If you’ve ever thought “I’m the only one who can do this right”—this episode is for you.

I sat down with Leslie Sonnier, founder of Cortiva Collections, who shared her raw story of trying to do everything herself while growing her short-term rental business. Leslie believed no one could run things the way she did…until 80-hour workweeks and burnout forced her to face reality.

We talked about the mindset shift that delegation requires, why holding on too tightly almost cost her business, and how letting go of control unlocked growth and sustainability. This is one of those conversations that hits home for every entrepreneur who’s ever been afraid to hand things off.

What You’ll Learn:

👉 Why doing everything yourself will keep you stuck (and burned out)

👉 The turning point that forced Leslie to finally delegate

👉 How she built a team that could actually run the business without her

👉 The difference between having a “job” vs. having a “sellable business”

👉 Why core values matter not just for your team, but for your property owners too

This one’s a wake-up call for every founder, host, or business owner still trying to do it all alone.

Follow Leslie and check out her work here:

💻 Website: https://cortivacollection.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationlesliesonnier/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortiva-collection-85b05137a/

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