performer often become the same behaviors that limit effectiveness when stepping into a leadership role.” Meet the guest: Aaron West is the West Regional Leader for GoBundance and the founder of The West Experience Real Estate Group in California’s Central Valley. With nearly 20 years of experience, he focuses on leadership development, delegation systems, and intentional goal setting that support whole-life success.  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:48) Introduction(02:39) Hiring diversity(04:11) Interview process(07:22) Goal reviews(15:40) Goal structure(21:37) Vision planning(28:56) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    33 min
  3. Steven Wittholt: Delegating E-commerce Operations | Ep. 54

    FEB 3

    Steven Wittholt: Delegating E-commerce Operations | Ep. 54

    In this episode of Delegate That! Podcast, Steven Wittholt, Director of Brand Development and Distributor Relationships at Stable Storefronts, explains how entrepreneurs can delegate e-commerce operations while building predictable online income. He shares how wholesale buying, scale, and disciplined systems replace hands-on management, reduce risk, and support long-term growth on major marketplaces. Learn practical insight for business leaders seeking efficiency through smart delegation. Listen now on all major platforms! “You can only scale so much working out of a kitchen or dining room table before operational limits prevent meaningful long-term business growth.” Meet the guest: Steven Wittholt is a wholesale buyer and Director of Brand Development with nearly three decades of Wall Street financial advisory experience. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs scale online retail operations through disciplined buying, supplier relationships, and long-term marketplace strategy. His work focuses on delegation, operational stability, and predictable growth in e-commerce.  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:27) Introduction(04:01) Scaling limits(05:49) Budget planning(07:57) Store setup(09:27) Product selection(11:44) Hands off model(27:55) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    30 min
  4. Dr. Matthew Packard: Your Time Is Too Valuable | Ep. 52

    JAN 20

    Dr. Matthew Packard: Your Time Is Too Valuable | Ep. 52

    In this episode of Delegate That! Podcast, Dr. Matthew Packard, radiation oncologist and CEO, shares how delegation transformed both business growth and home life. He explains how strategic hiring, systems thinking, and clear roles helped scale a fast-growing fitness membership business while maintaining family balance. Dr. Packard highlights practical delegation at work and at home, including leadership structure, hiring frameworks, and time leverage. Learn actionable insights on building teams that free up focus and energy. Listen now on all major platforms! “Time spent doing tasks outside core strengths creates frustration and reduces energy for leadership decisions.” Meet the guest: Dr. Matthew Packard is a physician specializing in radiation oncology and serves as Division Chief of Radiation Oncology at Corewell Health. He is also the CEO and visionary behind Connect Pelvic Floor Fitness, a rapidly scaling membership-based women’s health company. With a background in economics and leadership development, Dr. Packard focuses on delegation, operational efficiency, and team alignment.  What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:51) Introduction(02:57) Subscription growth(06:19) Hiring alignment(07:04) Time leverage(09:42) Home delegation(20:15) Scaling strategy(34:52) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    40 min
  5. Kevin Taylor: Right People, Right Seats | Ep. 51

    JAN 13

    Kevin Taylor: Right People, Right Seats | Ep. 51

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Kevin Taylor, a Professional EOS Implementer® and former commercial banker, breaks down how business leaders can move out of the chaos and into clarity by building structure and accountability. He shares real stories from his journey, starting a bank, growing his EOS coaching practice, and helping leaders delegate with purpose. It’s all about staying focused on what you love while building teams that perform at a high level. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! "Right person, right seat means matching talent with accountability, not just keeping people because they’ve been around." Meet the guest: Kevin Taylor is a Professional EOS Implementer® and former commercial banker with over 25 years of experience advising entrepreneurs. He co-founded a successful bank in Dallas, TX, and now helps business owners align vision, build accountability, and strengthen leadership using EOS. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:36) Introduction(08:08) Building business structure(13:39) Hiring the right team(25:40) Delegating with confidence(28:42) EOS implementation steps(35:41) Identity beyond business(42:45) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    49 min
  6. Ray Cordano: Work On The Business, Not In It | Ep. 50

    JAN 6

    Ray Cordano: Work On The Business, Not In It | Ep. 50

    In this episode of Delegate That! Podcast, Ray Cordano, real estate investor and entrepreneur from Sacramento, California, shares how delegation shaped his journey across multiple businesses. Ray explains how staying lean, building systems, and avoiding fixed costs helped him scale operations and protect freedom. He also discusses using technology and AI to replace traditional property management and streamline real estate investing. He offers practical insights for entrepreneurs who want to delegate smarter and design businesses that run without constant oversight. Listen now on all major platforms! “Working on the business instead of inside it creates freedom and scalability over the long run.” Meet the guest: Ray Cordano is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building and exiting businesses. Ray graduated from the University of San Diego. He has led ventures in debt settlement, real estate investing, and sales-driven organizations while prioritizing delegation and operational efficiency. His approach focuses on systems, technology, and people leverage to create long-term freedom. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:37) Introduction(06:12) Delegation mindset(07:47) Operator first(09:50) Lean structures(14:10) Tech systems(20:10) Investing in people(31:38) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    34 min
  7. Mike Preshman: Delegation In Property Growth | Ep. 49

    12/16/2025

    Mike Preshman: Delegation In Property Growth | Ep. 49

    In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, real estate investor and BNP Capital LLC president Mike Preshman shares how he scaled from Airbnb rentals to 220 multifamily units without equity partners. He breaks down lean team structures, the role of virtual assistants, and the systems that keep his operation running even while abroad. Learn practical strategies entrepreneurs can use to streamline property management and make smarter decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! “Virtual assistants can centralize communication, coordinate essential workflows, and support continuity when physical presence is limited.” Meet the guest: Mike Preshman is the president of BNP Capital LLC and a full-time multifamily investor based in Massachusetts. With a background in software architecture and a transition from vacation rentals to larger assets, he focuses on cash-flowing properties, lean operations, and strategic use of virtual assistants. His experience offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs looking to optimize their time and build efficient systems. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:43) Introduction(02:54) Cash flow starts(07:43) Team expansion(09:04) Virtual assistants(15:17) Core systems(23:42) SOP challenges(37:54) Closing thoughts 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: WiseVAs LinkedIn: WiseVAs Instagram: WiseVAs

    41 min

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Welcome to Delegate That!—the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs looking to scale smarter with virtual assistants and effective delegation. Founded by Dr. Marcio Goncalves and now hosted by Adam La Barr, this podcast dives into the best delegation strategies, workflow automation, and productivity hacks to help you free up time, streamline operations, and focus on business growth. Each week, we bring you expert insights, real-world success stories, and actionable tips to optimize your team, boost efficiency, and unlock your full potential. If you’re ready to delegate smarter and scale faster, hit play and start transforming your business today!