In this episode, Molly breaks down the exact signs that show you’re ready to step into integrator services, long before you officially claim the title. From shifting out of task-doer mode and thinking strategically to realizing you want fewer but deeper client relationships, Molly walks through the natural evolution behind-the-scenes leaders experience as they grow. You’ll learn what it really means to be a strategic partner, how to recognize the integrator instincts you already have, and why the 2–3 client premium model may be the aligned next step for your business. If you’ve been feeling the pull to lead, to operate at a higher level, and to make a bigger impact, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been craving.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The key mindset shifts that signal you're moving from implementer to strategic partner
• Why thinking about the whole business (not just tasks) is an early integrator instinct
• How to recognize when you’re already doing integrator-level work under a different title
• Why feeling “maxed out” or wanting fewer but deeper clients is a sign of growth
• The difference between being the helper and becoming a leader inside someone’s business
• How to know you’re ready for a premium 2–3 client business model
• Why wanting more impact and influence means it's time to step into integrator identity
• How to prepare for the next six-week integrator sprint starting January 5th
  
  
  

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:01 — Introduction: the moment most people reach before stepping into integrator work

00:00:42 — The shift from task-doer to strategic thinker

00:01:40 — Recognizing when you're already doing integrator work under another title

00:03:08 — Feeling overwhelmed with too many clients and craving deeper support

00:04:25 — Moving out of the weeds and into leadership

00:05:43 — Why hourly rates cap your potential and integrators operate differently

00:06:40 — Wanting your work to matter on a deeper level

00:07:44 — Developing your own vision, standards, and leadership identity

00:09:05 — Invitation to the next 6-week Integrator Sprint (starting January 5th)

00:10:15 — Closing and what’s ahead

Links:

• https://programs.mollymariss.com/aligned-booked-sprint

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