Let Go or Burn Out: Jeri Williams’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Time

Financial Planner Life Podcast

Jeri Williams on Scaling a Business, Letting Go of Control, and Building a Life with More Freedom

In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam Oakes sits down with Jeri Williams, the powerhouse behind Smooth Accounting in the UK and now Smooth Dubai.
Jeri shares how she built a business that runs without her, the mindset shift that allowed her to finally let go of control, and why protecting her time is now non-negotiable.
We dive deep into:
✅ Why she expanded into Dubai - and how it’s transforming her business
✅ The reality of stress and anxiety as a business owner
✅ What it really means to delegate and build a self-sufficient team
✅ Her obsession with time, freedom, and being present for her kids
✅ How showing up consistently online has helped her grow a loyal client base
✅ The role of marketing in building trust, visibility, and long-term success
✅ Why community, not competition, is at the heart of her approach
This conversation is packed with practical insights for business owners, financial professionals, and anyone chasing more freedom without sacrificing success.
🔗 Learn more about Jeri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeriwilliams
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Chapters

1. Meeting Jerry Williams in Dubai (00:00:00)

2. Why Dubai? Safety and Lifestyle (00:03:54)

3. Managing Business Owner Stress (00:08:27)

4. Protecting Your Time Through Delegation (00:12:30)

5. Family Motivation and Money Mindset (00:16:17)

6. Marketing Strategy and Collaboration (00:20:15)

7. SEO Investment and Future Book Launch (00:26:11)